Creativity for wellbeing – Love and loss

Monday 20 January at 2:30pm

Join us on the third Monday of the month 2:30pm to 4pm UK time for a 90-minute drop-in creativity for wellbeing session. We’ll start each session with some grounding to settle into the space. We’ll then discuss the monthly theme and music, poetry, and works of art related to it. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with other people with the same interest and are affected by MS.

You’ll have time to respond in whatever way suits you (writing, drawing, etc.) and share ideas with the group if desired. We’ll then have a longer period to dive into the theme and create a piece of writing or a work of art in response.

Creativity offers numerous benefits for mental, emotional, and physical health, contributing to overall well-being. This creativity session helps relax your mind, which in turn relaxes your body. This session is perfect for individuals of all abilities, providing a fun and enjoyable way to express and release thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, personal growth, or just a positive outlet, this session offers a therapeutic space for everyone to connect with their creativity and improve their sense of self.

Outcomes for the session

• Achieve a sense of accomplishment by tapping into your innate creativity
• Achieve a sense of playfulness and fun by trying new things
• A first draft of a piece of writing or work of art

Monthly themes

Each month will feature a different theme, giving you the opportunity to explore new ways to express your creativity.

January

Love and loss (Monday 20 January)

February

Womanhood and female creators (Monday 17 February)

March

Fairytales and fantasy (Monday 17 March)

April

Manhood and male creators (Monday 21 April)

May

Ice cream and sweet treats (Monday 19 May)

June

Children and childhood (Monday 16 June)

July

Passage of time, the sun and the stars (Monday 21 July)

August

Back to school or dropping out (Monday 18 August)

September

Dragons and treasure (Monday 15 September)

October

Homeland (Monday 20 October)

November

The holiday season (Monday 17 November)

December

The New Year and renewal (Monday 15 December)

Who should attend

• Anyone interested in tapping into their artistic side
• Those looking for easy ways to incorporate more creativity into their life
• Anyone interested in art, music, mindfulness, and/or creative writing

Equipment needed

• Something to write with and on (pen and paper, word processing software, or dictation/voice recording program)
• Any drawing/painting/art supplies you’d like to experiment with (pens/pencils, paints, collage supplies, etc.)
• An open mind

About Gina

Gina Beach is a writer and artist living with MS in South Wales. She runs creativity and mindfulness workshops and previously taught fine art to secondary school students.

She believes everyone has innate creativity. Whether you’ve been writing or making art for years or are just dabbling for the first time since your school days, the Creativity for Wellbeing sessions welcome you.

Whether you’re interested in songwriting, poetry, drawing, painting or any other type of creative expression, there is space here for you to experiment in a welcoming and nurturing space.

Joining the class

If you are interested in joining all you need to do is register to MS-UK portal, search for the event and sign up to get your ticket and secure your place.

If you have booked a ticket to join the class live, a blue button saying ‘Join live’ will appear at the bottom of the page 15 minutes before the class is due to start.

Viewing the recording

Shortly after the class has finished, the recording will be made available, and a blue button will be visible at the bottom of the screen for everyone who registers for a ticket either in advance of the live class or after it has taken place.

If you would like to know more or you are having trouble registering, please contact us at register@ms-uk.org