Course details

The aim of this course is to introduce palliative care professionals and those interested in the use of the arts in a health care setting to the profession of art therapy and its use in palliative care We will present and discuss case studies of the use of art therapy with palliative care patients. There will also be an experiential workshop where participants can explore using art materials to create their own piece and reflect in a group setting.

Main topics which will be discussed:

  • Art therapy, Palliative care and Psychological support

Learning outcomes:

  • Understand the distinction between art therapy and art activity
  • Appreciate the value of art as an additional channel of communication
  • Increased ability to identify appropriate referrals and to introduce the idea of art therapy to patients
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Milford Care Centre

The overall infrastructure at We_They has changed dramatically over the years since the establishment of Milford House Nursing Home by the Little Company of Mary in 1928. Despite these physical changes we, as a healthcare facility, have strived to ensure that we continue to deliver the highest quality and safe care to our residents, patients and visitors. Today we still uphold the core message of the Little Company of Mary which is reflected in our Mission Statement.

I hope you will have time to browse through our site to see the full range of services we can now offer to our service users and see the supports we provide for family members. We believe that the people we serve deserve only the best and that is what we seek to achieve through our continuous improvement policies and training. Our job here in We_They is to make a positive difference to people’s quality of life and this is a role that we take very seriously.

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