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This article details a study in which student teachers were invited to attend Dramatherapy workshops to help support the development of their self-efficacy and emotional resilience. The aims of the intervention were to improve outcomes and student retention on teacher training programmes. Following the completion of the programme, students expressed […]
This paper provides insight into the experiences of a psychotherapist exploring societal issues within the workplace related to grooming and sexual abuse. It explores the process of adult grooming via theory and lived experience, also giving insight into the aftermath of disclosing and exposing the abuse, which incorporates the culture […]
This issue of the magazine is concerned with how and why people express themselves creatively, but there are certain roles in society, like for example primary school teachers or, in our case people working in the therapeutic field, where the professional role involves encouraging and facilitating others to express themselves […]
Objective: This systematic review examined the effectiveness of creative psychological interventions (CPIs) for adult cancer patients. In particular, the findings of randomised controlled trials of art, drama, dance/movement and music therapies on psychological outcomes were examined. Methods: The review yielded 10 original studies analysing data from a total of 488 […]
We were ecstatic to be able to present and share at conference our current voluntary project. We have been working in a Dramatherapy partnership for almost a year within a local charity and felt enthused to present in a creative and performance medium. We decided to share our journey through […]
A review on Dr Taylor’s book which covers a variety of topics relating to victim blaming of women who have been subjected to sexual violence/abuse. A range of areas are shared with the reader in relation to victim blaming including societal and cultural beliefs and attitudes, educational programmes, mental health […]
Despite the numerous benefits arts has for children, research suggests that there is a lull in the development of expression in children’s drawings during the primary school years and that many children give up on art between the ages of 10 and 12. Research investigating this phenomenon has taken an […]
This report presents findings from a pilot project designed to bring ten people who have experienced homelessness into education, training and employment opportunities in social care. Delivered in partnership by Inspirative Arts, our training arm Inspirative Development, and Derby YMCA, the project aimed to address issues in recruiting, caring for, […]
I am a mum of a 19 year old young lady who has Autism, Conversion disorder, GAD, Anxiety, depression and sensory processing issues. Since she was 11 my daughter has been seen on a 3 weekly basis by CAMH’s. As well as this in the past three years she has […]
My daughter has an EHCP, she is 17. The EHCP took far too long to be agreed due to Local Education authority not following statutory guidelines. By not having an EHCP plan, the whole process slows the child/young person from receiving the right help to meet their needs. It took […]
Our autistic son came to Inspirative Arts at a very dark period in his life. After a disastrous experience in mainstream FE he was out of education and in the middle of a long and acrimonious battle with the local authority for an EHCP and appropriate educational provision. As a […]
In 2017 Inspirative collaborated with YMCA Derby to deliver unique opportunity to train those who are currently unemployed and have a criminal record. The project was funded by Skills for Care. The difference with the training Inspirative were offering was to include a series of group arts therapy sessions before […]
We were delighted to receive £200 from Widow Sons bikers association towards our access fund. This generous donation will enable us reach more people with life changing therapeutic arts. Thank you! To read more you can click here to read the news coverage in the Derby Telegraph.
Our work has been published in the book “Learning as a Creative and Developmental Process in Higher Education,” edited by J. Taylor and C. Holmwood (2018).
We’re proud to be published in Creative Academic Magazine (Issue 9B April 2018). You can download the magazine and read the article here (Page 21). By Rebecca Morley, Philippa Buchanan and Rosie Smith.
On 30th January 2019, Vicky McCrea delivered a 2 hour CPD to introduce her specialism in music therapy.
Using Creative wellbeing with a non-verbal adult with Profound and Multiple Learning Disability (PMLD), living in a care home. All names within this piece have been changed to maintain boundaries of confidentiality.
“My name is Robert Casey. I have Cerebral Palsy along with a few other medical issues. I have limited use in my right hand and very little use in my legs which means I am a wheelchair user. I also have a learning difficulty and short term memory loss. I […]
Our work with Derby City Council’s ‘Priority Families’ programme, providing help and support to families who need it the most.