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Reminiscence courses this autumn!

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Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage is pleased to offer two new courses this autumn and winter….
One Day Reminiscence Training Course on 3rd October 2017 10am – 4pm
Two Day Reminiscence Training Course in Brighton on 7th & 8th December 2017 10am – 4pm (both days)
See more below and on our website for further information: 

Introduction to Reminiscence – Reminiscence Training 

Flourish2017-33ONE DAY COURSE – 10:00 – 16:00

The training day will offer an overview of reminiscence work.   It will include a brief background to the subject and will consider the benefits to be derived by both the people who reminisce and those who listen.

We will explore a wide variety of reminiscence activities, which can be used to trigger personal memories and help a group to work well together.

By the end of the day participants will have gained insight into what reminiscence is as a structured activity, and how it can be successfully and productively carried out.

A free training pack with resources for each participant is provided as part of the course.

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Flourish2017-43Two Day Reminiscence Training Course – 10:00 – 16:00 (Both days)

The training days will offer a more expanded exploration of reminiscence work. It will include a detailed background to the subject and consider the benefits to be derived by both the people who reminisce and those who listen.

We will explore a wide variety of reminiscence activities, which can be used to trigger personal memories and help a group to work well together.

We will also consider the dividing lines between the role of a reminiscence facilitator and that of a counsellor/therapist along with the ethical issues that throws up.

The two days will be interspersed with opportunities for the group to experience reminiscence activities, and group members will be encouraged throughout to contribute their own experience and ideas.

By the end of the training, participants will have gained insight into what reminiscence is as a structured activity, and how it can be successfully and productively carried out.

A free training pack with resources for each participant is provided as part of the course

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BENEFITS OF REMINISCENCE

● Stimulates social interaction and communication
● Reduces the feeling of isolation
● Shares and captures family and local history
● Increases the feeling of self-worth
● Helps keep the mind stimulated
● Allows participants to reflect on past and present
● An enjoyable experience
● Builds confidence
● Generates community and support

PARTICIPANT LEARNING OUTCOMES

● Share ideas with training group
● Use resources, photos and artefacts in reminiscence delivery
●  Increased confidence in delivery of activities
● Group working skills
● Awareness of the effects of dementia
One Day training: £60 organisations / £40 Individuals
Two day training: £100 organisations/£70 Individuals

Please email: strikealight@rocketmail.com or call 07727 006538 to book a session.

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Get in touch!

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To keep up to date with Strike a Light’s free activities and projects, you can:
 
Twitter: @strikerlight
Email: strikealight@rocketmail.com
 
or drop in to our venue – Studio 8, Open Market, Marshalls Row, Brighton BN1 4JU
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Remembering together: Making a life history book course

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Remembering together Sept 2017

We are running a new set of workshops this autumn. Come along and try them out!

A life history book is a homemade booklet compiled to capture memories and stories about a person’s life, whether to mark a significant birthday, a change in circumstances, the onset of Dementia or as a beautiful and creative gift for a loved one.

Brighton based organisation Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage will deliver a series of four workshops to learn how to create a life history booklet for a family member’s life.

Workshop dates are: Thursdays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th September 10am-1pm. These take place at the Strike a Light studio in Brighton.

Workshop address:

Studio 8 (mezzanine)
Brighton’s Open Market,
Marshalls Row,
Brighton
BN1 4JU

More information:

Making a life history book can be an enjoyable and empowering activity for a person with dementia which may enable greater interaction and open up communication between someone with dementia and their carers, family and friends.

A life history book may be something that visitors can look through with a person, or it can be referred to by professionals to learn more about the person they are providing care for, for addressing grief, for group work and for training volunteers.

Uses:

* A distraction technique for refocusing during difficult symptoms
* A security tool when person is taken to unfamiliar places such as the hospital or care home
* Promotes well-being, validation and celebration of a person
* A bridge to the past
* Provides opportunities for pride and enhanced self-esteem
* Re-builds family relationships

shot_1487844108002.jpgThe workshops will include:

* Using old photographs, photocopies, maps, collage, text, printable resources and more, we will work together over the course of four sessions to create a beautiful, bespoke booklet which will celebrate the life of your loved one, helping them to remember happy times, key events.

* Memory triggers to encourage remembering of family and friends

* Reminiscence tips and techniques to support life history work

A life story book can enrich relationships and promote understanding and respect as memories fade.

The course can only accomodate 8 participants to create a supportive atmosphere so please book early to avoid disappointment.

The cost is £100 (£80 concession) for the four week course which is three hours per week. The course will include the work book, resources, planning, materials and refreshments, as well as interim support and suggestions if needed.

 

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Remembering Together: Making a life history book course

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Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage is running a new course at its’ studio in Brighton. This is Remembering together: Making a life history book course and is a four week course taking place in April 2017.

A life history book is a homemade booklet compiled to capture memories and stories about a person’s life, whether to mark a significant birthday, a change in circumstances, the onset of Dementia or as a beautiful and creative gift for a loved one.

Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage will deliver a series of four workshops to support you to create a life history booklet for a family member’s life.

Making a life history book can be an enjoyable and empowering activity for a person with dementia which may enable greater interaction and open up communication between someone with dementia and their carers, family and friends. A life history book may be something that visitors can look through with a person, or it can be referred to by professionals to learn more about the person they are providing care for.

Uses:
* A distraction technique for refocusing during difficult symptoms
* A security tool when person is taken to unfamiliar places such as the hospital or care home
* Promotes well-being, validation and celebration of a person
* A bridge to the past
* Provides opportunities for pride and enhanced self-esteem
* Re-builds family relationships

The workshops will include:
* Using old photographs, photocopies, maps, collage, text, printable resources and more, we will work together over the course of four sessions to create a beautiful, bespoke booklet which will celebrate the life of your loved one, helping them to remember happy times, key events.

* Memory triggers to encourage remembering of family and friends

* Reminiscence tips and techniques to support life history work

A life story book can enrich relationships and promote understanding and respect as memories fade.

The course can only accommodate 8 participants to create a supportive atmosphere so please book early to avoid disappointment. The cost is £100 (£80 concession) for the four week course which is three hours per week. The course will include the work book, resources, planning, materials and refreshments, as well as interim support and suggestions if needed.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remembering-together-making-a-life-history-book-course-tickets-31484869091

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Career and Work Vision Board workshop – 2nd April

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goals-and-visionWe have only one place left on this Career and work themed vision board workshop which takes place on 2nd April 2017.

If you’d like to take part on this activity, then book soon!

It’s only £20 for the afternoon and all materials are included.

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A career focussed workshop which encourages a creative approach to your professional life on Sunday 2nd April 12.45-4.45pm

Want to set your intentions, wishes and help create your desires and plans for work and your career for 2017 but in a fun, creative way?

This resourceful afternoon is a inspiring and focussed way to look at your professional year ahead and the working life you would like to realise in the next twelve months.

This applies to individuals seeking a working focus, wanting to change career, improve your working life, or reduce stress and workloads.

The session will start with a meditative journey to set new intentions and plans, followed by a supportive and informal group involving collage and visualisation to generate your most fulfilling way forward.

e102936a3e06b730c1aaf5b19e2c8bb7Vision boards help:

* Set and prioritise goals, values, and intentions.
* Plant goals and intentions
* Seeing a vision board regularly—with images and words representing your goals, wishes, and values—helps remind you of what you want to do, be, and have.
* Ensure that you move towards these goals, both consciously and unconsciously.

At the end of the afternoon, you will leave have a bespoke, inspiring and original vision board to display in your home and refer to regularly, as well as a clearer sense of the way forward for you and your professional life into the New Year.

£20 for the afternoon – All materials provided along with refreshments on Sunday 2nd April 12.45-4.45pm

Bring nibbles to share!

There is only space in the venue for 8 people so book your place soon!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-your-work-and-career-vision-board-event-focus-on-your-professional-year-ahead-tickets-31482958376

 

 

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Workshop cancellation

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Unfortunately we have had a number of late cancellations due to ill health amongst other things this week for the Love Vision Board event – Focus on your relationships and romantic year ahead workshop.

At this late notice, it is impossible to find further participants to make the course viable this time. As a result, the decision has been taken to cancel the workshop.

We have a further workshop on 2nd April for a slightly different vision board workshop, for which there are only two places left to book.

If this is something you might be interested in, then you can book this here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-your-work-and-career-vi…

We do apologise for any inconvenience.

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Managing Valentine’s Day – Try our workshop!

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loveOur Love Vision Board workshop takes place in ten days at the Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage studio in Brighton. Book your place now for only £20!

Want to set your intentions, wishes and help create your love and relationship desires for 2017 but in a fun, creative way?

This resourceful afternoon is a inspiring and focussed way to look at your year ahead and the romantic life you would like to realise in the next twelve months. This is aimed at those seeking new love, as well as developing and improving exisiting relationships, and also family relationships.
The session will start with a meditative journey to set new intentions and plans, followed by a supportive and informal group involving collage and visualisation to generate your most fulfilling way forward.
Vision boards help to:
* Set and prioritise goals, values, and intentions.
* Plant goals and intentions
* Seeing a vision board regularly—with images and words representing your goals, wishes, and values—helps remind you of what you want to do, be, and have.
* Ensure that you move towards these goals, both consciously and unconsciously.
At the end of the afternoon, you will leave have a bespoke, inspiring and original vision board to display in your home and refer to regularly, as well as a clearer sense of the way forward for you and your relationships into the New Year.
Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/751577804992602/
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-vision-board-event-focus-on-your-relationships-and-romantic-year-ahead-tickets-31455414993
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Career and Work themed Vision Board workshop

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Career and Work themed Vision Board workshop

Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage will be running a career focussed workshop which encourages a creative approach to your professional life on Sunday 2nd April 2017 from 12.30-4.30pm at our studio at Brighton’s Open Market.

Want to set your intentions, wishes and help create your desires and plans for work and your career for 2017 but in a fun, creative way?

This resourceful afternoon is a inspiring and focussed way to look at your professional year ahead and the working life you would like to realise in the next twelve months.

This applies to individuals seeking a working focus, wanting to change career, improve your working life, or reduce stress and workloads.

The session will start with a meditative journey to set new intentions and plans, followed by a supportive and informal group involving collage and visualisation to generate your most fulfilling way forward.

goals-and-visionVision boards help:

* Set and prioritise goals, values, and intentions.
* Plant goals and intentions
* Seeing a vision board regularly—with images and words representing your goals, wishes, and values—helps remind you of what you want to do, be, and have.
* Ensure that you move towards these goals, both consciously and unconsciously.

At the end of the afternoon, you will leave have a bespoke, inspiring and original vision board to display in your home and refer to regularly, as well as a clearer sense of the way forward for you and your professional life into the New Year.

£20 for the afternoon – All materials provided along with refreshments on Sunday 26th March 12.30-4.30pm

Bring lunch to share!

There is only space in the venue for 8 people so book your place soon!

https://www.facebook.com/events/251654168591807/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-your-work-and-career-vision-board-event-focus-on-your-professional-year-ahead-tickets-31482958376

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Create your own Love Vision Board workshop

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relationship-imageWant to set your intentions, wishes and help create your desires and plans for love and relationships for 2017 but in a fun, creative way? Join our vision board workshop!

This resourceful afternoon is a inspiring and focussed way to look at your emotional year ahead and the love life you would like to realise in the next twelve months. This applies to individuals seeking a significant relationship, or if you wish to improve an existing relationship, or even a relationship within your own family.

The session will start with a meditative journey to set new intentions and plans, followed by a supportive and informal group involving collage and visualisation to generate your most fulfilling way forward.

Vision boards helps to:

* Set and prioritise goals, values, and intentions.
* Plant goals and intentions
* Seeing a vision board regularly—with images and words representing your goals, wishes, and values—helps remind you of what you want to do, be, and have.
* Ensure that you move towards these goals, both consciously and unconsciously.

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At the end of the afternoon, you will leave have a bespoke, inspiring and original vision board to display in your home and refer to regularly, as well as a clearer sense of the way forward for you and your significant relationships into the New Year.

£20 for the afternoon – All materials provided along with refreshments.

Bring lunch to share!

There is only space in the venue for 8 people so book your place soon!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-vision-board-event-focus-on-your-relationships-and-romantic-year-ahead-tickets-31455414993

https://www.facebook.com/events/751577804992602/

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Remembering together: Making a life history book course

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memory-booksStrike a Light is running a – Remembering together: Making a life history book course

A life history book is a homemade booklet compiled to capture memories and stories about a person’s life, whether to mark a significant birthday, a change in circumstances, the onset of Dementia or as a beautiful and creative gift for a loved one.

Strike a Light – Arts & Heritage will deliver a series of four workshops to learn how to create a life history booklet for a family member’s life. Sessions are from 10am-1pm every Thursday for four weeks in April 2017: April 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th at the Strike a Light studio based at Brighton’s Open Market.

Making a life history book can be an enjoyable and empowering activity for a person with dementia which may enable greater interaction and open up communication between someone with dementia and their carers, family and friends.

A life history book may be something that visitors can look through with a person, or it can be referred to by professionals to learn more about the person they are providing care for.

Uses:

* A distraction technique for refocusing during difficult symptoms
* A security tool when person is taken to unfamiliar places such as the hospital or care home
* Promotes well-being, validation and celebration of a person
* A bridge to the past
* Provides opportunities for pride and enhanced self-esteem
* Re-builds family relationships

The workshops will include:

* Using old photographs, photocopies, maps, collage, text, printable resources and more, we will work together over the course of four sessions to create a beautiful, bespoke booklet which will celebrate the life of your loved one, helping them to remember happy times, key events.

* Memory triggers to encourage remembering of family and friends

* Reminiscence tips and techniques to support life history work

A life story book can enrich relationships and promote understanding and respect as memories fade.

Nancy and SathiThe course can only accommodate 8 participants to create a supportive atmosphere so please book early to avoid disappointment.

The cost is £100 (£80 concession) for the four week course which is three hours per week. The course will include the work book, resources, planning, materials and refreshments, as well as interim support and suggestions if needed.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1719511038362731/

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remembering-together-making-a-life-history-book-course-tickets-31484869091