The Therapeutic Use of Symbol, Image & Metaphor 

The focus of the workshop is on the facilitation of expression and the subsequent understanding of the symbolic and metaphorical language in therapy.  The material is applicable to a wide variety of clinical populations, and to the creative arts therapies and modalities such as play therapy and sand tray.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn applications of the arts in therapy for children, teens and families who have experienced loss, trauma and violence, behavioral problems, and family issues.  A portion of the workshop will offer those attending the opportunity to experiment with art and play media through role play and experiential exercises that will offer skills in facilitating, containing and dialoguing with the metaphorical communication, images, and symbols that are elicited through the creative arts.  No experience in the arts in necessary, and all activities are designed to be safe, comfortable, and non-threatening.

Objectives: Attendees will be able to:

• describe the role of symbols, images and metaphors in therapy

• describe methods of utilizing the symbols, images and metaphors in the assessment and treatment , and

• describe methods of incorporating the creative arts in play therapy for a variety of populations and presenting issues in play therapy. 

CE Credits:  12 CE Credits will be offered for the following:  MFT, LCSW, RN, LVN, Psychologist (APA)
                                  

Instructor: Linda Chapman, MA, is a board certified art therapist and registered play therapist-supervisor. Currently Director of the Art Therapy Institute of the Redwoods, she a former Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry, University of California San Francisco and creator and director of the She San Francisco General Hospital Pediatric Play Therapy Program. Linda has over eighteen years of clinical and supervisory experience and is a nationally recognized expert in art therapy and play therapy with severely traumatized, hospitalized children, adolescents and families.

Workshop fees: Workshop fees are $160 per day, and include all handouts, art supplies, lunch, and morning and afternoon snacks.  CE Credits are available for an additional $25, our direct cost.

Art Therapy Institute of the Redwoods
10151 East Road
Redwood Valley, CA 95470

Phone: 707-485-0105
Fax: 707-485-0105
E-Mail: ArtTherapy@pacific.net