This course explores the neurobiological, foundations of "coming back to our senses" through, expressive art therapy, aiming to restore body and, mind. Through this somatically-based approach,, both the body's sensory experience and the mind's, cognitive/language capabilities, we can help, clients access embodied awareness and effectively, address experiences that leave individuals stuck, in isolation and shame. Informed by IFS and, polyvagal theory, this course will work with the, self through drawing, painting, sculpting in clay,, and engaging in group work through play and, rhythmic drumming. It will explore aesthetics,, sensory engagement in nature, and group activities, through play. It will integrate simple rhythmic,, movement-oriented, image-making, and other, techniques that will support clients to begin to, feel once again safe, calm, and enlivened. Limited, to students in the CTSP Department only; can be, taken in their second year of their program.
- Teacher: Mary Andrus