Therapists (Screen) Writing Group

Therapists (screen) writing group – Friday, 31st of July, 6-9pm, in person, Bond Street.

This group is to have fun, light-hearted discussions of movies, TV shows and novels and also for colleagues who are actively writing to develop their skills. It is supported by Stephen Gyllenhaal and Dr Nicola Diamond. In-person meeting in central London (Library Rooms near Bond Street) and hybrid/online versions.

This group is not a formal (screen) writing training - but a get-together of therapists interested in writing their own novels or scripts - whether you're already published, currently writing, or simply curious. We experiment with constructing and developing characters and plotlines in a collaborative, fun and non-judgmental atmosphere.

This can also be a space where therapists who are currently writing something can seek input and feedback from the group.

We are also currently developing this group according to what participants would like - so, there could be meetings which watch and discuss movies, or other ideas are also welcome.

We take our inspiration from Psychoanalysis Goes To The Movies (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1544839415632398)

and other (psychoanalytic) film-discussion groups, such as the regular film club at 10 Windsor Walk.

If you are a therapist involved in (creative) writing, whether with the intent of publishing or just for fun, and would be interested in contributing to leading this group, please be in touch.

£15 per event to contribute to room rent and snacks

The Cake for the event is from the Luminary Bakery (www.luminarybakery.com) which is a social enterprise helping women who have experienced domestic violence and trauma return to the work market. It is a business with a therapeutic mission, led with extraordinary care, which serves as a good example of what a ‘Psychologically Informed Environment’ (PIE) can achieve if the philosophy is taken out of the consulting room.

CPD: 1.5 hours with certificate. Online | In-person | Hybrid

These groups are for therapists only. Therapeutic qualification and registration with a UK accrediting body (UKCP, BACP, HCPC, BABCP, analytic institutes etc) will need to be verified upon booking.