🧠🧶 Unravelling the Science Behind Knitting and Mental Health
60-minute webinar with Clinical Psychologists Dr Mia Hobbs and Dr Paula Redmond
An inspiring and informative session exploring how and why knitting can support your mental health. Discover the science behind the healing power of this versatile craft, and how it can help cope with stress, anxiety and low mood.
Whether you’re a seasoned knitter, a mental health professional, or simply someone who’s curious about the psychology of wellbeing, this webinar will give you valuable insights into how knitting can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation, self-care, and connection.
✨ In this webinar, we explore:
🧶 The many ways knitting can help ease stress, soothe anxiety and lift low mood
🧶 The psychological mechanisms that explain why knitting helps
🧶 What the latest research says about knitting and mental health
You’ll also receive a beautifully designed digital workbook to accompany the session, with space for reflection and further resources to support your wellbeing. This is your chance to learn why knitting feels so helpful. Our content draws on current research into the therapeutic benefits of knitting, themes from over 50 episodes of the Why I Knit podcast, and our own clinical expertise in mental health.
This webinar is for you if you:
🫶 Turn to knitting to support your mental health, and want to understand the psychology behind it
💡 Are curious about how creative activities support wellbeing
🤲 Support others through your work and want to share the benefits of knitting with them
What's included:
🎥 60-minute webinar presentation
📕 Workbook with presentation slides, additional exercises and resources