Poetry Therapy Workshop “We All Come from Childhood” — DIY Programme

On Saturday, August 29, at 2:30 PM, we invite you to the poetry therapy workshop “We All Come from Childhood” as part of the DIY Programme, where, together with writer and psychologist Anna Liudnova, we will explore childhood memories through poetry, reading, and creative writing.

What childhood memory do you remember best? What smell, sound, or image can suddenly take you back to a day long ago? And what from the experiences we had in childhood continues to affect us today?

During the workshop, participants will work with their own memories, childhood images, and the concept of the “inner child.” Through poetic exercises, discussion, and creative writing, we will take a closer look at our own experiences, gain a better understanding of our emotions, and explore how childhood stories continue to resonate in our adult lives.

The workshop will create a space for creative self-expression, reflection, and reconnecting with inner resources. No special writing skills are required — only curiosity about your own experience and a willingness to listen to yourself.

During the workshop, you will:
– explore your childhood memories through poetry and writing;
– try therapeutic writing practices;
– explore your emotions and life stories through creative expression;
– have an opportunity to look at your childhood experiences from a new perspective.

The event will take place on the 5th floor in the educational space of PinchukArtCentre. Participation is free of charge. Places are limited. Registration is required.

Anna Liudnova is a writer, folklorist, art critic, performer, psychologist, and bibliotherapist in training (certified American programme). She is a member of the National Association for Poetry Therapy (NAPT, USA) and a reviewer for The Journal of Poetry Therapy. She is an expert at the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation and a member of the National Psychological Association and the Ukrainian Association of Oral History.

The DIY Programme* is a platform for bringing ideas to life, where people with different backgrounds share what matters to them, while the art centre’s team helps turn these ideas into reality. It is a space for experimentation and collaborative creativity, where participants can make things with their own hands and meet people who share their interests.

*DIY (Do It Yourself) means “do it yourself.”