...Victoria Claire Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce a sensory learning approach designed to enhance embodied cognition and creative engagement among students, particularly in the Fine Arts. Drawing from the lived experience of progressive sight loss, the author conceptualizes...

... implications What Victoria has written will give readers an insight into her life and experiences. Social implications There is so much to learn from a story like Victoria’s, especially in her approach to creativity. Originality/value This is Victoria’s own unique story. The value of this is apparent...

... Linguistic Programming. The one constant support throughout my life has and will always be my creativity, this has seen me through so many difficult times, it has helped me articulate through the medium of sculpture and music, how and what I am feeling. I am now so blessed to have learnt how to engage...

... Emerald Publishing Limited 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Recovery Music Creativity Vestibular system PERMA model Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter. (John Keats, “Ode on a Grecian Urn”). The five measurable...

... experience Creativity Creative writing Soothing memories Kirsty Lilley can be contacted at: kirstylilley2903@gmail.com © Emerald Publishing Limited 2022 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only The memory is notoriously fickle. It will, if left to its own devices, recall...

...Kirsty Lilley; Robert Hurst Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share Kirsty Lilley’s story. Design/methodology/approach Kirsty wrote a biographic piece detailing her journey, then shared a creative piece of writing about trust before being interviewed by Robert. Findings Kirsty shared...

...Mats Niklasson Purpose The purpose of this paper was to investigate, using a “dipole model” of the brain as the foundation, if there could be a common denominator between the different concepts of mental health, art and creativity. Design/methodology/approach After a discussion of the three...

..., with the exception of one, which still met four of the five criteria. Evidence was presented which suggests that the model can be extended to creativity, connectedness, hope, identity, meaning and empowerment (C-CHIME), to incorporate creativity. Research limitations/implications While a certain level...

... the link between writers, creativity and mood disorders. Originality/value Given the huge attention and worldwide acclaim paid to the books of Charles Dickens, which have inspired numerous films as well as musicals, it is surprising how little attention has been paid to the author himself and his...

...Clare Campbell; Jerome Carson Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Clare Campbell. Design/methodology/approach – Clare provides a short autobiographical account of her life. Clare is then interviewed by Jerome and describes the life enhancing impact of creativity...

... services. Through the weeks, I have learnt so many different ways of drawing, painting, printing. David was a thoughtful, kind, tutor. He had one rule. To have fun, and boy, I did! It awoke something amazing inside of me that I had buried with my partner. I felt creative again, felt motivated to paint...

...Peter Chadwick Purpose The paper aims to discuss delusion as a creative experience. Design/methodology/approach The paper addresses narrative rendering of delusional thinking in detail and related styles of thought in artists. Findings Enhanced creativity during psychosis can be put...

... aspects of Kim Noble's artistic projects are explored via a detailed interview. Findings Far from being just a creative tool for self‐expression, art is a powerful means of regaining control as a service user and of connecting members of the public who would not ordinarily unite. Originality/value...

...Kathrin Kirrmann This article is a profile of CoolTan Arts, a pioneering arts and mental heath charity based in South London that believes that mental well‐being is enhanced by the power of creativity. CoolTan Arts exists to inspire the well‐being and creative participation of a diverse range...

...Maggie Hitchman Maggie Hitchman, artist and service user, offers an inspiring account of her experiences as a volunteer and artist‐in‐residence at her local psychiatric inpatient hospital in Gloucestershire. Using her creative skills as an artist, Maggie was involved in a number of art projects...

... to understand the potential of the arts to be a transformational force and not just an instrumental tool for therapeutic diversion. Patient demand for creative activity as an integral part of care plans can help this pioneering field of arts practice to develop influentially within mainstream services, however...