Profile
Bio
Emma Scribbans helps teams regulate stress and build resilience through mindful art workshops that demonstrate how creativity can be a powerful tool for wellbeing. She is also a motivational speaker, sharing her personal journey from brain surgery to recovery — a story that highlights the transformative impact of mindfulness, creativity, and self-care.
Emma brings over 20 years of professional experience to her work. She spent 16 years as a classroom teacher and senior leader, followed by eight years as an education adviser for Hampshire schools. This background gives her deep expertise in identifying workplace needs and designing effective training and support to improve outcomes.
Workplace Impact
Emma’s sessions help organisations to:
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Provide staff with practical tools for stress management and resilience
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Improve focus, morale, and creativity in teams
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Address issues such as burnout, work–life balance, and change with a positive, practical approach
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Inspire staff through lived experience and motivational storytelling
Services
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Mindful Art Workshops – flexible options from:
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1-hour “lunch and learn” taster workshops
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Half-day offsite retreats
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Series of workshops exploring a range of mindful art techniques
Packages are tailored to workplace needs and outcomes.
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Motivational Speaking – topics include:
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Embracing change
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Work–life balance
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Burnout
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Acceptance
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Mind–body connection
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Mindfulness & self-care
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Pricing & Packages Information
The Creative Reset – 60-Minute Team Taster
Suitable for: Lunch & Learn sessions, Stress Awareness Week, or workplace wellbeing events.
Purpose:
A gentle, accessible introduction to mindful creativity that helps busy professionals pause, de-stress, and reconnect with the present moment.
Example pricing: £400 (based on 20 employees, including all art materials and preparation).
The Power of Pause – 2 ½ Hour Team Workshop
Suitable for: Wellbeing sessions at team away days, offsites, or similar events.
Purpose:
Exploring creative mindfulness tools that can improve focus, resilience, and productivity in the workplace.
Example pricing: £625 (based on 20 employees, including all art materials and preparation).
From Creativity into Resilience – 4 x 90-Minute Team Workshops (Over 3 Months)
Suitable for: Workplaces seeking deeper impact from a wellbeing programme with multiple sessions over time. Includes art materials for ongoing practice plus pre- and post-course audits to measure progress.
Purpose:
Building knowledge session by session using accessible abstract art techniques. Each workshop is supported by research-based evidence on mindfulness, showing how these tools reduce stress while improving focus, productivity, and resilience.
Example pricing: £1,995 (based on 20 employees, including art set per person, pre- and post-course audit, and preparation time).
From Pause to Productivity – 6–10 x 90-Minute Workshops (Over 6–12 Months)
Suitable for: Workplaces seeking a full wellbeing package with sustained, long-term results. Includes art materials, pre- and post-course audits, Mind Unwind downloads for ongoing practice, and a review session with HR or team leads to assess impact.
Purpose:
A complete programme that builds session on session with accessible abstract art techniques. Designed to embed wellbeing practices into the workplace, extending impact beyond the course itself.
Example pricing: £2,750 (based on 20 employees over 6 sessions, including art set per person, pre- and post-course audit, preparation time, team debrief, and additional wellbeing resources).
Qualifications & Accreditations
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MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) – Mindfulness UK Teacher Training
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PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) – University of Southampton
- Geography BSC – University of Southampton