64th Annual Conference

Friday, March 9

Morning Workshops

10:00 A.M.-1:15 P.M.

Workshop 12         

Challenging and Clarifying: Art and Action Methods in Group Therapy Training

Chair:   

Carol Lark, M.A., Ph.D.,  ATR-BC, CGP, Art Therapist, The Art Therapy Center, St. Louis, Missouri

We teach about transferential processes, and we tell our students that the self is constructed in the interpersonal field, but how well do we prepare them for the actual process of the encounter? This workshop will provide art and action methods techniques for enlarging the students’ self-awareness and interactive skills in the interpersonal matrix.

experiential, demonstration, didactic, sharing of work experiences

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Describe the use of art and action methods strategies for enlarging self-awareness and fluidity within the interpersonal field.

2. Apply a visual-sociometric tool for identifying interpersonal choices within the group matrix.

3. Utilize a selection of art and action methods in teaching group therapy leadership skills.

Course References:

1. Hale, A. (1985). Conducting Clinical Sociometric Explorations: A manual for psychodramatists and sociometrists. Roanoke, VA: Author.

2. Wadeson, H. (1986). The Influence of Art-Making on the Transference Relationship. Art Therapy. Journal of American Art Therapy Association. 3 (2).

3. White, E. (N.D.). The Action Manual: Techniques for enlivening group process and individual counseling. Toronto: Author (www.lizwhiteinaction.com).