TEND to wellbeing

In these difficult times, this is an offer of CPD for freelance creative leaders in Scotland, which aims to not only support their own wellbeing but also develop wellbeing practices and skills that can be integrated into their future creative practice.

You’ll be part of a small group of six participants which will meet across four 90-minute weekly sessions, to learn and share experiences which develop your wellbeing toolkit for self-care and for supporting those you work with.

Sessions will be held online at 10:30am for four consecutive weeks:

• Tuesdays 12th, 19th, 26th January and 2nd February

• Thursdays 14th, 21st, 28th January and 4th February

• Tuesdays 9th, 16th, 23rd February and 2nd March

You will need to indicate availability for each set of dates in the application form.

We know creative practitioners' time is valuable. Attendees not already paid for their time can receive £150 to support participation in the programme, payable following completion of a short evaluation form at the end.

Although the application deadline is 10th December, we strongly advise you to apply as soon as you can: some places will be allocated before the deadline.

About the programme:

This four-session programme will provide a dedicated time and space for participants to explore and lean into wellbeing practices, strategies and philosophies. Led by Artist Wellbeing Practitioner, Lou Platt, the group will explore the following areas:

• Basic principles in developing psychological safety within creative teams, companies and collectives

• Working with autobiographical and challenging material

• Responsibilities, boundaries and limitations to care within the workplace

Alongside the guidance from Lou, drawn from her eight years as an artist wellbeing practitioner, the group will also draw from their own inherent expertise and experiences. Participants will be invited to offer their own relevant stories, lived experiences, best practices and learnings from prior successes or failures in order to enhance the group process. For more information on Lou, please visit www.artistwellbeing.co.uk