Art dream catcher facilitation with woman in refuge
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Art facilitation
Women’s Refuge
Mission Statement‘We aim to support the right of every woman
and her children to live their lives free from domestic abuse. We seek to do this by
raising public awareness about the issue, and by providing a comprehensive range
of services that enable the woman to regain power and control over her own life and make informed, independent choices
for her future and the future of her children’
Background of refuge
Established in 1982 by …….Ltd.
Provides emergency accommodation to women and children who experience domestic abuse
Operates on a 24hr basis, 365 days a year
Background of refuge
Aim is to provide a safe environment where individualised care and support is offered. Services include;
Emergency/ safe accommodationGeneral advice/ informationGeneral support/ advocacyCourt accompaniment
Services ProvidedAccess/ referral to free counselling service24hour telephone helplineAccess/ referral to children servicesAccess/ referral to medical servicesAccess/ referral to legal servicesAccess/ referral to social welfareAccess/ referral to local county council Outreach services
AccommodationFour en-suite family rooms
Communal rooms including;
Family roomKitchenOutside playhouseChildren’s playground
Referral procedures
Self referral
Referred by other agencies, both statutory or other non-governmental agencies
Women can access all services provided on an outreach basis.
Recreational activities
Does not currently have a designated worker to carry out recreational activities
Mainly undertaken by students and interns
Typically ad-hoc nature
Participant
Experienced domestic abuseLate 40’sMental health issues Considered high needsInterest in art and crafts
Materials used
Coloured paper & PensScissorsSellotapeEmbroidery hoopThreadsColoured pipe cleanersFeathersBeads
Materials used
Process
Each activity was explained to the client and what the rationale was behind it
A YouTube video was used to assist with explaining how to make a dreamcatcher
http://youtu.be/UbgZ-uDAmAM
Self-esteem activity
Objective;
To create a visual rainbow of positive adjectives to describe her self.
Promote positive self esteem & identity
Encourage creativity
Self-esteem rainbow
Dream catcher Activity
Objective;
To provide a creative, meaningful way to address fears and worries
To create a feeling of safety for the client
Encourage creativity
Finished products
Learning points from the facilitation
Activity helped the service user reflect on the positive aspects of her identity
Enhanced self-esteem & put client at easeService user felt safe and activity allowed
her open up about fears and anxietiesEncouraged communicationFacilitated self-expression & creativitySense of achievement and ownership
Limitations to the facilitation
Only working with one service user, could have been carried out in a group situation
Activity had been prepared by student, therefore there was no element of choice for service user. This can be considered for future facilitations.
Evaluation
Overall the facilitation was very successful and feedback from the service user was extremely positive. While the facilitation could have been carried out in a group
session, staff agreed that the service user would benefit more from one to one work. Activities encouraged communication and
expression of feelings and anxieties.
Evaluation
Service user was relaxed and felt safe in environment. Created a positive
relationship between student and service user. Self-esteem activity allowed client to
create a positive visual identity. Service user felt a sense of achievement and
ownership of work. Use of YouTube video enhanced the facilitation process.
Adaptations
Self-esteem activity can be used with any age
Dream catcher can be carried out in different ways, using different materials. Other suggestions include, bracelets, necklaces, earrings etc.
Thank you for listening!