Lynnette Chai (left) and Lau Yun Shiuan are the founders of ‘De Hidden Nook’. (Theevya Ragu @ FMT Lifestyle)PETALING JAYA: As creative workshops and community gatherings gain popularity in the Klang Valley, one initiative is offering participants more than just a chance to make something pretty with their hands.
“De Hidden Nook”, founded by two registered mental health professionals - Lynnette Chai, 38, and Lau Yun Shiuan, 30 - combines arts and crafts with gentle reflection.
Away from the formality of a therapy room, participants enjoy small, relaxed sessions at different venues, where they explore their creativity without the pressure of producing a masterpiece.
“As a counsellor, most of my work involves one-to-one therapy and deeper conversations,” Lau said. “I started this for fun - to make friends while incorporating a little of our mental health knowledge.”
