New Reading and Writing Groups Starting Soon – in German and English – Online & in Berlin!
In 2025, RECASAS will launch a new concept for our reading and writing groups.
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You can also check our website regularly or contact Ingrid directly if you’d like to be added to the group updates list.
The group is called:
Read. Write. Share.
Duration: 2 hours
Discover the power of words – in community.
In this open group, we’ll read short literary texts together – poems, microtexts, or excerpts from longer works – and let them inspire our own writing.
After reading, we’ll take time to reflect and share impressions. Then we’ll write side by side for 20–30 minutes – drawing from words, phrases, or whatever is stirring within us.
The focus isn’t on writing technique, but on personal experience, a sense of connection, and the sparks words can ignite in us – especially for people who have been through difficult experiences, and for anyone seeking new perspectives.
At the end, anyone who wants to can share what they wrote during the session — but it’s just as welcome to simply listen. Sharing is always voluntary.
Participation is free of charge — and always will be.
About the Group Leader
Ingrid E. Johnson is a German-American, founder of RECASAS, and a peer support specialist.
Reading and writing have helped her through difficult times – but it was writing in community that revealed a special kind of strength.
She deeply values the creativity that comes from being together, the sharing of thoughts, and the conversations that unfold in a group. These moments continue to inspire and energize her – and she hopes to offer others the chance to experience that as well.
For several years, Ingrid has been offering writing groups in both German and English – as open spaces for creative expression, connection, and mutual support.
Contact & Registration:
Ingrid E. Johnson
📧 info@recasas.org
📞 030 5490 9698
🌐 recasas.org
Post photo: Shutterstock royalty-free stock photo von PeopleImages.com – Yui A
Photo of Ingrid © Sophia Johnson in Amsterdam
