Gestalt Art Therapy (basics) Exploring the self

Starts Tuesday 11th March 1.30pm - 2.45pm for 3 Tuesdays.

This is an introductory level small group to express yourself creatively through art, Kintsugi and gestalt therapy. We will dive into the topic of self-care and boundaries through self-enquiry, art therapy and gestalt methodology.

Note: No artistic skill required!!

Week 1: Relationship with self- Getting to know each other & creating a safe space

- Exploring self-awareness techniques
- Exploring the present moment
- Meditation techniques
- Artistically expressing boundaries & self-care (through drawing)
- Setting goals with boundaries and self-care

Week 2: Hands on Kintsugi workshop- Basics of Kintsugi & wabi sabi philosophy
- Breaking ceramics - ceremony and exploration
- Piecing together ceramics - exploring the self
- Painting the ceramics
- Debriefing on the experience

Week 3: Kintsugi & Gestalt- Meditating with our Kintsugi creations
- Basics of the gestalt methods
- Exploring the Kintsugi using gestalt
- Journalling the experience

A brief note about Kintsugi 

Traditional Kintsugi (golden joinery) is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted mixed with powdered gold. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise. It sees beauty in imperfection.The method I'm using applies this basic concept but also looks at the individual meaning of the pieces. We will also use modern materials and paint the ceramics in a more contemporary fashion.Following this is the gestalt chair with our artworks. This process invites you to make an enquiry of the bowl you've made and have the bowl respond to you, as a detached observer.

About the counsellor, Seka

I am a counsellor with a background in community work and education. I have experience with DV organisations and counselling women who have undergone serious trauma. I have also been a Youth Justice Conference Convenor - this requires the ability to listen to all parties and facilitate respectful communication. Not least of all, almost two decades of working with refugees and migrants has given me a compassionate approach to break through communication and cultural barriers. I have facilitated conscious dance and personal development retreats for many years. I enjoy creating my own music and I am also a comedy improviser! I am comfortable diving into the depths of difficult emotions, while helping people see the lighter side of life.I am trained in various counselling modalities, but have an experimental and basic approach to gestalt and Kintsugi. If you are looking for advanced classes or therapist training, please get in touch and I will refer you.

You are welcome to message me in advance to ask questions and check if this group is right for you.

Email: bodyrhythmandsoul@gmail.com
Phone: 0418 484 382
More info: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1202636

Limited places available.