A project run by Ella Bryant and Alex Burr
TESTIMONIES
Young Peoples' Words
“It doesn’t feel like school in here”
“CAMHS was intimidating, so I didn’t go. Art makes the therapy easier. The space is creative and nice, unlike NHS facilities”
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“I’ve been able to be more open”
“I’ve realised I don’t have to deal with things on my own”
“I feel more happy”
“Art therapy helped me to acknowledge my awesomeness”
“I enjoyed coming to the studio and being able to freely speak and relax and enjoy myself and not have to worry about anything for an hour”
“I used the art materials to make pieces that express how I feel”
“I have more self-confidence now”
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Teachers' Words
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“The students engaged with the art therapists in a really positive manner, and the sessions helped them manage the busyness of a school day”
Elisabeth Alldred, SEN lead at St Laurence
“The Portable Wellbeing Studio was proudly parked on the school grounds for four months. During this time, 11 children visited to support their own wellbeing programmes. The work was art therapy based and the feedback from the children is that they felt their sessions were very helpful. The opportunity to have the wellbeing studio allowed the children to talk and discuss their worries, concerns and successes in a safe environment. The studio was cleverly set out and well resourced. Many of the children now feel better placed to access further support within school, whereas before they may have found it difficult to 'open up'. It was a great initiative and I would highly recommend other schools and institutions consider the wellbeing studio as part of their support for mental health awareness”
Neil Baker, Headteacher at Christchurch
