. Here, we look at using the arts in social care. With their ability to inspire, motivate and increase confi dence and self-esteem, it’s little wonder that social care groups are turning to the arts as a medium for putting a message across, training, personal development or therapy. Drama project in in Bournemouth that tackled the issue of young people’s sexuality Look Ahead Housing uses art to build users’ self esteem
Day services manager at Yarrow Housing Adam Koronka is making a film with people with learning difficulties
Art workshops can help service users and socially excluded young people to blossom
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July 3, 2006 in Community Care
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