How Your Brain Helps You Heal: The Science of Knitting for Health and Wellness

Project Knitwellbrings the joy of knitting and its therapeutic benefits to people facing stressful situations by providing expert instruction and quality materials. Through knitting, participants can obtain a myriad of wellness benefits, find comfort in becoming part of a larger knitting community, and gain a sense of satisfaction by completing hand-knit items for themselves and others.Operating in the metro Washington, DC area, Project Knitwell is a 501(c) (3) with ongoing programs for patients, family members, and staff at area hospitals.   It also conducts programs for adults and children at community and school sites.TheGeorgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Arts & Humanities Programpromotes an optimum life experience for patients, family members, and caregivers with activities, resources, education, and environments that encourage a creative and constructive response to illness.The arts in all forms are introduced as tools for coping through self expression. Performances, workshops, exhibitions, environmental enhancements and education programs engage the entire Lombardi community in creative activities that help transcend illness concerns.

Project Knitwell and Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program

Do you want to feel well and to live a more fulfilled life? Join us as <A HREF="http://www.betsan.org" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Betsan </A><A HREF="http://www.betsan.org" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Corkhil</A>l reveals how the power of knitting can transform your life. 
Betsan, a physiotherapist, celebrates the therapeutic benefits of knitting and crocheting. She is the author of <A HREF="http://www.knitforhealthandwellness.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Knit for Health and Wellness</A> and is the founder of <A HREF="http://www.stitchlinks.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Stitchlinks</A>, a global support network for people who enjoy the therapeutic benefits of crafts. 
Learn the scientific basis of knitting as an innovative and proven therapy to manage change, stress, medical conditions, and whole person health (cura personalis). 
Sponsored by <A HREF="http://www.projectknitwell.org" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Project Knitwell</A> and <A HREF="http://lombardi.georgetown.edu/artsandhumanities" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Medstar Georgetown</A><A HREF="http://lombardi.georgetown.edu/artsandhumanities" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program</A>, this event is open to the general public, patients, professionals, and students
Reception to follow
Reservations recommended
For further information, contact info@knitwell.org
This event is produced in association with Callie Lasch, Lasch Media.
 
 
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What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
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Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
info@knitwell.org