We strive in our work to constantly be trying to develop our own aims, which are to create an atmosphere in the workshops that is safe, respectful and enjoyable, promoting a deeper understanding of psychosis.
We encourage users to talk about their issues so they can learn from others, using creative mediums as ways of expression and for enhancing participants' skills and ideas for developing psychological approaches for those experiencing psychosis.
We work to explore creativity as a tool for learning and/or developing relationships and look at the implications of labelling and ways of using this to improve mental health services and personal development.
Jan Holloway is the leading trainer and works
alongside other trainers
As well as having used mental health services, she
works in East London as an Occupational
Therapist in mental health
Learning from Psychosis delivers workshops and training sessions to both staff and users and will tailor the day individually to the needs and objectives of each group. We will explore issues surrounding psychosis as well as any other themes related to mental health.
Fundamentally, mental health is about emotional issues and we believe everyone experiences some form of mental distress at some point in their lives. Our approach is to try to demystify psychosis and other diagnoses and to make these topics less 'other.'
Creative mediums are used to explore psychosis and recovery from psychosis as we feel some of the issues and emotions are not describable in words alone. From our experience, we find that using creativity enhances engagement and can make this sometimes disturbing subject easier to grasp.
In the workshops we produce and use film, artwork, and creative writing to explore the meanings, fears and implications surrounding psychosis.
Established in 1998, Learning from Psychosis has delivered many events to staff and users across the country. Themes covered include understanding psychosis, recovery, employment and social inclusion. For more details, see ‘Our Work' page.
Jan Holloway is the leading trainer and works alongside other trainers. As well as having used mental health services, she works in East London as an Occupational Therapist in mental health.
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