Our lectures and workshops offer theoretical and practical knowledge in the use of art therapy in the assessment and treatment of toddlers, children, and adolescents. Directive and non-directive methods of treatment based on developmental, psychological and neuropsychological theories are presented for effective, culturally sensitive therapy.

Lectures and slide case presentations will demonstrate the practical application of art therapy with those who have been victims or witnessed acts of violence, accidents, physical and sexual abuse, and those who have experienced loss. In workshops and extended trainings, non-threatening experimentation with art medial will introduce techniques to facilitate expression using art and imagery as healing methods. No prior art training is required.

All workshops are limited to 10 participants to offer a unique, intensive training opportunity. Workshops are designed to offer a variety of learning opportunities for beginning and advanced level art therapists and other master level mental health professionals.

In addition to lecture and case material, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in non-threatening experimentation with a variety of art media to learn methods of facilitating and containing expression, promoting self-discovery, insight, and change. All art experiences are designed to be safe and private, and no prior art training is required.
 

A workshop day includes:

• Morning tea, coffee, and pastries

• All art media

• Handouts

• Gourmet luncheon (vegetarian and non)

• Afternoon beverages and snacks

CE Credits: Workshops are co-sponsored by R. Cassidy Seminars in Santa Rosa and CE credits are available for all courses for the following professionals:

MFT’s and LCSW’s – approved by the BBS. Provider #PEC 418
California Psychologists –approved provider # CAS017
RN’s and LVN’s – approved by the BRN. Provider #12224

APA – R. Cassidy Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. R. Cassidy Seminars maintains responsibility for the program. This certification is recognized for continuing education for California Psychologists beginning Jan. 1, 2002, CMCHC’s, LMHC’s Marriage Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologists in Washington, Oregon and Colorado.