We deliver engaging training in creative health approaches for students and staff in the health and care sectors.
Who
Our training is suitable for:
- Nurses.
- Allied Health Professionals (i.e physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists).
- GPs.
Students and healthcare professionals.
Why
Benefits include:
- Aligning with the commitment in the NHS 10 Year Plan to train healthcare staff in new, innovative approaches valuing creativity and flexibility.
- Meeting requirements for simulated practice placement hours for students.
- Continuing professional development for staff supporting self-care and enhancing patient care and communication through creative approaches.
- Providing information on the role of social prescribing and creative health in preventive care.
- Illustrating a holistic approach through interprofessional delivery from allied health professionals demonstrating creative therapies across the NHS and different communities.
What
Our training typically provides a combination of:
- Creative toolkits to use with service users to support care, connection and communication – using drama, movement, music and art.
- Experiential sessions in how creativity supports wellbeing.
- Trauma-informed self-care resources to help manage stress to avoid burn-out and absences.
- Practical workshops to build confidence, rapport and connection through teamwork.
- Theoretical knowledge and evidence base of Arts in Health projects.
How
Training can be provided online, in-person or hybrid – from half a day to a full week – combining theoretical presentations, practical workshops and resources.
We adapt our offer according to need. It might include:
- Practical creative face-to-face workshops in movement, mark-making, storytelling and musicking.
- Online workshops and presentations in drama, dance, music and art as used in a healthcare environment.
- Self-directed small group study.
- Creative responses and presentations from participants.
- Group exploriation on using a creative toolkit in clinical practice.
I feel more engaged, met new people and have made many friends.
Group work was lovely and bonding. This is the week I really enjoyed after stress of placements and assignments.
Group work was lovely and bonding. This is the week I really enjoyed after stress of placements and assignments.
Student Nurse Participant
What a wonderful day!
I look forward to the Creative Arts Health Training so much and the creative presentations from the first year students were such an amazing testament to the safe environment you all created.
I look forward to the Creative Arts Health Training so much and the creative presentations from the first year students were such an amazing testament to the safe environment you all created.
University of Roehampton Staff
As nurses we need to take care of ourselves so we can take care of our patients.
The Creative Arts therapies week was a good way of helping us understand how to manage our stress levels.
The Creative Arts therapies week was a good way of helping us understand how to manage our stress levels.
Student Nurse Participant
Costs
We provide cost-effective solutions bespoke to your needs. Costs vary according to the final agreed scope of work.
For simulated practice learning placements students and for larger groups we are exceptional value for money.
Find out more about Creative Health Training
To discuss your requirements, please email Phoene