Words & Therapy: The Healing Power of Poetry

Guest poets have always been a mainstay of our assemblies. Join us to explore how poetry can become a powerful tool for expression and healing.

Guest speaker & poet: Claudia Colella

Claudia is a humanistic-integrative counsellor and somatic therapist. She’ll be drawing on her work using poetry within therapy to help give voice to experiences that are often hard to put into words.

Blending insight from contemporary neuroscience with practices such as trauma release exercises (TRE) and sophrology, we’ll find out how poetic language can engage both mind and body – supporting nervous system regulation, deepening self-awareness, and opening up new ways of connecting with ourselves and others.

Our singalongs

As usual, there will be four pop songs performed by our Sunday Assembly London band and reflecting today’s themes. You’ll find out which ones at the assembly, or you may spot clues on our social media…

The lyrics will be projected on screen and everyone’s welcome to sing (and dance) along.

About Sunday Assembly London

Sunday Assembly London is your regular and reliable stop for a welcoming, accessible and inspiring Sunday community, where you can hear talks and poetry, sing songs and make new friends.

Stay after for tea, biscuits, and chat in the Backyard Comedy Club. Then join us for a local meal, picnic, or a drink and short card/board games at the pub.

→ Our next assembly: TBC, 21st June
← Our previous assembly: Woodshop of Recycled Delights, 17th May

→ And later this year: Queer Disabled Joy!, 5th July