Art Therapy Groups
The Power of Art Therapy Groups
Are you looking for an art therapy group in Sydney?
Have you been curious to learn more about art therapy, just aren’t ready to engage in individual art therapy sessions?
Rosette Rouhana offers art therapy groups in Sydney face to face for anyone looking to be part of a therapeutic group. The current running groups are listed below, however, if there is a group you’re interested in and cannot sign up to, send Rosette an email to sign up to the wait list for future groups.
Why might you choose an art therapy group? Art therapy groups stand as sanctuaries where individuals weave their stories into vibrant tapestries of healing. Beyond the strokes of paint and clay, these gatherings foster profound emotional and psychological transformations. Here's why they are:
1. Community Connection: In art therapy groups, individuals find solace in shared experiences. The communal setting dismantles isolation, fostering empathy, understanding, and a sense of belonging. As participants witness each other's creative expressions, bonds form, offering a network of support that transcends words.
2. Expression Beyond Words: Not all emotions can be articulated through language alone. Art provides a non-verbal medium to express complex feelings, memories, and traumas. Through colors, shapes, and textures, participants navigate their inner landscapes, gaining insights and catharsis.
3. Safe Exploration: Within the art therapy setting, there's no judgment, only acceptance. Participants are free to explore their emotions without fear of criticism. This safe space encourages risk-taking and vulnerability, essential elements for growth and self-discovery.
4. Emotional Regulation: Engaging in art-making activates the brain's reward pathways, promoting relaxation and stress reduction. Through mindful creation, individuals learn to regulate their emotions, finding calm amidst chaos.
5. Empowerment and Resilience: As individuals witness their creations take form, they reclaim agency over their narratives. Art therapy groups empower participants to rewrite their stories, fostering resilience and a sense of mastery over life's challenges.
Are you ready to join an art therapy group? Follow the links below to your preferred group!
If you have questions, or would like to discuss your specific needs and goals, book in a free 15 minute call with Rosette today
Find The Right Group For You
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Art Therapy for Wellbeing - 4 Week Group
Over the four weeks, Rosette will guide you through different art directives that will encourage you to explore a variety of art mediums; gain insight into feelings, thoughts and emotions; and to guide you towards creating a deeper relationship with yourself through creative expression. This group runs monthly, and is open to a maximum of six participants. This group aims to support mental health and wellbeing, and no prior experience with art materials is required whatsoever.
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Art Therapy for Mental Health Workers
Are you a mental health worker, and looking for new ways to support your self-care? This group is for you! Rosette will guide you through different art directives aimed at finding outwardly expression to process and reflect on concerns or challenges. The group will run fo two hours, once month on a Saturday morning. An integrative and multimodal approach is used where mindfulness, art-making, and gentle movement are incorporated into the session.