Crafting Confidence: How P3’s BeWell Group Builds Skills and Self-Belief

Glue sticks, paint and laughter; this is a craft group with a difference. Every Wednesday, P3’s BeWell team bring people together to create not just crafts, but a safe space for connection, self-expression and growing confidence.

We met with Donna Madeley, Wellbeing Worker for P3’s BeWell team, who created and has been leading the craft group since its start.

Donna starts by saying: “We sort of decided on creating a craft group in between team meetings as we wanted something where we could bring people together a bit more regularly whilst still doing something fun.

“We started doing trips out – but you can’t do that every week – and we noticed how much the people we support were enjoying time together. So many of the people we work with have now made friends and actually do things together outside of their support.

“For example, two of the people who attend the group now go together to doctors and optician appointments. We can see the massive change in confidence and self-belief.”

With the aim of tackling social isolation, the group meets once a week in conjunction with other social groups and support sessions delivered by P3.

Donna says, “I absolutely love doing crafts, and so do the people who attend! We’ve noticed that as people attend, they grow with confidence and learn skills that they can then apply to their support plan.

“We often do grounding doodles which can help people tackle difficult conversations, we’ve seen people do them through PIP assessments and doctor appointments.

“I can see that positive change, so can other specialists that we work with. We focus so strongly on mental health, that wellbeing is factored into every aspect of support even through these groups.

“We have such a good team, everyone has a talent that we incorporate to do something different with the people here. Mine is crafts! [The group] is a place where people can just come to enjoy themselves and learn a new talent.”

More than just a craft session, this group is a place where people feel seen, supported and inspired to take the next step forward.

If you or someone you know could benefit from wellbeing support, get in touch with P3 today. Together, we can keep creating opportunities for connection, confidence and brighter futures.

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