Peer-led Journalling Workshop: Inner Champion & Inner Critic

Overview
This is the third in a series of peer-led journalling workshops, for adults. Each session stands alone, so you can attend one or join the full series. No writing experience is required.

In this workshop we’ll meet two familiar inner voices - the champion and the critic - and invite them onto the page. Through gentle guided prompts, we’ll explore how we speak to ourselves, how these voices shape our stories, and how we can cultivate a kinder inner dialogue. Together we’ll practise approaches that quiet the critic’s hold and allow the inner champion to take up more space, using affirmations and compassionate writing techniques to take with you beyond the session.

Every participant will receive a journal to use throughout the workshop (one per person, not per session 😊). For online sessions - there is a small added charge if this needs to be posted.

If the event is sold out, please join the waiting list, or contact Rachel to find out about future sessions.

Peer-Led Journaling Workshops
These workshops are open to complete beginners, occasional journallers, and those with a well-established practice. They’re for anyone who wants to begin, explore, expand, or deepen their journalling journey alongside others.

There will be a space to share your words and reflections within the group, but sharing is always optional.

“Peer-led” simply means that Rachel will guide and hold the space, while also taking part in the exercises herself.

Each session is available both in-person and online.

About the Facilitator - Rachel Mills
Rachel has been journalling since the age of nine, using writing to navigate life’s hardest moments and to capture its most meaningful ones. In 2024 she founded a writing group for women who are survivors of abuse through the charity Restored, driven by her passion for helping others find their voice through the written word.

She also leads a children’s group at the Writers Workshop and occasionally shares her poetry at open-mic nights.

Alongside her creative work, Rachel works for a local charity developing community health and wellbeing projects, with a strong focus on holistic support. Wholeness, creativity, connection and community are at the heart of everything she does.

If you would like to know more about the sessions before attending, feel free to send me a message: rachelemills7@gmail.com

About the Writers Workshop

The Writers Workshop is a nonprofit social enterprise on a mission to enable everyone to experience the joy and power of creative writing, both at our venue in Sheffield and online. Members of the Writers Workshop get a discount on all our events and other perks. For more information, visit www.thewritersworkshop.co.uk.

There is currently no step-free access to the workshop, but we are seeking accessible venues and expanding our online offer. If you would like to participate in our workshops but are unable to do so, please get in contact.