03. 08. 2016

Reflections on Wellness

Artist: Cath Cantlon

An installation wall of mirrored thoughts on wellbeing

Cath offered staff and clients of the Southern Fleurieu Health Service (SFHS)  and a Kangaroo Island Carers support group the chance to reflect on what wellness means to them.  Participants were assisted to explore words and images that represent wellbeing and craft them into a design.  The designs were then etched onto a perspex mirror.

The carers group supports parents of children who are coping with a variety of disabilities and or mental health issues.  A facilitator from the mental health team was present at the sessions enabling Cath to concentrate on assisting the group with their designs while a facilitator helped the discussion to flow smoothly.

The finished reflections will be displayed in the new SFHS facility at Victor Harbor, creating a collective look at personal wellness.

Partner Outcome

• strengthened relationships in client group
• a tool to help practitioners identify a client’s understanding of sustainable health and wellbeing
• support in assisting clients to engage in arts activities

Matthew Bennett