GAIN Resources

Welcome! We're delighted to introduce you to your art therapy journey. Featuring 6 30-minute digital lessons, parents and children will go on a journey together, discovering what art therapy is, completing joint activities, and practicing strategies that will help moving forward.

Please sign up to the GAIN group by completing the form below. From there, you'll receive an email to confirm your interest in the group. Then, follow the prompts to create a log-in for the website platform so you can access the GAIN resources whenever you like. Once you are signed up to the group and have a log-in, you are all set to start exploring!

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Art Therapist Videos

Follow along as our art therapists show different therapeutic art exercises to do at home.
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Positive Wellbeing

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Downloadable Activities

View the different art activity worksheets you can use at home.
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Digital Art

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Colouring Pages

Check out some of these stylish designs you can make your own at home.

Relaxation Exercises

When feeling stressed, use some of these exercise to help ground you and relax your breathing.
Therapeutic Art Techniques

No matter the medium, these techniques can help promote positive wellbeing through art.
Fundraising ideas

Take inspiration from our little artists and hold your own creative fundraiser to support Teapot Trust!
Positive Wellbeing

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Find out what positions are open at Teapot Trust and help enrich the lived experience of children and young people with chronic conditions
Art Therapist Videos

Follow along as our art therapists show different therapeutic art exercises to do at home.
Charitable Purpose

Teapot Trust’s charitable purpose is to enhance the lives of children, young people and their families who are suffering the impact of any chronic or long-term condition, including ‘hidden’ health conditions
Our history

Teapot Trust was established to help fill the gaps in care for children with chronic conditions and their families by incorporating art therapy into their hospital visits.
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Downloadable Activities

View the different art activity worksheets you can use at home.