Discover fresh inspiration from reading and writing, and make new connections with colleagues, by participating in the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being’s Writing for Well-Being groups.
Summer 2026 Group
The latest Writing for Well-Being group, a summer journaling group, will give participants the chance to engage in their own journaling writing to explore topics ranging from courage to vulnerability, from self-compassion to grief, from joy to wonder. Each session will explore two chapters from Unlocking the Heart: Writing for Mindfulness, Courage, and Self-Compassion by James Crews.
This offering is for George Mason faculty and staff with sessions on July 30, August 6, and August 13 from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Registration for July 30 equates to registration for all three sessions. Please refrain from registering if you know you will miss one of the three sessions.
Register on Mason 360 for the summer group
Fall 2026 Groups
The fall 2026 Writing for Well-Being groups give participants a chance to explore wonder and delight through reading, conversation, and journaling in response to Ross Gay’s The Book of Delights.
Synchronous virtual sessions from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on September 4, 11, 18, and 25:
Register on Mason 360 for the fall virtual group
Synchronous in-person sessions from 12 noon to 1 p.m. on the Fairfax campus (location to be sent after registration) on October 8, 15, 22, and 29:
Register on Mason 360 for the fall in-person group
This is intended for participants interested in reading, writing, and sharing with others. Participants do NOT need to have an active journaling practice.
Learn more about the well-being benefits of journaling in these Thriving Together Series articles:
- “Journaling for Well-Being”
- “The Mental Health Benefits of Journaling”
- “Mindful Writing for Well-Being”
Our center will provide participants with a copy of the book for each group.
Past Writing for Well-Being Groups
Our inaugural Writing for Well-Being group focused on The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by Suleika Jaouad.
