Transcript The Benefits of Using the Creative Arts in Social Care Practice and

The Benefits of Using
the Creative Arts in
Social Care Practice
and Training
IASCE Conference 2008
Denise Lyons
Benefits in Theory
CREATIVE STUDIES
IN SOCIAL CARE
EDUCATION
AIT
ITB
CIT
DIT
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DKIT
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PATS
ITC
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WIT
Year 1 Curriculum
Creative Studies
Drama
Interactional
Approaches
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Year 2 Curriculum
Creative Studies
Drama
Interactional
Approaches
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Year 3 Curriculum
Creative Studies
Interactional
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BENEFITS
 Personal Development
 Confidence
 Self-awareness
 Professional Development
 Creative Skills
 Group Facilitation Skills
 Relationship Development Skills
Benefits in Practice
CREATIVE STUDIES
IN SOCIAL CARE
2008 Pilot Study
• 141 Placement Agencies / 42 Respondents
Service
No. Sent
No. Received
Disability
62
44%
18
34%
Residential
Children
42
30%
13
32%
Special School/ high
support
15
2
7.5%
Family Support
3
1
Drug treatment
3
2
Youth Work
11
2
Women’s Refuge
3
1
Other
2
3
Total
141
42
34%
Creativity in Practice
Yes 83.3% (n = 35)
Details of Services
Total 35
Disability
18
Residential
Children
6
Special School/ high support
2
Family Support
1
Drug treatment
1
Youth Work
2
Women’s Refuge
1
Other
3
Creativity in Practice
No16.7%(n =7)
Details of Respondents
Answering No
Hostel Unaccompanied Minors 12-16 years
1
Hostel Minors with addiction 16 -21 years
1
Residential Care 11-17yrs 4
4
Aftercare Housing 18 +
1
Benefits for Service
Users
• Fun
• Relieves boredom
• Gives them confidence
• Allows service users to relax and
express themselves. We use it to build
self esteem with plenty of
encouragement.
• Used for social interaction, and good
calming technique for service users
especially after an incident.
What the Worker Needs
• Patience
• Sense of humour
• Confidence
• Problem solving skills
• Facilitation skills
• Creative skills –knowledge of games
and activities
• Flexibility
• An interest in being creative
Implications for Training
• Creative Training directed
towards Disability Sector
• Increased emphasise on
skill development
• Aim to increase confidence
and develop interest
Implications for
Practice
• 45% of respondents from
residential care of children
11-17 years do no creative
activities
• Activity Theory –Boredom
and challenging behaviour