GLAM Cares
@glamcares.bsky.social
A care and support network for people who work with communities in galleries, libraries, archives and museums.
Interested in Trauma Informed Practice? GLAM Cares is delighted to work with Louise Thompson from Mindful Museums again for an introduction to trauma-informed work.
Mon 22nd Sept, 10-1. Tickets cost £30, and places are limited. Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trauma-inf...
Mon 22nd Sept, 10-1. Tickets cost £30, and places are limited. Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trauma-inf...
Trauma Informed Practice for Museums, Libraries, Archives and Galleries
Join GLAMCares for an introduction to Trauma Informed work, and how to put this in practice in your organisation
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August 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Interested in Trauma Informed Practice? GLAM Cares is delighted to work with Louise Thompson from Mindful Museums again for an introduction to trauma-informed work.
Mon 22nd Sept, 10-1. Tickets cost £30, and places are limited. Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trauma-inf...
Mon 22nd Sept, 10-1. Tickets cost £30, and places are limited. Book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trauma-inf...
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What needs to be in place to keep yourself and you colleagues safe when working with young adults in the area of mental health? We're on with our friends @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social on 8 July, 10-12:30. It's going to be a fab session - come along and find out!
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
Training - Kids in Museums
We provide a range of training events and consultancy for the museum sector in the UK and internationally - our new summer programme is available to book now.
kidsinmuseums.org.uk
June 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
What needs to be in place to keep yourself and you colleagues safe when working with young adults in the area of mental health? We're on with our friends @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social on 8 July, 10-12:30. It's going to be a fab session - come along and find out!
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
What needs to be in place to keep yourself and you colleagues safe when working with young adults in the area of mental health? We're on with our friends @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social on 8 July, 10-12:30. It's going to be a fab session - come along and find out!
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
Training - Kids in Museums
We provide a range of training events and consultancy for the museum sector in the UK and internationally - our new summer programme is available to book now.
kidsinmuseums.org.uk
June 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
What needs to be in place to keep yourself and you colleagues safe when working with young adults in the area of mental health? We're on with our friends @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social on 8 July, 10-12:30. It's going to be a fab session - come along and find out!
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
kidsinmuseums.org.uk/what-we-do/t...
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Lovely to hear from Bryony talk through the availablity of autonomy and agency within your space. #GLAMCares2025 @glamcares.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Lovely to hear from Bryony talk through the availablity of autonomy and agency within your space. #GLAMCares2025 @glamcares.bsky.social
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Great to hear about the work of York Museum Trust to develop a new framework for community engagement. www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/community-en... #GLAMCares2025 @glamcares.bsky.social
Community Participation | York Museums Trust
www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk
June 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Great to hear about the work of York Museum Trust to develop a new framework for community engagement. www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/community-en... #GLAMCares2025 @glamcares.bsky.social
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@glamcares.bsky.social #GLAMCares learning new things - implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10..... Theoretical Domain Framework.
A guide to using the Theoretical Domains Framework of behaviour change to investigate implementation problems - Implementation Science
Background Implementing new practices requires changes in the behaviour of relevant actors, and this is facilitated by understanding of the determinants of current and desired behaviours. The Theoreti...
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June 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
@glamcares.bsky.social #GLAMCares learning new things - implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10..... Theoretical Domain Framework.
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@glamcares.bsky.social #GLAMCares2025
Exploring Participatory Action Research. www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Exploring Participatory Action Research. www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Participatory action research - Nature Reviews Methods Primers
Participatory action research (PAR) involves the participation and leadership of people experiencing issues, who take action to produce emancipatory social change, through conducting systematic resear...
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June 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
@glamcares.bsky.social #GLAMCares2025
Exploring Participatory Action Research. www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Exploring Participatory Action Research. www.nature.com/articles/s43...
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Lovely to see some @museumsassociation.org resources highlighted around participatory practice and wellbeing. Including one penned by myself. #GLAMCares2024 @glamcares.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Lovely to see some @museumsassociation.org resources highlighted around participatory practice and wellbeing. Including one penned by myself. #GLAMCares2024 @glamcares.bsky.social
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Creating in person spaces that are warm, welcoming and relaxing was key to supporting wellbeing and balancing in person spaces with opportunities for digital access@glamcares.bsky.social #GLAMCares2025.
@glamcares.bsky.social #GLAMCares2025 Hearing about the wellbeing of nurses and how and who cares for THEM. Some great lessons learned from other sectors where individuals are working in emotionally laden spaces. Projects to support this community were creative and inspiring.
June 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Creating in person spaces that are warm, welcoming and relaxing was key to supporting wellbeing and balancing in person spaces with opportunities for digital access@glamcares.bsky.social #GLAMCares2025.
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@glamcares.bsky.social #GLAMCares2025 Hearing about the wellbeing of nurses and how and who cares for THEM. Some great lessons learned from other sectors where individuals are working in emotionally laden spaces. Projects to support this community were creative and inspiring.
June 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
@glamcares.bsky.social #GLAMCares2025 Hearing about the wellbeing of nurses and how and who cares for THEM. Some great lessons learned from other sectors where individuals are working in emotionally laden spaces. Projects to support this community were creative and inspiring.
Our second annual conference is underway. A fantastic first panel shared their projects working to support mental health and wellbeing in participants, with top tips for caring for staff too...
#GlamCares2025
#GlamCares2025
June 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Our second annual conference is underway. A fantastic first panel shared their projects working to support mental health and wellbeing in participants, with top tips for caring for staff too...
#GlamCares2025
#GlamCares2025
There's still time to book for the GLAMCares conference next week - join us in Leeds on Thurs 26 June!
We have a packed programme with great speakers, workshops and panels. Book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F....
The day starts with sessions on Mental Health & Wellbeing...
#GLAMcares2025
We have a packed programme with great speakers, workshops and panels. Book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F....
The day starts with sessions on Mental Health & Wellbeing...
#GLAMcares2025
June 17, 2025 at 8:33 AM
There's still time to book for the GLAMCares conference next week - join us in Leeds on Thurs 26 June!
We have a packed programme with great speakers, workshops and panels. Book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F....
The day starts with sessions on Mental Health & Wellbeing...
#GLAMcares2025
We have a packed programme with great speakers, workshops and panels. Book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F....
The day starts with sessions on Mental Health & Wellbeing...
#GLAMcares2025
Want to...
- learn how to advocate for staff support
- hear how zines validate external voices
- explore how museums care for health care professionals
- empower yourself in your work
- easily include wellbeing in your programmes
and more?
A few spaces left on the GLAMcares conference, just £25!
- learn how to advocate for staff support
- hear how zines validate external voices
- explore how museums care for health care professionals
- empower yourself in your work
- easily include wellbeing in your programmes
and more?
A few spaces left on the GLAMcares conference, just £25!
Save the date! The GLAMcares conference is Thurs 26 June in Leeds
Hear how museums, galleries and libraries are reshaping how we care for our audiences and ourselves.
Explore creative health, wellbeing, and participatory practice.
£25, book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Hear how museums, galleries and libraries are reshaping how we care for our audiences and ourselves.
Explore creative health, wellbeing, and participatory practice.
£25, book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
June 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Want to...
- learn how to advocate for staff support
- hear how zines validate external voices
- explore how museums care for health care professionals
- empower yourself in your work
- easily include wellbeing in your programmes
and more?
A few spaces left on the GLAMcares conference, just £25!
- learn how to advocate for staff support
- hear how zines validate external voices
- explore how museums care for health care professionals
- empower yourself in your work
- easily include wellbeing in your programmes
and more?
A few spaces left on the GLAMcares conference, just £25!
Don't forget to sign up for our conference next month! Full programme coming out this week, but expect presentations, panels and workshops on wellbeing, community engagement and creative health, all for just £25!
Save the date! The GLAMcares conference is Thurs 26 June in Leeds
Hear how museums, galleries and libraries are reshaping how we care for our audiences and ourselves.
Explore creative health, wellbeing, and participatory practice.
£25, book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Hear how museums, galleries and libraries are reshaping how we care for our audiences and ourselves.
Explore creative health, wellbeing, and participatory practice.
£25, book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
May 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Don't forget to sign up for our conference next month! Full programme coming out this week, but expect presentations, panels and workshops on wellbeing, community engagement and creative health, all for just £25!
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As someone brought up on Richard Scarry booked I highly recommend his approach to Self-care. For more hints and tips around caring within museums come along to @glamcares.bsky.social annual conference - 26 June 2025.
May 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
As someone brought up on Richard Scarry booked I highly recommend his approach to Self-care. For more hints and tips around caring within museums come along to @glamcares.bsky.social annual conference - 26 June 2025.
Save the date! The GLAMcares conference is Thurs 26 June in Leeds
Hear how museums, galleries and libraries are reshaping how we care for our audiences and ourselves.
Explore creative health, wellbeing, and participatory practice.
£25, book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Hear how museums, galleries and libraries are reshaping how we care for our audiences and ourselves.
Explore creative health, wellbeing, and participatory practice.
£25, book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
May 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Save the date! The GLAMcares conference is Thurs 26 June in Leeds
Hear how museums, galleries and libraries are reshaping how we care for our audiences and ourselves.
Explore creative health, wellbeing, and participatory practice.
£25, book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Hear how museums, galleries and libraries are reshaping how we care for our audiences and ourselves.
Explore creative health, wellbeing, and participatory practice.
£25, book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
A big thank you to everyone who came to our session on Trauma Informed Practice in museums and galleries, run by Louise Thompson from MindfulMuseums.org
We are looking to repeat the session, so do follow us here/LinkedIn and sign up for our mailing list for info!
We are looking to repeat the session, so do follow us here/LinkedIn and sign up for our mailing list for info!
Louise Thompson
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MindfulMuseums.org
March 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A big thank you to everyone who came to our session on Trauma Informed Practice in museums and galleries, run by Louise Thompson from MindfulMuseums.org
We are looking to repeat the session, so do follow us here/LinkedIn and sign up for our mailing list for info!
We are looking to repeat the session, so do follow us here/LinkedIn and sign up for our mailing list for info!
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A brilliant session this morning for @glamcares.bsky.social by Louise Thompson of mindfulmuseums.org on trauma-informed practice for galleries, libraries, archives and museums. This should be essential for everyone in my view (especially those connected with education in its broadest sense).
Louise Thompson
Visit the post for more.
mindfulmuseums.org
March 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A brilliant session this morning for @glamcares.bsky.social by Louise Thompson of mindfulmuseums.org on trauma-informed practice for galleries, libraries, archives and museums. This should be essential for everyone in my view (especially those connected with education in its broadest sense).
We've been overwhelmed with bookings for this session - fantastic to see so many people taking this seriously!
Bookings on hold for now but we're looking at future dates for a repeat - watch this space and sign up for our newsletter for info!
Bookings on hold for now but we're looking at future dates for a repeat - watch this space and sign up for our newsletter for info!
Want to find out about Trauma Informed Practice in #Museums #Archives and #Libraries?
Join GLAMcares for an online session with experienced practitioner Louise Thompson from Mindful Museums
Thurs 20th March, 10am-1pm, just £12. Book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join GLAMcares for an online session with experienced practitioner Louise Thompson from Mindful Museums
Thurs 20th March, 10am-1pm, just £12. Book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Trauma Informed Practice, 20 March 2025
Thursday 20 March, 10am to 1pm
Cost: £10.00 (+VAT)
Via Zoom (link to follow), booking required
Join GLAM Cares for a 3 hour online workshop introducing the concept and the realities of trauma informed...
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February 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We've been overwhelmed with bookings for this session - fantastic to see so many people taking this seriously!
Bookings on hold for now but we're looking at future dates for a repeat - watch this space and sign up for our newsletter for info!
Bookings on hold for now but we're looking at future dates for a repeat - watch this space and sign up for our newsletter for info!
Want to find out about Trauma Informed Practice in #Museums #Archives and #Libraries?
Join GLAMcares for an online session with experienced practitioner Louise Thompson from Mindful Museums
Thurs 20th March, 10am-1pm, just £12. Book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join GLAMcares for an online session with experienced practitioner Louise Thompson from Mindful Museums
Thurs 20th March, 10am-1pm, just £12. Book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Trauma Informed Practice, 20 March 2025
Thursday 20 March, 10am to 1pm
Cost: £10.00 (+VAT)
Via Zoom (link to follow), booking required
Join GLAM Cares for a 3 hour online workshop introducing the concept and the realities of trauma informed...
docs.google.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Want to find out about Trauma Informed Practice in #Museums #Archives and #Libraries?
Join GLAMcares for an online session with experienced practitioner Louise Thompson from Mindful Museums
Thurs 20th March, 10am-1pm, just £12. Book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Join GLAMcares for an online session with experienced practitioner Louise Thompson from Mindful Museums
Thurs 20th March, 10am-1pm, just £12. Book at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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📢 Last chance to submit a proposal for #Museums2025, 7-9 October, Cardiff 📍
If you've got an idea for a bold, innovative session at this year's MA conference, you've only got until *midnight tonight* to send it over to us 📩
Bring your session to the biggest museum conference in Europe 👇
If you've got an idea for a bold, innovative session at this year's MA conference, you've only got until *midnight tonight* to send it over to us 📩
Bring your session to the biggest museum conference in Europe 👇
Propose a session for Conference 2025 - Museums Association
7-9 October 2025, Cardiff and online Following the success of Conference 2024, we look forward to welcoming you to Conference 2025 at St Fagans National
www.museumsassociation.org
January 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
📢 Last chance to submit a proposal for #Museums2025, 7-9 October, Cardiff 📍
If you've got an idea for a bold, innovative session at this year's MA conference, you've only got until *midnight tonight* to send it over to us 📩
Bring your session to the biggest museum conference in Europe 👇
If you've got an idea for a bold, innovative session at this year's MA conference, you've only got until *midnight tonight* to send it over to us 📩
Bring your session to the biggest museum conference in Europe 👇
A fantastic 38 people joined our online session today, exploring case studies and scenarios for fostering a Culture of Care in your #museum, #library or #archives work.
More sessions, and a conference to come this year!
More sessions, and a conference to come this year!
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Alt: kermit the frog and miss piggy are sitting at a table with the words ah i just love culture
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January 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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GEM have organised a host of training and other events for #heritage #educators in 2025! Some free, some with a fee (but fees are reduced for members)
gem.org.uk/calendar/
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gem.org.uk/calendar/
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Events Archive - GEM
gem.org.uk
January 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
GEM have organised a host of training and other events for #heritage #educators in 2025! Some free, some with a fee (but fees are reduced for members)
gem.org.uk/calendar/
🏛️🎓
gem.org.uk/calendar/
🏛️🎓
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🗞️ Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds | via @theguardian.com amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theg...
Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend
#artsinhealth #artsky
Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend
#artsinhealth #artsky
Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds | Health | The Guardian
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December 19, 2024 at 11:15 PM
🗞️ Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds | via @theguardian.com amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theg...
Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend
#artsinhealth #artsky
Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend
#artsinhealth #artsky
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#ProfessionalDevelopment #Advent #Museums Door 12 - ring fencing TIME to reflect or rest are important components of learning. How do you build that in to an already busy week. What is the minimum you could do and start that in 2025.(Missing Doors 10 and 11 enabled me to do that 🤓)
December 12, 2024 at 8:25 AM
#ProfessionalDevelopment #Advent #Museums Door 12 - ring fencing TIME to reflect or rest are important components of learning. How do you build that in to an already busy week. What is the minimum you could do and start that in 2025.(Missing Doors 10 and 11 enabled me to do that 🤓)