Writing As Healing Los Angeles, affectionately known as WAHLA was established in 2020 to honor the intersection of creativity and mental health. We are an immersive open mic and workshop experience with a mindfulness twist. With guided writing prompts, dynamic and renown spoken word artists, musicians and other features, our aim is to inspire, motivate and guarantee that participants embrace the channeling of emotions through creative writing and expression. WAHLA has been featured at the LA Get Down Festival and has been featured in cities across the globe including Tokyo, St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands), the East coast, Across the west coast and most prominently, here in Southern CA.

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Scenic view of a large lake with turquoise water, surrounded by rolling grassy hills and a range of tall, rocky mountains in the background under cloudy sky.