out in the community
I work with communities to engage in the wellbeing benefits of creative expressive therapies through a variety of services. Working with both children and adults I provide mindful crafts, music clubs, intuitive workshops, team development days and wellbeing programs. I also do speaking events on various creative topics for the mind-body-soul.
I can also provide themed creative workshops for specialist schools and various community events including pop up activities for families using mindful art and crafts to promote a sense of inclusion, wellbeing and to encourage creative expression. Please get in touch to see how we can support your event, school, community or team!
MY BACKGROUND
I studied Creative Expressive Therapies BA Hons at Derby University which is a psychotherapy based degree exploring the therapeutic benefits using creative arts as a medium. I qualified with a first class honours and got accepted onto an Entrepreneurial Program to help me develop my business ideas and skills which included access to training, experts and a mentor. I launched my first well-being program in January 2015, a 6 week program that focused on working with a vision board each week using mindful practices, discussions and reflections on each topic to help attendees explore their thoughts and feelings through a therapeutic art medium. These programs ran for a year and included me working in the community with Derby Women’s Centre and Derby Carers as an additional support for mental health & wellbeing. Following this I designed my own journals and card decks to support this process further, deepening into the creative therapeutic model offering a supported outlet for inner work. I made my programs and workshops available to access online as well as in person.
I've also worked with children running a local music club and providing workshops for various schools to help the children explore their own creativity to gain confidence and experience self-expression in a supported environment.
I’ve also trained in many holistic therapy approaches including Reflexology, Reiki and many other Energy Healing Courses to help me explore my own intuition and spirituality but also to offer this support to others who may be seeking answers, healing and support through holistic outlets. I run online courses, workshops and a group membership to continue the support for others who are on a self-discovery journey, looking for connection, community and consistency in their development.
I now co-host a podcast and produce audio recordings which include various meditations and audio subscriptions. As a musician I’m exploring the connection between frequency, vibration and energy to support others on their own healing journey’s.
I offer talks on creative intuition in business, how to access soul wisdom, understanding consciousness and the awakening process that people experience when going through major life transitions. I also offer team building workshops to bring teams together whilst having fun exploring different creative approaches with a focus on communication styles to increase connection and productivity.
“We have asked Sally to provide creative art activities for adults and children at several of our events. Sally is passionate about facilitating the space for creative expression, with a mindful and therapeutic element that really makes the experience special for everyone. Sally works exceptionally well with others and is able to intuit ideas that have worked well for each event. We can’t thank her enough for bringing her skills and talents to our events. Fully recommend!”
— Jude Finlay - LW Arts Manager
Work I Have Done
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Wellbeing Course
I’ve have ran several wellbeing courses in the community, including one for Derby Women’s Centre. It’s a 6 week course where the participants create a collage board with a different wellbeing topic each week in line with NHS guidance. I’ve also ran this course at The Bridge Centre for Natural Health and the Acorn Natural Health Centre in Heanor.
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LW Arts & Nottingham Global Roots
I provided several mindful art & craft stalls for families and adult groups within the local community. All with a focus on mental health and emotional wellbeing, using various therapeutic art activities that offer the space, reflection and creativity needed to benefit the most.
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Team Development Days
I’ve ran several half-day workshops for Derby City Council connecting through the creative process with a wellbeing theme. Our half day workshop provides teams with a unique bonding experience whilst giving the individual the opportunity to focus on their own wellbeing.
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Specialist Schools
I’ve ran theme based therapeutic workshops for specialist schools that engages in the creative process. Our last workshop was African themed, making masks and flags and I’ve ran a music themed workshop with kids making their own shakers - great fun!
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SPEAKING EVENTS
I’ve done several guest speaker events for LinkedIn Local on creative intuition in business and for the Wellbeing Inspired Network. I’ve also attended several holistic and spiritual events to talk about how to access soul wisdom and featured on BBC Radio Derby discussing this topic.
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Online Workshops
I’ve provided several online workshops for LinkedIn Local groups as a speaker for the event and always follow up with an interactive activity to explore creative intuition in business. I’ve also ran several wellbeing themed online workshops for Derby Carers Association, to include a meditation and therapeutic art activity.
“I asked Sally to facilitate an Anxiety Reset session for some of the unpaid Carers that access our Services in January 2023. Sally expertly stepped in with creativity and flexibility to produce a wonderful 90-minute face to face session. Alongside this, she produced a really wonderfully comprehensive and interactive digital handout that accompanied the session, which our clients can continue to access as a helpful resource moving forward. Thank you SO much Sally and I look forward to working with you again.”
— Emma Mardava - Wellbeing Coordinator for Universal Services for Carers