I want to first introduce myself, my name is Ria, I am a company director at Concept Theatre and I have had OCD for as long as I can remember. Only until the age of 17, it was seen as a quirky part of my personality rather than a symptom of a severe mental illness. It didn’t help that I found this vital information using Wikipedia when researching mental health for a college project.
Read MoreThese are unprecedented times. How many times have you heard that recently? But it’s true. And because we have never been in this situation before, have never faced a Covid-19 pandemic before, we don’t know how to react to it. That means that many of us are experiencing pressure, fear, exhaustion, isolation and ongoing emotional trauma….
Read MoreWe are living in difficult times. A health pandemic, economic challenges, social restriction and new ways of working mean that the covid-19 crisis is having an impact on our mental health. It’s important that we take care of our health and wellbeing right now…
Read MoreThe Feldenkrais Method is an important part of the Moving Pieces approach, and we offer regular classes and workshops throughout the year.
Read MoreThe great thing about Reading Fringe Festival is that there is so much going on, you really are spoiled for choice. The flip side of that though is that there is so much going on, most of us will have to make tough decisions about which of the many shows we'll dedicate our spare time to.
Read MoreSecondary trauma occurs when an individual finds themselves absorbing the suffering of their patients or clients. The symptoms can be similar to burnout…
Read MoreWe’ve recently been touring our show Total Eclipse, visiting Brighton Fringe and Bath Fringe Festivals. Still to come are trips to Barnstable Theatre Festival and Reading Fringe Festival.
Read MoreThe Feldenkrais Method was developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, D.Sc. (1904-1984). He created an experiential process, whereby an individual is guided through a series of movement…
Read MoreDuring today’s session we were asked to “present ourselves” whilst wearing our masks. The task was seemingly simple, yet highly illuminating…
Read MoreFollowing impulse always feels like a bit of a gamble. Though I participated in the “Making a Mask: Stories From the Body” workshop series, I also approached the series from a perspective of study…
Read MoreA common theme throughout the “Making a Mask: Stories From the Body” workshop series was polarity…
Read MoreBaudelaire’s poem “Elevation” speaks of perspective “arise and cleanse yourself in higher air”. How a change in orientation can alter your state of mind…
Read MoreWe all have a story worth sharing. I had always believed this to be true. But, what my weekend with Moving Pieces revealed is that a multitude of stories are stored within my body…
Read MoreI hope you like the changes we have made to our website which reflect the range of different services that we are now offering…
Read MoreIn line with our work on using the arts, creativity and the body to strengthen staff wellbeing within the NHS and healthcare workforce, we’re providing a free taster workshop…
Read MoreOn Wednesday 18 October, Moving Pieces will be delivering a free creative taster workshop for NHS staff as part of Mental Health Awareness month…
Read MoreOn Friday 13 October, Director and co-founder of Moving Pieces Charlie Blowers will be speaking at Facing Death Creatively…
Read MoreIt was a lovely opportunity to travel (nearly home) to Cardiff to offer a workshop at a Lapidus International event at the weekend…
Read MoreThe Dragon’s Cafe is an initiative from the Southwark Well being Hub offering great events, activities and affordable wholesome food every Monday…
Read MoreMoving Pieces has been invited by the Arts Forum at the Royal Marsden to offer a workshop to NHS staff as part of their staff well being programme…
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