Theme of Loss and Emotions 

During this project, I worked with with a family in Barnardo's to improve their mental wellbeing after experiencing loss within their lives. The main focus was the child, but I decided for both parent and child to be involved creatively to strengthen their connection. Through all of the sessions, both participants and facilitators would engage with the creative activity as this encourages the participants to fully engage with the work but also feel comfortable within the space to create and express.

 

The workshops were participant centred, I would incorporate their activity or themed ideas into the workshop, personalising the participants journey. the workshops evolved over time to have a Mamma Mia theme around the work. These workshops helped the participants improve their mental wellbeing, reduce anxieties, encourage self-expression and build a stronger bond between parent and child.