building a new body literacy

building a new body literacy

Creative and Embodied Learning

Rooted in movement, creativity, and relational awareness, this work supports people of all ages to develop emotional literacy, confidence, empathy, and resilience. Whether in schools, community settings, or professional environments, these embodied practices foster a sense of belonging, unlock creative potential, and promote mental, physical and social wellbeing.

Services

  • Bringing the body into learning – for confidence, collaboration, and wellbeing

    Since 2013, I’ve been developing Creative and Embodied Learning programmes with schools, combining movement, mindfulness, storytelling, and play. These approaches support children to express themselves, build empathy, regulate emotions, and connect—within themselves, with each other, and with the natural world.

    This work draws on:

    • Dance Movement Therapy

    • Creative and ecological practices

    • Embodied learning pedagogies

    • Mindfulness and breathing techniques

    Delivered through creative dance, yoga, improvisation, storytelling, games, and guided relaxation, sessions build:

    • Emotional literacy

    • Self-esteem and confidence

    • Focus and attention in class

    • Resilience and empathy

    Key features:

    • Suitable for full-term programmes or short blocks

    • Tailored to each school’s needs, age groups, and budget

    • Available across Moray, the Highlands, and Aberdeenshire

    • Specialist support for ASN, neurodivergence, and behavioural challenges

    Sponsor a School Programme

    Want to support creative and embodied education for children?
    We welcome individuals, businesses, and organisations to sponsor a programme in a local school.

  • Creative and Embodied Learning for Educators, Health and Community Workers

    I offer bespoke training and CPD in Creative and Embodied Learning for:

    • Teachers and education staff

    • Health and social care professionals

    • Community facilitators

    • Youth and support workers

    Trainings are tailored to your outcomes and may include:

    • Creative and embodied facilitation techniques

    • Emotional awareness and co-regulation through movement

    • Relaxation strategies to reduce anxiety

    • Group collaboration and responsive leadership

    • Movement-based play to build connection and trust

    Ideal for In-Service Days, team building, or professional development.

  • I design and deliver creative and embodied facilitation for:

    • Organisations

    • Community groups

    • Health and care settings

    • Mental health services

    • Interdisciplinary teams

    Whether it’s a one-off team day or a long-term programme, sessions invite joy, responsiveness, collaboration, and presence—supporting wellbeing, communication, and creativity across all levels of ability and experience.

    Past partners include:
    Dance North Scotland, Findhorn Bay Arts, Dreamtime Community Arts, TSI Moray, Frozen Charlotte, Growing Together, Eden Court Highlands, NHS Highland Adult Mental Health Services, Moray Council, CAMHS, University of the Highlands and Islands, Findhorn College, Universal Hall Arts Centre, and the Academy of Central European Schools (ACES), Moray Arts Development Engagement, Common Thread Group, as well as the Singapore Arts Festival.

Applegrove Primary photography Jason Sinclair
Pilmuir Primary photography Graeme Roger

Interested in bringing Creative and Embodied Learning to your school, organisation, or community?

Whether you're a teacher, head, facilitator, funder, or cultural coordinator — I’d love to hear from you.

  • Katie Lockhart, Assistant Head Teacher

    “It’s been really useful for the children’s creativity skills and working as a team. ”

  • Leia, P4 pupil

    “Doing it I learned how to express myself with other people. Expressing my feelings, it’s like my actions would go with my feelings.”

  • Orla, P4 pupil

    “Doing partner work lets me know other people’s opinions and we can have different ones.”

  • Amber and Jack

    Q: Is there anything else that you’d like to say about the residency to people in the wider world?

    Amber: “That, you don’t always need to pretend to be yourself, just express your feelings anytime.”

    Jack: “That you should always have, a bit more fun, every week. “

“I can be who I am as I am”