WELLNESS 014
PROGRAM 014:
Express Yourself - Art Therapy
Facilitated by: Maria Geary
Presented by: ArtHaus, Warner Music Group
When: 4 Wednesdays — 6:00p-8:00p EDT
July 7th 2021
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Express Yourself - Art Therapy
The Expressive Arts Therapy program is a trauma informed and client-focused journey that promotes emotional growth and healing. Expressive Arts Therapy uses an intermodal approach to counseling by integrating all the artistic expressions such as music, theater, poetry, dance, writing, drawing or other artistic form that uses the individual's innate creativity. Art is used as a therapeutic tool to inspire and initiate self-reflection and change.
The intermodal approach to a creative process that is low skill and high sensitivity is the foundation to support our clients in their personal journeys overcoming a variety of challenges; whether they be psychological, emotional, behavioural, or associated with life traumas, relationships or transitions
COURSE DETAILS
WEEK 1: SENSORIAL TRACING
Using our eyes closed and our less dominant hand, participants will embark on a journey of discovering our unconsciousness through oil pastels other colouring tools you have in your home and movement.
WEEK 2: STORIES FROM OUR THROAT
Using a myriad of voice exercises we will undergo the unveiling of guarded stories that have settled in our hearts.
WEEK 3: SCULPTING ME
After experiencing an individual urban walk and gathering found objects, we will build a three dimensional self portrait.
WEEK 4: THE MAGIC IN MY WORDS
Through guided writing explorations, we will write a series of poems and free writing pieces that stamp our past, present and future.
FACILITATOR
Maria Geary
Maria Geary has a background in movement and expressive arts therapy. She uses an intermodal-hands-on approach that is both participant-centered and trauma informed. Her sensibility to diversity, inclusion and passion for border stories originates from her personal migration experiences. Maria invites you to connect with your curiosity through play and the imagination into the journey of healing the impact of trauma and interpersonal relationships.
OUR PARTNERS
With a legacy extending back over 200 years, Warner Music Group (WMG) today brings together artists, songwriters, and entrepreneurs that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Operating in more than 70 countries through a network of affiliates and licensees, WMG’s Recorded Music division includes renowned labels such as Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, Elektra, Erato, First Night, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin’, Warner Records, Warner Classics, Warner Music Canada and Warner Music Nashville. WMG’s music publishing arm, Warner Chappell Music, has a catalog of over 1 million copyrights spanning every musical genre, from the standards of the Great American Songbook to the biggest hits of the 21st century. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, the independent artist and label services company, as well as consumer brands such as Songkick, the live music app; EMP, the merchandise e-tailer; and UPROXX, the youth culture destination. Follow WMG on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.