Pain, presence and purpose - caring for the resident, the family and ourselves

0900-1115hrs

In this event, we will firstly explore some of the complexities of pain management and family dynamics, through the use of a dramatised case study. We have enlisted the help of local actors and some highly skilled practitioners to guide us through this process.

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1115-1130 - Short break.

1130-1300hrs

The second half of the workshop will be a very special opportunity for participants.

Join us for a 60 minute workshop exploring grief, self-care, and collective care in the residential aged care setting. We will explore the different kinds of grief that can be present in this setting, alongside ways to honour your team’s experience of grief, and sustain presence and purpose.

This workshop will be facilitated by Registered Arts Therapist, Lucinda Fraser. You do not need to be an artist or “good at art” to benefit from this workshop. We will be focusing more on the process of art making rather than the outcome. Bring along your curiosity and show up as you are - all are welcome. 

*SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS*

This is a virtual workshop. Please have ready some paper and two or more things that you feel comfortable making marks with for the workshop. eg. your favourite pen, a pencil, pastels etc. 

If you have access to a garden, it would be useful to bring along a small handful of items from nature which you are drawn to. For example, flowers, leaves, stones, petals, twigs etc. However, if you do not have the time or access to do this, this is not strictly necessary to benefit from the workshop."

Places for this part of the workshop are LIMITED - so book early. This is an invaluable opportunity that you might have to otherwise pay for.

You will be asked to gather some materials to have ready prior.