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Upcoming Events - Victoria - 2010 See also the Trainer's website:
www.intoblue.com.au
2010 - 2011
Certificate in Sandplay Therapy & Symbol Work
with Children, Adolescents & Adults
12 days 4 x 3-day training workshops
Starts 7 October, 2010
Trainer for Victoria: Jo Ablett (read more about Jo below)
Course created by Mark Pearson and Helen Wilson
Sandplay Therapy is a hands-on, expressive counselling and psychotherapy modality that has been in use for over seventy years. Sandplay forms a bridge between verbal therapy and the expressive therapies, combining elements of each. Sandplay allows the deeper aspects of the psyche to be worked with naturally and in safety, and is highly effective in reducing the emotional causes behind difficult behaviours.
With an extensive research and literature base, Sandplay is a powerful therapeutic method for use by established professionals. It has been used with children, adolescents and adults, in schools, hospitals, welfare agencies and private therapy practices.
Contact: Jo Ablett - Phone: 03 5956 8306
Email: ablett@waterfront.net.au
COMPONENTS OF THE COURSE AT PHILLIP ISLAND
WORKSHOP 1
Foundation Skills - 3 days
7 - 9 October, 2010
Introduction to Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work
- practical experience, history and theory
Overview of literature
Role-play techniques to support integration
Input on sandplay equipment
Contraindications for use of symbolic work and role-play
Illustrated case studies
WORKSHOP 2
Advanced Skills, Psychological Frameworks - 3 days
11 - 13 November, 2010
Psychological mechanisms activated by sandplay
Concepts from Jungian Psychology supporting sandplay
Interpretation of spatial arrangements in the tray
Dr Lowenfelds theoretical framework
Skills practice and case illustrations
WORKSHOP 3
Research, Theory & Development of Practice - 3 days
2 - 4 December, 2010
Review of Dora Kalffs theoretical framework
Indications for analysis of sandpictures
Working with dream symbols
Co-transference in the sandplay session
Refinement of facilitation skills
WORKSHOP 4
Transpersonal Aspects, Supervision - 3 days
3 - 5 February, 2011
Case presentations by students
Transpersonal and perinatal influences on the psyche
Beyond the Shadow Dora Kalff on completion trays (DVD)
Skills development
COURSE TIMES:
Each day from 9am to approx 5pm; last day ends at 4pm.
VENUE:
Into Blue Studio, Ventnor Phillip Island
FEES:
Cost: each 3-day training workshop: $795 Early bird discount: $745 (paid 1 month before course) Fee includes workshop manual, Book of Readings, lunch, morning and afternoon tea.
2010
Certificate in Expressive Therapies with Children and Adolescents
Trainer: Jo Ablett
Venue: Into Blue Studio, Ventnor, Phillip Island
This highly experiential course offers training in emotionally expressive methods and Inner-Life Skills that promote emotional integration, self-awareness, self-esteem and resilience in children and adolescents. Expressive Therapies (ET) methods 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 better sense of self.
The wide range of, often playful, activities ensure that both clients and counsellors have increased motivation to participate. The course provides a large number of new skills that enhance the creativity of counsellors, and provide a means of making deep contact with clients. Imagine you and your clients enjoying the counselling process, quickly forming empathic bonds, and working through challenges with ease.
MODALITIES USED IN THE COURSE
Emotional Release Processes, Symbol Work, Bioenergetics, Art as Therapy, Music in Therapy, Expressive Writing, Body Focus, Visualisation, Role-Play, Relaxation and Meditation. There will be a focus on developing trust, self-discovery, emotional release and integration.
WORKSHOP ONE: 3 - 5 June, 2010
Supporting Emotional Expression - Art, Music & Movement
Theoretical background for client-centred practice
Multiple Intelligence in counselling
New ways to help clients talk about themselves
Developing trust and encouraging interest in self-discovery
Introducing emotional release processes
Use of drawing for expressive release
Contraindications for emotionally activating activities
WORKSHOP TWO: 29 - 31 July, 2010
Exploring Family Issues - Processing Strong Emotions
Exploring family of origin issues using art and symbols
Emotional release processing:
- supporting the resolution of grief
- safe anger release and integration
Bioenergetics, de-armouring and movement in therapy
Expressive writing and worksheets for expression and integration
WORKSHOP THREE: 19 - 21 August, 2010
Symbol Work, Group Work & Transforming Trauma
Symbol Work in contemporary counselling
Role-play for a strong sense of self
Safe processes for traumatised clients
Building resilience
ET in group work and group dynamics
Illustrated case stories
WORKSHOP FOUR: 6 - 8 September, 2010
Balancing Emotional, Cognitive and Somatic Processes
Foundation Principles of Expressive Therapies
Dealing with reactivity and anger
Body Focus - supporting kinaesthetic resolution
Music as a therapeutic tool recorded and live
Research and background literature
WORKSHOP FIVE: 28 - 30 October, 2010 (to be confirmed)
Inner-Life Skills for Self-Awareness and Self-Esteem
Approaches for teaching relaxation and centering
Visualisation and imagination for enhancing self-esteem
Engaging parents and carers in the process
Emotional expression through bioenergetics
Enhancing emotional stability
If you would like details and Registration Forms please contact the trainer - Jo Ph: 03 5956 8306
TRAINER FOR VICTORIA
JOANNE ABLETT 
M. Couns., Dip & Adv Dip. ET, Grad Cert ET with Children, B. Ed.
Jo conducts a private practice, Into Blue Expressive Therapies from her studio on Phillip Island, Vic. Jos qualifications include a Master in Counselling, Bachelor of Education and Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Expressive Therapies which included extensive training with Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work. Jo has an extensive background in working with children and adolescents with 10 years teaching in the secondary school system and 20 years in the primary system before establishing a private practice in 2002. She has worked with children and adolescents using Expressive Therapies since 1997.
Jo currently works as a counsellor and psychotherapist with adults, adolescents and children as well as a professional supervisor (ACA) for counsellors. She continues to teach meditation and personal development and regularly facilitates educational training on issues related to emotional intelligence, emotional development, understanding emotions, school enrichment and personal learning styles. For 30 years Jo has facilitated personal development in support of children, adolescents and adults and continues her life long passion to set the scene for life enrichment, personal growth and healing for people of all ages.
Contact: Jo Ablett - Phone: 03 5956 8306 Website: www.intoblue.com.au
Email: ablett@waterfront.net.au
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