In Tuesday's Mindful Art Therapy session, seven residents reflected upon how and what they do, to nurture and look after themselves. Firstly, we practiced focusing on our felt sensing, and followed this with a guided visualization. I decided to broaden the classic art therapy 'Rosebush' activity to encompass 'a plant' because in the past I … Continue reading Pondering self care…
Rehab collage inquiries…
Exploring emotions using an abstract paint technique
First workshop of the year…
Can't believe it's nearly three weeks since I returned to work after the Xmas holiday break. This year, I'm continuing to offer individual art therapy, counselling and reflective practice sessions in my home studio, and happy to say, I'm back doing my thing at Directions Health in Woden. I have a feeling 2019 is going … Continue reading First workshop of the year…
Simple things to feel more settled…
Resource link for practitioners
Practitioners, often tell me that whilst feeling confident in their creativity and inquiry approaches, they feel frustration about their 'not knowing' how to go about establishing good business practices. Very few mental health training courses include this vital aspect of practice in their teaching. Luckily for me, in my previous careers, I learnt session and … Continue reading Resource link for practitioners
Sharing Resource links…
I often spend time browsing the net to keep up to date with research and learn how other like minded people, in other parts of our world, are using creativity as a from of inquiry. I love discovering new and interesting approaches and finding 'the same old same old' presented in a new way. I … Continue reading Sharing Resource links…
