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“Phenomenology is the philosophical study of objectivity and reality (more generally) as subjectively lived and experienced.

It seeks to investigate the universal features of consciousness while avoiding assumptions about the external world, aiming to describe phenomena as they appear to the subject, and to explore the meaning and significance of the lived experiences.“ (Sokolowski, Robert (1999). Introduction to Phenomenology. Cambridge University Press.)

What do we mean by lived experience? Can lived experience be thought of in a different way, perhaps as a form of alternative intelligence? What if we considered our lived experiences not just as something that are often the result of distress or illness, but as unique insights and knowledge that enable us to show others what it means to feel how we feel and live how we live?

As part of Creativity & Wellbeing Week in 2024 we will be hosting a film screening night of up to 10 short films that explore lived experiences of mental health. This event is part of our commitment to supporting artists that are exploring lived experience in their work, prompting dialogues around physical and mental health and how the arts can help us both serve as a form of individual creative expression and better understand the lives of others.

This event is open to all – artists of all backgrounds, patients and carers with lived experience, clinicians and anyone with an interest in personal narratives through film.

Event Outline:

7pm – Doors open
7.30pm – Films start (first half)
8.10pm – Comfort break
8.35pm – Films continue (second half)
9.15pm – Films conclude & time to chat
10pm – Close

A Note on Self Care:

This event will be involve the screening of personal films focusing on lived experience of mental health. We urge you to consider how to self-resource what you may need before, during and after the session in order to feel psychologically safe. If you need to leave the screening to take care of yourself, please do. It may also be helpful to consider coming with someone to discuss content that is shared. We expect this event to be oversubscribed so if you are unable to attend, please let us know, so that we can free up a ticket to someone on the waitlist.

Cost.

Pay What You Can (suggested donation: £5) / Free