Creative Care Self-Reflection Exercise: Module 5

How confident do you feel in your ability to practice effective communication in intergenerational arts programmes?

I feel unprepared to communicate effectively.

I communicate sometimes, but I am often uncertain.

I communicate fairly well, though I can improve.

I communicate confidently and consistently.

How prepared are you to apply a person-centered approach in your work with seniors?

I haven’t developed this approach yet.

I try occasionally but struggle to maintain focus on the individual history of the person.

I usually focus on the person and see positive results.

I always apply a person-centered approach with confidence.

How confident are you in building trust and respect in intergenerational communication?

I find it very challenging to build trust between generations.

I sometimes succeed but it’s inconsistent.

I generally create trust and mutual respect.

I consistently foster strong, respectful relationships.

How skilled do you feel in collaborating with other categories of people involved (staff, artists, families, community)?

I have little experience working with others.

I attempt collaboration but face difficulties regarding comunication.

I work well with others and see good results.

I excel at interdisciplinary teamwork and encourage collaboration.

How capable do you feel in ensuring clear communication during the planning stage of intergenerational programmes?

I feel unable to ensure clarity regarding communication.

I sometimes clarify expectations, but not reliably.

I usually manage to communicate roles and goals clearly.

I confidently ensure clear and inclusive communication during the planning stage.

How confident are you in maintaining empathy and creating a safe space during programme implementation?

I struggle to create a supportive environment.

I try, but it doesn’t always succeed.

I generally maintain empathy and safety.

I consistently create a safe, empathetic environment.

How comfortable are you in collecting and using feedback during programme evaluation?

I am hesitant to seek feedback.

I collect feedback sometimes, but it’s not always applied.

I usually use feedback effectively to improve.

I confidently gather and apply feedback to enhance programmes.

How skilled are you in motivating participants to take initiative and contribute during sessions?

I struggle to motivate participants.

I sometimes encourage input, but it’s limited.

I usually succeed in fostering participation.

I am very skilled at inspiring initiative and creativity.

How prepared are you to adapt artistic activities to the cognitive, sensory, and physical needs of older participants?

I am not ready to make adaptations.

I adapt sometimes, but it’s challenging.

I usually adapt activities successfully.

I am highly skilled at adapting for all needs.

How confident are you that your collaboration can reduce age-based discrimination in intergenerational projects?

I doubt my ability to influence age-based discrimination.

I think it may help, but I’m unsure of my role.

I often see positive results in reducing age bias.

I am confident and actively promote inclusion and equality.