60-minute webinar plus live Q&A 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 (recorded and available to view for 30 days)
📕 Workbook with presentation slides, additional exercises and resources
🙋🏻♀️ Live Q&A (not recorded)
FAQs
Dr Paula Redmond and Dr Mia Hobbs are both Clinical Psychologists who have over 40 years' experience working in mental health between them. They share a love of knitting and a passion for the wellbeing benefits it offers.
Paula specialises in burnout and work-related trauma, particularly in healthcare, and is the host of the When Work Hurts podcast.
Mia's clinical specialty is working with adolescents, supporting young people and their parents through this often overwhelming phase of life. Mia also hosts the Why I Knit podcast.
A 60-minute live presentation followed by up to 30 minutes of live Q&A. All attendees will receive a digital workbook to accompany the session.
Yes! The webinar (excluding the Q&A) will be recorded and available to view for 30 days. A link and workbook will be emailed to you within 48 hours.
Important note:
This webinar is intended for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or support. If you are struggling with your mental health please do seek help from an appropriately qualified clinician.
This webinar is for personal use only and is not to be shared.