The Healing Power of Knitting
The Healing Power of Knitting
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🧠🧶 Unravelling the Science Behind Knitting and Mental Health
A live webinar with Clinical Psychologists Dr Mia Hobbs and Dr Paula Redmond
Join us for an inspiring and informative session exploring how and why knitting can support your mental health. Discover the science behind the healing power of this versatile craft, and how it can help cope with stress, anxiety and low mood.
Whether you’re a seasoned knitter, a mental health professional, or simply someone who’s curious about the psychology of wellbeing, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how knitting can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation, self-care, and connection.
✨ In this webinar, we’ll explore:
🧶 The many ways knitting can help ease stress, soothe anxiety and lift low mood
🧶 The psychological mechanisms that explain why knitting helps
🧶 What the latest research says about knitting and mental health
🧶 Your questions about the mental health benefits of knitting, answered in a live Q&A
You’ll also receive a beautifully designed digital workbook to accompany the session, with space for reflection and further resources to support your wellbeing.
This is your chance to learn why knitting feels so helpful. Our content draws on current research into the therapeutic benefits of knitting, themes from over 50 episodes of the Why I Knit podcast, and our own clinical expertise in mental health.
🧶 This webinar is for you if you:
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Turn to knitting to support your mental health, and want to understand the psychology behind it
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Are curious about how creative activities support wellbeing
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Support others through your work and want to share the benefits of knitting with them
FAQs
What’s the format of the event?
A 60-minute live presentation followed by up to 30 minutes of live Q&A. All attendees will receive a digital workbook to accompany the session.
Can I watch it later?
Yes! The webinar (excluding the Q&A) will be recorded and available to view for 30 days. A link and workbook will be emailed to you within 48 hours.
How is this different from the Self Care One Stitch at a Time audio course?
While the audio course touches on similar themes, this webinar explores the research and psychological theory in greater depth and includes a live Q&A opportunity.