The benefits of art therapy Art is an inherently enjoyable experience, which can be a powerful tool in a therapy setting. It can give you the opportunity to express your inner thoughts, while helping you to better understand and make sense of your emotions and the world in which you live. The benefits of art … Continue reading How can Art Therapy help with Mental Health?
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We are now Online
In response to the crisis current COVID-19 outbreak, we have decided to adapt our practice by offering secure online sessions through Zoom. Online Art Therapy offers something different because it adds another layer, and means of communicating. You get to express your feelings and experience through images, not just words. “A picture can tell a … Continue reading We are now Online
Self-compassion
Self-compassion or self-love may be a foreign concept for some people. This is especially true for those who were raised in abusive or unloving homes, where compassion may have been non-existent. Self-compassion refers to a way of relating to the self — with kindness. It is not to be confused with arrogance or conceit, which usually indicates … Continue reading Self-compassion
A new therapy home…
July 2019 was moving time, we said a sad goodbye to The Bone Yard and all it's wonderful residents, and a warm hello to Market House c/o Chapter Arts Centre in Canton. With a new room came a new name, 'Therapy at The Derw'. Our space has taken bucket loads of imagination, creativity and TLC … Continue reading A new therapy home…
The Bone Yard Tropical Summer Party
Take a look at our up and coming event for July 2017...The Bone Yard Tropical Summer Party
Meet the Residents
Want to know more about us, then take a look at The Bone Yard's blog... Meet the Residents Meet some of our other residents: Emily England Free Range Frames
Mindfulness
Being mindful means focusing wholly and completely on the present task and present moment. Paying more attention to the present moment – to your own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you – can improve your mental wellbeing. Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help us enjoy life more and understand ourselves … Continue reading Mindfulness
Summer Party
Come along to The Bone Yard Summer Party on June 11th. There will be delicious food, refreshing drinks, beautiful arts and crafts to see and buy...plus music, good company and more!! Only £5 per ticket.
Thanks again all you wonderful people that supported our crowdfunding campaign! Work is really getting under way. We will post regular updates here to show our progress…
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