Cooking is a basic skill for daily living, yet many people don’t feel comfortable around food or in the kitchen. In addition to learning a valuable life skill, cooking therapy offers the following benefits:

• Stress relief
• Improved social skills
• Balance and coordination
• Sensory awareness
• Improved physical health
• Enhanced ability to plan and organise
• Time management skills
• Relief from boredom
• Improved memory, attention and focus
• Self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment