We're excited to announce a FREE opportunity for artists working in creative health or in community contexts to reflect on their practice with Dr Esther Aslan!
Supportive Conversations provides a space for participatory artists to come together to explore their practice with the support and guidance of qualified educational and child psychologist, Dr Esther Aslan. If you work with adults or children experiencing mental health challenges, either in creative health or community settings, and would like time to reflect and to be supported in your work, then this opportunity is for you!
What to expect?
Previous Feedback:
“I really love how Esther is able to open up the group, and let people talk. She is an amazing speaker with great skills, and even just from that there is a lot to learn ,and this on the top of all the information we address at these sessions. My specific goal is to focus more on the human connection, by offering a non-judgemental environment and letting people on my courses freely express themselves. Each and every person carries their story with themselves, and wants to be understood and heard in some way. I think this is also what we talked about at the first session. To connect with people is not easy but I believe it is a skill that can be developed.”
“Having space to learn from other professionals and share experience and practice was invaluable and highly motivating. The settings artists work in when engaging can vary greatly, and sometimes it is difficult to know what approach is best. Having a simple baseline of what I hope people leave with, and keeping that present during engagement, has been a powerful way to steer the work.”
Who?
Dr Esther Aslan is a chartered Educational and Child Psychologist providing psycho-educational assessments, low-level mental health support, and consultation services for families and schools, catering to children and young people between the ages of 0 to 25. Her services address a broad spectrum of developmental, learning ,attention, behavioural, and social-emotional needs.
When and Where?
Tuesday 13 May 2025 (10am-11:30am)
Tuesday 8 July 2025 (10am-11:30am)
Tuesday 7 October 2025 (10am-11:30am)
Tuesday 13 January 2026 (10am-11:30am)
Location: Marsh Drive Sports Ground, Marsh Drive, Great Linford, MK14 5HH (Free parking is available)
Deadline for applications is 5:00pm, Friday18 April, 2025
Supportive Conversations are organised by MiltonKeynes Arts Centre and Arts for Health Milton Keynes.
