Workshop Therapy

In this episode, Andrew chats with Shevy from This Ability Crew about his journey from corporate banking to supporting people through woodworking. They explore the impact of hands-on projects on mental health, the importance of presence, and how serving others creates fulfillment.keywordswoodworking, mental health, support work, community, creativity, disability, purpose, fulfillment, social impactkey topicsThe transition from corporate to support work and woodworkingThe impact of creative projects on mental health and confidenceThe importance of presence and connection in support rolesHow community and collaboration enhance support effortsThe role of purpose and fulfillment in personal and professional lifeChapters00:00 Introduction to the Journey02:37 From Chiropractic to Creativity05:03 Breaking Free from Corporate Constraints07:34 Finding Purpose in Support Work10:05 The Role of Creativity in Mental Health12:45 Building Connections Through Workshop Therapy22:02 The Importance of Presence24:55 Building Relationships Through Workshops25:31 Diverse Clientele and Their Needs27:04 Transitioning from Support Work to Workshops28:59 The Joy of Creating and Sharing29:49 Safety in the Workshop31:33 Selecting Projects for Clients33:40 Managing Multiple Projects35:32 Maintaining Balance in Business Growth38:14 The Fisherman Story: Finding Fulfillment40:39 The Impact of Relationships on Happiness47:10 Client Transformations and Success Stories54:05 Building a Business Through Word of Mouth55:50 The Importance of Value in Business57:23 Encouragement for Aspiring Woodworkers59:08 The Power of Collaboration01:00:13 Sharing Experiences and Building Community01:02:31 Accepting Help and Overcoming Ego01:11:13 Finding Balance in Work and LiferesourcesThis Ability Crew Website - https://www.thisabilitycrew.com.auShevy's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisabilitycrew/guest linksInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisabilitycrew/

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Check out today's guest Rebecca Kemmer on InstagramIf you want to support on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email [email protected] Tamara’s Professional Magazine - https://mslbd.org/what-we-do/rethinking-behavior/rethinking-behavior.htmlBooks We RecommendCrucial Conversations  https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow Atomic Habits By James Clear https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PDEffortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmCPunished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0zCheck out the social medias⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTubewww.TamaraHatch.ca

Check out today's guest Rebecca Kemmer on InstagramIf you want to support on⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email [email protected] Tamara’s Professional Magazine - https://mslbd.org/what-we-do/rethinking-behavior/rethinking-behavior.htmlBooks We RecommendCrucial Conversations  https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow Atomic Habits By James Clear https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F Essentialism By Greg McKeown - https://amzn.to/3Whd7PDEffortless By Greg McKeown- https://amzn.to/4djdHmCPunished By Rewards - https://amzn.to/3zGSc0zCheck out the social medias⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTubewww.TamaraHatch.caIn this interview, Rebecca Kemmer, a workshop leader at Garvald Edinburgh, shares insights into supporting adults with learning disabilities through woodworking and other crafts. Discover how personalized projects, risk trust, and community involvement empower individuals to achieve confidence and independence.Chapters00:00 Exploring Garvald Edinburgh and Its Mission05:32 Personal Connections and Community Impact16:00 Risk, Empowerment, and Mental Health28:28 Project Selection and Personal Growth36:45 Concluding Thoughts and Future Aspirations