HEALING THE HEALER
Saturday, Nov 5, 2016  10am-4pm

Are you feeling burnt out...or close?

This workshop is focused on restoring your joy as a helping professional. Being a helper can take a huge help toll on your body, mind and spirit.  You may be feeling exhausted with nothing left to give.

Using art and mindfulness exercises, you will identify what is keeping you from a joyful, balanced career and explore how to take great care of yourself. 

Cost: 150 *Bring a Friend - 2 for 270
Art materials included

All workshops include lecture, case examples, hands-on activities, and discussion.
2-Hour, 3-Hour, Full-Day Options

“Transformational! I walked out of the training feeling more relaxed and inspired than I had been for many months.” Andrea T., Clinical Supervisor

“This was a powerful, moving, and eye-opening experience. It allowed me to have more insight into my feelings and the impact our work really has on us.” Gabi P., Mental Health Worker 

“Thank you for the opportunity to release, in a proactive way, the layers of stress that come with our job.” Toni H., Peer Parent Advocate Coordinator

“Ali’s trainings are always special... I recommend her to anyone who wants to learn more about art as a way to show compassion to yourself and others.” Shannon L., Clinical Social Worker

“I really felt like I was releasing all the tough emotions through the watercolor exercise. Thank you!” Jessica M., Classroom Counselor

 

CREATIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR TREATING TRAUMA 

This hands-on workshop educates and engages participants in the benefits of using art therapy and mindfulness as an effective treatment for trauma.

Participants will identify how creativity impacts neurobiology and explore and practice interventions based on self-regulation, expressing internal experience and building self-empowerment.

​*Customize for children, TAY or adults

THE ART OF SELF-CARE: 
USING CREATIVITY TO PROMOTE BALANCE AND REDUCE BURNOUT

This hands-on workshop educates participants about the symptoms of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma.  

​Using art therapy and mindfulness exercises and discussion, participants will identify the impact of compassion fatigue in their lives and will have opportunities to create authentic, sustainable self-care practices, with a focus on how to maintain work-life balance for optimal vitality. 

THERAPEUTIC ART ACTIVITIES WITH CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the benefits of using art as an effective treatment approach for children. Preparing for sessions and engaging with imagery and materials is covered.  Participants will learn and practice over 10 art therapy directives to put into practice immediately.

​THERAPEUTIC ART ACTIVITIES FOR GROUPS

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the benefits of using art in a group setting.

Preparing for groups, engaging with imagery, and safety with materials is covered.  Participants will learn and practice over 10 group therapeutic art directives to put into practice immediately, including building group rapport, improving self-regulation, expressing feelings and developing identity.