Creativity and Healing: Art as Therapy in Trauma Recovery

Thursday, February 16, 2012, 1–4 pm. Space is limited.

Trauma recovery is a complex process. The symbolic or visual representations of experience, emotion and memory can often be accessed long before these aspects of experience are verbalized. Designed for counsellors and therapists who work with traumatized clients, this workshop will guide participants in the effective use of art therapy to help maximize a clients’ capacity for managing issues of stabilization and trauma processing (i.e. building a therapeutic relationship, developing affect tolerance and regulation, and accessing hidden aspects of the self and experience).

Topics will include:

• Working with expressive therapies within the 3 Phases of trauma treatment
• Affect regulation (fear, anger, hopelessness, shame, joy/playfulness) & expanding the Window of Tolerance
• Dissociation
• Transference/Countertransference
• Working with the image (how to process)
• Stuck Points
• Integration with other treatment techniques and approaches
• Self-care for therapist/counsellor

Tally Tripp, MA, MSW, LICSW, ATR-BC is the Director of the George Washington University Art Therapy Center with over 25 years of both clinical and private practice experience. Her passion for art therapy and the potential it offers for posttraumatic healing and growth is evident in her dynamic, engaging and hands-on trainings and presentations. A frequent presenter at national and international conferences, Tally weaves together the clinical wisdom of a seasoned practitioner with client and therapist art work to clearly demonstrate all the healing and regenerative power of art therapy. In addition to her formal training, Tally has advanced, specialized training in working with traumatized individuals through the International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD). For more information on Tally Tripp, please visit www.tallytripp.com.

For more information, download the workshop brochure (Doc).

Location: Brookswood Counselling Services, Langley, B.C.
Cost: $210 +HST
Contact: To register, please contact Tina at 778-278-3411 or email info@brookswoodcounselling.com

Advanced Experiential Workshop

Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:30 am – 12:30pm. Space is limited.

In a small group format, experience the therapeutic process of creating art in a special advanced workshop, offered on February 17, 2012 from 9:30am-12:30pm. No previous art experience necessary. Space is limited to 8 to 10 participants, so please register quickly. *Dress comfortably, supplies provided.

For more information, download the workshop brochure (PDF).

Location: Brookswood Counselling Services, Langley, B.C.
Cost: $255.00 +HST, $400.00 +HST for two day registration
Contact: To register, please contact Tina at 778-278-3411 or email info@brookswoodcounselling.com

Integrative Sand Tray Workshop

February 11th, 2011 or March 18th, 2011, 9 am to 1 pm

Sand tray therapy is a powerful approach that has the potential to complement a range of therapeutic approaches and counselling models. In this workshop, Bart Begalka, M.Ed provides participants with the applied skills gleaned from his years of experience in work with traumatized children and adults. Participants will learn integrative sand tray techniques that can be applied immediately and effectively with a range of presenting concerns for clients of all ages, including but not limited to: Developmental trauma, separation and divorce, attachment difficulties, parent-child conflict, persistent nightmares.

To hear more about the workshop, please view the following video: Bart Begalka, Sand Tray Workshop

Bart Begalka, M.Ed. is the Director of Fraser River Counselling and a Registered Clinical Counsellor in private practice, specializing in helping children, families and adults work through issues related to separation/divorce and trauma-related disorders.

Cost: $90.00 student rate; $120 for professionals. (Tax not included.) Limited to 18 participants.
Location: Brookswood Counselling Services, Langley, B.C.

For more information please contact Tina at 778-278-3411 or tina@brookswoodcounselling.com.

Assessment and Treatment of Traumatized Children and Adolescents with Complex Trauma and Dissociative Symptoms

The workshop takes place over four Fridays: April 8th, April 29th, May 27th and June 17th, 2011. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation (ISSTD) offers this unique workshop that includes key research, assessments and interventions for the treatment of traumatized children and adolescents. Dr. Sandra Wieland offers her clinical wisdom and expertise over four intensive days, making this course an invaluable resource to any counsellor working with this population.

Location: Brookswood Counselling Services, Langley, B.C.
Address:#107 20103 40th Avenue, Langley, BC V3A 5W3

Dr. Sandra Wieland is a registered psychologist in private practice in Victoria, B.C. and has worked with traumatized children and adolescents for over 20 years. She is on the Board of Directors of the International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation and is the editor of the new book from Routledge Press, “Dissociation in Children & Adolescents: Theory & Clinical Interventions”.

To register, or for more information, please visit www.sandrawieland.com or download the workshop flyer (Microsoft Word document). Please note that space is limited.

Spring 2010

Brookswood Counselling is pleased to present child trauma therapist Sandra Wieland, Ph.D and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation: Assessment and Treatment of Traumatized Children and Adolescents with Complex Trauma/Dissociative Symptoms  (PDF download)

Spring 2010: Four Fridays, including March 26, May 7, May 28, & June 1