Nurturing the creative wellbeing of artists through supervision

I’m a holistic mentor for (he)art centred creatives and organisations.

My work tunes into our need for greater depth in our personal and professional relationships, allowing us all to become more authentic: strengthened by clear boundaries, conscious giving, and respect for each other’s wellbeing.

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Restorative
Deep Listening
Integrating
Transforming
PROCESS: WHAT IS CREATIVE WELLBEING

Why artists need creative supervision in Community & Health

Step 1:
Developing Sustainable practices

Working in arts and health is rich and rewarding — but it can also be overwhelming as artist's and creative art therapists own wellbeing is often unsupported.

As an artist and art therapist who has worked in both creative and health spaces, I know how easy it is to lose our creatives voice and identity in the service of others.

Step 2:
Creative calibration

Artists are often at the frontlines of emotional and social transformation.
To engage in this meaningful work, artists need creative held spaces to reconnect, reflect and replenish.
Reciprocal support reawakens their practice and helps creatives to manage the demands of arts and health work.

Step 3:
Into the flow

Through peer support, deeper connection and real conversations we can realign artists back to their creative flow:
Dissolving frustration and stuck-ness in creative cycles.
Re-balancing our natural sense of wellbeing.
Evolving our internal relationship with the dynamics of giving and receiving, reigniting feelings of joy and wonder.
Begin re-writing old paradigms of care.

MENTORING OPTIONS: WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

How can you work with me?

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For organisations

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Speaking on Artist Mentoring at Well Waterford Festival
Speaking on Artist Mentoring at Well Waterford Festival
Lead Artist Mentor Good Grief Project, Creative Ireland
Lead Artist Mentor Good Grief Project, Creative Ireland
Creative wellbeing facilitation
Creative Wellbeing Staff Away Day with Helium Arts
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For artists

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Meditation drawing for Artists
Meditation drawing for Artists

Creative Supervision: Arts and Health organisations

Slowing Down

Restorative group sessions with wellbeing and creativity

Sustainability

Tools for sustainable practice in arts and health

Real Conversations

Peer support and shared reflection

Nurture Creativiy

Simple prompts and quiet connections

Hybrid model

Flexible delivery: online or in person

Bespoke Artist Support Programmes


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Reflective Practice Circles


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Wellbeing Strategies for Artists

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Lucy Hyland, The Way to Self Care. Photo Joleen Cronin

Supportive & compassionate supervision

My mentoring supports artists & Creative Art Therapists in arts and health settings offer space to reconnect through making, observe and reconnect with each other and their own creativity, re-establishing boundaries and feeling more resourced and supported in their work.

I offer insightful tailored support to guide you forward with compassion and care.

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For Artists and Creative Art Therapists

Your needs

Creative mentoring tailored to your needs

Foundation

Tools to manage burnout and build a grounded foundation

Insight

Optional Human Design insights for deeper clarity

Alignment

Align your practice with your energy and values

Purpose

Reflective creative exercises & dialogue to reconnect with purpose

Monthly 1:1 Supervision

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Deep Dive
Session

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Human Design Session

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self-care for carers

This is mentoring that interweaves creativity and wellbeing into the mind & body, heart & soul of our Arts and Health artists and programmes.

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Testimonials

Lucy came on board with our Good Grief project in a mentorship capacity, acting as a support for both artists and coordinators as we navigated this novel experience together. Lucy was a measured and considered point of contact, and used creativity to enable conversation and flow between the group. She became one of the backbones of the programme, keeping the artists and staff on course and guiding them expertly through the beginning, middle and ending of the work. Lucy is a very skilled practitioner. She is generous and empathic with her clients. The intelligent way she shapes and facilitates her sessions encourages personal and professional growth.
Nicola SpendloveCreative Ireland Coordinator, Waterford
Nicola Spendlove
We want to extend our sincere thanks to Lucy for her thoughtful and committed contribution to Sustaining Our Practice. Lucy facilitated both in person and online training for us on “Sustaining our practice”. Her facilitation created a space that was both safe and stimulating — allowing participants to reflect deeply, share openly, and engage meaningfully with the complexities of arts and health work. Her sensitivity to group dynamics, ability to hold space for diverse experiences, and skill in guiding reflective practice were central to the success of the workshops. Lucy helped foster a sense of community and continuity that is vital to sustaining this work. Participants consistently highlighted your warmth, professionalism, and insight. Your presence made a real difference — not just in the sessions themselves, but in how people felt about their own practice going forward. Thank you for your dedication to nurturing sustainable, creative, and compassionate arts and health facilitation.
Elisha Mc CaffreyArts & Health Manager, Cavan Arts Office
Lucy’s diversity of career experience really came to the fore here – she had a rich understanding of the artists and their needs, and also ours as local authority representatives. Lucy was a calm voice of guidance at every level of project planning and delivery, and created a meaningful capacity and network building opportunity for artists that we hadn’t anticipated as an outcome of this project. We truly can’t imagine the project without Lucy and are so grateful for her commitment, positivity, flexibility and professionalism.
Elizabeth HowardCreative Communities Coordinator, Wexford
Elizabeth Howard
Lucy Hyland facilitated a self-care workshop with our artists, offering a thoughtful and supportive space to explore the importance of looking after ourselves while working in arts and health. The workshop created a safe environment that promoted personal wellbeing and creative practice. It was a valuable opportunity to slow down and reconnect with these themes.
Deborah RoldenSaolta Arts
I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for this morning's workshop. It was a truly enjoyable experience and a lovely reminder of the importance of taking time to be creative without a specific agenda. During the workshop, I had a moment of clarity about the significance of connecting with fellow artists. It reminded me that we're all navigating similar experiences. I also felt a profound sense of gratitude for being an artist. In the midst of juggling multiple projects, it's easy to lose sight of that appreciation.
Online Workshop ParticipantHelium Arts
Online Workshop Participant
There was a lovely collective reverence during the whole day, being individual and a collective simultaneously felt really powerful. The materials were lovely to work with. The pace really allowed me to sink in to proper relaxation. I felt the freedom to be, move, make as I needed at every given moment. And, I noticed that lunchtime chats were less about work and more about ourselves!
In Peson Workshop ParticipantHelium Arts
In Peson Workshop Participant
"Lucy created a genuinely restorative space that allowed us to slow down, reflect and reconnect with ourselves in a way that felt both gentle and purposeful. The session struck a thoughtful balance between creativity, reflection and practical tools that participants could take back into their everyday lives. As both the organiser and a participant, I left feeling calmer, more grounded and reminded that making space for ourselves isn't a luxury, it's an essential part of sustaining the work of caring for others."
Dr Natasha Richards-Crisp Creative Lives UK

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Lucy Hyland, The Way to Self Care. Photo Joleen Cronin

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All of my work begins with a story. I take time to listen to where you are at and how a creative wellbeing approach can help. Simply book a time and date that suits and we can talk.