Writing for Wellbeing

This online course explores the relationship between creative writing and personal wellbeing. Through journaling, reflective writing, storytelling, poetry, and nature writing, learners will discover how writing can support self-awareness, mindfulness, emotional expression, and personal growth.

The course introduces a range of practical techniques that encourage reflection and exploration, helping learners develop a sustainable writing practice while gaining a deeper understanding of their own experiences and narratives. Topics include expressive writing, narrative identity, resilience, and meaning-making, providing opportunities to use writing as a tool for wellbeing and self-discovery.

Suitable for beginners and experienced writers alike, this course offers a supportive and reflective approach to creative writing, with no prior writing experience required.

This online course lets you study from home while connecting with a vibrant virtual community of fellow learners. The course is delivered through Blackboard, our online learning environment, and any live sessions will be hosted via Teams. It can be studied as a stand-alone course, and it is also an optional module for the Certificate of Higher Education in Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University.

Note

This module is at CQFW Level 4