Science Behind AFW Program
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Case study – art&healthcare!
Art and healthcare have been closely linked for centuries. The use of art in healthcare can improve patient outcomes, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve the overall quality of life for patients. In this case study, we’ll explore how one hospital used art to enhance their healthcare services. Case Study: The University of Michigan Health…
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Can art help you heal?
By now, you are probably familiar with some of the concepts of ART FOR WELLBEING. But did you know there are numerous scientific studies that prove the healing benefits of connecting with art? Art relieves stress and encourages creative thinking. It provides a distraction giving your brain a break from its usual thoughts. When you engage and immerse yourself in art, with some guidance, you can get into…
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Relax and clear your mind.
There is no better way to relax your mind than in nature, connecting with trees and water and watching the patterns that the leaves and waves make. We all love holidays and it’s no surprise that some of our favourite destinations involve water, the mountains and the beach. Each of our senses connects – the…
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Healing in nature.
Most of us know, although it’s easy to forget, that so many things that are physically beneficial to us come directly from nature – water (one of life’s essentials), food (plant-based nutrition, fruit etc.), even medicine (homoeopathic remedies are becoming increasingly popular). But what is less obvious are the huge health and mental benefits of connecting…
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Nature, our great teacher.
Nature never stops and is always moving, changing and adapting. Flowers, plants, trees, mountains, lakes, and rivers ebb and flow perfectly. Nature is a great teacher and we can learn lessons from it that we can take into our everyday lives. It knows how to support, relax, bloom, grow, flourish and nourish. But here’s the…
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