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Creative practice in a group setting
- Authors:
- ARGYLE Elaine, WINSHIP Gary
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 19(3), 2015, pp.141-147.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Drawing on the findings of a research project called Clay Transformations (AHRC), this paper considers how creative groups can be "therapeutic" for people who use mental health services and how they can promote social inclusion and wellbeing, particularly when performed in a group setting. The project involved running a series of clay workshops aimed at people with experience of mental health service use and those who work with them. Design/methodology/approach: In order to explore the significance of art involvement to people who use mental health services, qualitative research findings are presented. These are then linked to relevant literature in order to consider the way in which workshop participation helped to promote social inclusion and mental well-being. Findings: Many benefits were gained from workshop attendance deriving from involvement in the process and the outcome of art creation. These benefits were enhanced by the group context in which the work took place and the mutual support and interaction arising from this group membership. (Edited publisher abstract)