Spirit of Creative Entanglement

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A space for curious minds and healing voices, hosted by 3 Art Psychotherapists This podcast explores relatable, authentic stories from all walks of life, using art, humour, and warmth to nurture mind, body, and spirit.

MAR 9

Podcast 10 - Cross-cultural Art Therapy; Culture, Community, and Collaboration

Send a text Welcome to our tenth episode of The Spirit of Creative Entanglement, and our first for 2026! We are three art psychotherapists, and this space is for curious minds seeking relatable, authentic, and meaningful stories about healing from all walks of life, both professional and personal. Join us as we explore creativity, connection, and the transformative power of storytelling and self-expression. Our conversation today explores the importance of community and collaboration in the therapy sector, with a focus on cross-cultural art therapy. We are delighted to be joined by Kim Valldejuli, art psychotherapist and current president of the Art Therapy Association of Trinidad and Tobago. Kim’s art therapy journey has been profoundly shaped by her identity, cultural background, and professional experiences, and in this episode she shares her inspiring story and how she has come to view the threads that bring people together through the lens of traditional healing practices. Join our conversation with Kim as we consider spirituality, hierarchy and power dynamics within the therapy world, white academia impact on people of colour, and our joint responsibilities to work within our communities to support healing from a perspective of cultural history, needs, and beliefs. Some of the links to the information we discuss in the podcast can be found in the links below: @bridgingheartsbarbados https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-valldejuli-6a6664/overlay/about-this-profile/ www.hand2health.co.uk, @hand2health,

56 min
12/08/2025

Podcast 9: Kate's Garden; Connecting people, animals and nature through therapy

Send a text Welcome to our ninth episode of The Spirit of Creative Entanglement! We are three art psychotherapists, and this space is for curious minds seeking relatable, authentic, and meaningful stories about healing from all walks of life, both professional and personal. Join us as we explore creativity, connection, and the transformative power of storytelling and self-expression. We are delighted to be joined for this episode by Kate Beckwith. Kate works as a child and adolescent psychodynamic psychotherapist and is the founder of Kate’s Garden, a therapeutic practice located in a natural woodland environment. In this episode we explore the ways that Kate uses nature, animals, art, and play to create a dynamic, curious, and healing space for her clients. From therapy within the context of our modern age and the urgency to revolutionise child therapy, to Kate's own very personal reflections on the importance of art in her life, join us as we journey together into a therapy space with a difference. Some of the links to the information we discuss in the podcast can be found in the links below: www.katesgarden.co.uk Instagram -Facebook Kate's Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGlLtTaSZ6E www.hand2health.co.uk, @hand2health,

51 min
11/03/2025

Podcast 8: Walk and Talk therapy; Benefits and Practicalities of working in the Natural Environment

Send a text Send us a text Welcome to our eighth episode of The Spirit of Creative Entanglement! We are three art psychotherapists, and this space is for curious minds seeking relatable, authentic, and meaningful stories about healing from all walks of life, both professional and personal. Join us as we explore creativity, connection, and the transformative power of storytelling and self-expression. In this episode, we’re joined by Louise Kaye, a highly experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with a specialism in walk and talk therapy. Join us as we explore ways that working in a natural environment can support clients to build resilience, develop coping strategies, and foster lasting emotional wellbeing. From reflections on how the natural world provides an additional creative layer to a therapy journey, to practical tips for working in dynamic outdoor spaces, Louise shares her experience and expertise in this thoughtful conversation. Some of the links to the information we discuss in the podcast can be found in the links below: The lost words spell book and free PDF Link; All rights belong to the Author/publication house. https://www.thelostwords.org/uploads/Autumn%20Resources.pdf https://creativecounsellors.org/walk-talk-counselling-ecotherapy-training/ https://www.theccchub.com/ https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/outdoor-therapy/ https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/research/conference/conference-archive/poster-exhibition-2020/morrison/ Wardle, A. (2023). Landscape of loss: art therapy outdoors and traumatic bereavement. International Journal of Art Therapy, 29(3), 174–180. https://doi.org/10.1080/17454832.2023.2267109 www.hand2health.co.uk, @hand2health,

34 min
10/22/2025

Podcast 7: From Bones and Stones to Mushrooms and Mental Health; The Somatic Physical Experience

Send a text Welcome to our seventh episode of The Spirit of Creative Entanglement! We are three art psychotherapists, and this space is for curious minds seeking relatable, authentic, and meaningful stories about healing from all walks of life, both professional and personal. Join us as we explore creativity, connection, and the transformative power of storytelling and self-expression. In this episode, we’re joined by Siri Arti Nichol, CNHC Registered Yoga Therapist, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and plant medicine integration practitioner. Siri brings a rich background in holistic healing, energy work, and somatic vitality. Together, we explore spiritual connection to ourselves and each other, as well as the 5 koshas/layers of being, including the therapeutic potential of psilocybin through the lens of empowerment, education, and embodied experience. From microdosing immersion to the physical language of healing, this conversation invites us to consider how fragmentation can become an opportunity for repair and how the body itself becomes a site of transformation. Some of the links to the information we discuss in the podcast can be found in the links below: https://therapy-with-siri.kit.com/profile Siriarti@starchildyoga.com www.hand2health.co.uk, @hand2health,

1h 1m
09/29/2025

Introduction to the Hand2health Student Backpack Therapeutic Resource

Send a text Are you a therapist working with young people transitioning to further education? Are you a student who is currently receiving mental health support and would like extra resources alongside your transition to further education? In this short podcast we briefly describe a project we have been working on which is a supportive resource for students who are making the transition from school to further education. It can be personalised and tailored for your individual journey and needs. This pack is downloadable in PDF format and can be printed as a personal journal booklet. We recommend that you explore the different parts to this pack with a trained mental health professional which will help you create your individual journal. There is a specific pocket called ‘therapist extra bits’ which has resources for counsellors and psychotherapists who are trained in working with young people/students, and want to provide additional transitional support. www.hand2health.co.uk, @hand2health,

10 min
09/15/2025

Podcast 6: Introducing Psychedelics in Therapy

Send a text Welcome to our sixth episode of The Spirit of Creative Entanglement! We are three art psychotherapists, and this space is for curious minds seeking relatable, authentic, and meaningful stories about healing from all walks of life, both professional and personal. Join us as we explore creativity, connection, and the transformative power of storytelling and self-expression. In this episode we are joined by consultant psychologist Jess Valentine. Jess has a specialist interest in psychedelics, and has recently completed a Post grad qualification in 'Psychedelics: Mind Medicine and Culture'; the UKs first academically certified programme in psychedelic studies run by Exter university. With growing interest, and clinical trial research into psychedelic therapy showing promising results in the treatment of various mental health conditions, we explore the potential for safe and effective use of these novel therapeutic interventions. Some of the links to the information we discuss in the podcast can be found in the links below: Www.onlinetherapyhelps.com https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/online/courses/pgcert-psychedelics/ https://breakingconvention.co.uk/ https://youtube.com/shorts/1DsxQA5vUhw?si=ZFrx-ex7ZFDzZ5Qw www.hand2health.co.uk, @hand2health,

31 min
08/22/2025

Podcast 5: Working With Nature and Poetry - In Session Exercise

Send a text Welcome to our fifth episode of The Spirit of Creative Entanglement! We are three art psychotherapists, and this space is for curious minds seeking relatable, authentic, and meaningful stories about healing from all walks of life, both professional and personal. Join us as we explore creativity, connection, and the transformative power of storytelling and self-expression In this episode, we invite you to listen and take part in an art therapy exercise bringing together nature and poetry. This activity is an example of something we would use in a therapy session with clients, and this mindful way of working with nature can offer insight and inspiration. Poetry can be a wonderfully expressive medium to help explore, clarify, and unite emotions, thoughts and responses. This in session exercise is for everyone; therapists and non- therapists alike. We are looking forward to hearing your comments and thoughts on this experience. www.hand2health.co.uk, @hand2health,

32 min
08/04/2025

Podcast 4: Reiki and Energetic Healing

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our fourth episode of The Spirit of Creative Entanglement! We are three art psychotherapists, and this space is for curious minds seeking relatable, authentic, and meaningful stories about healing from all walks of life, both professional and personal. Join us as we explore creativity, connection, and the transformative power of storytelling and self-expression In this episode, we speak with Shelwin Croucher, Reiki healer and holistic practitioner, to explore the subtle yet profound nature of energetic healing. Through personal insight and thoughtful reflection, we delve into how Reiki connects us to the spirit of healing, inviting rest, release, and renewal beyond the physical. Anchored in intuitive practice and compassionate presence, this conversation explores ways in which Reiki practice resonates with our own Art Therapy practice, and opens up new ways of understanding what it means to truly hold space. https://www.shelwen.com/introducing-shenpala-reiki-training/ www.hand2health.co.uk, @hand2health,

45 min
07/15/2025

Podcast 3: New Beginnings, in the Therapy Room

Send a text Welcome to our third episode of The Spirit of Creative Entanglement! We are three art psychotherapists, and this space is for curious minds seeking relatable, authentic, and meaningful stories about healing from all walks of life, both professional and personal. Join us as we explore creativity, connection, and the transformative power of storytelling and self-expression In this episode we are exploring new beginnings in the therapy room; both for clients and therapists. Join us as we share our own personal experiences as psychotherapists, and reflect together on the breadth and depth of potential when embarking on a new therapeutic chapter. We’ll explore how new beginnings can be experienced in therapy, and share practical ideas along the way. Helpful links to find a therapist: https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/find-a-therapist/?Distance=10https://baat.org/find-an-art- therapist/https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb www.hand2health.co.uk, @hand2health,

43 min
06/25/2025

Podcast 2: New Beginnings, Art Psychotherapy and Clay

Send a text Welcome to the second episode of The Spirit of Creative Entanglement! We are three art psychotherapists, and this space is for curious minds seeking relatable, authentic, and meaningful stories about healing from all walks of life, both professional and personal. Join us as we explore creativity, connection, and the transformative power of storytelling and self-expression In this episode we speak with Jess Baum, Art psychotherapist and clay enthusiast to explore the transformative power of clay. From therapeutic practice to personal creativity, we delve into how working with this earthy medium can shape not just objects, but fresh perspectives, all anchored in the theme of new beginnings. www.jessbaum.co.uk https://baat.org/insights-updates/cultivating-creativity-calendar-a-free-resource-for-children-and-young-people/, www.hand2health.co.uk, @hand2health,

45 min
06/16/2025

Introduction: Podcast 1: New Beginnings

Send a text Welcome to the first episode of The Spirit of Creative Entanglement! We are three art psychotherapists, and this space is for curious minds seeking relatable, authentic, and meaningful stories about healing from all walks of life, both professional and personal. Join us as we explore creativity, connection, and the transformative power of storytelling and self-expression This introduction episode offers a glimpse into who we are, how we work, and the creative space we're looking to open and nurture. We hope it sparks curiosity and sets the stage for meaningful conversations to come. www.hand2health.co.uk, @hand2health,

27 min

11 Episodes

A space for curious minds and healing voices, hosted by 3 Art Psychotherapists This podcast explores relatable, authentic stories from all walks of life, using art, humour, and warmth to nurture mind, body, and spirit.

Creator

Hand2Health
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

11
Rating

Explicit
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