Registration is now open for our November 6 workshop on Visual and
Experiential Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Martha Dyer, ATR-BC and
Elizabeth McElhinny Hayden, LCSW will be coming up from North Carolina
to present their integrated approach to using DBT. Please click on the
link below for more information on this event and to register to
reserve your spot. We're very excited about this event and hope to see
you there. Please email abechtel@sheppardpratt.org if you have any
questions.
http://tinyurl.com/matanov6
Kamis, 29 September 2011
Positive Psychology and Art Therapy: The Importance of Positive Emotions Workshop
Gioia Chilton, MA, ATR-BC
Rebecca Wilkinson, MA-ATR-BC
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
11:00 Am – 12:15 Pm
Board Meeting Held at 10:00 Am
Sponsored by the Potomac Art Therapy Association, Creative Wellbeing Workshops, and the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program
(1.25 CEC’s available, free for PATA members, $10 administrative fee for non-members*)
the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program
Held at GW at 413 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
This workshop with include a brief overview of the field of Positive Psychology, the science of happiness. We will focus most in depth on the contributions of Barbara Fredrickson in her work on Positive Emotions and their ability to broaden perception and build resilience. The evolutionary function of negative and positive emotions will be explored. We will examine art therapy’s role in promoting positive emotions. Art Therapy interventions for increasing positive emotions will be explored.
Objective 1) Attendees will be able to list two characteristics of Positive Psychology.
Objective 2) Attendees will be able to describe Barbara Fredrickson’s broaden and build theory of positive emotions.
Objective 3) Attendees will be able to list three ways that art therapy promotes positive emotions in our clients.
This event is co-sponsored by the Potomac Art Therapy Association (NBCC provider #6500) Creative Wellbeing Workshops, LLC, and the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program. Potomac Art Therapy Association may award NBCC approved clock hours for events or programs that meet NBCC requirements. Creative Wellbeing Workshops and the Potomac Art Therapy Association maintain responsibility for the content of this event.
SoulCollage® and Art Therapy Workshop
October 22, 2011 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Karen Baer, MA, ATR-BC
Sponsored by Potomac Art Therapy Association (PATA) and
the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program
Held at GW at 413 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
(2 CEC’s available, free for PATA members, $10 administrative fee for non-members*)
Workshop will be held after the October PATA
Board Meeting held 10:00 -11:00 AM
Board Meeting held 10:00 -11:00 AM
This workshop will introduce participants in the therapeutic value of using SoulCollage® with their clients. People who are at a crossroads or in transition might find that SoulCollage® offers a welcome combination of opportunities. SoulCollage® is an intuitive collage process that inspires creativity and lets people connect with their own inner guidance. SoulCollage® has intrigued thousands of enthusiastic practitioners who make cards to represent parts of themselves and then use those cards to access their own deep wisdom. Seena B. Frost, founder of SoulCollage®, has a new book coming out November 1, 2010: SoulCollage® Evolving: an Intuitive Collage Process for Self-Discovery and Community. The book describes the simple steps for making SoulCollage® cards and also the many ways they have been used with children, adolescents, elderly people, and adults in many contexts, such as religious groups, addiction recovery, art therapy, and hospice care.
Objective 1. Participants will explore the principles underlying the use of SoulCollage®
cards in art therapy.
Objective 2. Participants will be able to list three strategies for using SoulCollage® as
an art therapy tool for identifying and meeting therapeutic goals.
Objective 3. Participants will make SoulCollage® cards.
Karen Baer is a trained SoulCollage® Facilitator offering workshops in the Silver Spring, MD area. To learn more about Seena Frost and SoulCollage®, visit www.soulcollage.com. For more information call 301 622-4793 or email: kbtapestries@comcast.net. Resource: http://www.soulcollage.com/press
Kamis, 22 September 2011
Workshop with Liz Goll Lerner
LIZ GOLL LERNER, LPC, ATR-BC
September 24, 2011
Part One: noon -2:00pm
Part Two: 2:30 - 5:00pm
at The Mindfulness Center
For more information or to register on line
visit: www.themindfulnesscenter.org
Part One OR Two $49.00; Part One AND Two $89.00
There are so many care-giving situations that take us into areas that we are not prepared for. Join Liz in this two-part workshop to learn more about the most effective ways to navigate for yourself and your loved one.
The Mindfulness Center
4963 Elm Street, Suite 100
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-986-1090
TheMindfulnessCenter@gmail.com
PART ONE: “Caregiving”
How to accomplish your role as Caregiver from helping with a meal to advocating in a serious medical situation. Individuals will have the opportunity to share their caregiving situations for feedback.
PART TWO: “Replenishing the Caregiver”
Through discussion, guided imagery and creative expression learn tools to use on a daily basis to have some time just for you; relieve stress and rejuvenate.
Liz has lived her own care-giving experiences and helped many families
successfully do the same. Liz, founder of Inspired Choices, LLC, is an art
psychotherapist, counselor and coach in private practice. She began her DC
area practice in 1987. Some of her areas of specialization are medical illness
counseling and advocacy, mindfulness practices, individualized accelerated
breakthrough and archetypal coaching . Her work ranges from the practical to
the spiritual. She has office hours at The Mindfulness Center, TAVO Total
Health and in her DC office. She has been an adjunct professor at GWU and
consults at various Healing Centers. Liz is trained in Bio Energy and
Reconnective Healing. For appointments or more information please contact her
at liz@yourinspiredchoices.com or 301-229-9408.
September 24, 2011
Part One: noon -2:00pm
Part Two: 2:30 - 5:00pm
at The Mindfulness Center
For more information or to register on line
visit: www.themindfulnesscenter.org
Part One OR Two $49.00; Part One AND Two $89.00
There are so many care-giving situations that take us into areas that we are not prepared for. Join Liz in this two-part workshop to learn more about the most effective ways to navigate for yourself and your loved one.
The Mindfulness Center
4963 Elm Street, Suite 100
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-986-1090
TheMindfulnessCenter@gmail.com
PART ONE: “Caregiving”
How to accomplish your role as Caregiver from helping with a meal to advocating in a serious medical situation. Individuals will have the opportunity to share their caregiving situations for feedback.
PART TWO: “Replenishing the Caregiver”
Through discussion, guided imagery and creative expression learn tools to use on a daily basis to have some time just for you; relieve stress and rejuvenate.
Liz has lived her own care-giving experiences and helped many families
successfully do the same. Liz, founder of Inspired Choices, LLC, is an art
psychotherapist, counselor and coach in private practice. She began her DC
area practice in 1987. Some of her areas of specialization are medical illness
counseling and advocacy, mindfulness practices, individualized accelerated
breakthrough and archetypal coaching . Her work ranges from the practical to
the spiritual. She has office hours at The Mindfulness Center, TAVO Total
Health and in her DC office. She has been an adjunct professor at GWU and
consults at various Healing Centers. Liz is trained in Bio Energy and
Reconnective Healing. For appointments or more information please contact her
at liz@yourinspiredchoices.com or 301-229-9408.
Reframing Self-Care: Refilling the Well
Please join us for our Annual Member Meeting and Potluck! Preceeding the event, we are proud to host Suzanne Fortnum, MA, who will be presenting on self-care practices.
Reframing Self-Care: Refilling the Well
Suzanne Fortnum, MA RYT 200
Saturday, September 24th, 2011, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Sponsored by Potomac Art Therapy Association (PATA) and
the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program
413 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
(2 CEC’s available, free for PATA members, $10 administrative fee for non-members*)
202-483-8600
“Caring for the self is not self-indulgent, it is self-preservation” - Audre Lorde
Self-care can often feel like one more thing to check off the ‘to-do’ list. As art therapists we provide best for our clients when our internal wells are replenished and full, yet finding time to refill the well can be a challenge. Many of us work at least an eight-hour day seeing clients, participating in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, writing notes, in addition to attempting to maintain a personal life. In this workshop, we will explore how to integrate self-care into daily practice to continuously fill our wells. While the concept of self-care ‘on-the-go’ may seem contradictory, it has many benefits related to clinical practice. Techniques and resources for self-care ‘on-the-go’ will be discussed and attendees will be provided with the opportunity to create self-care ‘toolkits’.
Attendees are asked to bring a box and tissue paper for art experiential. Shoeboxes work really well!!
Objective 1) Attendees will be able to identify the concept of self-care ‘on-the-go’ and learn five self-care “on-the-go” resources.
Objective 2) Attendees will be able to identify how the benefits of self care ‘on-the-go’ relate to clinical practice. Objective 3) Attendees will be able to build their own self-care “toolkit”.
Contact Potomac Art Therapy Association
To register or for more information call 202-483-8600 or visit
www.potomacarttherapyassociation.com
Held at the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program, 413 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Facilities are handicap accessible.
The Potomac Art Therapy Association (PATA) is an approved NBCC provider (#6500) and co-sponsor of this event. PATA may award NBCC approved clock hours for events or programs that meet NBCC requirements. PATA maintains responsibility for the content of this event.
Following the event please join us for our annual member meeting and potluck, which will be held following the presentation, from 4pm- 6pm. Come network and catch up with old friends and classmates!
Board Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Scholarships- address student awards (Kim O.H.)
5. AATA conference Chapter report (Crista)
6. Discuss Symposium and upcoming event
7. Update on PATA budget (Philip)
8. Update on PATA board member election
9. Call to Adjourn
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Reframing Self-Care: Refilling the Well
Suzanne Fortnum, MA RYT 200
Saturday, September 24th, 2011, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Sponsored by Potomac Art Therapy Association (PATA) and
the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program
413 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
(2 CEC’s available, free for PATA members, $10 administrative fee for non-members*)
202-483-8600
“Caring for the self is not self-indulgent, it is self-preservation” - Audre Lorde
Self-care can often feel like one more thing to check off the ‘to-do’ list. As art therapists we provide best for our clients when our internal wells are replenished and full, yet finding time to refill the well can be a challenge. Many of us work at least an eight-hour day seeing clients, participating in treatment team meetings, staff meetings, writing notes, in addition to attempting to maintain a personal life. In this workshop, we will explore how to integrate self-care into daily practice to continuously fill our wells. While the concept of self-care ‘on-the-go’ may seem contradictory, it has many benefits related to clinical practice. Techniques and resources for self-care ‘on-the-go’ will be discussed and attendees will be provided with the opportunity to create self-care ‘toolkits’.
Attendees are asked to bring a box and tissue paper for art experiential. Shoeboxes work really well!!
Objective 1) Attendees will be able to identify the concept of self-care ‘on-the-go’ and learn five self-care “on-the-go” resources.
Objective 2) Attendees will be able to identify how the benefits of self care ‘on-the-go’ relate to clinical practice. Objective 3) Attendees will be able to build their own self-care “toolkit”.
Contact Potomac Art Therapy Association
To register or for more information call 202-483-8600 or visit
www.potomacarttherapyassociation.com
Held at the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program, 413 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Facilities are handicap accessible.
The Potomac Art Therapy Association (PATA) is an approved NBCC provider (#6500) and co-sponsor of this event. PATA may award NBCC approved clock hours for events or programs that meet NBCC requirements. PATA maintains responsibility for the content of this event.
Following the event please join us for our annual member meeting and potluck, which will be held following the presentation, from 4pm- 6pm. Come network and catch up with old friends and classmates!
Board Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Scholarships- address student awards (Kim O.H.)
5. AATA conference Chapter report (Crista)
6. Discuss Symposium and upcoming event
7. Update on PATA budget (Philip)
8. Update on PATA board member election
9. Call to Adjourn
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Selasa, 06 September 2011
CREATIVE JOURNALING SERIES
Crossings: A Center for the Healing Traditions
8505 Fenton Street, Ste 202
Silver Spring MD 20910
301-565-4924
Title: Creative Journaling: Art and Writing to Increase Wellbeing
Where: Crossings, Downtown Silver Spring, near Whole Foods
When: Saturdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Oct. 22, Nov. 13, 2011
Time: 11 AM-12:45 PM
Who: Open to all
Cost in Advance: Pre-register $140 for series/$40 each individual session
At the Door: $50 per session at the door
To Register: Call 202-352-5225 or email rebecca@creativewellbeingworkshops.com
Creative Journaling combines writing with art-making to deepen the exploration and insight that can be gained from the journaling process. These workshops are designed for all ranges of artistic and writing experience—you need not consider yourself an “artist” or “writer” to attend and benefit. Participants will leave with specific and immediately applicable tools for increasing wellbeing. Being a journal you can do art work in. All other materials will be provided.
Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC is a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist with 20 years of clinical experience. She is co-founder of Creative Wellbeing Workshops, LLC, which provides workshops and training on creativity, wellbeing, and happiness. She also facilitates workshops through Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts and serves as adjunct faculty with the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program. She can be reached at rebecca@creativewellbeingworkshops.com or 202 352 5225.
www.creativewellbeingshops.com
Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC
Creative Wellbeing Workshops, LLC
www.creativewellbeingworkshops.com
(202) 352 5225
rebecca@creativewellbeingworkshops.
8505 Fenton Street, Ste 202
Silver Spring MD 20910
301-565-4924
Title: Creative Journaling: Art and Writing to Increase Wellbeing
Where: Crossings, Downtown Silver Spring, near Whole Foods
When: Saturdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Oct. 22, Nov. 13, 2011
Time: 11 AM-12:45 PM
Who: Open to all
Cost in Advance: Pre-register $140 for series/$40 each individual session
At the Door: $50 per session at the door
To Register: Call 202-352-5225 or email rebecca@creativewellbeingworkshops.com
Creative Journaling combines writing with art-making to deepen the exploration and insight that can be gained from the journaling process. These workshops are designed for all ranges of artistic and writing experience—you need not consider yourself an “artist” or “writer” to attend and benefit. Participants will leave with specific and immediately applicable tools for increasing wellbeing. Being a journal you can do art work in. All other materials will be provided.
Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC is a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist with 20 years of clinical experience. She is co-founder of Creative Wellbeing Workshops, LLC, which provides workshops and training on creativity, wellbeing, and happiness. She also facilitates workshops through Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts and serves as adjunct faculty with the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program. She can be reached at rebecca@creativewellbeingworkshops.com or 202 352 5225.
www.creativewellbeingshops.com
Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC
Creative Wellbeing Workshops, LLC
www.creativewellbeingworkshops.com
(202) 352 5225
rebecca@creativewellbeingworkshops.
Sabtu, 03 September 2011
The Growing Role of Art Therapy Around the World
Thanks to Philip Reed for contributing this guest article about art therapy!!
The Growing Role of Art Therapy Around the World
--Philip J Reed, on behalf of Corona Regional Medical Center
Art therapy helps clients express feelings, ease anxiety, resolve internal conflicts, control behavior, and improve social skills. With creative materials and processes at hand, people can gain a greater sense of self and connect more completely with the world around them. This form of therapy is rooted in counseling techniques, psychological theory, and human development.
Around the world, people are exploring the benefits of art therapy, which not only encourages a relationship between the patient and therapist, but also the art created. Therapists focus on helping individuals who struggle expressing feelings verbally to release emotion through their art. To assist their clients, therapists must have a solid understanding of mental and behavioral health practices and art processes.
The uses for art therapy around the world are indeed diverse. Therapists, individuals, and other groups might use their art to address pressing issues in their society and try raising public awareness. They might work with other groups to make wider changes to the communities around them, explore environmental matters, or even encourage change for global problems. Indeed, many individuals feel art therapy has a potential to change the world.
Art therapists themselves show many similarities and differences. They are passionate about helping their clients better themselves, and are deeply committed to the impact artistic media can have on a person’s life. On a professional level, the requirements they must adhere to in order to practice their profession may vary considerably based on the state or country in which they work. Often, an art therapist will be required to register with a professional organization or directory, and may have codes of ethics to follow. International groups and communities are continually working together to integrate the profession and create an ideal combination of methods and take art therapy to the world stage.
In terms of how an art therapist works, the approaches they use may be as dynamic as the number of artistic outlets present today. After all, “art” encompasses fields like dance, music, writing, drama, and other visual possibilities. The right creative opportunity can do a great deal for helping patients heal, discover more about themselves, and help them gain a better understanding of their needs.
Jumat, 02 September 2011
Temporary job opportunity
Temporary classroom based art therapy substitute position available with Fairfax County Schools. The substitute would be covering maternity leave for 6-8 weeks starting around October 11 at Cedar Lane School, a high school for ED/LD adolescents. The candidate would have to apply/register online with FCPS for a substitute position. ED experience preferred. This would be a great position for a recent graduate. It’s a great way to get you foot in the door with FCPS. Please contact Nici Finnegan at knfinnegan@fcps.edu for more information. Thank you
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