Shoma Mitra

At Write to Heal Centre, writing is offered as a structured, non-clinical, capacity-building activity that supports psychosocial wellbeing, self-reflection, and communication. These programs are suitable for NDIS participants who: How writing supports NDIS goals Writing-based supports may assist participants to: These outcomes align with capacity building, psychosocial support, and community participation goals. Scope of service […]

Silence is not always chosen. Sometimes it grows slowly — through dismissal, stigma, systems, or repeated experiences of not being heard. Writing offers a way to speak without interruption. Voice before audience Many people fear writing because they imagine readers. Healing-focused writing removes that pressure. Voice begins privately. As author and speaker Maya Angelou once

Trauma writing is often misunderstood. People imagine graphic recollection or emotional flooding. In reality, trauma-informed writing prioritises safety over story. One participant said:“I thought writing meant reliving it. Instead, it helped me notice where I survived.” Safety first Trauma-sensitive writing follows key principles: This mirrors best practice in trauma-informed care across psychology and allied health.

Grief rarely arrives as sadness alone. It arrives as forgetfulness. Irritation. Exhaustion. A sense that the world has tilted slightly off centre. One man described it this way:“Everything looks the same, but I don’t stand in it the same way anymore.” Journaling offers a place for grief to land without needing explanation. Why grief resists

A woman once told me she did not want to write her story because she already knew it too well. “I’ve lived it,” she said. “What’s the point of writing it again?” Six weeks later, she said something different. “I didn’t realise how much of my life I had been carrying without ever putting it

Stress is not always dramatic. Often, it builds quietly — through responsibility, uncertainty, and emotional labour. Writing offers a way to release pressure before it turns into exhaustion or shutdown. Below are five simple, evidence-informed writing practices that support reflection, regulation, and resilience. These practices suit individuals, NDIS participants, carers, and professionals alike. 1. The

Many people feel the urge to write during difficult times. Few know where to begin. Pain rarely arrives in neat sentences. It shows up as sensation, memory fragments, emotion, or silence. The idea of turning that into “a story” can feel intimidating — or even unsafe. Healing-focused writing does not begin with storytelling. It begins

Writing has long been used as a private act of reflection. Over the past few decades, research has begun to show what many people instinctively feel: writing helps us process experience, regulate emotion, and make meaning of difficult life events. At Write to Heal Centre, we work with individuals, NDIS participants, carers, and community groups

When people join Write to Heal Centre, they often expect to type their feelings into a Google Doc or record voice notes on their phone. Some even ask if they can use AI to help them “express themselves better.” My answer? No. I hand them a pen and a notebook. Every single time. And yes,