Words: Greenjacker Photography: Warren Draper In his groundbreaking book Biophilia (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1984), Edward O. Wilson proposed that humans are innately predisposed to seek out connections with nature and other lifeforms. Failure to connect with nature and non-human life leads to depression, anxiety and neurosis. Subsequent studies have shown the power of natural …
Words: Luke Miller Artwork: Kosy (Darren Egonballoo Cunningham) Depression is a really hard thing to describe. It affects so many people in so many different ways, yet it isn’t often talked about. My experience of depression is like watching your world drain of colour. Not quickly, but gradually, day after day, things just become less …
Words: Libby Shaw Photography: Cameron Bell It is common knowledge that the phenomenon of ‘word of mouth’ is something respected for its great influence. In its most positive form it can act as verbal wildfire, dispersing ideologies, business plans, societal shifts and reducing stigmas. Its prominence within society is undeniable and it brings to light …
We have a special blog from the Bake Battle and Roll team which gives a detailed review on a new board game called ‘Rats to Riches’. Bake Battle and Roll is one of the gems located within Doncaster that provide endless board games for family and friends to try out and play. This is the …
In 2012 I started my first shift as an Arts and Crafts Therapist at St John’s Hospice. Words: Rachel Horne Photography: Rachel Horne I’d never been to a hospice before, but I’d worked for over a year in a Dementia Care Home developing and programming creative activities. I loved this job; I learnt first-hand the …