Title: CHEMOLYSIS IV
My name is Pam White and for the last nine years I have taught art to groups of students recovering from mental health problems at the Garage Art Group. The Garage Art Group is open to all and its emphasis is on the benefit of Art to Health. Professional tutors run groups for clients who have had or are having mental health problems and clients with learning difficulties. Some of our aims are to enhance the confidence of students through a sense of achievement.. We use the art as a vehicle for developing the life skills and coping strategies of the students. We aim to break down social barriers and stigma relating to the core client group. Through social interaction we aim to develop group skills via support for each other working in a co-operative manner. We have now built up a good reputation and have referrals from the Community Mental Health Team, Social Services and Life Links.
