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Rather than “telling,” this course will focus on learning through “doing.” It is designed to be highly experiential, allowing participants to actively engage in arts-based methods as both a participant and a facilitator. In addition, information will provided throughout the course using video, conversation and handouts.
This workshop can be used towards the Child and Youth Mental Health certificate.
Nom de l'événement
Expressive Arts Therapy with Children and Adolescents
Cours/Atelier
For: Professionnels
Fourni par: Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development
Date et l'heure
Thu Apr 12 to fri 13 apr 2018
(Cet événement est terminé)
9:00 - 4:00pm
Description de l'évenement
This course will introduce the use of expressive arts when working therapeutically with children and adolescents with a variety of needs and goals.* Rationale for, and examples of, using the arts for expression, wellness and healing with youth will be provided. Basic concepts from drama therapy, art therapy, music therapy, dance/movement therapy and the use of writing, poetry and play will be explored. In addition, intermodal approaches that use numerous arts-based methods will be demonstrated. The course will provide information about working from childhood through adolescence in a developmentally appropriate manner.Rather than “telling,” this course will focus on learning through “doing.” It is designed to be highly experiential, allowing participants to actively engage in arts-based methods as both a participant and a facilitator. In addition, information will provided throughout the course using video, conversation and handouts.
This workshop can be used towards the Child and Youth Mental Health certificate.
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