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ErrorDuplicateDeepening Practice in Art Therapy and Mindfulness (Three Saturdays)

10:00 am – 4:00 pm on Saturdays 12th September, 10th October, 14th November 2020 (Three Saturdays over eight week period)

London Art Therapy Centre, Pioneer House, 46 Britannia Street, London WC1X 9JH

During three rich days, taking place over an eight week period, you will have an opportunity to learn core mindfulness practices and develop your experience of self-expression in art. You will receive mindfulness and art-making practices at home to support you between sessions, supported by a 20 page e-book. You will also have two meetings with other participants online between sessions. By the end of the eight weeks you will have an excellent grounding in integrating mindfulness into your daily life, use of art for self-expression and experiential learning to take forward should you wish to train professionally in this area. You are welcome to attend if you are a beginner, or more experienced, to either mindfulness and/or art making.

Day One: cultivating embodiment through body-based mindfulness practices and mindful art making. Connect with your sources of grounding, resilience and support.

Day Two: including the heart, feelings and emotions in mindfulness meditation and mindful art making, promoting self-care and compassion.

Day Three: responding skilfully to the 'thinking' mind in mindfulness meditation and art making, cultivating spaciousness and ease.

Previous feedback: ‘I could not recommend this series of workshops enough’ - C.Smith, Art Therapist
‘Very useful and insightful experience’ C. Kiff, Trainee Integrative Art Therapist
‘A great introduction to mindfulness linking it with creative arts therapy’. R. Tate, Play therapist

Facilitator: Nicky Roland is an experienced HCPC registered Art Therapist, and a trained mindfulness teacher, with several years work experience in the NHS, voluntary sector and in private practice.

Days: three Saturday workshops over an eight week period (closed group, commitment to all three days required)

Course Fee: £324 (incl. vat) students; £360 (incl. vat) self-funded; £432 (incl. vat) employer funded. Receive a 15% Earlybird discount if you book by end of August 2020!

Art Therapy, Mindfulness and the Body, Heart, Mind (Three afternoons)

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A block of three afternoon sessions, over a three week period.

Learn and practice core mindfulness meditations along with developing your self-expression and creativity in art making. You will be part of a group meeting every Tuesday afternoon over a three-week period. You will be given support for your mindfulness and art making home practice between the sessions.

Day One: Art Therapy, Mindfulness and the Body

  • Cultivate embodiment through body-based mindfulness practices and mindful art making
  • Connect with your sources of grounding, resilence and support

Day Two: Art Therapy, Mindfulness and the Heart

  • Connecting with the heart, feelings and emotions in mindfulness meditation and mindful art making
  • Cultivate self-care and compassion

Day Three: Art Therapy, Mindfulness and the Mind

  • Respond skillfully to the ‘thinking’ mind in mindfulness meditation and art making
  • Cultivating spaciousness and ease
  • Open to all levels of experience.
  • Bring basic art materialsto the session (more information will be provided).
  • A zoom link will be provided to access the meeting.
  • Low cost places for online sessions are available for people who may be experiencing financial constraints at this time (low or no income). Contact us to apply  here.

Facilitator: Nicky Roland, is an experienced, HCPC registered Art Therapist, and a trained mindfulness teacher, with several years work experience in the NHS, voluntary sector and in private practice

Fee: £150 is the total price for all three afternoon workshops.

 Please contact the facilitator if due to your circumstances (low or no income) you wish to apply for a low cost place.

Click here to book online via eventbrite (Next date t.b.c)

If you would like Nicky to run this workshop through your organisation (or other) please contact us.

Examples of Previous Workshops:

1 pm - 5 pm on Saturdays 6th, 13th, 20th June 2020,  at The Unity Centre, Lewes (moved online during pandemic)

Theory and Practice weekend – Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy

Day One: Intro to Art Therapy and Mindfulness Day Workshop

Day Two: Theory and Practice 

10 am - 4 pm on 3rd and 4th October 2020 

Book for one or both days.

at London Art Therapy Centre, Pioneer House, 46 Britannia Street, London, WC1X 9JH

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Day One: Introduction to Mindfulness Based Art Therapy (MBAT)

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.

This offers an opportunity for self-expression, exploring care for oneself and others, investigation into direct experience, and, practicing with others in a group context.

You are welcome to attend if you are a beginner, or more experienced, to either mindfulness and/or art making.

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Day Two: Theory and Practice

This day is aimed at art therapists and other related professionals who wish to have a deeper understanding of the theory and practice of Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy (MBAT). It is intended to support your exploration in integrating mindfulness at your workplace.

The learning will take place through case studies, working groups divided into clinical areas, discussion and role play. The clinical areas to be explored will include mental health, children and learning disabilities.

You will already have some understanding and experience in MBAT - at a minimum having attended one MBAT introductory day.

Facilitator: Nicky Roland, is an experienced, HCPC registered Art Therapist, and a trained mindfulness teacher, with several years work experience in the NHS, voluntary sector and in private practice.

Fees: 2day weekend at £180 (incl. vat) students; £200 (incl. vat) self-funded; £240 (incl. vat) employer funded
OR book 1day either Sat or Sun at £108 (incl. vat) students; £120 (incl. vat) self-funded; £144 (incl. vat) employer funded

Book via London Art Therapy Centre Website:

https://arttherapycentre.com/calendar/9-10-may-2020-2-day-mindfulness-based-art-therapy-theory-practice-weekend/

Art therapy, Mindfulness and Climate Breakdown Workshop

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When: 2 – 4 pm Saturday 23rd March 2019­­­­

Where: Still Space, Studio 7 Mezzanine, Open Market, Brighton, BN1 4JU

Fee: £20

Facilitator: Nicky Roland, Art Therapist and Mindfulness Teacher

Description:

A creative workshop responding to climate breakdown: Pause - Enquire - Nourish - Collaborate - Act.

In recent months there have been several alarming reports about climate breakdown, including: temperature rise, species decline and that ‘we’re almost out of time.’

In this workshop there will be reflective and creative space to process and respond to this. There are benefits of sharing together in this way including:

  • being able identify our feelings as opposed to going into overwhelm
  • collaboration and sharing ideas with others
  • considering how we may wish to take action in our lives and our communities

The space to reflect and enquire created is provided by

  • An experience group facilitator
  • Grounding in mindfulness meditation practice
  • Theme-based art making

All art materials are provided. Open to all levels of experience.

For further information contact us on info@arttherapyandmindfulness.com or call 07880 714 156

 

Book here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/art-therapy-mindfulness-and-earth-care-workshop-tickets-58000027644