Welcome to the Writermind Project
Welcome to the Writermind Project - a series of events and offerings designed to improve writers' mental health and writing engagement.
Writermind programs and events are designed to be smart, reflective, compassionate and interesting - qualities that characterise A Mind of One’s Own writers.
Events will be held in person and online, whether self-paced, or live and interactive.
Online programs will be hosted in a dedicated, private online space. They distill the exact strategies and practices that have proven effective during the ten years of A Mind of One's Own psychological and coaching work with writers, whether individually, or through groups.
Writermind programs target difficulties in the four key areas that typically prevent writers engaging effectively with their work:
* The writer's relationship with the self (self-criticism, self-doubt, unrelenting high standards, lack of self-acceptance, problematic self-stories such as not-good-enough)
* The writer's mind management difficulties (emotional overwhelm, procrastination, perfectionism, unhelpful thinking patterns and distorted thinking, 'what if' paralysis, fear of failure)
* Excessive focus on external factors (publication concerns, criticism/rejection concerns, potential reviews, sales)
* The mismatch between the writer's expectations and the realities of the writing life (expecting writing to be a joyous flow, rather than the difficult, stressful and disheartening process it can be)
Importantly, Writermind programs are designed to create connection and psychological support for writers, without the expense and intensity of individual therapy and coaching.
You'll be able to engage in brief, effective skills clinics, regular mastery coaching clinics, and focused implementation writing sessions.
Finally, through the Writermind Project you'll get the skills, support, connection and opportunity to address the key factors getting in the way of the sustainable, engaged writing practice you want.
Not a quick fix, not a sugar hit. No false promises. Substance and follow through.
Evidence based psychological skills, troubleshooting & problem solving coaching support, and implementation days to help you build the writing practice you want.
Writermind programs are in development and will be posted here as they are launched.
Events will be held in person and online, whether self-paced, or live and interactive.
Online programs will be hosted in a dedicated, private online space. They distill the exact strategies and practices that have proven effective during the ten years of A Mind of One's Own psychological and coaching work with writers, whether individually, or through groups.
Writermind programs target difficulties in the four key areas that typically prevent writers engaging effectively with their work:
* The writer's relationship with the self (self-criticism, self-doubt, unrelenting high standards, lack of self-acceptance, problematic self-stories such as not-good-enough)
* The writer's mind management difficulties (emotional overwhelm, procrastination, perfectionism, unhelpful thinking patterns and distorted thinking, 'what if' paralysis, fear of failure)
* Excessive focus on external factors (publication concerns, criticism/rejection concerns, potential reviews, sales)
* The mismatch between the writer's expectations and the realities of the writing life (expecting writing to be a joyous flow, rather than the difficult, stressful and disheartening process it can be)
Importantly, Writermind programs are designed to create connection and psychological support for writers, without the expense and intensity of individual therapy and coaching.
You'll be able to engage in brief, effective skills clinics, regular mastery coaching clinics, and focused implementation writing sessions.
Finally, through the Writermind Project you'll get the skills, support, connection and opportunity to address the key factors getting in the way of the sustainable, engaged writing practice you want.
Not a quick fix, not a sugar hit. No false promises. Substance and follow through.
Evidence based psychological skills, troubleshooting & problem solving coaching support, and implementation days to help you build the writing practice you want.
Writermind programs are in development and will be posted here as they are launched.
