teesside university

Guest Teaching for MA Creative Writing and Wellbeing

Clare shared a video talk for this online programme. The focus was on the realities of being a hybrid practitioner, as a writer, facilitator and reflective educator, and how to teach and attract students of their own.

shared
insights

Shared real-world insight into juggling writing, mentoring and online teaching with care and boundaries

responded
to questions

Responded to student questions about trauma-aware facilitation, online course design and staying grounded in work that demands a lot.

teaching and facilitation

Created a video covering online teaching and facilitation, reflective practice and learning to teach what you know.

Impact

Students were deeply engaged and reflected on how to navigate professional boundaries, protect their energy and develop their own voice as facilitators. The space gave them tools for designing work that is both meaningful and manageable, especially when working online or with vulnerable groups.

  • “As a contributor to our online MA Creative Writing 
and Wellbeing course Clare shared her many years of practical expertise in this area with warmth, kindness 
and openness. Students benefitted immensely from her knowledge of facilitation and thoughtful reflections on 
being a writer in the world.”

    Dr Megan C. Hayes, lecturer in creative writing
    Teesside University