Artful Thinking

Artful Thinking Providing creative therapeutic services in Edinburgh and online.

Yesterday we took to the streets to show our solidarity and support for our trans and intersex  sisters, brothers and no...
20/04/2025

Yesterday we took to the streets to show our solidarity and support for our trans and intersex sisters, brothers and non binary siblings. Adding our voice to the protest of the supreme court ruling on Thursday.

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ ***rtherapists

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฃโœจ๏ธ I saw this sticker on my way to work during the week, and after yesterday's supreme court ruling I feel its ver...
17/04/2025

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I saw this sticker on my way to work during the week, and after yesterday's supreme court ruling I feel its very fitting. As a member of the q***r community as well as providing art psychotherapy services to it, I wanted to show solidarity with our trans sisters/siblings (and trans men)

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฃโœจ๏ธ We believe gender is more than the ruled restrictive binary the law defines it as. We see you, you are loved, valid and we stand proudly with you, using our privilege to hold you up higher.

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฃโœจ๏ธ If the ruling has made you feel angered, frustrated or sadden or even powerless there are ways to feel like your voice and presence matters.

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฃโœจ๏ธ Saturday 19th April 2025 there will be a peaceful protest, let's fill our city with a wash of light blues and pinks, plus some thought provoking signs (see second image)

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฃโœจ๏ธ๐ŸŽจ We've started working on some of our signs to amplify our voices at the protest ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค

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17/04/2025

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Allies: we need your support more than ever before.

We know that many people are feeling shocked and angry following yesterdayโ€™s Supreme Court ruling and are looking for ways to get involved and support the trans community.

The most important thing you can do right now is reach out to the trans people in your life to see if they need any extra care or support following the ruling. Make sure the trans people around you know that you love and support them and are standing alongside them.

We have a long struggle ahead of us, but we are so much stronger when we work together. We need everyone to stand up and speak out in support of trans rights, and let those in power know that our communities and lives are better and stronger with trans people in them.

Equality Network and Scottish Trans are continuing to work for the human rights of all LGBTQIA+ people in Scotland. Please support our work today and together we can work to create a Scotland where trans people are not only welcomed, but safe, supported and loved.

equality-network.org/donate

  When do you give yourself time to explore amd express all the different feelings that you might have during the day, w...
04/02/2025



When do you give yourself time to explore amd express all the different feelings that you might have during the day, week or month?

๐Ÿซถ Take some time each day to playfully explore and express, you can use a mirror, or a reflective surface or your device.

โœจ๏ธ Spend some time thinking about each feeling that comes to the surface, what might it look like I your body, what body part does it prefer to sit in.

๐ŸŽจ You could draw the different facial cells you make, or the way your body holds itself.

๐ŸŽฎ You could share this activity with your friends/family IRL or NPCs in games.

Allowing different bodily expression can help you discover how you might need different things for different emotions that might differ from those around you.

We have combined some of our winter crafts together to make our our Icy festive wreath, please feel free to check out th...
07/12/2024

We have combined some of our winter crafts together to make our our Icy festive wreath, please feel free to check out the free "how to" guides and adapt them to fit your own styles and colour palettes.

โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽจ With the days having gotten darker we've been thinking about how to bring some of our natural outdoor lights into our homes, by creating a mixture of snowflake and star crafts.

โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽจhttps://www.artfulthinking.co.uk/projects

โ„๏ธโ™พ We have been reflecting on the different things that can be either heightened or dampened when the seasons change, and temperatures drop. Thinking about felt comforts, to sensory sparkles.

โ„๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐ What mindful cosy activities have you been either introducing or revisiting this year to add to your self-care, and just cosy vibes. We have been indulging in all things that sparkle, and shine.... Tis the season for visual stims!

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Artful Thinking Provides Art Therapy Services in Edinburgh.

We attended the annual Trans conference in Glasgow at the weekend, and had an amazing day. Learning about what's happeni...
27/11/2024

We attended the annual Trans conference in Glasgow at the weekend, and had an amazing day. Learning about what's happening with the funding that each gender identity clinic had awarded. What's on the horizon for gender services in NHS.

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿง  We learned that the NHS are working on rolling out specialised gender identity education trainings for their teams.

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿ”— We had the chance to network with other mental health practitioners, connect with the trans community.

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐ŸŽจ And attended fun educational and creative workshops.

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https://www.facebook.com/share/1DZEDJhFyZ/We're excited to be attending the Trans conference this weekend  ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆโœจ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฃ
21/11/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DZEDJhFyZ/

We're excited to be attending the Trans conference this weekend ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆโœจ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฃ

29/10/2024

๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ We've been making lots of different types if ghosties this week, and also spending time reflecting on all things Halloween or Samhain (celtic holiday). Thinking about ghosts, the things they ate, represent and theor meaning to us.

๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿง  Thinking about the elements involved when a person feels haunted by a presence, event or traditions. And how that might take a toll on someone's mental health. We offer a therapeutic space to explore the uncanny, or darker parts of the psyche in a safe grounded way.

๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ”— Therapeutically supporting our clients to unpick and process what might be shrouded by fear and things that scare us.

๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽจ You'll need to choose yarn/thread of your choice, then make a milky-like mixture of pva and glue to paint over the yarn. Next grab some tinfoil to mould over a shape you'd like your ghost to take. Then begin by painting a layer of gluey mixture over the tinfoil, then wrap the yarn around the shape. The more glue the better. Keep going till shape is relatively covered. Leave to dry, then cute out felt shapes for the face.

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16/10/2024

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๐Ÿ–คโœจ๏ธ Since we're in October and getting closer to our favourite holiday, we thought we'd share some masks we've made over...
09/10/2024

๐Ÿ–คโœจ๏ธ Since we're in October and getting closer to our favourite holiday, we thought we'd share some masks we've made over the years to attend to spooky parties. We're currently working on some new ones to add to our website.

๐ŸŽญโœจ๏ธ Let's think more about masks, the wearing of, or using as a home decor item, to the metaphorical ones we wear when going about our days. Being mindful and reflective about the amount of energy or spoons a particular mask might need.

๐Ÿ‘ปโœจ๏ธ Or the different uses of dressing up, guising in order to gain sweets while out with your friends or family, or to hide your identity by becoming something or someone else. How do you feel when you dress up as your favourite characters or something you fear?

๐ŸŽƒโœจ๏ธ Thinking about the different masks you wear whilst out being a person, do you have to "mask" when doing side quests? Or going to school, university or work? When do you "unmask" and how do you go about recharging your social battery?

๐Ÿ–คโœจ๏ธ At Artful Thinking we understand the difficulties that come with masking, and when are clients are ready to adopt some time to unmask in their lives, we utilise a wide range of creative and digital play tools.

๐Ÿ”—โœจ๏ธ https://www.artfulthinking.co.uk/projects

Images are of a tinfoil covered cat mask, a tiger made from a paper plate, a kelpie made from coloured card, a blue 3d bird mask made from coloured card, a 3d red bird mask, a mossy green with doll faces poking out mask, a wire and thread green horned monster mask and another 3d pink bird mask with horns.

Fringe festival will be taking over Edinburgh next week and for the month of August, we're excited to see that their tea...
25/07/2024

Fringe festival will be taking over Edinburgh next week and for the month of August, we're excited to see that their team has thought about providing people and families with sensory tools to help make their visit more enjoyable.

We'll definitely be passing this on to our clients too.



"We offer free sensory tools to make the festival environment more welcoming for those who might find it overwhelming. These can be ordered for delivery before the Fringe or picked up from the Box Office throughout August."

Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‡

Official website of Edinburgh Festival Fringe, one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture in the world. Find everything you need, whether you want to take part or book tickets.

Did you know July in the UK is Disability Pride Month?! We did... We've been busy making more badges to let our clients ...
06/07/2024

Did you know July in the UK is Disability Pride Month?! We did... We've been busy making more badges to let our clients and their families know about the Disability Pride flag and what the different colours represent.

๐Ÿ–ค The black represents the anger and mourning over the eugenics and the neglect that disabled people fight against.

โค๏ธ red represents physical disabilities.

๐Ÿ’› yellow is for Neurodiverse. .

๐Ÿค white represents invisible and undiagnosed disabilities.

๐Ÿ’™ blue stands for emotional and psychiatric disabilities, including mental health issues, anxiety, and depression.

๐Ÿ’š green is for sensory disabilities, including deafness and blindness.

๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ Find out more about Disability Pride month www.thearc.orh/blog/why-and-how-to-celebrate-disabiloty-pride-month/

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Address

St Margarets House, G29 151 London Road
Edinburgh
EH76AE

Opening Hours

Monday 9:15am - 8pm
Tuesday 9:15am - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 9:45am - 8:45pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9:15am - 5:45pm

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+441313785727

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