Showing posts with label Art Therapy retreat. Show all posts
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16 Feb 2024

2024 CR© Creative Retreat "Love Yourself"

 


CR© Creative Retreat "Love Yourself"









2024 CR© Creative Retreat "Love Yourself"

2024
May 24th, 25th, 26th, 2024 
Brisbane

►Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with our exclusive weekend retreat in the heart of nature. Immerse yourself in a tranquil environment designed for relaxation, personal growth, and rejuvenation.

►Indulge in a luxurious getaway where the soothing sounds of nature surround you, creating the perfect backdrop for self-discovery and reflection. Our carefully curated retreat offers a unique blend of serenity and creativity, providing you with the opportunity to connect with yourself on a deeper level.

►Picture yourself in a secluded paradise, far away from the noise of the city, where the only thing on your agenda is personal well-being. This weekend is your chance to unwind, recharge, and focus on your own growth journey.

►Our experienced facilitators will guide you through personalized activities and workshops, tailored to enhance your self-awareness and foster personal development. Whether it's through guided meditation, mindful nature walks, or creative activities, you'll find the tools you need to connect with your inner self.

►Luxuriate in comfortable accommodations in Brisbane! that harmonize with the natural surroundings, offering you a peaceful haven to rest and reflect. Our retreat is designed to provide a space for you to unwind, away from the pressures of daily life, and focus on the transformative power of self-care.

Seize the opportunity to escape to a weekend where time slows down, and you can rediscover the joy of being present in the moment. This is more than a getaway; it's a journey towards personal growth and connection. Join us for a weekend in nature, and let the transformative experience unfold.

https://www.arttherapygestalt.com/events-1/cr-c-creative-retreat-love-yourself-2




5 Aug 2023

2023 November CR© Creative Retreat in Australia

 


November 17th to 19th, 2023

Mt Glorious Brisbane

Luxury retreat



✴️CR© Creative Retreat

"Treat yourself"

Participants will learn the steps to self-acceptance, investigating their blocks and practicing forgiveness, and acknowledging resilience to build confidence in each "here and now" to achieve their future goals using a big range of art materials and techniques.

During the Retreat: 

  • Time to relax by doing creative and transformative activities.

  • Enjoy the environment in a place full of peace.

  • Recognize the efforts you have made and are making every day of your life and give yourself time to love yourself and give yourself time and receive support to design your future Goals.

Participating in a retreat that aligns with your needs and goals can offer a wide range of benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

 

Here are some of the potential benefits of attending a retreat focused on relaxation, self-reflection, and creativity from a Gestalt Therapy perspective, especially in a beautiful natural setting:

  1. Stress reduction: Retreats typically provide a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life, allowing you to detach from stressors and focus on relaxation. This can lead to reduced levels of stress and anxiety.

  2. Mindfulness and self-awareness: In a retreat setting, you can practice mindfulness, which involves being fully present in the moment. This can enhance your self-awareness, leading to a better understanding of your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

  3. Creative expression: Retreats often encourage creative activities, such as art, writing, or music. Engaging in creative expression can help you tap into your emotions and foster personal growth and self-discovery.

  4. Time for reflection: Retreats provide dedicated time and space for introspection and contemplation. This can help you gain insights into your life, relationships, and future goals.

  5. Personal growth: By focusing on yourself and your needs during the retreat, you can foster personal growth and development. It can be an opportunity to address unresolved issues and work on self-improvement.

  6. Clarity and decision-making: Being away from the usual distractions and responsibilities can help you gain clarity on important life decisions, including those related to your career, relationships, and future goals.

  7. Connection with like-minded individuals: Retreats often attract people with similar interests and goals. Building connections with others can provide a sense of community and support during your personal journey.

  8. Improved focus and productivity: Taking time to rest and recharge can actually boost your focus and productivity when you return to your regular routines.

  9. Nature's therapeutic effects: Being in a beautiful natural setting can have a calming and rejuvenating effect on your mind and body. Nature is known to reduce stress and promote overall well-being.

  10. Physical health benefits: Many retreats also include activities like yoga, meditation, or outdoor exercises, which can have positive effects on your physical health, flexibility, and fitness.

  11. Emotional healing: Engaging in therapeutic activities, such as group discussions or one-on-one counseling if available, can help with emotional healing and processing unresolved issues.

  12. Enhanced problem-solving skills: The combination of relaxation, self-reflection, and creative activities can stimulate your mind and enhance your problem-solving abilities.

It's important to note that the benefits of a retreat can vary from person to person, depending on individual needs and experiences. To get the most out of a retreat, it's essential to be open to the process, actively participate, and embrace the opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Book Now

Days for the Retreat 2023:

Friday, November 17th from 5 pm

Saturday, November 18th

Sunday, November 19th until Lunch time

3 days, 2 nights

Venue: Mount Glorious Luxury Retreat- Brisbane

Included:

 

  • Accommodation:

Sharing Room (Twin beds).  Each Room Features:

Twin beds.

Fridge, Kettle, and pod coffee machine

Ensuite with Shower and Mini Bath

Reading chair

Blockout Curtains

Australian Botanical Toiletries by Leif

  • Catering Included (Friday dinner until Sunday lunch)





​Cost per person:

Become a member Silver or Gold

Members of the Gestalt Art Therapy CLUB (Silver or Gold )

Click here to pay by Credit card (paypal) Payments before September 15th, 2023  $1640 per person

Payments after September 15th, 2023 $1850 per person

​Contact us for a payment plan

Non Members of the Gestalt Art Therapy Club

Click here to pay by Credit card (paypal) Payments before September 15th, 2023 $1850 per person

Payments after October 15th, 2023 $2050 per person

​Contact us for a payment plan

 

Available 2 spots for couples (Sharing bed)

Payments before September 15th, 2023  $2995 per couple

Payments after September 15th, 2023  $3280 per couple

 

​Ask us for a payment plan (for Payments starting before September 15th, 2023)









 

RETREAT REGISTRATION HERE

We are not registered for GST

Costs are per person.

 

Payments through Paypal will have 3% of the applied Paypal commission in each payment/ refund through this platform.

Ask us for Bank details if you do not want to pay PayPal commissions fees.

Please read more information about the cancellation policy.

 

 

Please note:

Covid Requirements

Following the Australian Government Health Department indications and with the objective of offering a safe space for all participants and Retreat leaders.

Every participant before being admitted to each Event/ Retreat/ Face-to-face session/ workshop:

• Before the start of the Retreat/workshop/ session temperature measures will be taken. If the participant has symptoms like fever (37°C or more), coughing, sore throat, or shortness of breath, unfortunately, he/she will not be admitted to the Retreat/ event.

 

Important information from Government:

Testing positive for COVID-19

Any person who tests positive for COVID-19 will need to immediately isolate at home or other suitable accommodation for at least 7 full days from the date the person had their test. Follow the advice from Queensland Health, including the first steps to take if you have COVID-19.

Close Contact

If you are a close contact, on the day of the event/ session you should have a negative test and wear a mask.

If there is a positive test, please contact us with this information.

Regarding face-to-face Retreats/  workshops/ sessions, clients who tested COVID positive must have passed a minimum of 14 days after Covid to be able to have a face-to-face participation/ session and have a RAT negative test.

Please read the information about cancelations and refunds here.

Cancellation policy:

If the Retreat cannot go ahead due to the decision of the leaders, the Retreat will be postponed and participants will receive the information of the next dates of the event. Please note that if this situation happens, it is not a cancellation, it is a postponed event and economic refunds will not be possible for participants. If you booked and paid for the retreat and you cannot participate in the new dates, the amount that you paid can be used to participate in other of our events or to use at our store to buy our books and our products. If you cancel your participation in this retreat before October 1st, 2023, you will receive the 100% of the paid amount that you did. If you cancel your participation after October 1st, 2023, you will not receive any economic refund, and/ or credit to be used later, in any circumstances including sickness, Covid positive, etc.

Contact us for more info: gestaltarttherapycentre@gmail.com

Participating in this retreat means that you accept all of these conditions.

Contact us for more info: gestaltarttherapycentre@gmail.com



RETREAT REGISTRATION HERE


ART THERAPY RETREAT PROGRAM

Friday, November 17th, 2023

5:00 pm                     Arrival

6:00 pm /7:00 pm      Dinner & free time

7:30 pm/ 8:00 pm      Welcome and group meeting.

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Saturday  November 18th, 2023

8:00 am/ 8:30 am Yoga Class

8:30 am/ 9:30 am Breakfast

9:30 to 10:30 Welcome to the land ritual.

10:30 am/ 11:30 am Art Camp activities

WORKSHOP 1: Rock painting. 
Working with our resistances and transforming them into inner power

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11:30 am/ 12 noon Break

12:00 noon/ 1:00 pm Art Camp activities

1:00 pm/ 3:00 pm Lunch & free time

3:00 pm / 6:00 pm Art Camp activities

WORKSHOP 2: Pottery.
Working with our gift to give and receive

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6:00 pm /8:00 pm Dinner & free time

8:00 pm        Group Art activity/ Ritual

WORKSHOP 3: Meditation and "treat yourself" 
Heart mosaic

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Sunday November 19th, 2023

8:00 am / 8:30 am Yoga Class

8:30 am / 9:30 am Breakfast

9:30 am / 11:30 am Art Camp activities

WORKSHOP 4: Finding the Light in your life
Candle Making

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11:30 am / 12 noon Break

12:00 noon / 1:00 pm Art Therapy Retreat Closing. Group Ritual
1:00 pm/ 2:00 pm Lunch

Land Art. Eco mandala

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Limited spaces are available!
 
Note: The activities times & activities topics could be changed due to event adjustments.


26 Jan 2020

2020 Art Therapy Retreat March 20th, 21st, 22nd









Time & Location
20 Mar, 5:00 pm – 22 Mar, 2:00 pm
Heart & Soul retreat Space, Nobbys Creek Rd, Nobbys Creek NSW 2484, Australia

About the Event

ART THERAPY RETREAT for Therapists, Psychologists, Counselors, Artists. 

March 20th, 21st, 22nd 2020

This workshop is 2020 AASW endorsed CPD hours
This course has 2020 ACA OPD points

Psychologists, Counselors, Artists and any person who wants to use Art techniques in a Therapeutic way, all are welcome!

• At this Art Therapy Retreat, you will be able to learn and enjoy creative ways of working with clients and groups, using Clay, Paintings, Land Art, and more.
  • And also an opportunity for your own personal growth. 
• Enjoy this ART THERAPY RETREAT in a magic and warm place in HEART & SOUL RETREAT SPACE (NSW), Healthy Food, plenty of Nature, relaxing time and Art work, they are the best ingredients to experience an amazing weekend!
Facilitated by Yaro Starak & Gemma Garcia, Artists and Directors of the Gestalt Art Therapy Centre


WE WILL PROVIDE ALL THE ART MATERIALS

Get some ideas from this Art Therapy Retreat like, how to use Art Techniques with clients in an Art Therapy session and/ or for your own personal process.
• Discover different art techniques and adapt them in the therapeutic context.
• Express yourself, play, investigate with all art media and materials; this is the only way you will gain ways of working creatively with a client or group.
• Learn when, why and how to use specific techniques in the context of the client's age, situation, level of the therapeutic process or working theme with your client.

• At this ART THERAPY RETREAT you will practice:
o Working with Acrylic painting, inks, Gelli plate. Stencils
o Art Journals
o Masks
o Exploring Land Art
o Mixed media
o Performance
o Spiritual Rituals
• The Artwork as the focus of Art Therapy:
o Working with Self-esteem
o Working with the polarities of the light/ shadow aspects
o Trauma work
o Inner Child
o Working with the family (like a Constellation)
o Working with kids, adolescents, families
o Sandplay Therapy
o Groups work
Note: We are not doing Individual or Group Art Therapy. This Art Therapy Retreat has the purpose of training in Art Therapy skills. We have a Gestalt focus, but the goal of the Art Therapy retreat is investigating materials used in Art Therapy sessions that can apply to any style of therapy.

All the participants are welcome, if you are Psychologist, Counselor , Social worker, Artists, Therapist or not, you are welcome!, 
This ART THERAPY RETREAT would offer you the Art therapy skills if you are a Mental Health professional, if not,  you will be able to experiment with Art as a Therapeutic approach.

INVESTMENT FOR THE ART THERAPY RETREAT: 3 days, 2 nights:
Included:
  • Fully catered
Delicious vegetarian meals, gluten free options 
(Friday: dinner, Saturday: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch)
  • Accommodation:
Friday and Saturday night. 
Sharing rooms
Bed linen, bath robes, insect repellent
  • Workshops Retreat participation conditions:
Alcohol and smoking not allowed
Not included
- Travelling / returning to/from the Art Therapy retreat venue. Any kind of transport.
- Individual room (All are sharing room)
COSTS
BOOK HERE by Credit card/ paypal  and/or
Ask us for Bank details
Members of the Gestalt Art Therapy Centre payments before February 15th, 2020
$795.00
Member of the Gestalt Art Therapy Club, payments after February 15th, 2020
$820.00
Non- members payments before February 15th, 2020
$840.00
Non- members payments after February 15th, 2020
$880.00
Note:
GST not included. Not Registered for GST. Credit card Paypal fees
Ask us for PAYMENT PLAN please.
Some opinions of the last participants


  • I would definitely recommend this training to other professionals that are interested to implement Art Therapy techniques into their practice. I would recommend the retreat setting of the training. The idea of having the training in a retreat setting was ideal in terms of meeting other participants and also getting to know better our colleagues. Having the Art therapy training in a retreat provided us participants with the opportunity to get to know better the other participants in the training, exchange knowledge and experience. Also getting to know our colleagues better will provide us with a good foundation for further development and implementation of the Art therapy Program at our work places. It was fantastic art therapy workshop consisted of exploring varieties of art processes that we can be used with our clients or  groups. The facilitation by both facilitators flowed naturally and completed each other’s parts perfectly. I got a lot out of the whole workshop held in that breath taking natural environment that I would cherish in my heart till the rest of my life! Thank you for providing us with that wonderful experience!
  • Great Art Therapy Retreat away from technology allowed me to focus and group interaction. Amazing Art therapy exercises with a big range of opportunities to be incorporated into my professional practice.
Cancellation and refund Policy:
Cancellations made before January 15th,2020  refund of 100% of the deposit or full payment.
Cancellations after January 15th, 2020 not any refund will be done, (non-refunded fees, will be to cover accommodation reservations and catering reservations). Registering to this event and make any kind of payments, means that you accept these conditions and cancellation policy. Credit card links  payments has applied 4% of Paypal commissions.
Discounts only for Gestalt Art Therapy Members (Not included other Associations) 
ART THERAPY RETREAT PROGRAM

Friday March 20th, 2020
5:00 pm                     Arrival
6:00 pm /7:00 pm      Dinner & free time
7:30 pm/ 8:00 pm      Welcome and group meeting.

Saturday  March 21st, 2020
8:00 am/ 8:30 am Yoga Class
8:30 am/ 9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am/ 11:30 am Art Camp activities
WORKSHOP 1: Art Journals Painting with Acrylics, Gelli plate, stencils
11:30 am/ 12 noon Break
12:00 noon/ 1:00 pm Art Camp activities
1:00 pm/ 3:00 pm Lunch & free time
3:00 pm / 6:00 pm Art Camp activities
WORKSHOP 2: Body Work Painting, Dance, Movement
6:00 pm /8:00 pm Dinner & free time
8:00 pm        Group Rituals
WORKSHOP 3: Masks Mixed Media. Performance

Sunday March 22nd, 2020
8:00 am / 8:30 am Yoga Class
8:30 am / 9:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am / 11:30 am Art Camp activities
WORKSHOP 4: Sand Play and Land Art Mixed media
11:30 am / 12 noon Break
12:00 noon / 1:00 pm Art Therapy Retreat Closing. Group Ritual
1:00 pm/ 2:00 pm Lunch

Note: The activities times & activities topics, could be changed due event adjustments.

HEART & SOUL Retreat
The retreat is situated 1 hour and 52 minutes from Brisbane. 
The location is a haven of peace and tranquility and provides the opportunity to relax from your busy life; to rest and recharge your batteries. Heart and Soul Retreat is set on 22 acres guaranteeing privacy. Nestled in the forest at the end of the valley in beautiful Nobby’s Creek, which lies at the outer edge of the Mt. Warning Caldera. 
Stretching from Byron Bay, to the Gold Coast and West towards the Great Dividing Range, this vast caldera has been named the Green Cauldron and has been listed by Tourism Australia as one of Australia’s National Landscapes which are nominated for their cultural, natural and spiritual significance.
More info:
arttherapygestalt@gmail.com




ART THERAPY - A GESTALT APPROACH

Hello! Welcome to our creative therapy centre!

Here you will find everything related to Art Therapy using the Gestalt approach.

What is Art ?:

Art is genarally known as what is done by a person whose purpose is to express a message through symbols.

These symbolic tools can be music, paintings, sculptures, theater and so on.


What is Gestalt Therapy ?:

Gestalt therapy is a methodology within psychology that grew out of the research and work of the psychiatrist Dr.Fritz Perls and his wife Dr.Laura Perls.

These two professionals were coming from the psychoanalytic perspective and felt that this method was not enough to work with clients. Today we are clearly aware that no one single method can resolve the issues that involve a range of human suffering and growth.

Gestalt is a German word roughly meaning "Shape" or "configuration".

This concept is understood, in gneral terms, that all individual experiences are shaped by a figure and a background. As time goes on, and our needs change, the figure can become the background and vice versa. So in the client's experience, the figure is changing at all times from becoming a background and as the needs arise, the figure emerges seeking completion.

When we block or prevent this process, we become unaware and suffer. That is a part of the theoretical foundations of Gestalt therapy.

Gestalt therapy, therefore, is a "philosophy", a way of being in the world in the "here and now" and taking "response-aibility" without pushing the river. Thus life is a flow ..

What is GESTALT Art Therapy?


It is the sum of the two previous concepts, Gestal therapy and the use of tools we learn to use in art therapy.

Using the artistic tools and adding the gestalt language between client and psychotherapist we work jointly to decode the messages hidden in the intrinsic symbols representing the client's situation. The Psychotherapist accompanies the client in the process of "discovering" what is helpful and not analysing or interpreting, but suggesting and asking the client what it is he or she knows are the answers and supports client's need to discover the ncessary solutions.

WE ARE SURE THAT YOU WILL BE ATTRACTED by this new way of working with emotions, whether or not you are a professional psychologist or therapist, since many of the exercises can be used personally for your own growth.

Our work is done in Australia & Spain and other countries. We have given workshops and participated in conferences throughout the world. We are located in our offices at the Gestalt Art Therapy Centre in Brisbane -Australia.

BE HAPPY HERE AND NOW..... AND BE CREATIVE !

Yaro Starak - Gestalt Psychoterapist
Gemma Garcia- Gestalt Therapist- Ericksonian Hypnosis


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1-TRAINING MODULES FOR SALE: Gestalt art therapy

1.1-FOR PSYCHOLOGY & THERAPY PROFESSIONALS:

Here you will find and carry out therapeutic work with tools that combine art and gestalt method.

You can learn new ways of providing therapeutic treatment depending on the particular situation and client needs.

1.2-ART AS PERSONAL GROWTH

These modules can be practical exercises for your "realize" how do you do in your life.

There are specific modules that you can play with your partner and / or family.

SKYPE - ON LINE THERAPY

We offer brief therapy sessions via Skype. You may request a no-obligation appointment with us, the first session is free.

This is a way of doing personal therapy we call "Emergency work" used in very special cases and situations. For us, the therapy session should be mainly for the benefit of the client needing immediate help.

BOOKS FOR SALE:

GESTALT THERAPY theory and practice - some books written by Yaro Starak

A GESTALT TEST: you can acquire to discover your potentials.

VIDEOS & DVD focussing on gestalt work and art therapy work.

ARTICLES: Written by varoius therapists from Australia, NZ and overseas.