Helping care-experienced children and young people better understand their own life stories. Managed by the North East based charity, Blue Cabin (@BlueCabin.bsky.social).https://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3mj2ks2dsqk2uWe post more often on LinkedIn - come and find us at https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/creative-life-story-work/09 Apr 2026 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2ks2dsqk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3mham52nabk2mLife story work for care leavers: find out about new research into life story work for care leavers aged 16-25, in this interview with care-experienced independent consultant and Therapeutic Life Story Work practitioner, Mary-anne Hodd. https://creativelifestorywork.com/resource/podcast-season-5-episode-6-between-chapters-exploring-life-story-work-for-care-leavers/17 Mar 2026 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mham52nabk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3me44jfs4y22cNEW podcast episode: How play and creativity can transform #lifestorywork. Artist Elena Joy Miller shares simple, trauma-informed ways to create safer, more playful life story work sessions - starting with small steps you can take tomorrow. https://creativelifestorywork.com/resource/podcast-season-5-episode-6-how-play-and-creativity-can-transform-life-story-work/05 Feb 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3me44jfs4y22chttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3mduv2m7zoc2oNeed to refresh your knowledge on life story work theory? Or learn how to use particular tools and techniques? We have a Live Classroom for that - take a look: creativelifestorywork.com/training/02 Feb 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mduv2m7zoc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3mctvwmote22h💙We’re so happy to share new resources, all about delivering life story work with refugee and asylum-seeking young people💙 We worked in partnership with @cfabuk.bsky.social and @tlswuk.bsky.social to create an animation for young people, a guide for interpreters, and a toolkit for practitioners. https://creativelifestorywork.com/resource/life-story-work-resources-to-support-refugee-and-asylum-seeking-children-and-young-people/20 Jan 2026 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mctvwmote22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3mcjuy5kmuc2rGet a behind-the-scenes insight into life story work at BCP Council. BCP Council are the latest local authority to join us as Creative Life Story Work members, giving their team access to our resources and online training. https://creativelifestorywork.com/latest/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole-council-giving-every-child-life-story-work-thats-as-unique-as-they-are/16 Jan 2026 10:23 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcjuy5kmuc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3mchdsmxkms2zUnderstanding eating disorders. @psyjess.bsky.social from Trauma Informed Consultancy Services gives an introduction to understanding eating disorders and how we can respond using kindness, safety and connection, in her new blog post. Read it here: https://creativelifestorywork.com/latest/eating-disorders-understanding-whats-beneath-the-surface/15 Jan 2026 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchdsmxkms2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3mcchwymg3k2zAll the resources on the Creative Life Story Work website centre play and creativity as vital tools for supporting children and young people through life story work.13 Jan 2026 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcchwymg3k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3mcag6zyfak2wOur newsletter, with a round-up of our latest life story work resources and training, will land in inboxes later this week. If you'd like a copy, sign up here: eepurl.com/h90tcn http://eepurl.com/h90tcn12 Jan 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcag6zyfak2whttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3mbylmaiklc2wUnderstanding eating disorders. Jessica Parker gives an introduction to understanding eating disorders and how we can respond using kindness, safety and connection, in this new article: https://creativelifestorywork.com/latest/eating-disorders-understanding-whats-beneath-the-surface/09 Jan 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbylmaiklc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3mbvs57fr4k2cOur first podcast episode of 2026 is with Jessica Parker, director of Trauma Informed Consultancy Services. Jess joined us in our virtual studio to discuss how we can support young people affected by eating disorders: https://creativelifestorywork.com/resource/podcast-season-5-episode-5-supporting-young-people-affected-by-eating-disorders/ @psyjess.bsky.social08 Jan 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbvs57fr4k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3mbqtqpvoic2gHappy new year everyone! There's still time to book onto our first Creative Life Story Work info session of the year, where you can ask questions about membership and meet some of our team. It's on Tuesday next week: https://creativelifestorywork.com/event/creative-life-story-work-membership-information-session-26/06 Jan 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbqtqpvoic2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3madl3yalps26We'll be starting 2026 with one of our membership info sessions for anyone who wants to know more about what’s included in Creative Life Story Work membership. It's friendly, no-pressure, and we'd love to see you there! Book your spot here: https://creativelifestorywork.com/event/creative-life-story-work-membership-information-session-26/19 Dec 2025 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3madl3yalps26https://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3ma6ya7lavk2qCan letters help us say things that might be difficult to discuss in person? In this episode of our podcast, Ciara McClelland from shares her perspective on letter-writing techniques. Listen online, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://creativelifestorywork.com/resource/podcast-season-5-episode-4-therapeutic-letter-writing/17 Dec 2025 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma6ya7lavk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3ma3w3iwqsc26More than 1,000 people are already Creative Life Story Work members, giving them access to all our life story work tools and resources. Find out if membership could be useful for you: https://creativelifestorywork.com/become-a-member/16 Dec 2025 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma3w3iwqsc26https://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m7zq4bib7c2wLots of you have booked onto our January live classroom, on therapeutic letter-writing with Ciara McClelland, in the last few days💙 If you haven't booked yet, there are still places available and everyone is welcome. Book your ticket here: https://creativelifestorywork.com/event/therapeutic-letter-writing/15 Dec 2025 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7zq4bib7c2whttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m7pab6ppvs2o❄️The Creative Life Story Work office will be closed for a two week break, from Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026. We'll be back from Monday 5 January. We wish everyone a peaceful, restful time this Christmas and New Year!❄️11 Dec 2025 09:13 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7pab6ppvs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m7ksoosntc2oWe're so happy to welcome @bcpcouncil.bsky.social as Creative Life Story Work members! Here's principal social worker, Leanne Morgan, on how the Council’s way of delivering life story work will mean every child experiences an offer as unique as they are. https://creativelifestorywork.com/latest/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole-council-giving-every-child-life-story-work-thats-as-unique-as-they-are/09 Dec 2025 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ksoosntc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m7k7aqfhjc2tBooking now: An introduction to therapeutic letter-writing, with Ciara McClelland Join us for this online Live Classroom in January. Book your place: https://creativelifestorywork.com/event/therapeutic-letter-writing/09 Dec 2025 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7k7aqfhjc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m7htykfk6223New: The healing power of therapeutic letter writing. Get some tips to help you write trauma-informed, therapeutic letters, in this new article by Ciara McClelland from Trauma Informed Consultancy Services Ltd. Thank you Ciara! https://creativelifestorywork.com/latest/the-healing-power-of-therapeutic-letter-writing/08 Dec 2025 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7htykfk6223https://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m7agvae6kk2c🩷 This is one of our favourite recent pieces of feedback for our Live Classrooms (this is from the session @drkarentreisman.bsky.social delivered on genograms). We're happy to hear it inspired you!05 Dec 2025 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7agvae6kk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m763xidqa22d💌Where to start with therapeutic letter-writing. 💌 This month Ciara McClelland is our podcast guest, discussing how letters can help young people feel seen, heard and understood. Listen to the full conversation here: https://creativelifestorywork.com/resource/podcast-season-5-episode-4-therapeutic-letter-writing/04 Dec 2025 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m763xidqa22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m6zbpidql223⭐ Six things to consider when developing a life story work policy ⭐ Here's our local authority specialist, Joanne Stoddart, with her tips on developing a policy from scratch. https://creativelifestorywork.com/latest/what-to-consider-when-developing-a-life-story-work-policy-and-procedure/02 Dec 2025 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zbpidql223https://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m6w5oois322xWelcome to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, who have joined us as a Creative Life Story Work member! We're looking forward to welcoming your team members to our Live Classrooms and supporting you all to make use of our life story work tools, guidance and resources.01 Dec 2025 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6w5oois322xhttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m6osswb6a22kJust a few days left to book for this free Live Classroom with Virtual Memory Box, all about how this digital tool is being rolled out to regional #adoption agencies. Book your spot here: https://creativelifestorywork.com/event/virtual-memory-box-a-new-digital-tool-for-regional-adoption-agencies/28 Nov 2025 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6osswb6a22khttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m6mcuqllqc2oOur online Live Classrooms give you practical ideas you can add to your life story work toolkit. See what's coming up and book yourself some training here: creativelifestorywork.com/training/27 Nov 2025 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6mcuqllqc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m6jjtt7xpc2aFind out how life story work is talked about in Ofsted reports, and the lessons we can learn: https://creativelifestorywork.com/latest/what-do-ofsted-reports-reveal-about-life-story-work-provision-across-the-uk/26 Nov 2025 09:23 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6jjtt7xpc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m6gzoiqu5k2l👏 Congratulations to Virtual Memory Box, winners of The Digital Innovation Award at #CYPNow awards! We'll be joined by Christian Brock from Virtual Memory Box on 8 Dec to hear how Virtual Memory Box is being rolled out to regional adoption agencies. https://creativelifestorywork.com/event/virtual-memory-box-a-new-digital-tool-for-regional-adoption-agencies/25 Nov 2025 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6gzoiqu5k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m62mk73qfs2eHow can young, care-experienced voices help guide the use of technology in life story work? Listen to this episode of the Creative Life Story Work podcast for an insight into The Vault and how it's being tested out by care-experienced young researchers. https://creativelifestorywork.com/resource/exploring-the-vault-a-digital-tool-for-life-story-work/20 Nov 2025 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m62mk73qfs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/creativelsw.bsky.social/post/3m5y2fbedf22kWhere should you start in developing a life story work policy? Here's a quick guide, from our local authority specialist, Joanne Stoddart. https://creativelifestorywork.com/latest/what-to-consider-when-developing-a-life-story-work-policy-and-procedure/19 Nov 2025 10:31 +0000at://did:plc:uj6wqxhp2e6ik5frxe4x277v/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5y2fbedf22k