Intro to Art Therapy: A 5-Day Intensive Course

	Intro to Art Therapy:  A 5-Day Intensive Course
	JHB: 26 July 2013
	Cape Town: August 2013
	20 CPD points
	The process of making art has proven to be cathartic, healing and life enhancing... Book here for the next 5-Day Course!
	“The incredible healing that takes place through art as a universal medium transcends all boundaries” (Marlien June 2012)
	This 5-day intensive course offers you an opportunity to gain a deeper working understanding of the international Art Therapy training both with individuals and various client groups.  Target Audience: The course is targeted at ALL ADULTS including professionals, mental health practitioners, therapists, social workers, OT's, educators, artists, parents and students who are interested in and want to learn about Art Therapy.  What do I gain from the course? The skills and experiences gained by participants on the course can be adapted to and incorporated in many professional work spheres such as various therapeutic interventions, teaching art, the running of groups with children or adults, corporate facilitation, and coaching to name but a few. The course also provides an invaluable opportunity for enhancing creative and personal insight, exploration and growth, self-reflection as well as learning through group interaction.   NO art skill is necessary in order to benefit from the course. Everyone has the ability to be creative through art! The importance  in Art Therapy is on the creative PROCESS and not only the aesthetic product. There are also no judgements made on the artwork.
	"Art Therapy equipped me for the next portion of my journey in life, business,  marriage and parenthood.” (Liesel June 2012)
	* 20 CPD points available upon request *
	Course Info:
The Art Therapy 5-day course is comprised of the following modules daily: 1: Art Therapy theory and psychodynamic literature 2: Case studies examples with children, adults, autism, psychosis and more 3: Experiential art making and journaling Art Therapy in groups is a highly effective, powerful and dynamic process. Working within a group format encourages the learning of new and inspiring creative uses of various mediums as a means of expression. Interaction with other group members provides an opportunity for sharing of feedback and insights around the image making process thereby enhancing the learning experience. Although the facilitating Art Therapist follows a psychodynamic approach, an eclectic tool kit is used when appropriate and includes a combination of Art Therapy interventions, coaching, archetypes and numerology. The course is extremely beneficial for both personal and professional growth. Duration of Course: Jhb: 5 consecutive days (excl weekend) Cape Town: 5 consecutive days (excl weekend) in March and 1 x week for 5 weeks Aug/Sept 2013 Please note that the course does not enable you to practice as an Art Therapist as Art Therapy is a 2-year full-time Masters training internationally. Dates Johannesburg:  Starts Wed 26 June 2013 (5 consecutive days excl weekend) Course Dates: 26; 27; 28 June; 1; 2 July 2013 Dates Cape Town:  19 August 2013 (5 consecutive Mondays) Course Dates: Mon 19; 26 Aug; 2; 9; 16 Sept 2013 Venue: Jhb: Sandton CT: Sea Point Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm 2013 Full Cost: R7600 per participant 2013  Early Bird Cost: R7300 per participant (for bookings confirmed 6 weeks before course, for 2nd Art Therapy course,or for 2 or more people) R7100 per participant (for bookings 3 months or more prior to course commencement, or for a group of 3 or more people)   Cost includes all course manual, art materials, journal & refreshments Medical Aid: Course fees may be claimed back after attendance of the sessions Bookings are only secured with both:  1: Completed application form 2: Deposit or Payment Space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment! Bookings: Click here to Book online, or email: sami@arttherapy.co.za for a booking form, or Tel: Sam on 083 326 6655
	T & C's apply - please see http://www.arttherapy.co.za/course_fees.html
	Facilitator Profile: Samantha Davis
	B.A. PSY UNISA PgD (MA)Art Psychotherapy U.K. Integral Coach Journey Therapist Numerologist   Samantha is an internationally trained Art Psychotherapist (University of Hertfordshire, UK) in private practice and has been working with adults and children in both individual and group settings for the past 13 years. She has worked with a variety of client groups including Autism, ADHD, Developmental Delay, Refugees, EBD, Trauma victims, Educators, Department of Education, Correctional Services and Psychiatry.   Sam is registered with the HPCSA as an Art Psycotherapist as well as with SANATO and JACP.   Sam has appeared in various local TV shows talking about Art Therapy such as Yo TV, SABC3 and on radio interviews including Chai FM and Radio Islam and has appeared in various magazines illustrating the power of Art Therapy. Sam is a qualified Journey Therapist (www.thejourney.com) as well as an Integral Coach. She uses a basic Psychodynamic approach, spiced with numerology and her eclectic experience to complement her Art Therapy interventions. Samantha also started Art-Café Corporate in 2005, and is the head facilitator for the Creative Dynamic Intervention workshops which include Corporate Clients such as FNB, HP, ABC Banking, BHP Billiton, Bausch & Lomb, HKLM, Pepper Press, BHP Billiton etc. Sam has a 10 year old daughter, has recently relocated to Cape Town and is loving it :)
	Comments from past participants:  "I was totally immersed in the Course and found it life changing. Art Therapy is powerful and I had so much fun!"(Lesley, CT) "I found the 5 Day Course liberating as I connected with my subconscious. The course has unlocked the doors to parts of my soul that have been firmly closed for many years. Thank you!" (Wendy)   An amazing experience of tapping into the creative process unlike anything I have ever experienced before” (Meryl: Manager of Special needs school and family services inBeijing) “Possibly the biggest ‘AHA’ moment of my life. It was the most inspiring and uplifting (personally and professionally) 5 days ever.You get so much information that you can really take what you want  and need from it.” Tenille "It was a time to forget about the problems and the world around met. Sam is a brilliant facilitator. Even though I was nervous, it was a time for me to reflect and to enjoy how therapeutic art can be. It calmed the storm that reigned inside of me." “Splashes of colour, creativity and excitement. Feeling joyful and childish at the same time. Great time of my life will do it all over again!” (Marlize: Image consultant, Arts & Crafts shop)  "A very comprehensive and thorough intro into Art Therapy. Covered a lot of ground in 5 days and left with a priceless manuals and a warm glow." Kat “It was beautiful as it opened my eyes and a part of who I am. It unlocked my creative side and I found it much more helpful that verbal psychology” (Kirsten: HR Management & Training) “The course unlocked my inner resources - reminding me that I can answer any question myself that I might think I need to ask to the world.” (Sam: Film maker, Television Director & Producer, Social Health services)
	Corporate Workshops: Build relationships and enhance communication within teams in a creative, fun and meaningful way. Contact: info@arttherapy.co.za / 083 326 6655 for more info.
	Note: If you interested in attending this course but cannot make some or all of these dates, please inform us so we can put you on the list for future courses.
	All Art Therapy workshops can be modified to suit corporate teams, existing groups and children  Please email sami@arttherapy.co.za/083 326 6655 for more information.