Description:
OPD Points: 10
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
At the completion of the course, participants should be competent in: · Knowledge of how to conduct a sandplay session, setting up, facilitation, and documentation · Therapeutic application of Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work · Understanding the theoretical base of non-directive Sandplay Therapy as originally developed by Kalff (1980/2003) · Understanding the theoretical base of Symbol Work, as developed by Pearson & Wilson (2001) · Use of experiential tools for effective client assessment and session planning · Application of a client-focused approach to working with a broad range of clients · Provision of unconditional witnessing as part of therapeutic presence · Use of symbols, symbolic representation, and symbol understanding, as well as recognising the use of metaphor and symbolic meaning to elicit insight and awareness · Accurate recording and reporting on sandplay and symbol work processes · Knowledge of how to develop and support co-regulation using expressive methods · Showing capacity to develop safety in the therapeutic relationship · Safely exploring creative and expressive methods for meaning making · Respect and knowledge of diversity · Providing peer support and peer supervision · Seeking ongoing professional consultation in using Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work.
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Presenter / Provider:
Dr Helen Wilson Andrea Snow
Presenter Qualifications:
Helen: PhD., M. Couns.; B. Bus. (HRM); G. Dip. ERC.; Cert SP; Cert. HB & TP; Cert. ERC. Helen has completed advanced studies in Transpersonal Psychotherapy with the Grof Transpersonal Training, has a degree in Human Resource Management, a Master of Counselling, and a PhD, researching self-compassion. Andrea: M.Couns., B.Sc (Psychology), Dip. Counselling, Cert. SP&SW. She holds a Masters in Counselling, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Diploma in Counselling and has advanced training in Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work.
Helen is co-founder of Expressive Therapies Australia, with Dr Mark Pearson, and is a senior trainer in Expressive Therapies and Sandplay Therapy, around Australia and internationally. She has conducted a counselling and supervision practice for over 32 years. She offers online and face-to-face supervision for therapists using sandplay therapy and expressive therapies. Helen has completed all three levels of training in Emotional Release Counselling and Transpersonal Studies and holds a Post-Graduate Diploma. She has a Certificate in ERC with Children, a Certificate in Sandplay Therapy, as well as several qualifications in clinical supervision. Helen has completed advanced Sandplay Therapy training with Ruth Ammann, a close colleague of Dora Kalff, the founder of Sandplay. Helen has been a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in counselling with a number of Australia universities. She is a Level 4 member of ACA. Helen is the co-author of Sandplay and Symbol Work – Emotional Healing & Personal Development (2001), and Using Expressive Arts to Work with Mind, Body and Emotion (2009). Andrea has a private counselling and supervision practice based on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. An advocate of expressive therapies, Andrea has been assisting Dr Helen Wilson in training emerging Sandplay therapists for over 5 years. Extensive experience at managing and training diverse cultural teams as well as coordinating and lecturing in counselling at a university level, means Andrea combines her passion for expressive therapies with her love of teaching. Raised in a military family and relocating often, she understands the impact of change and the importance of connection in relationships. Working with young people, adolescents and adults, Andrea supports individuals from a client-led, and feedback informed relational depth framework.
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Go to our website to download a detailed flyer, and to register and pay: https://expressivetherapies.au/courses/cc_sandplay.php
