Mainstream therapeutic approaches offer guided self-help, mindfulness or talking therapy to work with these issues. Based on research we have developed an alternative online creative psychological therapy (Arts for the Blues) for working with these problems using simple creative tools such as movement, drawing or writing as well as talking. In this online workshop we would like to offer some of the activities to participants, it will involve small and large group work. The workshop will last 90 minutes (10:00-11.30) followed by a 30 min break and then we are reconvening for a one hour group discussion (12:00-13:00). Private space, internet connection and basic art materials are essential. No previous artistic experience is required.

The workshop is intended to be beneficial for participants and could be mildly therapeutic, although it is not offered as therapy. It will also give you space to reflect. To keep you safe, we will ask you to carefully check your eligibility against the inclusion/exclusion criteria before you attend.

These sessions are part of a larger research study called Arts for the Blues www.artsfortheblues.com. We intend to gather data from this event to further the study. This will involve the completion of some online questionnaires. Full information will be provided nearer the time and you will be asked for your consent to this.