wellbeing support at festivals
A key service of ours is hosting wellbeing tents at festivals across England and Wales.
We provide mindfulness activities; a place to chill; and an inclusive space to talk openly about mental health.
We also have access to free professional single-session talking therapy with qualified psychologists and counsellors.
Our festival offering
Beautiful bell tents lined with comfortable bean bags and cosy blankets create the perfect environment for visitors to relax, reconnect with themselves and connect with others who may be experiencing similar emotions brought on by the vibrancy of the festival environment. blink strive to create inclusive spaces for all visitors, whether seeking a quiet space to close their eyes and switch off, engage in mindful activities to unwind, or access our free single-session talking therapy
Our chill-out tent
At our tents there are a range of activities to get involved with, each with the aim to get you thinking about how you can look after your wellbeing and mental health.
Mindfulness colouring-in postcards and pencils are provided. The key to this activity is to understand that mindfulness can be more than ‘meditation’. Being mindful is about focusing on the here and now, however that works for you. By colouring in the intricate designs on our postcards, you can concentrate on the task at hand, instead of anything else, which is proven to improve overall mental wellbeing. The added creativity involved with colouring also creates a feeling of accomplishment, and pride. These feelings are important for increasing self-esteem and self-worth.
Our free single-session therapy
blink’s therapy sessions are free and accessible to anyone during the festival, we have no month-long waiting lists or strict criteria people need to meet. Sessions are bookable in person, with visitors allocated a timeslot of up to 45 minutes to talk to a qualified therapist in a relaxed, non-judgemental environment in a private bell tent.
Deciding to talk to a therapist might bring up some initial feelings of apprehension. Acknowledging concerns and voicing feelings can sometimes bring to the surface experiences and emotions that feel intense and difficult to process. By offering a calm space and the support of experienced volunteers and qualified therapists, blink hope to make the prospect of talking about and getting support with mental health issues feel less overwhelming.
Many people are surprised at how helpful and powerful a single therapeutic session can be - whether the focus is to explore what therapy may look like, to chat about a current source of distress, or a broader, more enduring concern or self-reflection.
To see a full list of which festivals blink are attending this year, click here.