Art therapy techniques used in family/ couple counselling

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Center for Counselling, Chennai is announcing a workshop for counsellors/

psychologists who work with couples/ families:

Art Therapy Techniques used in Family and Couples Counseling

Facilitated by Melba Thorn M.A. Clinical Art Therapist

A clinical 2 day workshop to explore creative ways to engage families and

couples in therapeutic environment.  Art activities for families to explore

issues such as: boundaries, anger management, substance abuse, adjustment

disorder, non violent communication, grief and loss, codependence, stress

management and vocational burnout.

What you will learn

a) Self help techniques to give to clients outside of treatment

Facilitate non threatening self expression and communication within the

family

c) Inspire self-discovery or simple relaxation

d) Provide an opportunity for couples and families to express difficult emotions

without the use of words

e) Guide in releasing emotional conflicts locked in the subconscious

Dates ; 12 and 13 March, 2011 (Registration open)

Time : 10 AM to 4 PM  Venue : Nungambakkam, Chennai

For: Counsellors/ Psychologists/ therapists/ students studying

psychology/counselling

Cost : Rs 3000 (inclusive business lunch)

For more details contact - (044) 42080810/ 9884700135

About Melba Thorn

Melba Thorn M.A. MFTI, Artist BFA, Rietveltd Academy, Amsterdam. M.A. Marital

and Family Therapy specializing in “Clinical Art Therapy€ at Loyola mount

University in Los Angeles. She  has used Art therapy in a variety of settings

such as Substance Abuse, Cancer survivors support groups, Victims of crime, PTSD

treatment, Vocational Burnout, Chronically Mentally Ill clinics as well as

Individual and Family Therapy. Melba is an Artist that uses very alternative

mediums for relaxation and healing. She is involved in many community

organizations and enjoys exposing people of all ages to enjoy the art making

process.

Thanks,

Magdalene

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Magdalene Jeyarathnam

Director - Center For Counselling

2A Casa Blanca Two,

No 16  Dr Thirumoorthy Nagar Main road,

Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034

www.centerforcounselling.org

email- magdalene@...

Office - 42080810

Mobile - 9884100135