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Bonus episode -Understanding the therapeutic hand movements of knitting with Dr Claire Plumbly
Description
In this bonus episode Dr Claire Plumbly, Clinical Psychologist and EMDR specialist joins me to discuss what the theory behind EMDR can tell us about why we find the hand movements of knitting so therapeutic.
Claire Plumbly
Buy her book: https://www.drclaireplumbly.com/burnout-book
Instagram: @drclaireplumbly
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The Healing Power of Knitting where we take a deep dive into the mental health benefits of knitting
Unravelling Burnout where we look at how we can use knitting as a tool to prevent burnout
Knitting for Attention and Focus. We explore how knitting and crochet can support concentration, attention and mindful awareness, particularly for people who struggle with restlessness, distractibility or overwhelm.
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