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Arts for the Blues is an evidence-based psychotherapy for depression, anxiety and mental wellbeing. The therapy is delivered in groups facilitated by Arts for the Blues trained practitioners. Sessions may include mark-making, gentle movement, writing, and music-making, and participants are supported to engage at their own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Arts for the Blues is delivered in four stages, informed by cognitive behavioural, person-centred, psychodynamic, and group therapy Arts for the Blues is delivered in four stages, informed by cognitive behavioural, person-centred, psychodynamic, and group therapy approaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The therapy includes eight key ingredients that are informed by the evidence<\/a> of helpful factors in therapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each section of the therapy focuses on two specific ingredients and provides a framework under which therapeutic change is supported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Toolkit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

View our Arts for the Blues Toolkit to see resources for individuals and organisations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arts for the Blues Toolkit & Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What do the key ingredients look like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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