Fields and Flour Therapy: Exploring Healing Through Baking Therapy and Social Work

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Discover the remarkable blend of social work and culinary art therapy with our guest, Courtney Fields, a registered social worker and passionate baker from Canada. Courtney shares her transformative journey of healing through baking, revealing how it became her refuge during a period of grief. She explains how this personal therapy evolved into Fields and Flour, her unique business where she combines her expertise in social work with the joys of baking. The episode sheds light on how activities like baking can enhance mental well-being and inspire personal growth, offering a fresh perspective on therapeutic practices.
Explore the therapeutic potential of creative activities! We discuss how activities such as baking can help create a safe, comfortable atmosphere that encourages open dialogue in therapy sessions. The concept of activity-blended sessions is introduced, where the traditional client-therapist barriers dissolve, fostering collaboration and reducing stigma. From tackling anxiety and perfectionism with hands-on exposure therapy to using baking as a tool for mindfulness and problem-solving, the conversation highlights the benefits of integrating these practices into mental health support for people of all ages.
Courtney also takes us through the entrepreneurial journey of establishing Wildflower Fields, an innovative space that combines a bake shop with counseling services. This model supports low-cost counseling programs and encourages community engagement. We delve into the creative approaches Courtney employs to make therapy more accessible and effective. Whether you're a baking aficionado or someone seeking alternative therapeutic methods, this episode offers a wealth of insights into the powerful intersection of baking and mental wellness.

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1. Fields and Flour Therapy: Exploring Healing Through Baking Therapy and Social Work (00:00:00)

2. The Power of Baking Therapy (00:00:01)

3. The Therapeutic Power of Activities (00:13:20)

4. Therapeutic Kitchen for Mental Wellness (00:20:20)

5. Innovative Therapy Through Baking Approach (00:24:27)

6. Exploring Therapeutic Baking Across All Ages (00:31:55)

7. Exploring Therapeutic Programs for Youth (00:38:18)