Introduction To Creative Life Story Work

Re-Liveis an award winning arts organisation providing an inspirational programme ofLife Story Theatre. We believe thateveryone has a story to telland that theatre can be a transformative arena for those stories to be heard.Ourunique creative processtakes people on a journey which supports them to become performers and places theirstories centre stage.We have been at theforefront of the Arts in Health & Wellbeingagenda in Wales for the last 10 years; building a reputation for excellence for our unique theatre productions and experiential dementia training programme.All our work aims to support the health and wellbeing of participants by providinghigh quality creative opportunitieswhich reduces isolation and loneliness.www.re-live.org.uk

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A free two-hour session introducing the key principles and practice of creative life story work.

Introduction To Creative Life Story WorkThis event is part of a series of free online sessions accompanying the launch of Re-Live’s new book, <a href="https://www.re-live.org.uk/the-re-live-book" title="https://www.re-live.org.uk/the-re-live-book" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Creating Life Story Theatre: A Guide for Applied Theatre Practitioners</a>.Join us for a two-hour session, facilitated by Re-Live’s Artistic Director, Karin Diamond, introducing the key principles and practice of working alongside people and their stories.This session is for arts practitioners, health and social care professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in creative life story work and how it can support wellbeing, build connections, and create meaningful change.This session will cover:<ul><li>Applications of creative life story work across different art forms - such as theatre, comics, and songwriting - and in various settings, including care homes, community spaces, and online</li><li>Case studies that share the impact of this work - on the person sharing their story, as well as audiences and decision makers</li><li>Examples of the ripple effect of life story work - how sharing lived experience can inspire community activism, influence service design and shape policy</li></ul>The second half of the session will include a Q&amp;A, offering space to reflect together, ask questions, and explore emerging ideas.More Free Introductory SessionsIf you’re interested in exploring life story work further, you may also like to attend the other free introduction sessions in the series:<ul><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-the-ethics-and-challenges-in-creative-life-story-work-tickets-1254965067299" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-the-ethics-and-challenges-in-creative-life-story-work-tickets-1254965067299" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Introduction to the Ethics and Challenges of Creative Life Story Work </a>- introducing key ethical considerations when working alongside people and their stories - choice, consent, power dynamics, and challenges</li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1254995367929?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1254995367929?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Introduction to Life Story Facilitation </a>- Practical insights into facilitating life story work with a focus on co-creation, listening, and adaptation across art forms</li></ul> Further Learning – In-Depth TrainingClick on the session title for more information:<a href="https://www.re-live.org.uk/life-story-for-arts-practitioners" title="https://www.re-live.org.uk/life-story-for-arts-practitioners" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Creative Life Story Practice for Arts Practitioners and Creative Facilitators (5-day, in-person)</a> For arts practitioners and creative facilitators looking to integrate Life Story approaches into their creative work. Paid training. <a href="https://www.re-live.org.uk/life-story-approaches-in-practice" title="https://www.re-live.org.uk/life-story-approaches-in-practice" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Life Story Approaches in Practice: Working Alongside People and Their Stories (4 half-day sessions, online)</a> For health, social care and community support workers, volunteers, befrienders, researchers, and artists, this programme explores how life story work can build relationships, deepen understanding, and be applied across various settings, including care, research and service design. Paid training.

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