Harnessing the creative potential of Ikebana in promoting personal well‐being

Abstract

The author of this article is a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and also a student of Ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement. Her Ikebana master since 1978 has been Takashi Sawano, a Master of the Kohdoh School. In this article, the author shares her experiences of studying and practising Ikebana over the last 30 years, and how it can be used to promote personal well‐being and creativity. This has included developing a Japanese sanctuary garden within a mental health service setting and running Ikebana workshops for staff and patients to promote well‐being and to explore creativity.

Citation

Lau, A. (2010), "Harnessing the creative potential of Ikebana in promoting personal well‐being", Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 14 No. 3, pp. 30-35. https://doi.org/10.5042/mhsi.2010.0442