At NEMO’s European Museum Conference 2025, Máté Hisch will facilitate the workshop “Writing the self: Creative reflection for wellbeing in museums” on Monday, 27 October.
Workshop abstract:
Writing the self: Creative reflection for wellbeing in museums
This workshop introduces a creative writing practice inspired by literary therapy, designed to explore wellbeing through personal storytelling in museum settings. Participants begin with a Short Biography, a reflective exercise that challenges them to condense their life story onto a small piece of paper. The activity fosters introspection, emotional connection, and play. This interactive session promotes dialogue, creativity, and self-expression. Additional exercises - including reverse journaling and automatic writing - deepen the experience, encouraging museums to embrace writing as a meaningful tool for supporting mental wellbeing and inclusive visitor engagement.
