‘About Being’

An interdisciplinary and collaborative arts and health project supporting the ongoing recovery of stroke survivors

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ID21213547
AuthorsLaura Snell (0000-0003-4455-8076, University of Cumbria), Vicki Goodwin (0000-0003-2372-9067, University of Cumbria), Tom Grimwood (0000-0001-8099-6191, University of Cumbria)
Year2021
Volume12
Issue2
Pages109-123
Publication date2021-07-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Applied Arts and Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2040-2457 • E-ISSN: 2040-2465
PublisherIntellect (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1386/jaah_00062_1
OpenAlexW3166775012
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited24

Arts and health initiatives can make a valuable contribution to the ongoing recovery of stroke survivors. This article focuses on a study of the ‘About Being’ project, which provides dance and movement sessions for stroke survivors in the Cumbrian city of Carlisle, United Kingdom. The study evaluated the model of practice applied to the community project and how the sessions supported the ongoing recovery of stroke survivors. The methodology involved observations of the sessions and qualitative interviews. A unique feature of this project is that it brings together the fields of education, arts and health by engaging practitioners, academics and student volunteers, along with the stroke survivors who participate in the sessions. It is proposed that the success of the ‘About Being’ project is attributed to its interdisciplinary and collaborative practice, person-centred approach and multidirectional learning environment, which is beneficial for all those involved

Dance · Medical education · The arts · Visual arts · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Engineering · Medicine · Music Therapy and Health · Nursing · Psychology · Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery

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