tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T10:14:04+08:00 Peatix Acting Up tag:peatix.com,2019:event-624545 2019-04-10T13:00:00SGT 2019-04-10T13:00:00SGT

Workshop SynopsisIn recent years, Singapore has seen a steady climb in youth behaviours such as drug dependency, self-mutilation, and suicidal ideations. The healing power of the arts is one that has been debated and championed in its ability to reach the emotionally vulnerable in ways previously unexplored.Find out how the multi-modal use of creative arts (i.e. visual art, music, dance, drama etc) can serve as a therapeutic intervention to help Singapore's at-risk youth. Suitable for: counsellors, therapists, social workers, teachers and all professionals working with emotionally vulnerable youth.DisclaimerThis workshop serves as an information session to promote awareness of multi-modal arts and its therapeutic uses in working with at-risk youth. Please note that it does not train/certify participants in therapy methods.About Acting UpFounded by Marissa Teo, Acting Up aims to be the premiere social enterprise for the engagement of at risk youth, with a mission to empower them with the knowledge and awareness of positive choice and autonomy in their lives. We provide therapeutic programmes for schools and social institutions which addresse maladaptive coping behaviours that impede their ability to live functionally; such as drug abuse, self-harm and delinquency. The programmes involve multi-modal, therapeutic engagement through workshops, emotional therapy and mentorship sessions. Upon completion of the programmes, selected youth are then trained as workshop facilitators and offered employment opportunities. This in turn translates into their own ability to run the programmes for youth in need.About Marissa TeoAbout our PartnersThis event is co-hosted with A Good Space – where changemakers flourish as a community to imagine and create experiences that expand perspectives across diverse social issues.From Poverty Simulations to a Feast with Seniors, come learn about a wide range of social issues through innovative activities. To learn more and join the community, visit their website at: agoodspace.orgPlease Note:In registering for this event, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for the purposes of this event only, in accordance to the Personal Data Protection Act (2012).