28/10/2026
It is wellbeing Wednesday 😃.
This morning i wanted to talk a little bit about the purpose of our Mind it Group as this seems to have got lost in translation somewhere.
Mind it group meets once a week and we take part in different activities to support our mental health and wellbeing. These activities arent just plucked from thin air. I try to make them really symbolic for the people who attend.
Today for example , we are going to The Art Yard to take part in a painting workshop.
This may seem insignificant to some but the physical act of painting is proven to help alter brain chemistry. Painting as part of a group brings in the social aspect and the support from others brings confidence. That in itself is enough......
But......
This time i chose Apothecary as our theme.
Yes this gives a seasonal nod towards spooky season but also towards the symbolism of healing, organisation and nature.
While any form of creative expression can offer an emotional release, the specific imagery of an old world Apothecary - with its orderly glass jars, stacked books, dried herbs and rich wooden shelves , acts as a powerful psychological anchor.
Many mental health struggles such as anxiety, ocd, or trauma often manifest as internal chaos , racing thoughts or loss of control.
An Apothecary scene is structured and ordered.
Painting rows of neat shelves and uniform bottles allows the brain to project a sense of organisation, containment and control onto the canvas.
Each painted jar could represent a personal remedy such as patience, calm , peace or resilience for example .
So you see, these sessions are always far more than initially meets the eye.
We arent just painting today....
We are using creativity to help people who are on a mental health journey to perhaps look at life through a different lense.
Keep an eye out later for the results of our session.
