Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 117: How does knitting benefit mental health?
In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent interviews Dr. Mia Hobbs, a clinical psychologist and advocate for knitting for mental wellbeing. They discuss the therapeutic benefits of knitting and how it can improve mental health. Dr. Hobbs shares her personal experience with knitting and how it has helped her relax and focus. She also talks about using knitting in therapy sessions and the positive impact it can have on clients. Dr. Trent mentions her own interest in learning to knit and plans to document her progress on social media. The episode concludes with a discussion about the cost of knitting and the potential research on its effects on brain function. Dr. Hobbs also mentions her podcast, "Why I Knit," where she interviews different knitters about their experiences and mental health benefits.
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