What is Creative Arts Therapy and what does it mean to use it multi-modally? This workshop is an introduction to the Creative Arts in therapeutic settings. Experience how the multi-modal use of different art forms (e.g. visual art, music, drama and movement) can create an ‘entry’ into one’s emotions and experience the Arts as a form of emotional expression and communication.

Open to general public aged 21 and above. Anyone with an interest in Creative Arts Therapy and the Multi-modal use of different Arts Forms. No experience necessary.

Objectives:

• This workshop serves as an introduction to Creative Arts Therapy, particularly for persons with interest but have little to no experience with it.
• To create awareness of Creative Arts Therapy and the available courses offered at MIECAT* for certification.
• Participants will leave with basic knowledge of Creative Arts Therapy and its benefits for emotional health.

* The MIECAT Institute (MIECAT) is a not-for-profit Higher Education provider in Victoria and has been teaching Graduate Diploma, Masters, and Professional Doctoral courses since 1996. MIECAT’s courses are accredited by TEQSA (Australian Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency) and the qualifications are recognised within the Australian Qualification Framework.

Benefits:

• Explore the therapeutic aspects of creative arts as a powerful tool for self-regulation, emotional expression, and overall well-being.
• Learn practical techniques and exercises to incorporate arts into their self-care routines and therapeutic practices, promoting holistic wellness and resilience.
• Understand the ways in which engaging in artistic activities can enhance communication skills and facilitate non-verbal expression.
• Explore the arts as a safe enough space for exploring emotions and experiences, offering possible ways of coping.
• Provide participants with the understanding of multi-modal creative arts therapy, an introduction which allows participants who may wish to pursue further leading to potential certification in Creative Arts Therapy.

Fee (inclusive of workshop materials and refreshments)

• B$95.00 (includes a certificate of participation for attending full day)

Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/266wrpjs

Limited class size for optimal interaction with facilitator.

For more information about the event, you may contact +673-8168726 or info@synartgy.com

All materials and refreshments will be provided for each workshop.

Workshop 1

8.30am: Arrival of participants

8.45am: Introduction of workshop

9.00 am: Mindfulness and Opening Activity (Creating ‘Safe Enough’ Boundaries)

9.30am: Creative Multi-modal art-making and therapeutic facilitation

10.30am: Coffee Break

10.45am: Zooming into emotions

11.30am: End of morning session

(Free time 11.30am – 1.45pm)

Workshop 2

1.45pm: Arrival of participants 

2.00pm: Visualisation and Opening Activity

2.30pm: Zooming out of Emotions (Creative Expression and Facilitation)

3.30pm: Coffee Break

3.45pm: Filtering and Discovering Unique stories

4.30pm: Wrap up and end of workshop

• Suitable for general public aged 21 and above. No experience necessary.
• Open to anyone interested in Creative Arts Therapy and multi- modal expression in various forms.
• BND95 workshop fee includes a Certificate of Participation for attendees who complete full day.
• Please arrive at least 10 minutes before workshop starts. Materials and refreshments are provided. Thank you!

Thank you!