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training in working with children with life-threatening illnesses

Wolf + Water can provide training for artists & staff in developing arts based more child friendly approaches in working with young people with life threatening illnesses. Techniques that the Company can provide training in include:

  1. drama
  2. music & sound
  3. movement & dance
  4. puppets of all shapes & sizes
  5. shadow puppets
  6. simple printing techniques
  7. 2 & 3 D arts techniques
  8. working with video

The training in these techniques is specifically geared to working with young people who may have both restricted energy & movement due to their condition, & on how to use techniques as a way of exploring pertinent issues with individuals, groups & families.

In terms of issues Wolf + Water provide a generic training course “Using Creative Techniques with Young People with Life Threatening Illnesses” as well as in working with more specialised topics such as bereavement.

Quote:
“Thank you for two inspirational workshops which were also such fun. All the feedback was positive.”

Family Care Office, Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, Plymouth


By Peter Smith at 2000-02-02 18:07 | |