Online Art Therapy - Navigating Uncertainty

Art Therapy - Navigating Uncertainty

Tuesday 27 October 6pm - 7:15pm

The aim of these Art Therapy Festive Offerings is to support participants in preparing for and navigating the holiday period through creativity, reflection and practical tools. These offerings will focus on building flexibility, self-compassion, boundaries and connection, rather than directly focusing on food or body image. 

These art therapy offerings will combine practical therapeutic concepts with creative exploration and reflection. Activities may include drawing, visual mapping, colour, symbols, words and metaphor. 

Offering 1 - Navigating Uncertainty

Focus: Control, uncertainty and flexibility.

Exploring ways to manage uncertainty, recognise what is within and outside our control, and build flexibility when plans, routines or expectations change.

No art experience is needed - just a willingness to express yourself, show up, share and create in a way that feels comfortable for you.   

Each offering will be facilitated by Alex, a qualified art therapist (see bio below), and co-facilitated by a consumer peer worker.

Art Therapy Festive Offerings 

• Offering 1: Navigating Uncertainty 

• Offering 2: Boundaries & Connection 

• Offering 3: Making Room for Myself 

Who can join? 

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 3 Art Therapy Festive Offerings?  

Each offering will be designed to stand alone and offer participants something useful to take away into the holiday period. Participants can attend one, two or all three offerings. 

What materials do I need? 

Paper, pens or pencils, with optional coloured pencils, textas, crayons or any other art materials participants enjoy using at home. 

All offerings will be accessible with minimal materials, and participants will have flexibility in how they engage creatively. 

About our facilitator 

Alexandra (Alex), she/her - Art Therapist  

Alex is a compassionate, person-centred art therapist with a special focus on supporting individuals in their eating disorder recovery journey. Alongside professional training, Alex brings lived experience of recovery, which deepens their commitment to creating a safe, non-judgemental space for others. Through creative expression and curiosity, Alex helps people reconnect with their inner strengths, values and self-compassion. Their approach weaves together trauma-informed care, Polyvagal Theory and Internal Family Systems to honour each person’s unique story and pace of healing.  

Cost 

Free to join!  

How do I join online? 

This offering will run online via Zoom. 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.
 

Common questions about groups:


How do I communicate my support and accessibility needs?
For support or accessibility needs, please fill in the accessibility section of the registration form on humanitix preferably 2 business days prior to the event. All accessibility & support needs are reviewed by the team prior to approving them. These needs could include strategies for dealing with poor Wi-Fi, having needs such as requiring a break, needing to bring an interpreter to communicate or other accessibility or support related needs. We will let you know if we are unable to meet your accessibility or accommodation needs before the group by contacting you through email. 

What if I'm a family member or support person of someone living with an eating disorder? Can I join the group? 

Please note this group is for participants with an eating disorder. This group is not for those identifying as a family member/support person of someone living with an eating disorder. If you are a family member or support person, please visit the Eating Disorders Victoria webpage to see other resources and supports that are available.

These offerings are in high demand, if you are no longer able to attend, please be sure to cancel your ticket order to allow people on the waitlist to register. 

To cancel, follow the steps below: 

1. Open your order confirmation email from Humanitix (this was sent to your email address immediately after you registered) 

2. Click 'update order' 

3. Click the refunds tab 

4. Select the ticket you would like to cancel

5. Click 'cancel'.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

 

Contact 

For further information, please contact our Lived Experience Program team, via email at livedexperienceprogram@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 Lived Experience Program team via the email above.  

We honour your time and the time of our facilitators. If we need to change the date or cancel an offering for any reason, we will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible to minimise inconvenience. Please check EDV's website for any updates.