Our Therapeutic Photography group is a youth occupational therapy group for teenagers and young adults where we explore topics such as emotions and identity through creative means, working to build our self-esteem and resilience. This group takes place over 6 weeks of therapeutic sessions in our beautiful woodland space or a local community space near you. The last session is an exhibition of the photography that can be shared with friends, family and communities.
To take part in this group you do not need to have skills in photography or a fancy camera!
Our Discovery Group , Interoception and Therapeutic Photography programmes can be commissioned by schools or organisations working with young people.
Training is also available for professionals working with young people through our Learning Collective: Training – Cup-O-T: Wellness and Therapy Services.
Get in touch at info@cup-o-t.co.uk to find out more.
Aims of the group
- To give young people the opportunity to engage in meaningful and enjoyable occupational photography
- To explore topics of emotions, values, and changes in identity
- To enhance self-esteem, self-efficacy, and resilience
- To increase young people’s social participation in the community
- To address social isolation and manage anxiety around social situations
- To facilitate young people to set goals around areas of change they would like to implement
- To support young people to develop effective communication/social skills in a group
Who are the facilitators?
Our sessions have 2 facilitators:
An Occupational Therapist who specialises in youth mental health
A Cup-O-T Youth Worker (optional) or one of your own team members to support the group.
Where are the sessions held?
The sessions take place at the Cup-O-T therapeutic woodland space near Wymondham or at a location near you.
What to bring
Please wear comfortable and weather appropriate outdoor clothing. Appropriate footwear (trainers or boots/wellies in wet weather) will be required. You may need a waterproof jacket if the weather is looking wet. We will have some shelter available.
You will need access to a smart phone with a camera OR a digital camera. If you do not have access to either of these please contact us and we will arrange for a digital camera to be available to borrow for the duration of the course.
Photographs from previous group exhibitions
