


Ida Sundén is a trained journalist, author, social worker, and writing facilitator, with many years of experience in various forms of social work. Her debut novel Tillsammans är vi två was published in 2021.
Elin Malmberg has a background as a high school teacher and works as a writing facilitator. She has personally used writing to process difficult life experiences and is now passionate about sharing the transformative power of writing with others.
Ida and Elin met during the Writing Therapy training program at Sundsgårdsakademin. Together, they have written the book Skrivkraft – för dig som arbetar med människor, to be published in September 2026.
Working with people places high demands on both competence and presence. You are expected to be professional, empathetic, and capable of taking action. At the same time, your energy needs to last a lifetime — both professionally and personally.
With professional backgrounds in social services and education, we know how meaningful it is to support others, and also how important it is to maintain balance in your own life.
In this interactive lecture, you will gain practical tools for how writing can become a natural part of your workday
Helping you to:
cultivate balance and long-term sustainability
develop greater self-awareness and recognize your own needs
prepare for and process specific situations, such as difficult conversations
create space for shared reflection within your team
We will show how writing, even in small ways, can become a natural and valuable part of your workplace.

Join Ida Sundén and Elin Malmberg at the Write to Heal Conference and explore how reflective writing can help you process experiences, strengthen self-awareness, and create greater balance in both your professional and personal life.
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(Limited to 150 Participants)
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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Essinge Church and Parish Hall
Essinge Kyrkväg 15B, 112 65 Stockholm
Sweden
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