If you struggle with feelings of isolation but find it hard to be a part of traditional clinical settings or large groups, we could have the answer for you.

Outside, Alongside is a new art therapy group run by our Arts Psychotherapies team at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

What to expect:
• A weekly two-hour session over the course of 12 weeks
• Small group of six-eight participants
• An outdoor space with a shelter
• Two art psychotherapists facilitating
• An invitation to connect with experiences and emotions through creative processes.

It is particularly suitable for people who:
• Find being in groups difficult but also feel isolated
• Want to practise connecting with others and expressing emotions
• Find being in traditional clinical spaces challenging
• Might benefit from being outside and being more active.

The group is located at our beautiful Uffculme Centre, located in Kings Heath. Please check that you are able to travel here weekly.

Please note that you do not need to be ‘good’ at art to participate, this group is for anyone who feels they could benefit and is under the care of one of our Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT’s).

We welcome self-referral or supported referrals, please fill out our referral form and send it to bsmhft.art.psychotherapy.team@nhs.net.

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