Bonus episode – Knitting for burnout prevention with Dr Paula Redmond
Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or burned out? You’re not alone. In this special bonus episode of Why I Knit, we explore knitting for burnout prevention and support emotional wellbeing. I am joined by Creative Restoration’s co-founder and Clinical Psychologist Dr...
Pleasure and mastery in creativity: One line at a time
Starting with a line This month’s Sketchbook Circle theme was “faces.” This felt really intimidating, especially given all the amazing portraits already in the sketchbook. My imposter parts were very clear that this was not the challenge for me, that I am not a “real”...
Tired of overthinking? Pick up your knitting needles!
In this post, I’ll explore how knitting for overthinking can help you calm your thoughts, ground yourself, and find focus again. What is overthinking? The most common reason for me to bring knitting into my therapy sessions is when my clients are struggling with...
Journal Club: Knitting for anxiety and compassion fatigue
Anxiety and compassion fatigue are common experiences for nurses. Join Clinical Psychologists Dr Mia Hobbs and Dr Paula Redmond as we discuss two research papers investigating the impact of knitting on mental health for nurses. The research studies both describe the...
