Art therapy workshops
for people looking to have a little time out for themselves are to be launched at
Nightingale House Hospice.
Run by the hospice’s art therapist Pam Hutcheson, the course will run in six-week blocks starting
on Wednesday November 27, from 5pm-7pm.
The aim is to
provide headspace for those who feel they never have any downtime to explore
their own interests or hobbies.
The greatest
benefit of art therapy is you don’t have to be any good at art and all you need to
do is fulfil the eligible criteria as follows:
* Have responsibility for caring for
someone or regularly look after an elderly or ill or disabled relative.
* Currently work or have worked in the
NHS, local council, police or any other public or civil service roles.
Art therapy
is proven to strengthen personal identity and confidence by increasing
self-esteem and self-worth, as well as discovering new ways to communicate and
develop new coping strategies.
Art therapist Pam Hutcheson said: “This course will help participants build
personal resilience by learning skills to maintain a good well-being. It offers
an opportunity to express concerns, within a safe and confidential environment
and a time to reflect or relax without having to talk.
“Each
session allows you to explore your own creative ideas or use the pre-selected
session theme, with an option to share your experiences at the end with the
rest of the group.”
* To register
your interest email art.therapy@nightingalehouse.co.uk or call Pam Hutcheson on 07535
394780.
This course is brought to Nightingale House Hospice courtesy of a
grant from the Civil Service Insurance society (CSIS) grant, administered
through Hospice UK
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