Laughing Geese

23/04/2026

Arts in Health includes a wide range of creative practices — from music, dance, and visual arts to writing, storytelling, performance, and design.
There is growing evidence showing the positive impact of creativity for wellbeing.
Individuals can be supported to express their ideas or experiences through the arts – beyond words. Creative environments are uplifting for individuals, families and staff.
And yet, working creatively in care settings can feel unexpectedly complex.
This simple guide offers a grounded approach, using The Four Five Formula, designed to support sustainable practice in pressured environments.

Creative practice support pack for artists working in care settings. Simple tools to build confidence, stay grounded, and work safely in complex environments.

22/04/2026

Just a few tickets left now for the fabulous Réalta, Developing Arts + Health in Ireland Arts+Health Check-Up-Check-In event (Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim in Ireland - by the River Shannon) Talking about Creativity and Compassion and Staff Support - my favourite topics in healthcare! https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/arts-health-check-up-check-in-2026-tickets-1983878986453?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4&fbclid=IwY2xjawRVY_dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9_wN6-c_sb1SbmmXm1R2yxnaWult886P1gkVkVmpY5pHR4gKs4RHZkVSnlQ_aem_GCnUQ1sop4CR8vozMD0l7A

The 'go to' annual national event for the arts + health community in Ireland, promoting solidarity, connection, practice sharing & exchange.

22/03/2026

These are fabulous kits by Creativity In Care - great as gifts too!

24/01/2026

Reposting exciting news about a heart-led programme on my new website that starts this Monday - for people who want to:
1. live more authentically and aligned with their true passions, interests and desires,
2. replace outdated myths about ageing, worth or limitation - with empowering truths.
3. Use brain-friendly micro-resets that build calm, clarity and confidence to be yourself - and to go for what matters to you.

Don't worry if you miss the first session. The group session will be available online with other resources (for members only). Looking forward to it all... https://www.karriemarshall.com/joinus

19/01/2026

Karrie’s new website is here ❤️

Where Compassion and Possibilities Thrive, Books and Talks, Staff Support Programmes, Inspire Your Life, Health and Social Care, Adult Learning, Speaker,

05/01/2026

Beautiful group session this evening… and thank you for sharing such lovely visions of 2026 … feeling very privileged to know you x

31/12/2025

Here we fly on snowy dreams into 2026 - join me online on Monday 5th January 7pm-8pm(UK time) for an hour of gentle inspiration to ignite your awesome year. Contact me for a Zoom Link here or email on poster.

24/12/2025

Happy Holidays!! Hope you do whatever feels good and have the best possible festive time! Back on January 5th with an online 'Inspiring The Year' session at 7pm (will be zoom linked)

27/11/2025

Heres a model of the brain in a safe state… the prefrontal cortex is functioning, thinking, well… planning, organising, problem solving, decision making … and all is connected directly or indirectly to the rest of the brain… the amygdala and hippocampus are calm ☺️ In this state the brain can explore, make new neural connections, try new things, store new knowledge, enjoy the process.
In a fear state (stress state) it cannot imagine or think beyond what it already knows how to do… it’s n a protection state. Understanding how to create safe spaces really matters for staff and learners.

27/11/2025

Looking forward to being part of this event tomorruw Friday) exploring Adult Learning through the years… and sharing ideas and imaginations about possibilities for tte future…
especially for learning experiences that are compassionate, creative and relevant to individuals….

Over the last 125 years Adult Learning has been through many visionary changes … from education for all, to personal growth and fulfilment, then community based learning and recreation, learning for social change, and skills for employability..digital skills etc… …
and now we’re in an era of balancing all of these needs and addressing increasing global needs for environmental care, health and well-being, …
Valuing adult learning beyond the easily measurable outcomes is going to mean widening our understanding of what counts as evidence…
it means appreciation of how creative, brain friendly learning experiences support adults at all levels to move from resistance to ease, from fear to confidence. When we make space for those approaches, everyone benefits. .

17/10/2025

Celebrating the everyday 🌟❤️

04/10/2025

We had a wonderful day at Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Highland meeting and and catching up on news about Creativity In Care … meeting lots of amazing friends.
The exhibition is on at Eden Court until October 24th. Well worth a visit. Up in the circle gallery spaces… xx