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CREATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY UPDATE

In the run-up to World Mental Health Day on Friday 10th October, all students at St Catherine’s School and College took part in a series of creative psychotherapy workshops.

Students were invited to join sessions in their tutor groups, exploring a taster session of Art Therapy and Dance Movement Therapy as ways to support emotional expression and wellbeing.

We were also joined by Dougal, our school therapy dog for some sessions, who brought a calm and comforting presence. Students had the opportunity to express themselves creatively if they wished, learning that communication and self-understanding can take many forms beyond words.

During the workshops, students discovered the different types of mental health support available at St Catherine’s — including Art Psychotherapy, Dance Movement Psychotherapy, and Wellbeing Check-ins. School students can request this support through any staff member, and college students are also able to self-refer.

It was wonderful to see so many students engaging enthusiastically, learning more about the mental health services available, and expressing themselves in creative and meaningful ways.