Art Therapy: An Introduction to Theory and Practice

24/04/2010 - 25/04/2010

Maddy Smith and Pia Lück - joyn’s studio at 3 Charles Street, Sligo

This two-day workshop provides an introduction to Art Therapy for professionals working in health, social care and education

This two-day workshop provides an introduction to Art Therapy for professionals working in health, social care and education who are interested in learning about the benefits of using creative methods to work with clients with various needs. The workshop gives an overview of the development of and different approaches to Art Therapy, with a focus on process oriented Art Therapy. It will give examples of how Art Therapy can be a powerful therapeutic medium to work with specific client groups. The workshop will explore aspects of the creative and therapeutic process, and will explain how Art Therapy can empower people and help them to develop their potential. Throughout the workshop theoretical teaching will be interspersed with experiential sessions. The workshop will be facilitated by Maddy Smith and Pia Lück.

Saturday 24/04/2010:

10:00 – 11:00: Welcome and Art Therapy exercise
11:15 – 12:30: What is Art Therapy?
12:30 – 13:30: Lunch
13:30 – 14:30: Art Therapy exercise
14:45 – 16:00: Creative Process – Therapeutic Process

Sunday 25/04/2010:

10:00 – 11:00: Art Therapy exercise
11:15 – 12:30: Process orientated Art Therapy
12:30 – 13:30: Lunch
13:30 – 14:30: Art Therapy exercise
14:30 – 15:30: Adapting Art Therapy for different client groups
15:30 – 16:00: Feedback and Evaluation

Costs: €120