Creating Dads Research

Hi, I’m Lydia, an Art Therapist doctoral researcher at the University of Cumbria. My research investigates how we can improve father and family wellbeing using creative interventions.

Through research with fathers I have developed a creative, gender informed, embodied approach to art therapy that aims to improve wellbeing. This is a 12 week approach of one to one therapy, that incorporates psychoeducation, exploration of different art materials, and uses the focus on fatherhood as a vehicle for discussion around strengths and areas of improvement that could be achieved.

If you would like to know more about my research please get in touch via lydia.pell@uni.cumbria.ac.uk

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