These will be small groups, advance booking required.
You are welcome to attend a single meeting, or multiple dates. A seperate booking is required for each session (£45 per session).
Facilitated by
Esyllt George - Dramatherapist, Relational Artist & Creative Facilitator
Andrew Phillips - Visual Artist, Art Psychotherapist
Our intention for the Inner Flame groups is that they will emphasise deepening a sense of mystery, inspiring new questions and ideas to live with. We hope that participants will leave with an enriched sense of possibilities for imaginative creative expression.
To live with a sense of mystery and wonder is a deeply important human need, which can often be neglected or overlooked. The group encourages curiosity about these aspects of life, as we seek to find forms, images, and words through which to explore them. Together we nurture the 'spirit of enquiry' by engaging with what we each bring as individuals, and themes that emerge from the group as a whole. These points of connection can provide rejuvenation on a personal level, and act as a medicine for the times in which we live.
We welcome people of all faiths, spiritual paths, and those who are keen to explore this aspect of themselves.
What happens at the group?
Following an introduction, questions or themes may be posed for the group to respond to. There will be group discussion, and an invitation to explore through creative expression including using art materials, creative writing and storymaking. Participants will be encouraged to focus on their freedom of expression and communication, rather than aiming to make a 'good' piece of art.
Another part of the process could be to view all the work together, and explore the themes which emerge when we think about it all as being a single artwork - the unique expression of this particular group. Although this is a group in which engagement is necessary, no one will be put on the spot.
Who is this group for?
This group is open to any adult who would like to explore their personal connection to themes of spirituality and creativity in a group setting.
As with any group there will be differences of outlook and opinion between those present. We ask that all participants come prepared to favour a generous attitude, where we emphasise finding common ground and points of connection.
Although we hope that these groups will be experienced as 'therapeutic' in a general sense (the word 'therapy' itself comes from root words originally meaning 'to care for the Soul'), please be aware that Inner Flame is not a Psychotherapy session. Whilst we bring our knowledge and skills as experienced therapists to the work, we will be facilitating them as creative practitioners.
