rachel godfrey
I’m a poet, prose-poet, short story writer and journal keeper. I write regularly
for enjoyment, self-exploration, and as a form of reflective practice, and I’m
passionate about the link between creative expression and wellbeing. “I’ve loved
stories, poems and language since I was young. I’m fascinated by the different
means we all use to communicate with others, and how we strive to overcome the
blocks we encounter in our attempts to hear and be heard by others.” — RACHEL
GODFREY I'm also a qualified and experienced Creative Writing for Wellbeing
facilitator, offering interactive courses and workshops for adults, as well as
one-to-one mentoring. I create and hold a space where participants can take
creative and emotional risks to express themselves on the page in short (5-25
minute) bursts of 'live' spontaneous writing (poetry, narrative, prose-poetry,
autobiographical fiction, memoir, and other forms), in response to a range of
prompts. Participants can choose to share their writing and/or to discuss their
reflections on the writing process, knowing that anything they do share will be
held supportively. I constantly marvel at the diverse pieces generated by a
single prompt and a time limit, and it’s a privilege to witness people grow in
confidence as they entrust themselves, their writing and their creative process
to the group. I have a background in ELT / TESOL (English Language Teaching /
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and I’ve been a published
author in this field for about 15 years. This work draws on my years of
experience as a teacher and teacher trainer, and satisfies my deep interest in
the patterns, sounds, and nuances of meaning of English.
