Writing about personally sensitive or difficult life experiences can be very hard. At the same time, some of us wish to use writing to support us through these challenges, or to try and seek comfort in difficult times. In this workshop led by Andrew Kauffmann, we will take a gentle look at how we might write about the tough life events and circumstances we face, and why writing can be a great aid even in difficult times.

This session is open to both brain tumour patients and caregivers.

About Andrew Kauffmann

Andrew Kauffmann is a coach and a tutor of therapeutic writing. The Centre for Mental Health’s 2024 Writer in Residence, he has lived with a health condition for over 20 years. A kidney donor, and a campaigner with extensive experience working for health and care charities such as Age UK, Macmillan Cancer Support and Royal National Institute of Blind People, he has recently run writing workshops for members of Carers UK, Renal Arts Group and Kidney Care UK. He delivers writing workshops for members of brainstrust, a UK based brain tumour charity.

Elsewhere, he’s led workshops on writing challenging material for The Literary Consultancy and The Write Salon. He has completed a CPD-accredited introduction to Therapeutic and Reflective Writing with The Professional Writing Academy, and undergone training with the Institute for Narrative Therapy on turning life events into stories. A coach who focuses on stories as a tool to support individuals undergoing life transitions, Andrew is undertaking an MA in Creative Writing and Wellbeing at Teesside University.

Please be advised this meetup will be held via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link and Meeting ID with your ticket.