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School of Public HealthDepartment of Counselling and Psychological Health
Art Therapy and Counselling Studies -Professional Development Workshops 2008 - 2009These professional development workshops serve as introductory learning experiences for potential LaTrobe students and other members of the public who are interested to experience Art Therapy in practice or to undertake an introductory course in Counselling skills. Whislt these workshops are not for credit to the La Trobe University Art Therapy and Counselling postgraduate degrees, participants will receive a certificate of attendance for each course. Lunch, morning and afternoon teas are included in each day of all courses. Please direct all workshop enquiries to: Patricia Fenner Phone: (03) 9479 1759 E-mail: P.Fenner@latrobe.edu.au
Workshop 1: An Experiential Exploration of Art TherapyPresenter: Zeb Brierly Registration Closing Date: 7th of November, 2008 This course will focus on the use of various art materials. Participants will have the opportunity to discover what is ‘art therapy’. Opportunities will arise through discussion, individual and group work to explore the relevance of Art Therapy to participants’ current or future work practice. Basic theory and history of the practice will be introduced as well as to work settings that employ art therapy. Activities will facilitate not only an enhanced understanding of Art Therapy, but inspiration and a new perspective on therapeutic intervention. Media that is to be utilized will range from: oil crayon, painting, sculpture, collage and dry pastel. Their respective uses and relevance to the therapeutic process will be introduced. It is expected that the participant will leave with a deeper understanding of the nature of art therapy through the experiential process and references for future self education. Zeb Brierly is an art therapist working in schools in rural Victoria. She has a background in drama, shadow puppetry and the visual arts working in mental health and drug and alcohol sectors.
Workshop 2: Art Therapy and Palliative Care - Professional ExtensionPresenters: Yvonne Sherring-Howard and Libby Byrne Closing Date: 7th of October, 2008 Within this workshop participants will explore the ways in which art therapy can be offered as part of an integrated, holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to caring for dying patients and their families. The focus will be on understanding the value of art as a means of patients and their families retaining strong and present senses of self, in the face of irreversible change. *All art materials are supplied. Yvonne Sherring-Howard and Libby Byrne are practising art therapists and visual artists. Both trained at La Trobe University and work in health, palliative care and other community-based settings. Course 3: Introduction to CounsellingPresenter: Jenny Hill Registration Closing Date:23rd of January 2009 This course will focus on the development of effective basic counselling skills. These will include: attending skills, non-verbal communication, active listening, non-judgemental listening, accurate reflection of content, feelings and meanings, the use of open questions and summarising. Students will move from learning to work with feelings to working with thoughts and behaviours. The course will be taught over five days. A range of techniques will be employed including lecture, discussion, demonstration of skills invivo, video presentation and workshop sessions where students will practise counselling exercises and micro skills. Structured exercises and discussions will develop students’ practical skills and raise their awareness of ethical issues. There will be no formal assessment for this course however students will receive feedback on their skill development. Jenny Hill is a psychologist, a child and family therapist and educator. She works as a sessional lecturer at La Trobe University in the Counselling program. Jenny works in various post graduate counselling and creative arts therapy programs. Payment can be made by online using your credit card by clicking on the following link Professional Development Workshop On-line Registration If you are not able to pay by credit card, please download the Workshop Application Form and forward with payment (bank cheque or money order payable to 'School of Public Health, La Trobe University') to: Patricia Fenner School of Public Health LaTrobe University BUNDOORA VICTORIA 3086 Content Approved by: Head of Department
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