Who should attend - Older Adults

Drawing and Talking Therapy, now expertly adapted for older adults and individuals living with dementia, offers a unique and effective approach to address the emotional wellbeing and mental health needs in these demographics. This therapeutic technique is ideal for professionals and caregivers who are involved in older person's care.

This specialised Drawing and Talking training is beneficial for:

Anyone with the capacity to learn how to create safe environments and secure attachments is warmly welcomed onto Drawing and Talking training courses, regardless of qualifications or background, it is about creating a future where everyone has access to the protection, support and resources to thrive in life.

The Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Landscape Caring for Older adults:

Approximately 40% of adults over the age of 65 experience some form of mental health issue, with a higher prevalence in care homes.
Almost 1 million people are living with dementia in UK with the number expected to rise sharply in coming years. (Alzheimer's Society UK).
Depression and anxiety are common among older adults, often underdiagnosed and undertreated.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased feelings of isolation and mental health challenges among older adults.
Mental health care for older adults often lacks sufficient resources and innovative approaches, highlighting the need for additional support mechanisms like Drawing and Talking Therapy.
Drawing and Talking Therapy provides a gentle and non-intrusive avenue for emotional expression and healing, making it an essential skill for those working with older adults and dementia patients.
Our training is open to all individuals who are passionate about creating supportive, therapeutic environments for our older population, regardless of their professional background.

Join us in this movement towards enhancing emotional wellbeing and mental health care for older adults. Learn how Drawing and Talking Therapy can make a difference in your work and the lives of those you care for.

Institutions in the United Kingdom

Care Homes

Care home manager
Dementia leads and assistants
Wellbeing coordinator
Activities coordinator
Care coordinator
Recreational therapist
Support assistants

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Social Services

Resident care coordinator
Agency care workers
Community mental health teams
Memory care coordinator
Nursing assistant
Transition to residential care teams

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NHS & Health Care

Community nurses
Geriatric nurse
Dementia care specialist
Behavioural specialist
Counsellors and therapists
Occupational therapist
Speech-Language therapist

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Charities and organisations

Befriending volunteers
Group activity co-ordinators
Hospices
Support workers
Home care assistants

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Curated training courses for events co-ordinators / ward managers

We work with training providers to promote mental health training for Hospices, Care Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Home Carers.
See some of the training courses below: