THE CREATIVE R+R
Give yourself permission to Pause, and Get Creative to Rest, Reset and Recharge.
Through The Creative R+R you will learn to use creativity for self care, self discovery and self expression.
It is an inclusive way to improve your mental health and will help to experience the following:
Feel calmer, more focused, more energy
Be more courageous to take action, no matter how you feel.
Build confidence and self trust.
Unlock your creativity and Feel good
The 28-day Creative R+R is available to access in the following ways:
> £97 — self-guided, independent experience
> £275 — one-to-one supported experience
Choose your level of support and sign up using the blue button below.
THE POWER OF CREATIVITY
Art is a simple and powerful activity to support your wellbeing. It can help you feel calmer, lift your mood, and build a better relationship with yourself and others
The ART HEALS Focus 5 — Activate, Regulate, Explore, Express, Empower — gives you a simple structure to make art in different ways depending on your goals.
You will be provided with tips, techniques and support to express yourself using a variety of materials, such as pens, pastels, paints, collage, and you don't have to analyse your images or make sense of anything....unless you want to.
LOOK INSIDE!!
In case we haven't met before.......
My name is Lesley and I live in Leeds, West Yorkshire
- I’m an artist, trauma-informed art therapist, and former art teacher — bringing all these parts together to support your wellbeing.
- I’m on a mission to make the world a more creative place and help people to express themselves.
- Being a cis woman in my 40's, so I know first hand how hormonal changes can affect mood and energy.
- This drives my work: empowering women to reconnect with their purpose and express their true selves, no matter what they’ve been through.
How to tell if The Creative R+R is right for you.
Do you appear to be coping well on the outside, telling people that you are 'fine' yet secretly struggling, feel stressed, exhausted or burnt out inside?
You don't need to keep carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders and you don’t have to be in crisis to do something to improve your mental health.
The Creative R+R is designed for people just like you who are sick of feeling stuck and ready to break the cycle.
You’re not broken. You don’t need fixing. You may just need some support — and a chance to relax, reset and refresh.
You don’t need to be “good at art” for this to help.
If you’ve ever said… “I can’t even draw a stick figure”
“I’m rubbish at art and don’t know where to start”
“I used to paint and draw all the time — one day I’ll get back to it”
It's not about talent, performance, or creating something “perfect.”
It’s about using simple, accessible creative practices to support your wellbeing — gently, at your own pace.
Two ways you can take part
Self-study – watch the videos and make art in your own time
One-to-one support – four Zoom sessions (30–45 mins each) where you can create art with guidance, exploring different materials, and expressing your emotions and whatever is on your mind
Whichever option you decide to go for, click on the button below to get started.
Summary of what's included!
The Creative R+R self study
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Go at your OWN PACE
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- 28 days of creative prompts, tips and techniques to use in your own art
The Creative R+R 121
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One to one experience
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- 4x 30min one to one sessions (online)
- 28 days of Creativity
- 28 days of mindset and wellbeing
- Creative Wellbeing Action Plan
- Workbooks, Training Videos, and Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What kind of art equipment do i need?
You are encouraged to make as much or as little art as you like and whilst having a variety of art materials can be useful you can start with just a small selection such as pencil crayons, pastels and paint.
You may like to use a sketchbook or individual sheets of paper to create art and record your ideas much like having a creative journal. As your artwork develops you may decide to work bigger, on canvas or other surfaces and can make 2D art such as collage, paintings or drawings or 3D making sculptures or crafts from different materials.
Do I need to be good at art? Will I be taught art skills?
There are no requirements to have loads of art skills or experience or have studied art previously to take part in the program and I always say that expression is more important than perfection.
You will be encouraged to express yourself using art in different ways as well as if you prefer to introduce, music, dance, poetry, comedy or whatever form of creativity suits you.
Whilst the focus is not on the teaching of skills through the coaching and group accountability there are ample opportunities to improve your skills as well as to develop ideas.
How much time do I need to commit to the programme?
For the one to one service at an investment of £275 you will be able to access 4 weekly online sessions (using zoom). I am flexible about when you take these depending on availability but best spaced out rather closely together to allow you to take action and be creative between sessions.
These will last around 30- 45 mins and are designed to help you to be creative and express yourself as well as learning ways to regulate your nervous system to help you regulate emotions
You can access the resources and watch the training videos in your own time and it's up to you as to how much time you dedicate to your art and creative practise. Some people find it helpful to block out a period of time each day and others prefer to allocate one or two days in the week to make art.
What is Art Therapy?
In such a short period of time there may not be not long enough to provide a service that explores deeper emotional challenges including traumatic experiences that art therapy is very beneficial for so it might not feel like you are taking part in therapy in a traditional way.
What it might feel more like is 'Creativity and Wellbeing Coaching' with curious prompts for you to explore ideas whilst supporting you to make art for self care and self expression.
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If you are looking for a deeper exploration and more support then my 6 month 1-1 service might feel appropriate for you as the next step, as this allows for more time as longer sessions.
If you would like any more information or to ask me a question about this program then contact me by email on Lesley_andrew@outlook.com
