We believe that words used creatively can be a powerful tool for health and personal and community development – through the writing, reading and performing of poetry, prose, fiction, drama and story.
Founded in 1996, Lapidus exists to establish resources for the exchange of information and ideas, to promote appropriate training and ethical research in the field, and to provide practical support for practitioners.
Spring 2009 Journal now online!
Log in to the members' area to download the Spring 2009 Journal.
Featuring articles from Claire Williamson, Anne Siequien, Bridget Whelan, Judi Benson, Jeanne Ellin, Neil Nixon, Helen Blackshaw an Bryony Doran.
Plus book reviews and Members' Zone.
Lapidus Scotland - 'MOVE ON UP, STORIES OF HOPE AND RECOVERY' June/July 2009
Do you have a story of hope and recovery from addiction? We are collecting and editing twenty different stories for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, for publication.
Go to the Scotland Regional page to find out more.
Spreading the Word on Writing and Health
12th June 2009 (10am - 4pm)
Burwalls Centre For Continuing Education
Bridge Road
Leigh Woods
Bristol BS8 3PD
Telephone: 0117 3310200
Download full details from click here (.doc file)
Download a Booking Form here (.doc file)
**Please note it is quicker to choose SAVE when downloading the documents, then open directly from your own computer.
For more information about the Training Day contact
Victoria Field tel 01326 319030 email info@lapidus.org.uk
To read more about the eight projects visit : www.lapidus.org.uk/SpreadtheWord/index.php
Have you changed your email address? Please remember to inform us of any changes - send to info@lapidus.org.uk
SPREADING THE WORD ON WRITING IN HEALTH
An exciting nationwide project is underway to demonstrate the different ways in which creative writing can benefit health.
The project is organised by Lapidus and is funded by Arts Council England. Read more about it here.
LAPIDUS SOUTH WEST
2009 Dates for your diary are now on the South West page. Go to the South West page for further details.
New Lapidus Chair announces special project funding from Arts Council
New Lapidus Chair, Sheelagh Gallagher, has received notification that Lapidus has secured additional funding to promote and deliver a series of 8 pilot projects across the country. Sheelagh, who is based in Nottingham confirmed that the funding application had been successful and that it would enable the organisation to demonstrate exactly how it could deliver a nationwide project with leading practioners, involving several partners. At the latest Lapidus Board meeting Sheelagh said: " This is great news!!!. It's exactly how we need to move forward, spreading the word within the health care sector that Lapidus Members can deliver innovative and meaningful projects." Go to News and Events for more details
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Paypal Subscription now available for Journal ...Read more
Lapidus Cornwall speak wonderful words.........Read more
