Wellbeing
How are you feeling? Now more than ever there is a need to address the question of Freelancer’s well-being. FMTW cannot be a mental health service provider; however, below are some links to free initiatives we run, access to free and low-cost counselling services, video resources, and links to organisations providing a range of services that may be of interest, such as peer to peer support schemes. This is a start, and we’ll keep adding to it, but in the meantime, we hope it helps.

Freelance Problem Solving
Fortnightly on alernating Wednesday evenings and Saturdays
A facilitated, reflective practice group discussion hosted on Zoom, exploring the challenges or questions faced by Theatre Freelancers

Dawn Chorus
First Monday of the month at 8.30am
These FREE 30 minute sessions will help you shake off the past, be present with your voice and get ready to speak to your future…
More resources
Emergency & Immediate Support
A directory of emergency wellbeing services
Sexual violence support services
Useful links outside of the industry for support and advice on abuse and violence.
Free or low-cost counselling services
A directory of Free & low-cost wellbeing services tailored to the arts
Practical Self Help
Resources made by the FMTW team for you to use at home in your own time
Peer to Peer support
Organisations and groups built around peer to peer support within the arts
Directories and Online Resources
A useful list of arts related wellbeing resources