EDV Art Therapy Workshop - online (daytime)

EDV’s 6-week art therapy workshops aim to encourage connection to self, others and the world, through art activities aimed at noticing values, our connection to others and reconnecting with interests and strengths.

Each workshop will be facilitated by a qualified art therapist and co-facilitated by an EDV lived experience staff member.

This workshop will run online via Zoom. Please see below for a list of suggested art resources to bring along for this workshop.

Our weekly activities are:

Week 1: Welcome to the group and setting the scene
Week 2: Connection to our values - art activity
Week 3: Connection to self - art activity
Week 4: Connection to others - postcard activity
Week 5: Reflections - sharing of artwork piece
Week 6: Connection with the outer world - art activity. Closing activity.

When are the sessions for the workshop run?

This online art therapy workshop will run for six weeks from 11:00am-12:15pm.

Session 1: Friday 1 August

Session 2: Friday 8 August

Session 3: Friday 15 August

Session 4: Friday 22 August

Session 5: Monday 25 August

Session 6: Monday 1 September

Who can join this workshop?

Participants need to be 18 years of age or over, currently experiencing an eating disorder and be connected with a GP. Participants must read and acknowledge the engagement agreement when registering.

Do I have to attend all six weeks of the workshop? 

We encourage you to attend all six weeks in order to build a sense of connection and community with other participants.

What materials do I need to bring?

Please bring along any drawing materials you have or prefer to use. These could include:

A4 or A3 sketchbook or loose sheets of paper
Coloured pencils or textas
Paints or oil pastels
Paintbrushes
A jar or cup of water
Rag or paper towels

Other optional materials include glue, scissors, magazines or old books and newspapers for making a collage or any other mixed media (eg, glitter, tape, etc). If you require any materials, you are welcome to come into EDV and borrow some from EDV. Please email wellbeingprogram@eatingdisorders.org.au so we can organise this for you.

About our facilitator

Grace, she/her - Art Therapist

As an art therapist and practising artist, Grace is passionate about helping others use art for self-expression and self-discovery. Alongside professional training, Grace brings lived experience of recovery, which deepens their commitment to creating a safe, non-judgemental space for others. Using a strengths-based approach, Grace values empowering others, being genuine, embracing each individual's uniqueness, and building connections.

Cost

Free to join!

How do I join online?

You will receive an email with the information on how to join two hours before the event. Please check your email, your junk email and any other email addresses that you might use. If you do not have an email then please contact us. The information you provide to Eating Disorders Victoria is for the purpose of contacting you about this event.

Contact

For further information, please contact our Wellbeing Program team, via e-mail at wellbeingprogram@eatingdisorders.org.au

If this workshop is sold out please join the waitlist to be notified of any cancellations. To join the waitlist, please press 'Tickets' and select 'Join Waitlist'.

If you require any support or information prior to the event, please contact the EDV Hub on 1300 550 236 or contact the Wellbeing Program team via the email above. 