creativity for wellbeing
Growing Strong is a creative group for individuals coping with mental health challenges in Bridgend. Over the weeks participants have been experimenting with many different art forms: painting, printing, collage and creative writing, often around a seasonal theme. Gathering together to create each week in a safe space has facilitated socialising, relaxation and sharing without …
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This winter we have been working in Barry with a group of Ukrainians who have settled in the Vale of Glamorgan. Our Creativity for Wellbeing project runs alongside the work of the local Refugee Support Team who focus on supporting people to access basic needs like food and accommodation. Our weekly sessions offer social and …
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We have had such a busy and creative autumn/ winter with lots of wellbeing projects in Cardiff, Bridgend and The Vale of Glamorgan, thanks to funding from the Arts Council of Wales Arts Health and Wellbeing programme, and The National Lottery People and Places programme. We know that being creative, connecting to people, learning and …
Hurrah! We have received funding for a new animation project with Ty Canna Mental Health Outreach Services in Cardiff. Our facilitators, Jane Hubbard and Katja Stiller, will offer weekly creative wellbeing sessions; listening to, sharing and working with participants over the next few months. This project will help participants to find a more positive focus, to …
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Gan ddymuno Nadolig Llawen iawn ichi a’ch teuluoedd a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda Wishing you and your families a very happy Christmas and New Year For a festive workshop with Ty Canna we designed a simple template of a house, so that each participant was then able to decorate it themselves, with an LED light to …