Creative Groups

Therapeutic art groups for wellbeing

The realities and expectations of parenting today can sometimes contribute to parents feeling lonely, inadequate, and overwhelmed; often finding themselves and their wellbeing needs at the bottom of the priority list. But in order to best support and care for their babies, prioritising their wellbeing is essential. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that therapy or mental health treatment is needed. Attending creative therapeutic groups with other parents and their babies facing similar experiences can help normalise some of these challenges, build feelings of connectedness and the confidence to parent in line with your values.

Sketch Strollers

A relaxed drawing group for parents with their pre-mobile babies, to connect with the outdoors, and with other parents. You don't need any art experience or materials, just come as you are with a readiness to be creative.

You might find that you:

enjoy expressing yourself creatively and being playful
can fill a whole sketchbook with art inspired by Victoria Park in Bristol
feel less isolated
notice your wellbeing improve
enjoy a moment of self care

Each session starts with a grounding technique, followed by a couple of opportunities to stop in different parts of the park to creatively capture the scene or moment; finishing with a quick check-out. I encourage people to sign up for at least a month, so that they can get to know others and grow in confidence with the art materials.

Sessions take place weekly on Fridays from 10-11am in Victoria Park, Bristol, BS3.

To book or enquire about a spot, please contact me

Maternal Journal - COMING SOON

A well known and respected model of creative journaling designed to support parental wellbeing across pregnancy and postnatally. You can find out more about it on their website https://www.maternaljournal.org/about

I am aiming to start a Maternal Journal group in Bristol in the Autumn 2026 so watch this space.