artful workplace
We offer Innovative Workplace workshops based on Arts for Health practises,
to promote individual and organisational Growth.
Let these numbers sink in.
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Finding preventive methods to address mental health issues in the workplace, is as crucial as identifying ways for healing.
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The workplace has the unique opportunity to offer support which can change lives.
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Guided art making in the workplace can be a powerful tool for enhancing team dynamics, creativity, and overall well-being.
Day
WORKSHOp
HALF DAY workshop
online
group
4 weeks
6 hours
Up to 15 people
playful
interactive
new perspectives
insightful
in person
3 hours
Up to 15 people
playful
interactive
new perspectives
insightful
in person or online
2 hours x 4 weeks
Up to 15 people
playful
interactive
new perspective
insightful
online
Here's how
art therapy
can benefit workplace teams
facilitates emotional expression and communication
Art making transcends language and allows group members to express themselves freely, creating an outlet for stress and improving emotional well-being. This can foster better collaboration by encouraging open communication and empathy within teams. Research also suggests that creative engagement in the workplace enhances problem-solving and innovation.
imrpoves mental health and reduces stress
Certain business and education environments can be stressful, and facilitated art making offers a way to relieve tension. Engaging in art helps in creating more positive environments, boosting employee satisfaction, and reducing anxiety.
Evidence based research indicates that just 20' of engaging with arts can significanlty relief stress.
(Your Brain on Art, Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross)
boosts inclusion and belonging
Facilitated group sessions, based on art therapy principles, often involve collaborative projects, encouraging team members to work together in new ways. This can break down barriers, bridge cultural differences, build trust, and foster a sense of unity. As teams collaborate on creative tasks, they learn to appreciate each other's strengths and perspectives, which can translate into more effective teamwork in daily tasks.
"For most adults, biggest part of life is spent at work. That offers employers an opportunity to influence their employees’ physical, mental, social, and spiritual health." (Reframing Employee Health, McKinsey 2023)
promotes EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND EMPATHY
Art as therapy can help team members become more in tune with their own emotions and those of others. As they explore their feelings through art, they may develop greater empathy and emotional intelligence, leading to more compassionate and understanding interactions within the team.
supports resilience and retention
Art therapy in workplace settings has shown significant potential to enhance resilience among employees, especially in high-stress professions. Research highlights that creative arts therapies, including visual art-making and other forms of expressive therapy, offer a means to process workplace-related stress, foster emotional expression, and build coping mechanisms. These interventions contribute to resilience by helping individuals better navigate challenges and reducing feelings of burnout. Which in turn can improve retention.
How do we make a difference?
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Being experienced art and mindfulness facilitators with solid corporate background
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Encouraging a holistic integration of the art based sessions in a broader wellbeing strategy
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Conducting surveys, evolving and improving efficiency.