An exploratory day to develop understanding of how traumatic events affect ourselves and our wider communities. Presentations will combine discussions on current research, theoretical developments and case studies to give critical consideration of what art psychotherapy can offer.
The day will be a […]
A creative and explorative workshop integrating therapeutic art making with guided mindfulness practices.
The session includes: art making as a mindful activity, guided mindfulness practices, mindfulness of the body, compassion-focused practices and group reflection.
During the session there will be opportunity for self-expression, exploring care for oneself and others, investigating your […]
Are you going through a time of change or are at a crossroads in your life?
Would you like to stand back and explore what’s going on from a different perspective?
Would you like some quality time to connect in with your creativity […]
Guy Rashty
HCPC Registered Art Psychotherapist
CPCAB Accredited Clinical Supervisor
I am a state registered Art Psychotherapist, also qualified as a clinical supervisor (TCSU- L6).
I have worked with children and adolescents with emotional and mental health difficulties […]
The 2-day training offers an overview of Sandplay Therapy to date, an introduction to the use of the sand tray as container and the recommended range of figurines/ symbols. The weekend is built around participant use of the Sandtray to actively experience the theoretical concepts underpinning […]
A creative and explorative workshop integrating therapeutic art making with guided mindfulness practices.
The session includes: art making as a mindful activity, guided mindfulness practices, mindfulness of the body, compassion-focused practices and group reflection.
During the session there will be opportunity for self-expression, exploring care for oneself and others, investigating […]
Louise Higgs
Available Fridays
HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist
I am a state registered Art Psychotherapist, also a qualified Early Years Practitioner (QTS).
I have worked with individuals diagnosed with autism and learning disabilities for over 15 years. I now specialise in offering art therapy to individuals with autism, learning disabilities, […]
Art therapists have been working outdoors in nature, working therapeutically and with environmental issues for several years (Siddons Heginworth, 2008; Rust 2011; Jones, 2012).
This workshop will introduce the ideas and practice of working therapeutically in nature. It will consist of experiential exercises and reflective time to deepen […]
Are you going through a time of change or are at a crossroads in your life?
Would you like to stand back and explore what’s going on from a different perspective?
Would you like some quality time to connect in with […]
Article edited by Hephzibah Kaplan with written contributions (initialled) and more from (in alphabetical order) Fawzia Afifi, Elisabetta Cittadini, Auriel Eagleton, Elaine Zaple Gulliver, Louise Higgs, Pia Jones, Sally Skaife, Taylor Smart & Colleen Steiner Westling.
Photographs by Pia Jones.