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.
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Before COVID-19, working online as a creative psychotherapist was something the profession could never imagine. Now, we adjusted and continue online therapies.
There is clear evidence that emotional wellbeing is a key indicator of academic achievement and subsequently improved outcomes in later life. The Department for Education has found that, on average, children with higher levels of emotional, behavioural, social and school wellbeing, had higher levels of academic achievement and were more […]
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 […]
Music Therapy is undertaken by a qualified music therapist who seeks, through a mutually developing relationship, to assist in the remediation of specific emotional, physical (sensory/motor), social or learning disorders.
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.
“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 […]
My new job at Inspirative Arts has given me an insight into what opportunities there could be for people with disabilities. Hello, I’m Adele and I’m new at Inspirative Arts. Well, I say ‘new’…. I’ve been volunteering since June 2011 and have been hooked since! I’ve always wanted to make […]
Richard came to Inspirative Arts looking for a mentor of his age to help him access services and go places and do various activities. The final aim being to increase his independence and perhaps ready him for living in his own accommodation; furnishing him with the skills and confidence to […]
Do people with disabilities have the same opportunities to build relationships within Derby? Since heading the ‘relationship focus group’ (which formed from the Learning Disability Partnership board) I have attended two very interesting conferences. One called ‘Community Connectors’ which was focused on the opportunities we can give people with disabilities […]
What is Wellbeing? Brown and Brown (2004) illuminate how the quality of life and wellbeing is completely unique and individual from person to person. It appears very difficult to define the quality of life as one unitary concept as there are multiple elements and domains which contribute to it. Mind […]
What is Cerebral Palsy? “Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term that refers to a group of disorders affecting a person’s ability to move… Cerebral palsy affects people in different ways and can affect body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture and balance. Although cerebral palsy is a […]