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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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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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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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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Join us for a free online workshop in partnership with Cos Michael and Asperger London Area Group (ALAG), exploring strengthening inclusion for older autistic people in arts and wellbeing services. Flourishing Lives and the Flourishing Lives Advisory Group (FLAG) invite you to our free online workshop providing practical support for services for older people. This
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The Global Play Brigade, Turning Point & Flourishing Lives present ‘Creating Community: Playmates for Life‘ – An international intergenerational workshop “Experience is the very stuff of imagination… the older we get (and the more experience we acquire) the richer the imagination. Imagination is a gift. And the depth of the imagination, the gift of ag[e]ing.” Bernard
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Join us for a free online gathering, in partnership with Time & Talents, an informal space for arts & wellbeing providers to meet and share ideas around developing intergenerational practice in their services. Connecting generations can be a powerful and inspiring source of creativity, wellbeing and community. There is so much fantastic work being done
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Join us for a free webinar delivered by Opening Doors, in partnership with Flourishing Lives, on improving your allyship to older LGBTQ+ people and supporting greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in arts & wellbeing services. Despite decades of tireless campaigning from activists and changemakers, LGBTQ+ people still find themselves marginalised by a community that rarely considers their needs.
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Join us for a free online workshop in partnership with the Climate Coalition, exploring older people’s engagement in climate action and environmental practice. Flourishing Lives and the Age Action Alliance Creative Arts Group invite you to our free online workshop providing practical support for services for older people. This workshop will focus on supporting older people’s
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Join us for a free online gathering, in partnership with Chickenshed Theatre, an informal space for arts & wellbeing providers to meet and share ideas around developing intergenerational practice in their services. Connecting generations can be a powerful and inspiring source of creativity, wellbeing and community. There has been so much fantastic work done across
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