Description:
OPD Points: 10
15 training days, spread over 5 workshops of 3 days each – a total of 105 hrs.
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.
Modalities presented in the course: 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.
WORKSHOP ONE: 3 days  13 – 15 February, 2025
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
WORKSHOP TWO: 3 days  27 – 29 March, 2025
Exploring Family Issues – Processing Difficult 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
WORKSHOP THREE: 3 days  8 – 10 May, 2025
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
WORKSHOP FOUR: 3 days  19 – 21 June, 2025
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
WORKSHOP FIVE: 3 days  7 – 9 August, 2025
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
Key Learning Objectives / 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.
Assessment:
Presenter / Provider:
Dr Mark Pearson
Presenter Qualifications:
Ph.D., M. Ed.(BEM); Dip T.; Cert HB & TP; Dip. ERC.
Mark has a Diploma in Teaching, and has completed studies in Emotional Release Counselling and also in Transpersonal Psychotherapy with Dr Stanislav Grof. He holds a Masters in Education, majoring in behaviour management, and a PhD, researching multiple intelligence theory in counselling.
Mark has been conducting training courses in Expressive Therapies and Sandplay Therapy around Australia since 1989. He was a primary school teacher, then founded a remedial reading clinic. Mark has over 28 years of experience as a counsellor and counselling supervisor, and has been a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in counselling at the University of Notre Dame Australia, the University of Adelaide, the University of the Sunshine Coast, and the Australian College of Applied Professions. He is the Co-Director of Expressive Therapies Australia.
Mark is the co-author of Emotional First-Aid For Children (1991), Emotional Release For Children (2004), Sandplay & Symbol Work (2001), and Using Expressive Arts to Work with Mind, Body and Emotion (2009). He is also the author of Emotional Healing & Self-Esteem – Inner-Life Skills for Children and Adolescents (2004) and for adults: From Healing to Awakening (1991) and The Healing Journey (1997). He is the author of the groupwork program for schools and agencies: The Innerspace Program – Emotional Literacy for Student Wellbeing and Resilience (2006).
Car Parking:
Disabled Parking:
Yes
Start / End Date
Times:
Start:
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Course Duration:
15 day(s)
Course Hours:
105 hours
Registration Instructions:
Feel free to phone and discuss your interest – Mark: 0419 492 713, or go to our website to download a detailed flyer and to register and pay:
https://expressivetherapies.au/courses/cc_expressive_therapies_children.php
