Expressive Arts Therapy And Mindfulness Approaches To Trauma
Cher Curshen, Dip FA, EXAT, Clinical Trauma Specialist, Therapeutic Touch RP
3 Hour Training
Applies to Certificate Program - Certified Trauma Integration Clinician Stream
$145 + HST
This unique training will explore how and why the expressive arts works, especially as a tool in trauma intervention, while providing a foundational and experiential approach to the various expressive arts therapy modalities both individually and in relationship to each other – through a mindfulness based lens.
Working with a variety of integrative, multimodal arts processes, the aim will be to increase recognition and use of the expressive arts as a central and creative integrative tool for psychological, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Developing a strong therapeutic relationship is paramount in our work with clients and is a central focus of this workshop.
Training Content
Upon completion of training, participants will:
Next training to be scheduled in the Spring of 2016. To request this training be scheduled sooner please contact reception@attch.org and indicate the training you would like to attend in the subject line.
Our location is minutes from the breathtaking Niagara Falls, the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and the city of St. Catharines.
Advance registration is required, limited spaces available to ensure individualized attention. Please register below.
Applies to Certificate Program - Certified Trauma Integration Clinician Stream
$145 + HST
This unique training will explore how and why the expressive arts works, especially as a tool in trauma intervention, while providing a foundational and experiential approach to the various expressive arts therapy modalities both individually and in relationship to each other – through a mindfulness based lens.
Working with a variety of integrative, multimodal arts processes, the aim will be to increase recognition and use of the expressive arts as a central and creative integrative tool for psychological, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Developing a strong therapeutic relationship is paramount in our work with clients and is a central focus of this workshop.
Training Content
- Trauma from the perspective of affect regulation and repressive coping
- Roots of expressive arts therapy
- How expressive arts works to support the externalization of emotions and somatic experiences
- The pain paradox
- Mindfulness based meditation overview
- Experiential expressive arts therapy techniques
Upon completion of training, participants will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of expressive arts therapy
- Develop confidence in the use of therapeutic art techniques
- Discover the role mindfulness plays in relation to expressive arts therapy and healing from trauma
- Gain a deeper understanding of the manifestation of somatic responses to trauma and the role the expressive arts can play in relation to calming and healing these responses
- Start a ‘tool kit’ of therapeutic art techniques
- Learn how the therapeutic relationship is enhanced through mindful presence
Next training to be scheduled in the Spring of 2016. To request this training be scheduled sooner please contact reception@attch.org and indicate the training you would like to attend in the subject line.
Our location is minutes from the breathtaking Niagara Falls, the picturesque town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and the city of St. Catharines.
Advance registration is required, limited spaces available to ensure individualized attention. Please register below.
Workshop: Expressive Arts Therapy And Mindfulness Approaches To Trauma - Trauma Integration Clinician Stream
3 Hour Training
Applies to Certificate Program - Certified Trauma Integration Clinician Stream
This unique training will explore how and why the expressive arts works, especially as a tool in trauma intervention, while providing a foundational and experiential approach to the various expressive arts therapy modalities both individually and in relationship to each other – through a mindfulness based lens.
Working with a variety of integrative, multimodal arts processes, the aim will be to increase recognition and use of the expressive arts as a central and creative integrative tool for psychological, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Developing a strong therapeutic relationship is paramount in our work with clients and is a central focus of this workshop.
Training Content
Upon completion of training, participants will:
Applies to Certificate Program - Certified Trauma Integration Clinician Stream
This unique training will explore how and why the expressive arts works, especially as a tool in trauma intervention, while providing a foundational and experiential approach to the various expressive arts therapy modalities both individually and in relationship to each other – through a mindfulness based lens.
Working with a variety of integrative, multimodal arts processes, the aim will be to increase recognition and use of the expressive arts as a central and creative integrative tool for psychological, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Developing a strong therapeutic relationship is paramount in our work with clients and is a central focus of this workshop.
Training Content
- Trauma from the perspective of affect regulation and repressive coping
- Roots of expressive arts therapy
- How expressive arts works to support the externalization of emotions and somatic experiences
- The pain paradox
- Mindfulness based meditation overview
- Experiential expressive arts therapy techniques
Upon completion of training, participants will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of expressive arts therapy
- Develop confidence in the use of therapeutic art techniques
- Discover the role mindfulness plays in relation to expressive arts therapy and healing from trauma
- Gain a deeper understanding of the manifestation of somatic responses to trauma and the role the expressive arts can play in relation to calming and healing these responses
- Start a ‘tool kit’ of therapeutic art techniques
- Learn how the therapeutic relationship is enhanced through mindful presence
*Please note that online registrations include an additional fee to cover associated fees for using these products. You can make an transfer through online banking at no extra cost.
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