We are a partner in a programme which is running until 31st December 2023 and is designed to help people to overcome barriers to employment; part-funded by the European Social Fund, the Well for Work programme provides personalised support to help people move nearer to work.
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In the case of Lisa, trauma was affecting her sleep, thoughts, feelings and ultimately, having a big impact on her daily life. Dramatherapy provided her with a therapeutic space to explore and express trauma.
The social prescribing initiative is aimed at those who have long-term conditions, need mental health support or are lonely or isolated. Be referred or refer.
Inspirative Arts can offer one to one therapy sessions to help overcome anxieties from previous difficulties, creative group work to help you find your strength
WHO ARE INSPIRATIVE ARTS? Inspirative Arts Derby Community Interest Company (CIC) is a social enterprise based in Derby City Centre. Since 2009 we have been developing and delivering high quality arts for health and wellbeing and arts psychotherapy services for vulnerable people and the people who care for them. Inspirative […]
Before COVID-19, working online as a creative psychotherapist was something the profession could never imagine. Now, we adjusted and continue online therapies.
We are grateful to Libby, who decided to set off on her own personal fundraising journey during March 2021. Libby set up a gofundme.com page to track her progress and share posts about her challenge.
We have spent this week carefully reflecting on new national guidance and exploring the needs of our staff and clients at this difficult time. The safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in our services is always our greatest priority. As registered health care professionals, our therapists and support staff […]
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. The Widows Sons mission is to promote motorcycling within Freemasonry, raise Masonic awareness within the world of motorcycling, raise funds for charity and support members lodges. The East Midlands Chapter has regular ride outs and […]
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 and suffer from memory loss.
We work with Derby City Council’s ‘Priority Families’ programme as an approved provider, to help and support families who need it the most.
A 25-year-old individual diagnosed with ASD, Epilepsy and Profound and Multiple Learning Disability (PMLD) and his wellbeing sessions. Read about his story.
Using Creative Wellbeing sessions with an individual with PMLD. All names within this study have been changed to maintain boundaries of confidentiality.
Richard’s anxiety was significantly lowered. His repetitive behaviours reduced and he had more interaction with other group members. He attended customised...
“The Inspirative Arts induction meant I felt prepared for my placement and the safeguarding training was the most thorough I have ever had. The supervision offered me a space to explore my developing role as a therapist as well as a greater insight around my clinical work. I was supported […]
Looking back over my summer – which I have spent with Inspirative Arts – I struggle to pinpoint an exact highlight while working here. This seems a mountain of a challenge when each day has been wildly diverse and fantastically fascinating. Something that was always a constant, however, was the […]