About art therapy

Benefits of art therapy

Art therapy benefits our service users and their families in many different ways. Read more

Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that utilises art as a means of expression and communication. Read more

My Experience of School with a Chronic Illness

Olivia shares her journey of managing school with a chronic illness.
Working with Hospitals

We work with NHS Trusts throughout the UK to ensure patients' needs are being met.
Community and Collaborations

To widen access to art therapy, we work in partnership with a variety of community organisations.
Parent/Carer referral form

I am a parent or carer.

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!
Vacancies

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

Tips to promote children's positive mental wellbeing
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.
Teapot Trust Elsewhere Garden

Teapot Trust’s Elsewhere Garden by Semple Begg was featured at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 and will be relocated to the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow this autumn.
Downloadable Activities

View the different art activity worksheets you can use at home