Therapeutic Writing for Eating Disorders: A Workshop for Professional Care Givers
Based on (and extend upon) June’s most recent book, Using Writing as a Therapy for Eating Disorders – The Diary Healer, released this July, this event is a workshop for professionals who currently work with, or wish to learn more about working with, individuals with eating disorders. During the workshop, June will present examples of the benefits (and pitfalls) of diary writing in therapy, introduce how to engage clients in the writing process, and support attendees to incorporate journaling into their treatment toolkit. Please see the attached workshop outline for more information.
Event Details:
Thu. 17 November 2016
9:00 am – 5:00 pm AEST
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
As founder of The Diary Healer my prime motivation is to connect with people who have experienced an eating disorder, trauma or other mental health challenge, and provide inspiration through the narrative, to live a full and meaningful life. My nine books about eating disorders focus on learning through story-sharing. Prior to writing books, which include my memoir, I had a long career in print journalism. In 2017, I graduated as a Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Writing), researching the usefulness of journaling and writing when recovering from an eating disorder or other traumatic experience.
Today I combine my writing expertise with life experience to help others self-heal. Clients receive mentoring in narrative techniques and guidance in memoir-writing. I also share my editing expertise with people who are writing their story and wish to prepare it to publication standard. I encourage everyone to write their story. Your story counts!
Contact me: Email june@junealexander.com and on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.