Continued Professional Development
Art Therapy approaches in Psychosocial Occupational Therapy practice
The arts have long been used within Occupational Therapy practice, however our approach to implementing therapeutic art approaches has evolved from arts and crafts activities, to allowing expressive art approaches to enrich the psychosocial therapy process. Expressive Art techniques that are integrated into occupational therapy practice allow for an added layer of understanding and growth within OT information gathering and intervention sessions.
Occupational Therapy has and is progressing to adapt to deviations from the medical model, as creative approaches to Occupational Therapy practice continue to prove beneficial to bridging gaps in communication, self exploration and skill building.
This training is designed for occupational therapists who are:
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inexperienced in using expressive arts techniques in their therapy practice, and
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want to develop the knowledge and skills needed to use expressive arts to supplement their Occupational Therapy approach
Following the completion of this training, participants will be able to
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understand the difference between visual / fine arts and expressive arts therapy approaches
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gain an in depth view of the history of art within Occupational Therapy practice, the benefits of art therapy, including the evidence base relating to this.
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name at least three therapeutic benefits of expressive art for clients.
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identify five forms of expressive art that can be used in an OT intervention session.
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explain how using expressive art techniques might enhance their OT practice.
Creativity and OT
The history of Art in OT
OPIs to address with art focus
Introduction to Art Therapy
The benefits of Art Therapy
Expressive arts link to OT models
Art interventions in OT
Art mediums for OT sessions
Intervention planning
This full day workshop will be held both online and in person. If you are based in or around Melbourne you will able to attend an immersive in person training in our Art Therapy studio on Chapel St. All materials including art materials and course workbook will be provided, and a trauma informed, supportive space will be facilitated face to face by Tessa.
If you need to attend training online, you will be sent a zoom link for access, a course workbook and a box of art therapy materials for your use at a small extra cost. Again, a trauma informed, supportive space will be facilitated face to face by Tessa, but online.
Online:
What to bring: Art therapy materials provided
Address: Zoom
Date: TBA
Time and duration: Full day (9am - 5pm)
Cost: $200 inc. GST
+ $50 for art material
In - person:
What to bring: Water bottle, food (fridge is available onsite or cafes are across the road from studio), comfy clothes that you can get messy in
Address: 129A Chapel Street, Windsor 3181 or via Zoom for online workshop
Date: TBA
Time and duration: Full day (9am - 5pm)
Cost: $200 inc. GST
Extra detais: some photos will be taken throughout the day for future marketing of the day, as above. Entry is via a small flight of stairs.
Hi guys!
A little about me. I have facilitated online therapeutic workshops for seven years now, whilst practicing as a Mental Health OT. For years I've been able to experience both personally and professionally the impact that art can have on mental health and wellbeing.
The formal qualifications and experience that I bring to training are:
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Bachelor in Occupational Therapy and Post Graduate Diploma in Art Psychotherapy
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Seven years of experience as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist and therapeutic art workshop facilitator
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Four years as the founder and director of Our Mindful Youth
(Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy and Counselling practice) -
Three years of experience as a clinical supervisor
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Two years of experience as a business mentor, and owner of life
and business coaching business -
Accreditation in the Better Access to Mental Health scheme and Mental Health First Aid
