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Increase your workforce's communication and productivity through
dynamic art therapy style workshops, where your teams can
collaborate and explore their creativity, finding new ways to think
and perform and improve work-related stress.
Book employees onto these bespoke, inclusive art workshops where
no experience or artistic brilliance is necessary.
Staff can enter a safe environment of enjoyable expression to explore the therapeutic benefits of art, as a way of releasing the tensions and stresses of their busy working lives.
Laughter, relaxation, creativity and mindful art practice are the order of the day.
Work stress often stems from hidden burdens, with men often masking pressures of work behind annual leave. Cortisol, the 'stress hormone', surges under pressure and when relieved it can be transformative.
Encouragingly, addressing this within the workplace, yields benefits—reduced stress fosters adaptability, creativity, and improved work relationships.
My art activities unite colleagues in enjoyable and insightful ways, promoting creative thinking and problem-solving.
Art, irrespective of skill, activates brain regions linked to pleasure, releasing dopamine, the 'feel-good' hormone. Therapeutically, art engagement encourages self-reflection, enhancing confidence, awareness of strengths, and creative problem-solving.
Moreover, it reduces anxiety, fostering well-being amid the natural desire for challenge and mental stimulation in productive pursuits.
In a recent study 'Overall, the cortisol levels were lowered after art making for approximately 75% of the sample.' Girija Kaimal, Kendra Ray, and Juan Muniz
In humans, the drive for productivity tends to be motivated by a set of overlapping natural desires. These include a desire to be challenged and mentally stimualted...' Psychology Today
Benefits
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Workshops to release the stress of busy working lives.
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No artistic expertise or experience required.
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Tailored to clients wellbeing goals.
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Fun, supportive atmosphere.
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Explore and learn new skills.
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Strengthen team bonds.
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Develop mindfulness through creative expression.
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Covering the three counties region.
“There was lots of laughter throughout and this session definitely helped rejuvenate the team with a little time away from such a busy work environment.”
What to Expect
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A tailor made programme for either a morning, afternoon or whole day or a set number of hours.
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You provide the space: all you need is a room with tables and chairs for all participants to sit at eg conference room/meeting room
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All materials are provided
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The session will consist of a variety of drawing and painting/creative tasks that will challenge but not intimidate.
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The activities allow colleagues to work in groups, pairs and as individuals.
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All elements are designed to be accessible to all and are not dependent on any previous artistic experience.
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The aim is to 1) build stronger, more harmonious working relationships; enhancing productivity within the workplace. 2) Create an environment where staff can destress and let go of work/personal stress
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A link to a leaflet detailing some tools for exploring this further is available for each attendee.
Sustainability
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All paper, that isn't kept by attendees, is taken away by Stella and recycled.
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Recycled paper and card and other materials are used where possible
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Paints are disposed of responsibly
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Leaflet to follow up tasks are available as a download to avoid waste