
Creative Life Story Work, based upon the Rose model of Therapeutic Life Story Work (see box), has been rolled out in three local authorities in the North East of England – Gateshead, Darlington and South Tyneside – and was funded by What Works for Children's Social Care and evaluated by Coram and Ipsos Mori.
Creative Life Story Work uses artist-led creative activities, combined with therapeutic life story work, to help care-experienced children and young people better understand their own life stories and strengthen their relationships with the people in their lives.
The approach, led by North East-based charity Blue Cabin, was developed alongside South Tyneside Council; Professor Richard Rose, an international expert on Life Story Work; and a team of Associate Artists.
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