Art Therapist

Art Therapist - Robyn Pollock

ART THERAPY GROUPS FOR ADULTS 2010

Art therapy groups for adults offer participants (limit of 6 in any class) an opportunity for personal growth through the use of art and a variety of materials and methods in an environment of safety:

	to explore mental and physical health issues and their meaning
	to build confidence and self esteem and explore the authentic self
	to nourish the soul and support well being

Commencing Terms 3 and 4, 2010

Wednesday mornings or afternoons

Dates: 3^rd Term 21^st July – 8^th September

4^th Term 20^th October – 8^th December

Morning sessions: 10.00am to 12.00pm

Afternoon sessions: 12.45pm to 2.45pm

Venue: The Centre's Garden Room

Cost:$250 per term payable to the M T C. Register on 9876 3011

No prior experience necessary. For further enquiries call Robyn on 9725 9493

What is Art Therapy?

Art Therapy is the use of art materials and other creative modalities to engage the client in art based experiences, witnessed in the presence of a trained Art Therapist. Art Therapy supports the process of self reflection and understanding, emotional expression and release, of identification and integration in an environment of safety. What you do in a session may be guided by the therapist or initiated by you. Duration, expectations and therapeutic objectives may be discussed during an initial consultation with your therapist or referring practitioner. Education, guidance and counselling may be part of the session. Art Therapy is also conducted in groups as therapy or educational workshops.

Who can benefit from Art Therapy?

Art Therapy is for anyone who has a medical condition or diagnosis; for anyone suffering anxiety, symptoms of stress, depression or low self esteem. Art Therapy can assist those in difficult circumstances or personal crisis to help towards a deeper understanding of themselves and their situation. Art Therapy is for anyone desiring inner nourishment, personal growth or to reconnect with self and life. Art Therapy is suitable for children, teenagers and adults of any age. Art Therapy is particularly useful for children and adults who find words inadequate or difficult.

Art has long played a role in healing and transformation. The language of Art is both personal and universal. Engaging in the creative process in a therapeutic context can lead to self experience, self knowledge and integrity.

Robyn Pollock (AthR) has over 30 years experience in welfare in areas of intellectual disability, the aged and child health. Robyn trained in the Art Therapy method developed by Dr Margarethe Hauschka and began her work as an Art Therapist at The Melbourne Therapy Centre after returning from England in 1987. Robyn has trained in Initiatic Art Therapy under Cornelia Elbrecht and uses a range of approaches to inform her work and develop her methods. Robyn includes play therapy and healing stories in her work with children and specializes in areas of post trauma, anxiety, depression and psychosomatic illness. Robyn is a Registered Professional Member of ANZATA (Australian and New Zealand Art Therapy Association).

Available for private sessions

$80 per hour. Concession rates available.

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