Emma Wolverson
Art Group Facilitator
Emma runs our creative Art Group for adults with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) / Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD).
She creates a safe, non-judgmental and welcoming environment for group members to come together and engage in creative activities.
Where are you from?
Derby
Why did you choose to volunteer at Borderline Arts?
I have attended groups for the past 2 years and love the work that Borderline Arts do. The volunteer role is a great opportunity as my recent studies revolve around psychology, counselling and graphic design. I'm also a really creative person at heart and like being a part of something that helps me personally with my BPD and also others with BPD.
What is your role in Borderline Arts?
I run the art groups.
What is your occupation outside Borderline Arts?
Graphic design student, creative assistant at Wolverson Visual and carer to my son.
How long have you volunteered with Borderline Arts?
Since May 2022.
What is your favourite colour?
Purple.
What’s one of your favourite places in the world?
Rhodes.
What is one of your favourite quotes?
“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. Capable of both inflicting injury, and remedying it.” ― (Dumbledore) J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Do you have any phobias?
Spiders.
Marmite: love it or hate it?
Love it!
An interesting (or weird) fact about you?
I've written my own book
Do you have any pets?
Yes - a rescue dog called 'Lupin'!
Introvert or Extrovert?
Introvert.