We recently welcomed some of our friends from NOVAS to Cook Medical Limerick, where they presented members of our philanthropy team, Cairde Cook, with a mosaic design of a tree, created by clients of the NOVAS service.
This mosaic is not just a beautiful piece of art, but a representation of the collective journey of NOVAS clients and the positive changes they have experienced through their engagement with the NOVAS art therapy programme. It is also a reminder of our commitment to giving back and fostering deep connections in our communities to make a real difference.
Through our recent charity partnership, NOVAS was able to establish an art cabin at Brother Russell House in Limerick, which has become an invaluable space for their clients, offering a range of creative opportunities including painting, drawing, woodwork, and clay, as part of their Trauma Informed Practice (TIP) approach to therapy and rehabilitation.
The art cabin plays a significant role in this approach, offering clients a safe and empowering environment where they can express themselves creatively.
In November 2023, to mark National TIP Day, NOVAS clients and their teachers came together to create a collaborative piece to symbolise Cook Medical’s partnership with NOVAS. The chosen piece was the tree mosaic, representative of the strength, hope and resilience fostered through our collaborative efforts.
“He who plants a tree, plants a hope”, Lucy Larcom, Poet
We are proud to see the impact of our support for the vital work of NOVAS, and to have played a role in creating a space that brings healing, connection and hope to those who need it most.