Flourishing Lives

Intergenerational Forum: intergenerational practice in Arts & Wellbeing

Intergenerational, Workshops

Join us for a free online gathering, in partnership with McCarthy Stone Foundation, an informal space for arts & wellbeing providers to meet and share ideas around developing intergenerational practice in their services.  The session will be led by Graeme Marsh, Head of Foundation at McCarthy Stone Foundation  – a Foundation which helps charities and organisations to […]

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‘Anti-Racist Action in Arts & Wellbeing: Exploring Health Inequalities’ Roundtable

Art, Inclusive Practice, Workshops

Join us for a free online roundtable, designed and delivered by the Race Equality Foundation, exploring health inequalities and the experience of Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. Flourishing Lives and the Anti-Racist Action Group in Arts & Wellbeing invite you to our latest free online workshop exploring anti-racist action and inclusive practice in arts

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Active Bystander Training

Inclusive Practice, News, Workshops

Join us for a free online workshop in partnership with Protection Approaches, exploring what to do if you witness identity-based harassment or violence. Flourishing Lives, the Flourishing Lives Advisory Group (FLAG) and Protection Approaches invite you to our free online workshop providing practical support for services working with older people and in community settings.  This

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Intergenerational Forum: intergenerational practice in Arts & Wellbeing

Intergenerational, Workshops

Join us for a free online gathering, in partnership with InCommon, an informal space for arts & wellbeing providers to meet and share ideas around developing intergenerational practice in their services. The session will be run by Rosy Banham (Programme Manager) and Michaela Tranfield (Programme Officer) from InCommon – a charity which connects young people

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Cultural Humility: Anti-Racist Action in Arts & Wellbeing Services

Art, Inclusive Practice, Workshops

Join us for a free online Cultural Humility workshop, designed and delivered by Mabadiliko CIC, exploring anti-racist action and behaviour change in arts & wellbeing. Flourishing Lives and the Anti-Racist Action Group in Arts & Wellbeing invite you to our latest free online workshop exploring anti-racist action and inclusive practice in arts & wellbeing services. We

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Creating Successful Partnerships with Older People Volunteers in Arts & Wellbeing Services

Inclusive Practice, Volunteering, Workshops

Join us for a free online workshop in partnership with Reach Volunteering, exploring skills-based volunteering for older people in arts and wellbeing services. Flourishing Lives, the Flourishing Lives Advisory Group (FLAG) and Reach Volunteering invite you to our free online workshop providing practical support for services for older people. This workshop will focus on creating

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Intergenerational Forum: Explore Magic Me’s intergenerational arts practice

Intergenerational, Workshops

Join us for a free online gathering, in partnership with Magic Me, an informal space for arts & wellbeing providers to meet and share ideas around developing intergenerational practice in their services. “One time, I was enjoying a Magic Me arts workshop in a care home lounge, ten pairs of older people and children, with

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‘Flourishing Lives: Reflective Practice Groups’ Report

Art, News, Reflective Practice, Research, Workshops

Today we launch our new report, ‘Flourishing Lives: Reflective Practice Groups‘, which outlines the benefits of Reflective Practice support for artists and arts organisations working in mental health and wellbeing settings. The report by Nicola Naismith follows a 6 month research project, funded by The Baring Foundation, which provided free Reflective Practice Group support sessions

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The Lost Records: An Intergenerational Theatre Workshop With Chickenshed Theatre

Art, Inclusive Practice, Intergenerational, Workshops

https://youtu.be/vrHmlUGeZ94 Join us for a free Intergenerational Theatre Workshop with Chickenshed Theatre – as part of The Flourishing Lives Series at Barbican. Do you remember the song that changed you, the track that takes you back to a place you had forgotten, the album you treasure for reasons only you know? This intergenerational theatre workshop

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‘Reflective Practice Support in Arts & Wellbeing’

Art, News, Reflective Practice, Research, Workshops

Interested in finding out more about what Reflective Practice Groups are, how they work and the benefits they can bring for artists and arts organisations working in mental health contexts? Join our free online launch event, discussing key findings and recommendations from our new report by Nicola Naismith, ‘Flourishing Lives: Reflective Practice Groups’, which will

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