The six-week peer support group will help parents and carers manage irregular schedules, financial instability, and the demands of the industry. Image credit: Tonic Rider.
Tonic Music is providing a six-week online Peer Support Group exclusively for Musicians' Union members who are parents and/or carers, in partnership with Music Music Minds Matter, Parents & Carers In Performing Arts (PIPA) and the Musicians' Union (MU).
Mental health support is crucial for parents and carers in the performing arts
The group will be facilitated by Jade Hughes, who is a trainee psychotherapist with several years experience working in the music industry as a classically trained singer.
"Mental health support is crucial for parents and carers in the performing arts who often face unique pressures, including irregular schedules, financial instability, and managing the demands of the industry”, says Cassie Raine, Co-Founder and Co-Ceo of PIPA.
“Add children or care responsibilities into the mix and the pressure can be overwhelming. All this leads to increased stress and burnout and impacts well-being.
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Tonic Music, Music Minds Matter and the Musicians’ Union to bring this offer to parents and carers for the first time to bring this much-needed mental health support to our community."
How to apply
Running from 1 November to 6 December, the group will consist of six weekly 90-minute sessions held online each Friday from 12 pm - 1:30 pm.
If you have not previously registered on the Tonic Rider programme, you will need to complete an initial registration and an online consultation appointment before you can participate.
After completing the Tonic Rider registration form, you will be invited to an online consultation appointment via email. Please check your junk/spam folders for this email. If you require support to complete this form, please email tonicrider@tonicmusic.co.uk.
Please note that places are very limited, so we strongly advise that you make sure you are able to attend this six-week group in full when booking your place.
Apply now
For more detail on how to apply, please visit Tonic Music’s website.