The Shift: A Day with Amanda, Art Psychotherapist

Join Amanda, an Art Psychotherapist working in an Adult Learning Disability Community Hospital, as she takes us through her work supporting individuals through creative expression and therapeutic art-making. From facilitating one-to-one and group art sessions, to adapting creative approaches to meet different communication and support needs, Amanda shows how art psychotherapy can help people explore emotions, build self-awareness, and develop coping strategies in a safe and supportive environment. This episode of The Shift offers an inside look at the thoughtful and person-centred role of art psychotherapy, highlighting the importance of creativity, empathy, and therapeutic relationships in supporting the emotional wellbeing of adults with learning disabilities.