ABOUT
Green Owl Art Therapy is an Art Psychotherapy & Psychoeducation service that believes everyone deserves access to high quality mental health interventions
Hi I'm Jen, I'm a HCPC Registered Art Psychotherapist, Psycho-educator and Director of Green Owl Art Therapy LTD.
A bit about me...
I qualified as an Art Therapist in 2014 and I have background in mental health rehabilitation support work dating back to 2008. I have provided private 1:1 and group Art Psychotherapy since completing my MA from my room in Northampton town centre.
Art Therapy is a psychological intervention which uses art making to aid with the therapeutic process. No art skills are needed as focus is on the process rather than the finished article.
Throughout my career, I have struggled with the fact that some of the most vulnerable people with mental health issues, often cannot afford to access a wide range of psychotherapeutic services.
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Combining my experience and knowledge of Art Therapy, psychological theory & interventions and the application of these in context, I developed a model of delivery for "creative psychoeducation" groups.
Trialling the Creative Psychoeducation Art Therapy groups.
I have been running a weekly group at Bridge Substance Misuse Programme in Northampton since January 2022, with great results;
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"Jen provides an Art Psychotherapy Service, which has enabled our members to express their thoughts and feelings through art in a relaxed safe environment, helping them to make sense of, at times, their chaotic lives."
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"...feedback from our members who have participated is very positive.” Calming”.” Amazing, helps me understand myself and my mental health”. “I am beginning to understand my emotions, so that I can put into words how I feel”. These sessions have significantly impacted our members lives in a very positive way."
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Development of Employee Well-being Course and Social Enterprise
Working with the University of Northampton's Changemaker Hub, GO Art Therapy is taking action to help people suffering with mental health issues in the community as well as pro-actively improving the emotional resilience of people who get the opportunity to be on one of GO's bespoke corporate well-being training packages.
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The profits from this venture will fund free Art Therapy groups in the Northampton community, for people struggling with their mental health. This practical and creative intervention will be accessible and inclusive to all.
SERVICES
One to One Art Psychotherapy (for anyone age 4-104!)
Art Psychotherapy can be an affective way for people of all ages to process trauma, express difficult thoughts and feelings and learn new coping strategies. I take an integrative approach, so I can tailor each individual's therapeutic journey to their needs. No Art Skills are needed to benefit from this intervention.
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I am an experienced, fully insured, HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist with a MA in Art Therapy and a BA (Hons) in Fine Art and Psychology. At the heart of my work with people is compassion, honesty and unconditional positive regard.
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Contact us for more information.
Green Owl Psychological Health And Safety Training
GOPHAST
This 16 hour course is informed by the latest HSE's guidance on Psychological Health and Safety at work. It aims to improve well-being & resilience by helping people learn how to recognise and cope with mental health issues that arise from adverse life events, stress, anxiety, depression and ill health.
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This unique, innovative approach underpinned by the latest neuroscientific research, provides down-to-earth, straight forward teaching about psychological theories alongside space for guided creative expression to help individualise and consolidate learning.
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Deloittle's 2022 report states that the cost of poor mental health to employers has risen 25% through absenteeism, presenteeism and staff turnover from 2020. They also state that investing in workforce mental health can see a return of £5.30 for every £1 invested.
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Contact us to discuss how GO can improve the psychological health and safety of your workforce
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Group Art Psychotherapy
Art Therapy groups are a fantastic and more affordable way in which people can express themselves in a supportive environment.
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You can self refer as an individual and be put on the list for the next suitable group for you.
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Or perhaps you work for a health and social care provider and would like to try this as an intervention for your service users. GO Art Therapy currently provides group sessions for Bridge Substance Misuse Programme and Northamptonshire Rape Crisis
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Get in touch for more details about the community groups or how this could benefit your service users.
Bespoke Training Packages
Specialise training and workshops are available for students and staff of health and social care settings or any organisation who work with vulnerable people or the public.
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This can range from one off sessions to full courses.
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The training is informed by the latest research in the fields of neuroscience, psychology and psychotherapeutic interventions and includes self-reflection and emotional resilience skills which are essential elements to frontline workers health and well-being.
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Contact us to see how GO can support your team
NEWS
There are one to one sessions currently available, please contact us for appointments. We are currently registering interest for our upcoming groups on Thursday mornings and Friday Evenings. Get in touch for more info.
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