Penny Lecture: Powerful stories, improves the health of Elders

Thu May 09 2024 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

Morley College London - Waterloo Centre | London

Morley College London
Publisher/HostMorley College London
Penny Lecture: Powerful stories, improves the health of Elders
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It has long been a feature of our Western society, that older people, are disproportionately affected by mental health.
About this Event

It has long been a feature of our Western society, that older people, are disproportionately affected by mental health, isolation, ill health, lack of support, and access to resources that may improve their lives.

Eli Anderson is an International storytelling expert. His storytelling concepts and theories, have directly affected the delivery of healthcare and education curriculum practice, indigenous storytelling methodology in Europe, US and the UK. His writing includes children’s books, film, stage work, and academic papers. He is currently engaged in the delivery of three courses in (introductory, intermediate and professional) storytelling at Morley College.

This Penny Lecture will have two components including a lecture and a workshop.

Lecture: In this short lecture, Eli Anderson will briefly look at how storytelling can be an essential aid to a more healthier life.

Workshop: The workshop will be an opportunity to delve deeper into Storytelling. Learning about it as an artform and as a resource for wellbeing and connection.

Check out some of his work on storytelling here and health here!


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Morley College London - Waterloo Centre, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

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