Introduction to Art Therapy | Peatix tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2021-11-15T10:15:18+08:00 Peatix WanTing Introduction to Art Therapy tag:peatix.com,2019:event-628668 2019-04-27T09:00:00SGT 2019-04-27T09:00:00SGT Workshop SynopsisIt is often mentioned that art can be a safe platform for self expression and a way to understand ourselves better. But what exactly is Art Therapy and how does it work? This workshop will provide participants with an introductory talk alongside hands-on art experiential to gain a better understanding of how art therapy works through different artistic mediums.Come! Join us at our workshop on Art Therapy to promote community integration and inclusion! No prior art experience needed! --This workshop is supported by Mediacorp Enable Fund as well as our community partner, Enabling Village, an initiative by SG Enable.--FAQs1. Are art materials provided?   Yes!2. Do I need to be good in art? No prior art experience is needed, just come and have fun experimenting with the art materials provided.3. Who is suitable for the workshop?Everyone age 13 and above is welcome! This workshop is open to participants with:- visual impairment- hearing impairment - physical impairment- other condition(s)4. What is art therapy?Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses the creative process of art making as a mode of expression and communication to help improve a person’s physical, emotional, mental and social well-being, which can lead to increased resilience.For more enquiries, please email hello@redballoontherapy.comWe look forward to seeing you!--DisclaimerThis workshop serves as an information session to promote art therapy and its therapeutic uses. Please note that it does not train or certify participants in therapy methods.--About the TrainerWan Ting is a trained Art Therapist with a Master of Arts in Art Therapy. Her clinical experiences includes working with various groups of individuals ranging from people with mental health issues to people with special needs, multiple disabilities as well as children coming from disadvantaged families to process through developmental trauma, loss and divorce. She has conducted art-making sessions, individual art therapy to group therapy sessions in the community, schools and social service organisations. About the OrganiserHere at Red Balloon Therapy, we believe that every person has the inherent capacity to heal and transform. We seek to promote mental wellness and healing through arts, therapy and nature.  We provide art therapy services for children, youths and adults from different cultural backgrounds with emotional or psychological difficulties to identify and resolve their core conflicts. Our workshops combine art therapy, social emotional learning and fun to facilitate growth, change and healing.  Updates tag:peatix.com,2019-04-23 09:48:54 2019-04-23 09:48:54 Venue was changed to "Enabling Village, (Seminar Room 1)". Orig#428711 Updates tag:peatix.com,2019-04-08 04:10:22 2019-04-08 04:10:22 The event description was updated. Diff#424299 Updates tag:peatix.com,2019-04-04 13:01:30 2019-04-04 13:01:30 The event description was updated. Diff#423568