Art

Anti-Racist Action in Arts & Wellbeing: ‘The Power of Lived Experience Through Storytelling – Black Men & Mental Health’ Roundtable

Art, Inclusive Practice, Workshops

Join us for a free online roundtable, designed and delivered by Isaac Samuels and Elkin, exploring health inequalities and the lived experience of men from Black and minoritised 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 …

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Shame-sensitive Practice in Arts & Wellbeing Services

Art, Health & Fitness, Inclusive Practice, Research, Workshops

Join us for a free online workshop in partnership with Professor Luna Dolezal from the University of Exeter and The Shame Lab, exploring shame and its effects for older people accessing arts and wellbeing services. This workshop will focus on starting a discussion about how shame can be a barrier for engagement, enjoyment and social …

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Ageing Well? Exploring the Sexual Rights of Older Adults in Arts & Wellbeing

Art, Health & Fitness, Inclusive Practice, Research, Workshops

Join us for a free online workshop in partnership with Professor Sharron Hinchliff, exploring the sexual and intimate lives of older adults. Flourishing Lives, the Flourishing Lives Advisory Group (FLAG) and Professor Sharron Hinchliff invite you to our free online workshop providing practical support for services for older people. It is widely recognised that sexual …

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‘Shaah iyo Sheeko’: A Storytelling Workshop

Art, Inclusive Practice, Intergenerational, Workshops

Join us for a free Storytelling Workshop with MACWO and Richard Neville – as part of The Flourishing Lives Series at Barbican. Mother and Child Welfare Organisation (MACWO) invites you to Shaah iyo Sheeko. What does storytelling mean to you? How do personal experience stories and shared cultural stories sustain community?How can stories and storytelling …

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‘Anti-Racist Action in Arts & Wellbeing: Transformation Space’ Drop-In Meeting

Art, Inclusive Practice, Workshops

Join us for a free monthly online informal ‘drop-in’ meeting for anyone interested in supporting anti-racist action in Arts & Wellbeing. Flourishing Lives and the Anti-Racist Action Group (ARAG) in Arts & Wellbeing invite you to an informal ‘drop in’ meeting for anyone who is interested in exploring ways in which we can work together …

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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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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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‘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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