Introduction to art therapy
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day workshop

The Introduction to Art Therapy Day Workshop offers an overview of art therapy history, possibilities and practice. Participants are will get to have a better understanding of the profession practice and possibilities. 
This workshop is ideal for:
· Therapists and counsellors (in practice or in training) wishing to develop a more creative approach and thinking to their practice,
· Anyone wanting to know more about the profession or considering art therapy as a future career.

About the day

​This workshop is divided into two parts, which complement each other. Throughout the workshop, particular attention will be made on professional identity, self-awareness, containment and self-care.
The first half of the day is an introduction to art therapy as a profession. There will be a short reflection on our history, underpinning theory, different modalities, client groups and settings but also the discussion and sharing of (anonymised) case studies. Focus will be not only on the role of art, metaphor, symbolic play and the creative process but also on the role of the therapist and the of the therapeutic relationship.
During lunch time, for those who are interested there will be a visit to the Art Therapy Derby consulting room to see what an art therapy room may look like. After lunch, participants can experience the creative process first hand. No previous artistic experience is needed. There will be plenty of art materials and support to explore these within a therapeutic mindset.

​Throughout the day, there will be plenty of time for questions, discussion and reflections of both professional and personal experiences. the workshop will only be offered to a small group to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to participate and share their experiences and questions. Although, this is a professional workshop and not a therapy group, there is the potential to invite personal insight and growth. 

a bit more information about the day

• All art materials and resources are supplied on the day. Though, if you have your own art materials and would like to bring them along, please do!
• Also, there will be plenty of refreshments and some food available, though you will need to bring your own lunch. For those who wish to, you can order food from the venue, The Masons Arms (have a look on their menu here ). There are other shops, cafes and pubs nearby for you to buy your own food. 
• The day is planned to incorporate some movement, though if you wish to bring a cushion or something else to make you more comfortable you are welcome to do so.
• The workshop will be held on a first floor, so there will be some steps to climb. Please let me know if you have any disabilities or anything else for me to take in consideration to ensure you are able to access and be comfortable during the day. 
• At the end of the day you'll be given a Certificate of Attendance - CPD for 5 hours.
• Fee includes all workshop resources, art materials and unlimited teas/ coffees and cake! (student and unemployed concessions available) 

In past workshops, participants have said:

'Very good! Both theoretical and experiential and with plenty of opportunity to share thoughts and feelings.' 
​'Marta is brilliant. A very comfortable atmosphere!'

​Question: Will you be able to apply what you have learnt in this workshop in your practice?
Participant: "I think I will use this personally and professionally."
"Very calming and approachable instructor."
​"Loved every minute of it."

"I found this very effective to identify how self awareness is attainable."

"It is eye opening and adds to the toolbox of any counsellor."

"By the end, I discovered more about me and what I needed to do to protect myself."

"I thought it was a fantastic workshop with lots of important messages and different perspectives to counselling."

Question: What did you find most helpful about the workshop? 
Participant: "Seeing how using materials and art can be more powerful than talking."
Participant: "The discussion of the doll."

Question: Did this workshop meet your expectations?
Participant: "There was a lot more to it than I thought there would be."