Expressive writing conference 25–26 October 2025

Sweden’s first
EXPRESSIVE WRITING CONFERENCE
– Write for life: the healing power of your pen

Sundsgårdsakademin and Emelie Hill Dittmer are proud to present Write for life – the Healing Power of Your Pen, taking place 25–26 October 2025.

Set by the Öresund coast, this two-day event brings together leading voices in the field of writing for wellbeing. Participants will explore how writing can support healing, clarity, and personal growth.

FULL PROGRAM

We are honoured to welcome:

Mark Matousek (USA), speaker, teacher and award-winning author of several memoirs and Writing To Awaken: A Journey of Truth, Transformation, and Self-Discovery, a widely acclaimed guide to uncovering the “untold story.” His work explores writing as a tool for transformation and inner awareness.

Jackee Holder (UK), leadership coach, author, and creative writing pioneer. With over 30 years’ experience, Jackee’s nature-inspired approach blends eco-psychology, journaling, and reflective prompts, as seen in her writing maps Writing With Fabulous Trees and Rewilding The Page.

Emelie Hill Dittmer, initiator of the conference, is a writing pedagogue and founder of Skrivterapeuterna, Sweden’s first year-long training in therapeutic writing. Her work, rooted in personal and intergenerational healing, combines trauma-sensitive methods with reflective practice. She is the author of Skriv för att läka and Den skrivterapeutiska verktygslådan.

“It’s an honour to bring expressive writing to a Swedish audience. This is a chance to explore your story with skilled guidance and discover the healing power of the pen.” – Emelie Hill Dittmer

Charlotte Jansdotter is a qualified social worker, a creative educator, a poet and a spoken word artist (Poetry Slam SM medalist). She works as a writing guide and conversation leader within the City of Stockholm’s social psychiatry and disability services.

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Register for the conference here

We have a limited number of places available, and offers for placement are made on an ongoing basis. You can submit your application here on the website. Your registration is binding! Once you have been accepted, you will receive an invoice.

The invoice will be emailed to your provided email address and must be paid within 30 days. Cancellations are only accepted in case of illness and must be accompanied by a doctor’s certificate.

For questions: Please contact writeforlife@sundsgarden.se 

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