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What is Creative Wellbeing?

Defining Creative Wellbeing

To lay the foundations of InnLyte’s philosophy, mission, and vision, I found it necessary to pause, reflect, research, and structure a working definition of Creative Wellbeing.

Creative Wellbeing involves a conscious focus on using arts, creative expression and cultural experiences to reduce stress, improve mental resilience, and find clarity. It is an ongoing practice that prioritises the act of making over the perfection of the result, allowing us to explore our inner landscape without judgement.
— Dee Stoppa, InnLyte's Founder

Along with the working definition of Creative Wellbeing, I’m introducing a three-step framework for creative wellbeing, self-exploration, and transformation. It was initially developed as part of my first signature workshop, Symbollage™, tested with participants, and refined over the last few years. It is a foundational piece of the InnLyte philosophy and upcoming online experiences (InnLyte Academy). An in-depth article will be shared in 2026.

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Dee Stoppa is an educator, visual artist, and the founder of InnLyte. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of creativity and mental health, she holds distinctions in Workplace Wellness from Trinity College Dublin and Arts & Health (Pilot) from NCAD. A multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Dee has co-produced "Creativity for Wellbeing Workbook" (sold out) with Mental Health Ireland and is the author of "The Mindful Art of Linocut Printmaking". She is dedicated to establishing Creative Wellbeing as a credible, evidence-based pathway to health.

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