Writing for Wellbeing

Schedule

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Room 1LG 04, Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee | Dundee, SC

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Tutor: Sandra Ireland. A five week course on Thursday afternoons from 2pm - 4pm. 16th April - 14th May 2026.
About this Event

Booking will close on Monday 13th April at 12 noon.

Due to limited resources, we are UNABLE TO ACCEPT LATE BOOKINGS after this date.

A five-week course on Thursday afternoons from 2pm - 4pm, 16th April to 14th May 2026

This course will be held in Room 1LG 04 of the Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee.

WRITING FOR WELLBEING

Immerse yourself in the power of words in this five-week course on writing for wellbeing. Each session will guide you through mindful writing exercises, creative expression, and reflective journaling to nurture inner calm and self-discovery. Whether you're a seasoned writer or a beginner, this course offers a unique opportunity to slow down and cultivate a deeper sense of wellbeing through the written word.

This course is for relaxation purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns regarding your mental health, please consult a qualified healthcare professional before participating.


Tutor: Sandra Ireland

Sandra Ireland is an award-winning poet and novelist from Carnoustie, Angus. In 2017, she won the Scottish Association of Writers’ Dorothy Dunbar Trophy for Poetry, and has been published in Seagate III, Furies and other anthologies. Her debut novel was 'Beneath the Skin' (2016) was serialised in The Dundee Courier in late 2020. Subsequent novels were 'Bone Deep' (2018), and 'The Unmaking of Ellie Rook' (2019). Her current novel 'Sight Unseen : A Sarah Sutherland Thriller' (2020) was voted The Courier's Scottish Book of the Week.

Enquiries should be sent to: [email protected]

As a volunteer organisation with limited resources, we try to respond to queries as quickly as possible. Please bear with us.

Course Code 09 303

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Room 1LG 04, Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Old Hawhill, Dundee, United Kingdom

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GBP 40.00 to GBP 50.00

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