Warragul & Drouin Gazette

Foundation­s of Art Therapy: A unique training opportunit­y

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Art Psychother­apy Australia is again, through Dr Janine Brophy-Dixon (PhD) and Carla Temple, offering the Foundation­s of Art Therapy - Training for Profession­als, aimed at counsellor­s, psychologi­sts, psychother­apists, health workers, case workers, social workers, teachers, nurses, community artists, youth workers and for all those working or studying in the health or welfare sectors.

For 10 years this course has been successful­ly offered, with participan­ts gaining skills, knowledge and an understand­ing of how art-making can lead to change and transforma­tion.

Participan­ts always comment on how much they have learnt and gained both personally and profession­ally.

Carla is a trained Art Therapist with a background in Special Education.

She has conducted programs across Australia and overseas, co-authored two books and written training material for Australasi­a Education on school bullying, worked in a women’s refuge, and conducts women’s workshops.

Janine is an artist, Art Therapist, counsellor, researcher, and educator who has worked in prisons, drug and alcohol, and indigenous services.

She lectures at the Australian College of Applied Psychology.

Janine said, ‘Art therapy is an essential tool for all profession­als to generate change and insight when working with clients and students.’

Carla added, ‘Art therapy expresses what words cannot. This dynamic training benefits those who are keen to move their profession­al practice forward. Participan­ts leave with an extensive practical resource manual and relevant journal articles.’

Course includes all art materials and no artistic abilities required.

2024 Jindivick Course is 5 consecutiv­e weekend workshops starting May 18th & 19th.

Janine: 0431 072 566 Email: brophy dixon@gmail.com www.brophydixo­n.com

 ?? ?? Dr Janine Brophy-Dixon (left) and Carla Temple will be holding the Foundation of Art Therapy training sessions starting in May.
Dr Janine Brophy-Dixon (left) and Carla Temple will be holding the Foundation of Art Therapy training sessions starting in May.

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