Applications Open for Colourful Minds Art Therapy Course

Applications are open for the next Colourful Minds course in March. The course is being delivered as part of Dacorum Borough Council’s Active Dacorum initiative, which is working in partnership with Herts Inclusive Theatre to support residents’ mental health, as part of their wellbeing programme of activities. The 24-week creative art therapy course offers residents aged 18 years and over an opportunity to explore creative arts in a confidential group setting.

Engaging in arts activities can help with major health challenges and can help those living with anxiety and stress or experiencing isolation. The creative arts can help people to express their thoughts and feelings and find new ways to look at problems or difficult situations. Taking part in Colourful Minds is also an opportunity to connect with others in a safe and supportive environment.

A taster session will be running on Friday 4 March for those wishing to find out more and give the course a try. The full course will run for 24 weeks from Friday 18 March 2022. Applications to join the course are via referral from a GP, health professional or support worker. The deadline for applications is Monday 28 February 2022.

Annie Smith, Community Partnerships and Wellbeing Officer at Dacorum Borough Council said: ‘We have had some very positive outcomes for residents participating in the health and wellbeing courses we have already delivered in Dacorum. We are delighted to be working with Herts Inclusive Theatre, one of our local arts organisations, to provide further support for our communities which is particularly needed at this time.’

To find out more about Colourful Minds and for application and referral information please visit: www.dacorum.gov.uk/colourfulminds