arts for wellbeing
This Breathe Creative music and art project funded by Cardiff & Vale Health Charity provides a positive focus for the patients of Sam Davies Ward, the rehabilitation ward in Barry Community Hospital. Weekly music and art workshops bring patients together and reminds them of their strengths, their resilience, their sense of humour and creativity. As …
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In 2023 we facilitated a series of Creative Wellbeing sessions with service users of SHED Service for High Risk Eating Disorders, many of whom were struggling to engage following the pandemic. The project was led by two experienced facilitators – Katja Stiller, our therapeutic arts facilitator, and Abigail Apollonio, an OT and artist from SHED. …
“Doing this art helps me cope with life. It takes my mind off all the stuff inside.” (Participant) Growing Strong was a Creativity for Wellbeing project facilitated by Sarah Featherstone and Alex Bowen from Breathe Creative, with funding from The Arts Council of Wales and The National Lottery Community Fund and working in the Bridgend …
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Our book, “Creativity for Wellbeing – A Person-Centred Approach” by Katja Stiller and Rhys Hughes, is now available to download in English and Welsh. This book is for anyone who would like to find out more about Creativity for Wellbeing and how to combine a person-centred approach, mindfulness and the arts to engage groups in …
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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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