A therapeutic art studio for refugees
and asylum seekers

Referral Form:

New Art Studio is a therapeutic art studio for asylum seekers and refugees. The Studio offers stability, friendship and the chance to recover from profound trauma, loss and displacement.

Making art helps us to put thoughts, emotions and experiences on paper – for difficulties to be seen and shared – this can help to overcome trauma and help to make sense of the past. 

The process of making art socially allows our members to get away from isolation and learn how to trust again. Painting offers opportunity not only to explore the traumas of the past but to dream of new ways of being. 

We offer our members opportunity to exhibit artwork publicly and see exhibiting as a therapeutic opportunity. Exhibiting work gives our members a chance for their experiences to be seen, understood and respected. 

The group runs weekly on Wednesdays  from 11.30am – 5pm. 
We provide art materials, travel money and food. 

The group is based at the Kentsh Town Community Centre, 17 Busby Place, NW5 2SP

Please have a look at our website for more information: http://www.newartstudio.org.uk/

New Art Studio was is run by state registered art psychotherapists. Please get in touch if you have any further questions about the group or the referral. Please return this application to info@newartstudio.org.uk

After receiving this referral form we will be in touch to arrange a meeting to assess suitability for the group.

Referral criteria:
•	No experience of art making necessary
•	Motivated to attend, to improve their wellbeing, to contribute to the group and engage with artmaking in a regular pattern
•	Be willing and able to engage in mixed-gender group therapy
•	Be available to take part in our therapy group. We run groups on Mondays 
•	A low level of risk to self and others

We cannot offer placement for people with the following as they are unlikely to benefit:
•	Significant psychosocial or physical health factors which prevent engagement in regular psychological therapy 
•	Active risk of harm to self or others or recent history of violence
•	Personality traits that would make engagement with the Studio difficult for the other members

It is important to note that New Art Studio is not a crisis service. If an individual is in a mental health crisis or actively suicidal, please refer to the local crisis service, Community Mental Health Team, or phone NHS urgent mental health helplines.  

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Current difficulties, including any mental health needs:

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Approximate length of time in the UK:

Do you have any accessibility needs?

Do you have any dietary requirements or allergies?

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