Wearable Wellbeing
Fashion, Customisation Kits & Workshops for Wellbeing
our thoughts become our reality…
WEARABLE WELLBEING
we create customisation kits for clothing & accessories
and
we teach simple, proven wellbeing techniques, specific to your kit, for you to learn while customising your item
which means
your unique item of clothing (or accessory) reminds you of what you have learnt when you wear it
and
you have a cool, unique item that looks super amazing and improves your wellbeing
HOW WE GOT HERE..
Cathy, our founder, discusses the journey that brought us to Mind Threads today and how it can help you.
Welcome.
What People Are Saying
“I think this is a great motivational tool, it reminds me to put myself first before everything else, breathing and slowing down and being in the now when things get overwhelming” — MDD
“What was most useful was having a physical prompt. It has been a good reminder outside of therapy to continue my work, balancing out fluctuations in anxiety and prompting me to maintain a balance” — CCB
“It worked because when I put it on, I felt that I had consciously given myself permission, a powerful message to myself, to love myself" — SB
"I've never used crystals before and I found them really soothing. I used the labels for empowerment and motivation and the anchor is helpful to reduce stress and reminded me to look after me." - HB
“I think this is a great motivational tool, it reminds me to put myself first before everything else, breathing and slowing down and being in the now when things get overwhelming” — MDD “What was most useful was having a physical prompt. It has been a good reminder outside of therapy to continue my work, balancing out fluctuations in anxiety and prompting me to maintain a balance” — CCB “It worked because when I put it on, I felt that I had consciously given myself permission, a powerful message to myself, to love myself" — SB "I've never used crystals before and I found them really soothing. I used the labels for empowerment and motivation and the anchor is helpful to reduce stress and reminded me to look after me." - HB
WANT TO KNOW MORE ?
Our workshops, collection and customisation kits allow you to create a bespoke item to help you to improve your wellbeing. Each item uses colour psychology and has integrated wellbeing strategies, through anchor and instruction, to allow you to create a wearable toolkit for use when you need some additional support.
we call this wearable wellbeing.
We work with 16 - 25 year olds, tailored to the challenges faced by students and young adults today; exam stress, social media intrusion, peer pressure, forging identity, first job, university transition…..
We also work with mid-life women who may be faced with a loss of self, no direction, the menopause, divorce, ill health, an ‘empty nest’ or many other challenges that women face in their life.
It is important to get support whilst navigating these times and our community provide a safe space to support you on your journey whilst offering strategies you can use to empower yourself AND the opportunity to make something special.
we use Fashion as a conduit for positive change.
We take mental wellbeing very seriously, however, the workshops are informal, restorative, educational and importantly - fun.
What do we offer ?
MIND THREADS WORKSHOP
An in-person workshop.
This 3.5 hours workshop is held at your institute or an external venue if that would be preferred.
This is a hands-on creative workshop whereby you up-cycle a t-shirt or tote bag whilst learning how to;
use the breath to calm our nervous system
understand your thoughts and where they come from
change unhelpful emotions for more helpful emotions
understand how to put yourselves into a more positive state state of mind
utilise techniques to move forwards positively in your life
You will be taught to anchor these techniques to the item you design.
SO - you make a cool garment which becomes a wearable toolkit to help you empower your mind, empower your mood, and elevate your wardrobe.
The suggested group size is 5 - 10 students.
Bespoke workshops can be arranged, please contact us below to enquire and discuss further.
MIND BOOST
A monthly, online, group ‘Mind Boost’ is where you can consolidate and develop your techniques with our community.
These sessions focus on relevant subject matter with guest speakers, discussion and advice that you can apply to everyday life, helping you to navigate the inevitable ups and downs.
Maximum number of attendees is 10 per session. Each session has a nominal non refundable charge of £5 pp, this will be donated to a charity at the end of each month.
We also hold regular online ‘coffee mornings’ for our community, a safe space to pop online and sew over coffee or a cup of tea. Please book below.
OUR CUSTOMISATION KITS
A selection of DIY customisation kits designed to improve your wellbeing.
Each kit combines a fashion-led customising activity with specific wellbeing techniques for a desired outcome. Our ‘Change A Mood Kits’ make a perfect gift for someone if they need;
Calm and Peace
Energy and Joy
Confidence and Self Belief
Each kit contains everything you need to make your item, including video tutorials where we talk the user through the process and how to empower change.
We also have our patches, inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi, where broken crockery is repaired with gold. The mended cracks become a thing of beauty, as we embrace the flaws. A metaphor for life; our journeys, cracks and flaws become our strength. They make us who we are when we embrace them and find kindness and the beauty in them.
The patches are for mending or enhancing garments, embracing the worn stories and forming a connection with our clothes.
INDIVIDUAL COACHING
Sometimes, you may prefer a one to one. During this process you will gain an awareness of yourself, acceptance of who you are and where you are now.
You will consider and explore where you would like to be and what actions to take to create the changes you want to make. This is your journey driven by your goals, hopes and dreams.
My role is to ask the right questions and to help you formulate your needs and goals, develop strategies and a plan to achieve this and to motivate you to create long lasting change.
This will be a one to one coaching session which you may choose to extend to also make a unique garment with anchor points to these techniques and strategies which you can take home with you.