Reposted by Gemma WrigleyOne Education @oneeducation.bsky.social · 04/03/2026🌱 The Family Play Programme helps to promote the development of healthy self-esteem, emotional regulation, and resilience. A chance to engage in playful, nurturing activities that strengthen attachments between children and their caregivers. 📧 cpeadmin@oneeducation.co.uk 011
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 23/02/2026My first publication with the International Journal of Art Therapy is live and I'm proud to say I have won the early career researcher prize! I hope it furthers our understanding of arts-based healthcare and what might work best for whom, when, how and why. www.tandfonline.com/eprint/KXZFQ...tandfonline.comPractitioners’ experiences of holding when delivering art therapy, compared with arts-for-health activitiesHigh-profile evidence positions arts-based activities as viable and beneficial healthcare practices. However, studies do not sufficiently delineate the therapeutic actions of art psychotherapy from... 020
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyOne Education @oneeducation.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Our therapists use drama, art, play and music to help children explore and express emotions in safe, creative ways. This helps to improve: ✅ Self-regulation and resilience ✅ Relationships with peers and adults ✅ Readiness to learn Find out more: bit.ly/46subs7 041
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 17/09/2025If you're in/near Manchester, go and see the Joan Brossa exhibition at Manchester Uni. It's a delight! @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social 130
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 25/08/2025The fruits of foraging...connecting through beautiful inks 010
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 15/08/2025I was introduced to this film last night by Len Lye. It's a cameraless animation, painted and scratched directly onto the film. I found it so playful and joyous. It really made me smile. Take a break for 4 mins and see for yourself 😊 youtu.be/2DboSrBmFYE?...youtu.beSwinging The Lambeth Walk - Len Lye (1939)YouTube video by optimisticwombatninja08 010
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyAlison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 02/08/2025Wow, this 3,400 year-old ancient Egyptian paint box still contains original pigments! Looks similar to a modern-day set! An inscription tells us it belonged to Amenemope, Vizier during the reign of Amenhotep II. 📷 Cleveland Museum of Art www.clevelandart.org/art/1914.680 #Archaeology 251027307
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 28/07/2025Today I entered the magical world of DreamStates, where the Ministry of Stories brought the imaginations of children to life...wonderful! 100
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyAnnie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · 07/07/2025The wonderful Joanna Macy is coming to the end of her life here, but she has sown seeds of awakening everywhere. 🙏May these forests bloom! From the book Active Hope: 0103
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 16/07/2025This is a fascinating read... "to mould a fistfull of clay is to encounter a fission and a fusion of deep time and the human present" Creative therapists will know the temporal properties of clay; often primitive and regressive. When someone chooses to work with clay, we'd better be ready... 130
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyCurious Minds @curiousminds.org.uk · 08/07/2025All children, regardless of their background, should have the opportunity to study a rich creative curriculum. Curious Minds is proud to support @theartsandmindscampaign Sign the open letter to the Secretary of State for Education at tinyurl.com/MakeSpaceFor... 041
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 08/07/2025An Inheritance (Manchester International Festival) is a time capsule artwork. It's wonderful! It made me laugh and cry. Hundreds of messages from hundreds of children will be stored and rediscovered in 2125. I wonder what the kids of the future will make of it? What would you like to say to them? 120
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyNational Centre for Creative Health @ncch.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Thank you to Daisy Fancourt, who set out the challenges but also the quantified impact of arts & culture as a solution to supporting the crisis of young people's mental health, at this month's APPG Roundtable! Read more on Daisy's call to action! sbbresearch.org/professor-da... 042
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 24/05/2025When I first started working in MH, I was one of those suggesting "everyone should learn this in school" but I also now agree with Dr Foulkes; we need to listen to young people and offer responsive, tailored, relational support to those in need...ensuring everyone knows how to ask for help. 011
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 13/05/2025Ever wondered what art therapy is like? Here are some voices of people who have experienced it...youtube.comWhat's it like to experience Art Therapy?YouTube video by Discover Arts Therapies 120
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 10/05/2025I had my portrait drawn at the Kids Market by Mary, age 6. She was very serious about her drawings. I love it! 030
Reposted by Gemma Wrigleymusictherapyuk.bsky.social @musictherapyuk.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Attention, members! We're co-hosting a FREE members only online event with The British Association of Art Therapists and The British Association of Drama Therapists. This CPD session will build your understanding of what we do, how you can get involved and more: baat.org/event/free-c... 011
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 08/05/2025If you work with young people and can make time tomorrow, I highly recommend joining this event. Learn and be inspired by excellent practice in working creatively with young people and listen to the words of wisdom they have to share... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...eventbrite.co.ukThe Future Is Ours Symposium Online - 9th MayGet ready for a day of inspiring talks and discussions about shaping the future together at The Future Is Ours Symposium Online! 100
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyProf Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · 16/04/2025My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"? Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...scientificamerican.comSex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly SimplisticBiologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male 227101203883
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 14/04/2025"Art facilitates connection and conversation" I enjoyed this podcast, thinking about the benefits of artmaking and creativity in supporting healthcare professionals. Also really great explanations of some of the therapeutic actions of art therapy. 043
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyKatie Wrench @katiewrench.bsky.social · 11/04/2025What is therapeutic life story work ❓️ Pleased to contribute to #baat #inscape hot topics looking at developments in art therapy. 🔗Read the article: bit.ly/4hPideM #ArtTherapy #Therapybit.lyTherapeutic life story work in art therapy - The British Association Of Art TherapistsIn this series of articles looking at developments in art therapy practice, Joanna Stevens talks about psychoeducation in art therapy. 061
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 30/03/2025Check out my BMJ blog post, reflecting on how artmaking and art psychotherapy can inspire climate leadership, and support for distress caused by climate change blogs.bmj.com/bmjleader/20...blogs.bmj.comLessons from beech masts, for clinical practice and beyond. By Gemma Wrigley – The official blog of BMJ Leader 030
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 29/03/2025This is such an interesting conversation. "keep holding space for complexity" 231
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyLorna Collins @sensinglorna.bsky.social · 25/03/2025There are a few spaces left in the #ACreativeTransformation writing workshop for young people and young carers of people with lived experience of brain injury in Manchester on April 4. Don’t miss this opportunity, sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-fo... Please tell everyone you know! 011
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 19/03/2025"If you spend numerous years promoting a national awareness of mental health, and encouraging people to “reach out” and “seek help”, then eventually, they’ll… do that." Exactly. 001
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 14/03/2025I published an article on BMJ Leader about climate leadership in healthcare, how artmaking inspires me, and the role of art therapy in supporting ourselves, clients and the systems in which we live and work. How does nature inspire you? #arttherapy #climatecrisis #climateleadership #GreenerAHP 021
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 27/02/2025I passed my MA Art Psychotherapy with distinction! 🎉 So looking forward to getting my HCPC reg and getting to work! 110
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyLorna Collins @sensinglorna.bsky.social · 04/02/2025I'm very keen to connect with young people with lived experience of #acquiredbraininjury for a free writing for wellbeing workshop in #Manchester on March 7. Travel expenses paid (up to £30 per participant). Please connect, share info around all your networks: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-fo...eventbrite.co.ukWriting for wellbeing through lived experience of brain injuryFor young people and young carers (aged 16-25) of people with lived experience of brain injury. 043
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyDr Lucy Foulkes @lucyfoulkes.bsky.social · 01/02/2025I have just been sent a shareable link so this article can be accessed for free: www.wsj.com/health/welln...wsj.comEssay | Stop Panicking Over Teens and Social MediaModern life is digital. Adults need to help young people navigate the costs and benefits, not launch bans and hope for the best. 65130
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 27/01/2025I will be a co-facilitator at this event. If you are in the UK and work with (or know any) young people who have experienced brain injury, please share 🙏 012
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 21/12/2024Ah, the Winter Solstice is here again. I love this day, bursting with hope as the light returns. This week I visited Wirksworth in the Peak District and enjoyed contemplating the vastness of things from the StarDisc stone circle. Do any of you mark the Solstice? 031
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 12/12/2024I feel sad to have ended my final student placement with @penninecarenhs.bsky.social secondary care psychological therapies this week. It was a golden opportunity to work within a team of inspirational clinicians. Working long-term, at depth, with my clients has been a great privilege... 200
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 05/12/2024Wow! Tonight I heard a transmutation of the experience of a heart attack into a magnificent orchestral suite, complete with pipe organ and siren-like strings. It was art as visceral communication. Thank you @nitinsawhney.bsky.social May the rhythm of your heart keep the music flowing ❤️ 072
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 27/11/2024"Be excessively gentle with yourself. Stay clear of those vexed in spirit. Learn to linger around someone of ease Who feels they have all the time in the world." Some favourite lines from John O'Donohue (For One Who Is Exhausted) 470
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyLee Constable @constababble.bsky.social · 24/11/2024I did it. If you also say "thank you" to the bus driver when you get off the bus, please let me know and I will add you. Please follow these driver thankers who are probably also good community members in other ways. go.bsky.app/6FDjhev 47690692
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 21/11/2024Simple knitting and doodling definitely improves my capacity for listening and retaining information 010
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 20/11/2024Earlier this year I saw a beautiful iridescent cloud drifting in the #bluesky 010
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyPeggy Kolodny Not Just Art Therapy! @gigipeg.bsky.social · 19/11/2024go.bsky.app/JLyCCUJ 10142
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyAaron Balick 🍉 @aaronbalick.com · 17/11/2024This group still has scores of slots left. If you’re posting about depth psychology, psychoanalysis, Freud, Jung, Object Relations, Relational Psychoanalysis, etc. drop me a line and I’ll include you in the starter pack. Non-dogmatic! go.bsky.app/D8D9ARz 10155
Reposted by Gemma Wrigleymarybeard @wmarybeard.bsky.social · 16/11/2024should art ever be destroyed? a debate in the RA magazine in which I argue, carefully, that to make it inviolable disempowers it. 85103373
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyKarie Bookish @kariebookish.bsky.social · 15/11/2024I feel like I'm a broken record, but the only way we can make this place work is if we don't bring over a lot of bad behaviour we picked up over at the bird site. Sit back and think about how you make this an app you'll want to open every day. 0131
Reposted by Gemma WrigleyAwais Aftab @awaisaftab.bsky.social · 14/11/2024I wrote about psychiatric diagnosis for Psyche magazine — what it means & what it doesn’t mean. If you are looking for a no-nonsense general intro to diagnosis in mental healthcare or you are grappling with your own diagnosis, this is the piece for you. psyche.co/ideas/what-a...psyche.coWhat a psychiatric diagnosis means – and what it doesn’t mean | Psyche IdeasWith stigma and misunderstanding surrounding mental health, it’s vital to know the benefits and limits of a formal diagnosis 129042
Gemma Wrigley @gemmawrigley.com · 13/11/2024In the loop(s) (2024) “I’m eliminating the word ‘individual’ from my vocabulary” This statement (spoken by psychiatrist and psychotherapist Dr. Maria Grazia Turri) remains in my mind. We are never meeting just one person... 130