Emotional Transformation - Expressive Therapies

next course starts 6th April 2012

The aim of this experiential training course is to give counsellors and therapists of diverse orientations, the basic skills, knowledge and experience to confidently use Sandplay Therapy with their clients.

Group limited to 10 participants

Sandplay Therapy offers clients:

a means of self-discovery, healing and integration

a way to transform or rechannel blocked energy

access to the creative playworld of childhood, re-awakening their creative capacities

a means by which children and adults, unable to articulate their feelings and experiences, can find expression and integration

safe entry into the deeper archetypal, mythic and transpersonal realms of the psyche

an activation of their natural, self-healing capacity

an opportunity for a creative non-rational experience, as a balance to society's over-emphasis on the ego's intellect

The training will provide participants with an outline of:

Jung's process of Individuation

the theoretical basis of working with Sandplay Therapy as a therapeutic tool

the knowledge and skills required to effectively work with Sandplay

requirements and practical considerations for setting up a sandplay space

Participants will have the opportunity to:

explore how Sandplay can complement the therapeutic techniques already in practice

develop skills to introduce the Sandplay process to clients

develop and practice skills to facilitate the process with clients

experience the Sandplay process for themselves

consider practical ways to introduce working with Sandplay into their own work situations

explore the use of sandplay as a creative approach to supervision and personal enrichment

Training Certificate Issued -ACA approved

Course Structure

12 training days held over 4 X 3 day modules

Lunches, morning & afternoon teas provided

Course dates for 2012

Module One: Apr Fri 6 - Sun 8 (3 days)

Module Two: Apr Sat 21 - Mon 23 (3 days)

Module Three: May Fri 4 - Sun 6 (3 days)

Module Four: May Sat 18 - Mon 21 (3 days)

Cost: $2,200

Venue:The Institute of Therapies for Emotional Transformation

Textbook and training manual for the course supplied.

For further information or bookings contact Karen on (02) 9449 7121 or 0403773757

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Group Supervision for Counsellors & Therapists

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Dates for 2012

9.30 – 12.00 ~ $100

Sun Jan 29; Sun Feb 26; Sun Apr 29; Sun May27; Sun Jun 24;

The aim of group supervision is to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for professional enrichment.It offers an opportunity for the cross-fertilization of ideas, continued learning and self-discovery. It is also a time to share and relax with our peers and colleagues. These Sunday morning sessions will be a time for supervision and professional development through the sharing of case studies, questions, and topics relevant to the theory and practice of:
~ expressive therapies ~ sandplay ~ transpersonal counselling & art therapy.

Why is clinical supervision important?

Supervision has been defined by Armstrong (2003) as "the process whereby a therapist can discuss personal, professional, business and industry related issues with a senior, appropriately trained therapist (supervisor), with the view to resolving professionally orientated issues and with the intention of helping to further evolve in a positive manner as a therapist."

It provides an opportunity for the counsellor/therapist to be enriched and expanded personally and professionally. Ultimately it provides a safety net for the clients of the counsellor/therapist by ensuring the counsellor/therapist continually develops their professional practice in all areas and remains psychologically healthy.

Bookings are essential Ph: (02) 9449 7121 or 0403 773 757

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