Creativity in care Settings - Next course begins April 2010
This is a practical course which aims to give participants the knowledge, skills
and confidence to lead and support creative activities for older people in care settings.
The
course is designed to be accessible and relevant for those who are new to
running creative activities but is also flexible in providing appropriate challenge
for people with more experience. Participants will be encouraged to identify
their own learning goals as appropriate to their current experience so they can
confidently apply their new skills at work. It is aimed at care staff,
activity coordinators, nurses, housekeepers and carers who work in health care environments, particularly with older people.
Previous Participants say:
"This has made such a difference to me and all the people I work with and for"
"This course gave me the confidence in what I am doing, ideas and chance to
talk to others that have the same interest and motivation"
"Just wanted to say a big thank you for the inspiration, interest and fun that came with your course. It's given me the confidence to step sideways ... at work and step into more creative pastures... which I'm delighted about"
This practical course encourages learning through doing. It aims to build care workers' own creative confidence and enable them to provide sustainable and varied activities for their clients. Participants will take part in movement and drama games and try a variety of approaches to visual art and making.
Creativity In Care Settings is tailored for individual levels of experience and skill so it is equally suitable for care staff who are experienced activity coordinators and those who are new to this kind of work. NVQ Health and Social Care students level 2, 3 and 4
can use the Creativity In Care Settings course to support their accreditation.
The course is designed and delivered by the two experienced arts practitioners Caroline Schanche and Noel Perkins and runs for 7 days (9.30am to 3.30pm) over a month period at Truro College. The 7 days are: Session 1: understanding the importance of creativity and its role in maintaining health and wellbeing. Session 2: Developing practical skills - visual art. Session 3: Developing practical skills - movement, drama and word games. Session 4: Personal creative project. Session 5: Facilitation skills. Session 6: Running your own creativity session. Session 7: Supporting and encouraging creativity in the workplace.
Next Course starts in April 2010 and c
osts £150 (subsided by our partners in Health and Social Care).
Places can be booked by calling 01872 267151 or e mailing chrisgreen@truro-penwith.ac.uk
For further information please contact Jenny Atkinson on 01326 377772 or
jenny@artsforhealthcornwall.org.uk
Please click
here
to download further information and a course timetable.