Registration Open: Waves & Words: What Keeps Us Afloat, A Free Youth Writing Workshop
Our Approach
I have always turned to writing and visual arts as a way to process and find solace in life’s challenges. Witnessing peers struggle with anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as the lack of accessible support, revealed how deeply flawed youth well-being systems can be. This inspired me to create Poet2Poet, a platform where young poets worldwide share not just their work, but the emotions and reflections behind it. By centering vulnerability, it demonstrates how creative expression can foster healing, connection, and resilience. To date, Poet2Poet has received 200+ submissions from youth in 15+ countries, reaching over 10,000 young people and reminding them they are not alone.
- Hanna Grover
Founder
In-Person Wellness
Workshops
Poet2Poet is committed to using our platform to battle the youth mental health crisis, creating this organization as a way to do so through writing globally by amplifying voices. We host free workshops and in-person events that teach kids how to navigate their emotions using poetry and creative arts—empowering young minds to express themselves, build resilience, and find community through creativity. Information regarding our upcoming events and workshop registration are made accessible to the public through our website or social channels (i.e Instagram). Please check back, follow, or sign-up as a site member to receive newsletter emails. If you are interested in having Poet2Poet at one of your events, or are looking for a collaboration, please contact us through email.
Waves & Words: What Keeps Us Afloat
A free youth writing workshop - April 25 @ 2 PM EDT [11am PDT | 12pm MDT | 1pm CST]
Virtual (Zoom) | In person at Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre - 2200 Sawgrass Dr, Oakville, Ontairo
Hosted by Unsinkable with Poet2Poet and Just Be You, this hybrid space is for youth (16–30) to come together, get creative, and talk about real life.
Waves & Words is a writing workshop where we’ll be exploring themes like nature, resilience, and what it means to stay afloat. Using guided writing prompts and creative activities to help you put thoughts into words (no pressure, no “perfect writing” needed).
Join in-person or online—whatever works for you. And if you don’t want to share, that’s totally okay!
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