creativity for wellbeing
We worked with participants from SHED Service for High Risk Eating Disorders during Spring/Summer 2023. Weekly sessions explored different topics and art forms e.g. creative writing, photography, animation, art, as well as different relaxation techniques. During one session we discussed waiting for a medical appointment; many find the time in the waiting room very difficult. …
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Growing Together is a Breathe Creative collaboration with Ty Canna Mental Health Outreach Service and is based at the community allotment Growing Green on Bessemer Road in Cardiff. The project is funded by the Arts Council of Wales and The National Community Lottery Fund and we have been exploring the theme of ‘connecting people to nature’ with the aim of facilitating a creative wellbeing journey through the seasons with nature-based activities to support therapeutic outcomes.
From 31st July we have a new exhibition at The Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff at the Ffwrnais space. Our ‘Growing Together’ exhibition will be on display as part of their ‘Un Blaned, Un Cycle – One Planet, One Chance’ project, celebrating the wonder of our planet and highlighting the urgent need to protect our …
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Animated shorts created by mental health service users from Cardiff working with BAFTA award winner Jane Hubbard came to the big screen for Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 Service users from Ty Canna Mental Health Outreach Services in Cardiff have worked with us to create a series of honest, funny and moving animated films and …
We are working with older people in acute rehabilitation at The Sam Davies Ward in Barry Hospital. During the pandemic and to keep people safe, this ward had to be closed on and off during autumn and winter, so it is good to be back, face to face and connecting creatively with the patients in …
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