Introduction to The Ethics and Challenges Of Creative Life Story Work
Summary:
A free two-hour session on the ethics of creative life story work - choice, consent, power dynamics, and challenges.
Overview:
This event is part of a series of free online sessions accompanying the launch of Re-Live’s new book, Creating Life Story Theatre: A Guide for Applied Theatre Practitioners.
Join us for a two-hour session, facilitated by Re-Live’s Artistic Director, Karin Diamond, introducing key ethical considerations when working alongside people and their stories. This session is for arts practitioners, health and social care professionals, researchers, and those working in community and public services who are interested in creative and ethical approaches to life story work.
This session will cover:
Choice, consent, and agency – ensuring individuals retain control over their own narratives
Power dynamics in storytelling – how to create an equitable process that respects lived experience
Balancing creativity, ethics, and safeguarding
Case studies and real-world applications – examining challenges and ethical dilemmas in practice
The second half of the session will include a Q&A, offering space to reflect, ask questions, and discuss any ethical considerations that arise.
Date & Time:
Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:00 - 12:00 BST
You can book your free ticket here
More Free Introductory Sessions
If you’re interested in exploring life story work further, you may also like to attend the other free introduction sessions in the series:
Introduction to Creative Life Story Work - An overview of life story work and its impact on the person sharing their story, as well as on audiences, communities, policy, and practice
Introduction to Life Story Facilitation - Practical insights into facilitating life story work with a focus on co-creation, listening, and adaptation across art forms
Further Learning (Paid Training)
If you are looking to deepen your understanding of Life Story practice, we are also offering:
Creative Life Story Practice for Arts Professionals and Facilitators (5-day, in-person) - For arts professionals and facilitators seeking to integrate Life Story approaches into their creative work. Runs Monday to Friday, October 13th–17th, 2025. Small group - only 10 places available.
Life Story Approaches in Practice: Working Alongside People and Their Stories (4 half-day sessions, online) - For professionals in health, social care, the arts, and community roles who want to integrate ethical and creative Life Story approaches into their work. Delivered over four weeks, with one half-day session per week in November 2025 - 10 places available.