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Step into a transformative journey of self-discovery and connection. You will be guided by the wisdom that emerges from the creation of rituals. Myths and symbolic processes will be utilized to deepen the experience. Through this you will discover your healing life metaphor. We will work with creative tools and transform the images that emerge into helpful guides.
This low-cost introductory workshop will be a process-oriented workshop intended to provide a first-hand experience of the expressive arts. It is appropriate for both individuals seeking to learn more about Expressive Arts Therapy for personal growth as well as professionals in the mental health field.
This experiential 15-hour training group will offer both a first-hand experience of the healing power of the arts as well as a foundational understanding of the theory and practice of expressive arts therapy. This training is designed for psychologists, therapists, social workers, counselors, life coaches, healers, activists, teaching artists, group facilitators, and other mental health professionals.
As members of the Iranian Diaspora we hold many unexpressed feelings. We experience helplessness, confusion, shame and guilt as we witness the current cultural revolution in Iran from a distance. The reality is that we are relatively safe outside of Iran. However, each day we receive horrific images and reports of oppression taking place in our homeland. We long to help and be in solidarity with our brothers and sisters. During such traumatic times, we need a place to process, to metabolize all that we are going through. We need to witness and emotionally hold each other. We need to tell our stories and explore our unique identities and complex struggles. We seek to make sense and gain fresh insight to empower us to be a support for those who are fighting inside Iran. Members of the Iranian community in the Diaspora are invited to join us for this FREE transformative 4-hour workshop.
Autobiographical Therapeutic Performance (ATP) is an innovative short-term therapy approach that supports participants in identifying and transforming self-defeating “life scripts” through drama therapy processes. Participants will explore formative moments in their lives and identify self-limiting beliefs transmitted by family, society and personal traumas. Group and individual therapy sessions will include an inner journey through memories, images and emotions. Through the creation of your ATP you will begin to rehearse and embody new life-affirming narratives. The journey will culminate in a “rite of passage” performance presented to a group of your invited reparative and trustworthy witnesses.