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The importance of community: 8 key benefits.

By Debbie Crouch / March 2, 2025 / Comments Off on The importance of community: 8 key benefits.

What is a community? A simple definition. A community is a group of people who have the same beliefs and needs, this determines the identity of the group and the…

My Pathway is Colourful by Heather R

By Debbie Crouch / March 2, 2025 / Comments Off on My Pathway is Colourful by Heather R

Inspirational Stories Hi, I’m Heather, and I met Debbie in 2019 at the Adult Learning Art classes for wellbeing run by Gary at Barnsley in South Yorkshire. We soon realised…

Vision Boarding for Recovery: A Personal Journey

By Debbie Crouch / March 2, 2025 / Comments Off on Vision Boarding for Recovery: A Personal Journey

In 2019, I embarked on a journey of recovery, and one of the most profound tools I used during this time was vision boarding. Creating a vision board allowed me…

Simple Drawing Techniques for Anxiety

By Debbie Crouch / February 28, 2025 / Comments Off on Simple Drawing Techniques for Anxiety

What to draw or write about?   Let’s take a look at art journaling for the more difficult days when it is difficult to recognise and release emotions through creative art ideas. …