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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Practice for Participatory Artists (TRAINING)
DESCRIPTION:“Public and professional awareness and understanding of trauma require a social justice movement that recognises and honours survivors” \n– Judith Herman\, feminist psychotherapist\, Trauma and Recovery\, 2022 \nAlthough it’s very important to maintain the distinction between art and therapy\, participatory artists are often in positions where they need to support their participants’ mental health. This training is specifically for artists and facilitators and takes a person-centred approach to understanding trauma and incorporating this understanding into your creative practice. \nThis training will: \n\nUnpick popular perceptions and misuse of language around trauma and PTSD;\nProvide an overview of the physiology of trauma and an insight from the perspective of a clinical psychotherapist;\nOffer practical tips for creating safe spaces for participants and avoiding practices which may retraumatise participants;\nCreate a space to explore problem solving using real-life scenarios;\nExplore asset-based approaches to understanding trauma within social justice frameworks.\n\nThis event is aimed at artists working in communities\, theatre-makers and activists interested in using the arts as a tool for positive change. \nOnline Event: This training will take place online using Zoom. You will receive an email with the link. \n**Please note: we do not record the sessions because of the sensitive nature of the topic. \nLength: 3 hours \nTicket Cost: \n\nFor attendees supported by their organisations the full price of a ticket is £55.00\nFor freelancers and individuals from non-regularly funded organisations attendees the price of a ticket is £35.00\nFor those on low or no income the ticket price is £18.00\n\nWe also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds\, please email info@collective-encounters.org.uk \n* *Please Note: Ticket sales will end 24 hours before this event is due to start. \nAccess: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation\, please get in touch no later than two weeks before the event. If you have any other access requirements please email info@collective-encounters.org.uk \nTrainers: AIDAN JOLLY is a researcher\, performance maker\, trainer and musician with more than 25 years’ experience of working with communities in struggle. He works on projects that seek redress for historic and current injustices\, and is the Research Lead for Collective Encounters. He is also a PhD candidate at Edge Hill University\, looking at radically generative communities of transition. He has worked with survivors of torture\, veterans\, homeless people\, and has personal experience of complex PTSD. \nJESS MICHAELSON is a Gestalt Psychotherapist\, Supervisor and Trainer with over 20 years’ experience of working with traumatised adults from diverse communities\, in particular with refugee survivors of Human Rights abuses. For the last 17 years Jess has been working as a psychotherapist and trainer for Freedom from Torture. Jess also works as a freelance supervisor and trainer offering training on many aspects of therapeutic work which includes working with asylum seekers\, working with interpreters and self-care. Jess has a longstanding passion in human rights as well as in the therapist’s journey when developing their work with survivors of human rights abuses. \nJess has written a chapter “Holding hope: the challenge for therapists working with survivors of torture” in Psychological Therapies for Survivors of Torture: A Human Rights approach for people seeking asylum. Boyles\, J (ed) 2017. \nFeedback from previous attendees: \n“It opened my eyes to the volume of individuals we walk past i life who have and are experiencing trauma and how this needs to be recognised in the creative environments we foster” \n” This training gave me the access or entry-point into an informed framework for a trauma informed practice. I could really feel the benefit of lots of people’s wisdom and experience!” \n“F ull of practical solutions and thinking about approaches for our practice” \nBook Now
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/trauma-informed-practice-for-participatory-artists-training-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Featured,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T170000
DTSTAMP:20250613T033754Z
CREATED:20250603T113211Z
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SUMMARY:Looking Back to Look Forward: Cultural Memory Workshop (gender & sexuality)
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 21st birthday Radical Retrospectives programme\, join Collective Encounters to look back over the past 20 years of cultural change in Liverpool City Region and beyond. Over three themed sessions\, we are inviting local people to share memories\, experiences and feelings about how things have changed and what we would like to see in the future. \nEach session will be led by Collective Encounters artists and participants who bring lived experience in the theme under discussion. Expect a welcoming and open atmosphere\, some gentle creative activities\, creative material to reflect on from the Collective Encounters archives\, and plenty of opportunities to chat and share. \nSaturday 28 June\, 3pm-5pm \nUnity Theatre\, 1 Hope Place\, Liverpool L1 9BG \nSession theme: gender and sexuality \nLead artists: Joanne Tremarco & Aidan Jolly \nThursday 17 July\, 10am-12pm \nMake Hamilton\, Argyle Street\, Birkenhead CH41 6LQ \nSession theme: disability\, neurodivergence and mental health \nLead artists: Abi Horsfield & Aidan Jolly \nThis session will include BSL interpretation \nThursday 24 July\, 10am-12pm \nMetal Liverpool\, Tunnel Road\, Liverpool L7 6ND \nSession theme: race\, diaspora and community  \nLead artists: Michelle Richards & Aidan Jolly \nAccess:  \nAll venues are wheelchair accessible.  \nBSL interpreted workshop: 17 July.  \nIf you require any other access support please let us know when you make your booking. \nBook Online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/looking-back-to-look-forward-cultural-memory-workshop-gender-sexuality/
LOCATION:Unity Theatre\, 1 Hope Place\, Liverpool\, L1 9BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured,Radical Retrospectives,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250625T163000
DTSTAMP:20250619T082129Z
CREATED:20250601T143819Z
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SUMMARY:Access to Advice: Time for Change! (Theatre Informed Policy Making)
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how to access advice? \nMany of us face everyday challenges from navigating benefits and housing\, to dealing with family or education issues. But when a problem arises\, do you know where to go for help? \nJoin us for an interactive performance that dives into the real barriers people in Liverpool face when trying to get the support they need. \nCreated with local voices and real experiences\, this engaging event combines theatre and discussion to uncover what gets in the way and how things could be different. Watch powerful scenes\, share your thoughts\, and be part of shaping better solutions. \nPerformance dates/times: \n\nWednesday 25 June\, 2-4:30pm\, Liverpool Lighthouse\nThursday 26 June\, 2-4:30pm\, Black-E\n\nAccess \nVenues are wheelchair accessible \nBSL interpreted performance: 26 June\, Black-E \nIntegrated audio description \nBook Now
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/access-to-advice-time-for-change-theatre-informed-policy-making-2/
LOCATION:Liverpool Lighthouse\, Oakfield Rd\, Liverpool L4 0UF\, Liverpool\, L4 0UF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured,Shows and Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T140000
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SUMMARY:Adult Theatre for Social Change Company
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe work with highly-skilled theatre makers and facilitators to use a wide range of theatre disciplines to explore social and political issues. \nWhether you’ve never performed before or want to reignite your creative and performance instincts taking part in one of our regular groups will give you the chance to gain confidence through performance\, learn how you can make a difference in the world\, meet new people and have fun. \nOur Adult Theatre For Social Change group meets fortnightly on Saturdays at St Michaels in the City 11am – 2pm. \nFor more information email Abi@collective-encounters.org.uk or call 07849094903.
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/adult-theatre-for-social-change-company-5/
LOCATION:St Michael in the City\, Upper Pitt Street\, L1 5BD\, Upper Pitt Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5BD
CATEGORIES:Featured,Regular Sessions,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T140000
DTSTAMP:20250514T145602Z
CREATED:20250402T142751Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Theatre for Social Change Company
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe work with highly-skilled theatre makers and facilitators to use a wide range of theatre disciplines to explore social and political issues. \nWhether you’ve never performed before or want to reignite your creative and performance instincts taking part in one of our regular groups will give you the chance to gain confidence through performance\, learn how you can make a difference in the world\, meet new people and have fun. \nOur Adult Theatre For Social Change group meets fortnightly on Saturdays at St Michaels in the City 11am – 2pm. \nFor more information email Abi@collective-encounters.org.uk or call 07849094903.
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/adult-theatre-for-social-change-company-4/
LOCATION:St Michael in the City\, Upper Pitt Street\, L1 5BD\, Upper Pitt Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5BD
CATEGORIES:Featured,Regular Sessions,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T130000
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SUMMARY:Creative Projects with Care-Experienced Children & Young People (TRAINING)
DESCRIPTION:Are you an artist or professional working with young people? \nThis year in the UK 38\,792 children and young people will enter the care system*. In 2023\, a total of 83\,840 children and young people were looked after**. \nThis training will explore how creativity can support the wellbeing\, personal and educational development of care-experienced children and young people. \nAttendees will: \n\nbe introduced to the policy / strategic context of the care system;\nunpack terminology around care and young people;\ndiscuss the benefits of creative work for care-experienced children and young people;\nconsider aspects of good practice in working with care-experienced children and young people;\nexplore practical approaches and creative ideas for the work.\n\nOnline Event: This training will take place online using Zoom. You will receive an email with the link. Please note – we do not record the sessions because of the sensitive nature of the topic. \nLength: 3 hours \nTicket Cost: \n\nFor attendees supported by their organisations the full price of a ticket is £40.00\n\n\nFor freelancers and individuals from non-regularly funded organisations attendees the price of a ticket is £30.00\n\n\nFor those on low or no income the ticket price is £18.00\n\nWe also have a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds\, please email info@collective-encounters.org.uk \nPlease Note: Ticket sales will end 24 hours before this event is due to start. \nAccess: This event will use live transcription. If you require BSL interpretation\, please get in touch no later than two weeks before the event. If you have any other access requirements please email info@collective-encounters.org.uk \n_ _ _ \n*Home for Good: https://homeforgood.org.uk/statistics/care-leavers \n**Direct Gov: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/children-looked-after-in-england-including-adoptions \nBook Online
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/creative-projects-with-care-experienced-children-young-people-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Creative Development Event Calendar,Featured,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T213000
DTSTAMP:20250716T114422Z
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SUMMARY:Gender\, Identity and Art: Breaking the Archetypal Mould
DESCRIPTION:Gender\, Identity and Art: Breaking the Archetypal Mould \nLooking back to look forward \nUnity Theatre Bar\, 1 Hope Pl\, Liverpool L1 9BG \nCollective Encounters is delighted to launch a brand new exhibition created by Women in Action. This exhibition explores the changing representations of gender\, sexuality and women.  \nThe artworks interrogate identity through archetypes such as the fool\, the sage\, the caregiver\, the outlaw\, the ruler\, and more. These archetypes form symbols which represent human behaviour and personality in order to help us understand ourselves and what influences us. From a social justice perspective\, a critical understanding of archetypes means moving from the personal to the collective. Often influenced by patriarchal and heteronormative ideas and the goals of capitalism\, challenging these stereotypes helps to reveal the structure of society in order to break free\, change the rules and celebrate who we are. \nWomen in Action have been working at a grassroots level to use and dismantle these figures in order to address themes of health\, wellbeing\, women’s working conditions\, LGBT+ identity and their intersections with class struggle. \n_ _ _ \nExhibition launch – Tuesday 13th May\, 5.30pm – 7.30pm \nCome along to meet the artists and chat about their work \nExhibition opens Wednesday 7th May and runs until 3rd August 2025 \n_ _ _ \nThis exhibition is part of Collective Encounters’ Radical Retrospectives programme\, celebrating and archiving 21 years of the organisations’ work across the Liverpool City Region. \nRadical RetrospectivesUnity Theatre website
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/gender-identity-and-art-breaking-the-archetypal-mould-exhibition/
LOCATION:Unity Theatre\, 1 Hope Place\, Liverpool\, L1 9BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured,Radical Retrospectives,Shows and Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T140000
DTSTAMP:20250421T134304Z
CREATED:20250402T142438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T134304Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Theatre for Social Change Company
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe work with highly-skilled theatre makers and facilitators to use a wide range of theatre disciplines to explore social and political issues. \nWhether you’ve never performed before or want to reignite your creative and performance instincts taking part in one of our regular groups will give you the chance to gain confidence through performance\, learn how you can make a difference in the world\, meet new people and have fun. \nOur Adult Theatre For Social Change group meets fortnightly on Saturdays at St Michaels in the City 11am – 2pm. \nFor more information email Abi@collective-encounters.org.uk or call 07849094903.
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/adult-theatre-for-social-change-company-2/
LOCATION:St Michael in the City\, Upper Pitt Street\, L1 5BD\, Upper Pitt Street\, Liverpool\, L1 5BD
CATEGORIES:Featured,Regular Sessions,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T150000
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SUMMARY:Women In Action
DESCRIPTION:Led by theatre maker Joanne Tremarco the group meet weekly on Tuesdays\, 1-3pm usually at the Unity Theatre\, Hope Place\, Liverpool\, with the option to join online via Zoom. These weekly sessions involve creative activities\, training and discussion that explore a whole range of themes relevant to women today. \nIn 2025 the group are exploring LGBTQ+ life and history in Merseyside\, working towards a short performance and an exhibition. \nFor more information\, contact joanne@collective-encounters.org.uk
URL:https://collective-encounters.org.uk/event/women-in-action/
LOCATION:Unity Theatre\, 1 Hope Place\, Liverpool\, L1 9BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Featured,Regular Sessions,Workshops
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