The Creative Empathy Hour
Facilitator: Dr Helen Foster – Creative Writing Associate, Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare
Format: See the list below for session format.
How to Join: All participants who have booked a place will receive an email before the session with either a MS Teams joining link, or venue location. If you do not receive this email, please contact us on empathy@leicester.ac.uk before the session is due to commence.
2026 Dates for the Creative Empathy Hour:
- Tue 24 February 12:30-13:30 online
- Tue 24 March 12:30-13:30 online
- Weds 29 April 19:30-20:30 online
- Mon 18 May 19:30-20:30 online
- Tue 26 May 12:30-13:30 online
- Tue 30 Jun 12:30-13:30 online
- Tue 28 Jul 12:30-13:30 online
- Tue 25 Aug 12:30-13:30 online
- Tue 29 Sep 12:30-13:30 online
- Tue 27 Oct 12:30-13:30 online
- Tue 24 Nov 12:30-13:30 online
- Tue 15 Dec 12:30-13:30 online
About the Creative Empathy Hour:
In these lunchtime workshops you will be gently guided through a series of short creative writing activities and reflective prompts to encourage empathy, curiosity, imagination and reflection. There will be opportunities to explore thoughts, experiences and perspectives through writing and sharing.
No previous writing experience is needed.
Outcomes
You will have the opportunity to:
- Explore how creative writing can support empathy, reflection and emotional wellbeing
- Engage in guided writing activities that encourage imagination, insight and self-expression
- Discover how reflective and creative practice can strengthen connection and understanding in personal or professional contexts
These workshops are ideal for healthcare professionals and students, educators, social workers, community practitioners and anyone interested in exploring the potential of creative writing to enrich their practice and perspective.
Bookings will close 24 hours before an event. For late booking enquiries or questions about this series, please contact empathy@le.ac.uk.
Find out more about the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare on our webpage.
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