Are you an arts practitioner interested in extending your skillset by training as a Reflective Practice Facilitator?
“A totally nourishing, inspiring and invigorating few days. Alison created a welcoming, non-judgemental, fully inclusive environment which allowed everyone the space and time to express themselves safely and confidently. I will use the energy I now feel, and the knowledge I have gained to forge ahead and help inform reflective practice within my organisation to help both staff and the artists we support.” Participant, 2024
The training course is aimed at artists, creative practitioners and arts in health professionals who are already experienced facilitators. This 3-day experiential training course will introduce you to the concept of Reflective Practice and equip you with the skills to begin running Reflective Practice groups within your organisation or externally.
Reflective Practice has been proven to reduce burnout and support wellbeing and vitality across the helping professions. Research suggests that artists and creative practitioners may be at increased risk of burnout due to the precarious and sometimes isolating nature of their work. There is a growing expectation across the UK arts and health commissioning landscape for artist wellbeing to be integrated into all projects. The evaluation of a two-year programme of reflective support for artists, commissioned by Wales Arts Health and Wellbeing Network, and supported by The Baring Foundation, confirmed the benefits of training artists to become Reflective Practice facilitators.
“The Reflective Practice Training built a new community of practice. The training fostered connection, confidence, and new facilitation skills, with reflective practice increasingly integrated into staff meetings, project debriefs, and creative sessions. Participants valued the experiential, well-held nature of the training and described becoming more reflective and less reactive in their work and daily lives.” How Ya Doing Evaluation Report, Jane Willis, 2025.