Certificate in Expressive Therapies with
Children & Adolescents
Somatic
& Emotion Focused, Creative Arts-based
Counselling for Emotional
Integration
NEXT INTAKES:
Redcliffe (Moreton Bay) - Starts 22 February 2024
Singapore - Starts 7 September, 2023
Trainer: Dr Mark
Pearson
100 hours. Five 3-day training
workshops, 15 days over 6 months
Emotional
Literacy Activities, Emotion-focused and Resilience-building Processes, Symbol
Work for Enhanced Communication, Somatic Self-expression, Art and Music in
Counselling, Therapeutic Writing, Body Focus, Visualisation, Role-Play,
Relaxation and Mindfulness.
This highly
experiential course offers training in creative arts-based, emotionally
expressive methods and Inner-Life Skills that promote emotional integration,
self-awareness and resilience in children and adolescents.
Approved for CPD points
by ACA and PACFA
The activities
in the course are used with children from 6 to 19 years. Research and
supervision reports indicate that ET provides substantial long-term benefits
such as an increase in resilience, self-motivation, increased attention span,
less aggressive behaviour and a stronger sense of self.
This style of Expressive Therapies integrates many person-centred,
psychodynamic, attachment, emotion and somatic-focused activities, and is based
on the framework and methods of Jungian, Gestalt, Emotion-focused and
Transpersonal Therapy, as well as the long history of creative arts therapies.
The course
consists of 15 training days, spread over 5 workshops of 3 days each - a total
of 100 hrs. Students can begin at workshops 1, 2 or 3. There are two short written assignments. An extensive training manual will be provided
at each workshop, as well as a digital Book of Readings. It is strongly recommended that students keep
an A3 size Process Journal that
records all activities, artworks, outcomes, and symbol work photographs.
Course requirements
These
include the completion of two short written assignments and attendance at all
training days. It is a principle of
Expressive Therapies that therapists personally experience the activities they will
use with clients so as to be able to present them safely and confidently. Be
prepared for a rich time of professional and personal development.
ET is an
activity-based, invitational, self-discovery approach, encouraging insights and
change from within the client. The
methods and attitudes are client-centred; recognition and value are given to
the significance of the client’s personal interpretations and meanings. The
activities have been developed from an expanded understanding of therapeutic
approaches, with a rapidly evolving research base.
Learning Outcomes
On
completion of this course, students will be able to:
Understand the principles of
emotional resolution in counselling
Describe basic theory of
emotion-focused processes
Utilise a range of appropriate
expressive counselling techniques
Demonstrate a client-focused
approach to using ET
Assess the suitability of ET
strategies for individuals
Understand and demonstrate how to
plan an ET counselling session
Course requirements
FIVE TRAINING WORKSHOPS - 5 X 3
DAYS = 15 DAYS OVER 6 MONTHS
REDCLIFFE WORKSHOP
ONE:
3 days 22 - 24 February, 2024
Supporting Emotional Expression - Art, Music &
Movement
Theoretical background for client-centred practice
Multiple
Intelligences in counselling
New ways
to help clients talk about themselves
Developing trust and encouraging interest in self-discovery
Introducing emotional processing methods
Use of
drawing for expressive release and integration
Contraindications for emotionally activating activities
REDCLIFFE WORKSHOP
TWO:
3 days 21 - 23 March, 2024
Exploring Family Issues - Processing Strong Emotions
Exploring
family of origin issues using art and Symbol Work (miniatures)
Emotion-focused processes:
- supporting the resolution of grief
- safe anger release and integration
Bioenergetics and somatic-self-expression
Expressive writing and worksheets for expression and integration
REDCLIFFE WORKSHOP
THREE:
3 days 2 - 4 May, 2024
Symbol Work, Group Work & Transforming Trauma
Symbol
Work and non-threatening communication
Role-play
with miniatures for a strong sense of self
Trauma-informed therapeutic processes
Building
resilience
ET in
group work and group dynamics
Illustrated
case stories
REDCLIFFE WORKSHOP
FOUR:
3 days 20 - 22 June, 2024
Balancing Emotional, Cognitive and Somatic Processes
Reviewing
Foundation Principles of Expressive Therapies
Emotion-focused processes: Dealing with reactivity and anger
Body Focus
- enhancing somatic resolution
Music as
a therapeutic tool
Research
and background literature
REDCLIFFE WORKSHOP
FIVE:
3 days 25 - 27 July, 2024
Inner-Life Skills for Self-Awareness and Self-Esteem
Approaches for teaching relaxation and mindfulness
New
possibilities through visualisation and imagination
Engaging
parents and carers in the therapeutic process
Somatic
self-expression through bioenergetics
Enhancing
emotional stability
Practicalities
FEES: $895 per 3-day training workshop; total
$4,375. Participants can pay per workshop. Payment required to enroll, as spaces
are limited. Fee includes: tuition, extensive manual, book of readings, morning
and afternoon tea. BYO lunch.
Book a place
via the Registration Form - contact Mark on 0419 492 713 or email
info@expressivetherapies.com.au
for a copy.
WHAT TO
BRING
An old
towel (for artwork with pastels); large art pad/process journal (A3 size); good
crayons; biro; notebook. Wear loose comfortable casual clothing. Bring camera /
iPad / phone for recording Symbol Work.
TIMES 9am - 5pm each day, last day ends at 4pm.
VENUE
Expressive Therapies Training & Consulting Rooms
137 Sutton Street
Redcliffe
For
Details: Phone Mark: 0419 492 713
info@expressivetherapies.com.au
SUGGESTED BACKGROUND READING - The Trainers' Books
Pearson, M.
& Nolan, P. (2004). Emotional Release
for Children - Repairing the Past, Preparing the Future. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Pearson, M.
(2004). Emotional Healing &
Self-Esteem - Inner-Life Skills of Relaxation, Visualisation and Meditation -
for Children & Adolescents. London:
Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Pearson, M.
& Wilson, H. (2001). Sandplay &
Symbol Work - Emotional Healing & Personal Development with Children,
Adolescents & Adults. Melbourne:
ACER Press. Now only as an e-Book
Pearson,
M., & Wilson, H. (2009). Using
Expressive Arts to Work with Mind, Body and Emotion. London: Jessica
Kingsley Publishers.
See also
articles at: www.markpearson.com.au
COMMENTS ON THE COURSE
The course
was extremely helpful - it has been for me the most fulfilling training I have
done. Cobi van der
Es, Gympie Women's Health Service, GYMPIE.
The course
has been life-changing - both professionally and personally. A highlight of the
course was discovering creative and innovative ways of working. I am more tuned
in to my intuitiveness, and holding the space, without having to intervene -
words are not always necessary! Sue Boggan - family counsellor, VICTORIA.
The course
was truly life changing for me, both personally and professionally. I have a greater understanding of emotions,
identity, the Self and how deep healing can occur within ourselves and
children. Jodie Cicaji, psychologist MELBOURNE
My confidence has grown. I am happy
now to try new activities and to make changes to suit the needs of children. ET
is infectious, and I want to know so much more. This feels the right thing to
be doing. It marries with Art Therapy well. Liz Kinnane -
Art Therapist / Counsellor, MELBOURNE
A highlight was the various
activities which are extremely creative and therapeutic in nature and very apt
for children and youths. Highly valuable for professional - and very much in
personal - development. Nooraini Mohamed Razak, counsellor, SINGAPORE
The course very much emphasised
self-experiencing. It provides sufficient practices that actually prepares
participants to apply in real cases with much confidence. I truly enjoyed the
course, the things we did and the interpersonal warmth of the trainers. Chia
Wee Pheng, SINGAPORE
