Workshops & Training

Workshops, such as creative writing, poetry and neurodiversity training, include the following topics:

  • Poetry for Mental Health

This is an interactive and inspiring workshop where you will learn to let go and express your deepest feelings to create a poem that reaches the soul. Through prompts and meditation, you will reach deep to retrieve memories to make your stories, followed by an opportunity to share with the group. You will also be shown some performance techniques, and ways to express your views.

  • Creativity from Neurodiversity

We are all neuro diverse, some of us are neuro divergent. Learn how to use your unique mind and experiences to create words and pictures that will make a difference, either to your own wellbeing or to those around you, or both. Together, we will unpick memories and emotions and transform them into powerful messages. Learn how to transform your messages, poems, creative writing and art to reach others in your own unique way.

  • Express Yourself through Poetry

Do you struggle sometimes to put your thoughts into words? Maybe you feel that you can’t communicate effectively through activism and so you suffer with your mental health? This workshop will help you to express your feelings in a way that resonates. Everyone has a story to tell. There will be the opportunity to share your work. 

Examples of Workshops in 2025

NAWE Online Conference - Inspiring Writing

Run by the National Association of Writers in Education, NAWE is an annual gathering of writers, educators, and creative writing professionals from across the UK and beyond. Sammi inspires creative writing in schools, universities, and community settings.

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Sleaford Ivy Writers - Creativity Within Neurodiversity

Within an intimate venue in Lincolnshire, after a talk by Sammi and a discussion about neurodiversity and creativity, this esteemed and experienced group of writers were given the opportunity to use free writing to capture their unique experiences.

Vegan Wellbeing Weekend - Thoughts into Words: Activism & Mental Health

Struggling to put your thoughts into words? This workshop talks through putting passion to paper - converting struggles into artwork. Training workshop followed by shared performance opportunities. “The best workshop I’ve ever done”.

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Into The Wild Festival - Poetry for Relaxation

Into The Wild is a festival held in East Grinstead, with a full programme of workshops and activities. Two relaxed sessions were held in tents, exploring poetry methods, followed by time to share and discuss everyone's powerful work.

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