Course Summary
Autobiography and Journalling
Week 1: Beginnings
How to get the greatest benefit from the course; why use a journalling basis; types of autobiography and first prompts.
Week 2: Hurdle Jumping And Creativity
Overcoming the internal censor and stimulating your creativity.
Week 3: Stepping Stones
Drawing your timeline; writing in 'stepping stones periods' and deciding whether to use a chronological or thematic approach in your work.
Week 4: Memory Joggers
Techniques for capturing memories.
Week 5: Dark Times & Healing
Dealing with the dark side of life; considerations regarding other people's privacy; journalling as a healing tool and the bright light of meaning.
Week 6: Adding Depth And Colour To Your Life Story Part I
Adding the details which make people in your story three dimensional.
Week 7: Adding Depth And Colour To Your Life Story Part II
Writing using all the senses to make your descriptions come alive.
Week 8: Final Words
Organising your work; writing simply and publishing and research resources online.
Living with chronic illness makes attending face to face courses problematic, so being able to do a course at home via the internet has given me freedom to do it in my own time and at my own pace, as well as enjoying being part of a group. I can recommend this way of learning to others.