Creative Writing for Empathy | CPD Workshops

About the workshops

Unlock the power of words and stories to build deeper understanding, connection, and emotional intelligence. Join us for two half-day workshops to explore how creative writing can be a transformative tool for developing empathy in both personal and professional contexts.

Through guided writing activities, reflective prompts, collaborative discussion and talking circles, participants will discover how using writing as a creative, reflective and expressive practice can help us to foster compassion and insight across all aspects of life and better understand the perspectives of others.

• We’ll consider concepts such as the beginner’s mind, the inner critic, self-compassion and point of view.
• We’ll explore the imagination to gain fresh insights into understanding and feeling empathy.
• Our approach will be playful, mindful and fun.
• There will be opportunities to develop tools and skills for journaling and writing beyond the workshops.

Ideal for healthcare professionals, educators, social workers, community practitioners and anyone interested in exploring the potential of creative writing to enrich their practice and perspective.

Two workshops will be delivered over two half-days. Each one is different and stand-alone. Attend both or just pick one.

Dates and times

• Thursday 4 September 2025, 9.30am-1.00pm
• Thursday 11 September2025, 9.30am-1.00pm

Cost

£50 (60% discount on standard £125 cost as special introductory rate)

Block booking: 10 places for £400

Last date for booking

Booking will close one week before the date of the event

Location

Sir Bob Burgess Building
University of Leicester
Freemen's Common
Leicester
LE2 6BF