Art therapy in support of stroke survivors
Art therapy in support of stroke survivors

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Art therapy in support of stroke survivors

Brushstrokes, run by the Stroke Association and supported by Gwynt y Môr, an Innogy Renewables UK ltd community fund, will be a chance for stroke survivors to gather together and enjoy getting creative.

Art Therapy can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and provide a means of expression when words are hard to find.

The sessions will be run by art therapist Pam Hutcheson, who said:

“Those who take part don’t have to be good at art. It’s a chance to get together to reflect and relax. There’s no pressure to speak about the art or their feelings – it’s just a chance to have some fun.

“But sometimes, because many stroke survivors will have had a traumatic time during their recovery, issues are brought up as part of the sessions. As a trained psychotherapist, my role is to offer support when that happens.

“We’ll be using paints, pastel crayons and chalk and model magic, which is a bit like playdough. The stroke survivors are welcome to use paintbrushes, sponges or their hands. It’s not an art lesson, so you can’t be wrong!”

The Brushstrokes sessions begin on 16 November and will run for four weeks between 10am–11.30am.

To enquire about booking a place on the course call 01745 508531 or email CommunityStepsWales@stroke.org.uk

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  • A stroke is a brain attack which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes. There are over 1.2 million people in the UK living with the effects of stroke. 
  • Stroke Association is a charity. We believe in life after stroke and together we can conquer stroke. We work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. We campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can. We fund research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk

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