"Knitting is Therapeutic" Using Knitting for Mental Health With Dr Mia Hobbs

Podcast Show NotesSeries 11 Episode 2Guest: Dr Mia HobbsIn this episode I talk to the amazing Dr Mia Hobbs, Clinical Psychologist specialising in the therapeutic benefits of knitting. She is host of the ‘Why I Knit Podcast’ and Co-Founder of Creative Restoration.We cover:·     Mia’s own journey with knitting and how this led to her arriving at the idea of wanting to use it therapeutically.·     The challenge of using more creative approaches to therapy.·     Knitting Micro-gains. How learning to knit one stitch at a time can enhance overall wellbeing.  ·     Knitting for grounding and connection·     Learning to knit as a professional and the personal benefits.Find Dr MiaWebsite:  https://creativerestoration.org/ including the ‘Why I Knit Podcast’ Links.Instagram: https://wwwResources for new knitters: https://creativerestoration.org/free-guide/This blog is also for getting started with ideas for your first project: https://creativerestoration.org/5-easy-ideas-for-your-very-first-knitting-project/5 easy ideas for your very first knitting projectSupport LinksThe Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.mind.org.ukhttps://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/LinksConnect with me www.drtara.co.ukLinktree https://linktr.ee/DrtaraqcIf you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.