We have funded a range of expressive therapy programs to support people living in the region with low-intensity mental health issues.
Expressive therapies use creative processes such as art, drama, dance and movement as a therapeutic way to improve a patient's overall wellbeing including their mental health. These types of therapy focus on the creative process, utilising a wide range of materials and exploring several different techniques as part of the therapeutic intervention.
Expressive therapies not only enhance the emotional and physical wellbeing of patients and improve self-esteem but have been shown to have a range of other benefits including:
- helping people manage difficult behaviours and feelings
- reducing stress
- expressing feelings that may be difficult to verbalise.
Expressive Therapy Programs
Noro Music Therapy
Noro Music Therapy is a 13-week music program that uses music eg. singing, playing instruments, dance, songwriting, recording and performing to actively support people to help improve their health, confidence and wellbeing. GPs can refer patients directly to this program or patients who are enrolled in an existing Wentworth Healthcare commissioned mental health service can be referred. The program is delivered in the Blue Mountains and Penrith.
