Dr Megan Hayes
Dr Megan Hayes is a writer-researcher-facilitator and author of five books including The Joy of Writing Things Down (Greenfinch, 2021) and the memoir Glimmering: Healing in 21 Wild Swims (Seren, 2026).
Megan works as an interdisciplinary academic consultant teaching Creative Writing for the University of Hull, having previously co-founded and taught on the MA Creative Writing and Wellbeing at Teesside University.
More recently, Megan has also worked within public mental health services offering psychoeducation and creative health facilitation.
Megan’s private practice, The Joyful School of Writing, offers writer development and mentorship.
Workshop
The Inner Toolkit: Writing Our Resources
In this experiential workshop, Dr Meg will guide you through ways of using the page not only as a place to let go and heal—but to call up your deepest resources.
Drawing upon the theory of applied positive psychology, together we’ll explore a number of reflective and creative writing exercises that can be used in your own practice and with others in community and health contexts.
You’ll leave with a wealth of practical approaches to writing for wellbeing and—most importantly—with a renewed connection to your own inner toolkit.
KEYNOTE
Self Constructive Writing: On Becoming a Person on the Page
This interactive talk will explore writing as a helping relationship with the self, applying a theoretical lens informed by humanistic and positive psychology.
Dr Meg will share insights from her own memoir-writing journey as well as her research findings on writing as a process of identity construction.
You will try out practical, reflective exercises in self-constructive writing with plenty of time for gentle, explorative discussion and questions.
About the Workshop
Explore Your Inner Toolkit Through Writing
Join Dr Megan Hayes at the Write to Heal Conference and discover how writing can support healing, self-understanding, and personal growth. Through guided exercises and reflection, you will develop practical tools to connect with your inner resources and strengthen your wellbeing.
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(Limited to 150 Participants)
Write for Life
Write for Life – The Healing Power of Your Pen is a three-day international expressive writing conference taking place in Stockholm, Sweden, from 18–20 September 2026. A welcoming space for reflection, creativity, healing, and meaningful connection through writing.
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