Jodie Benveniste

Jodie Benveniste is an Author-Psychologist writing Mindful Romance – YA contemporary fiction about family dynamics, friendship, first love, and the beautiful complexity of becoming who we are.

Jodie’s sessions bridge the gap between the story world and our inner world, giving teen readers and writers practical tools to use the stories they love for genuine self-understanding.

Jodie Benveniste. Photo: Naomi Jellicoe

WORKSHOPS

Write the Character – Find the Story

Years 7-10

A Mindful Writing Ritual for Teen Writers

The most unforgettable characters aren’t invented, they’re uncovered.

Students discover how to build characters with real depth and hidden layers using the same psychological framework behind Jodie’s Mindful Romance series. No therapy vibes. Just craft, creativity, and a method they can use with every story they write.

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Get Lost in the Romance – Then Find Yourself

Years 7-10

A Mindful Romance Reading Ritual for Teens

Teen romance readers already know how to fall for a great love story. This session shows them how to use the romances they love to understand themselves and their own relationships better.

Students discover the Inner-Read Ritual: a 4-step practice (R.E.A.D.) that turns the romance novels they already love into a tool for genuine self-insight. No therapy or self-help vibes. Just story, connection and a ritual they can use for life.

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