Workshops

Art Therapy for women who have experienced domestic violence and trauma

Mar 27th, 2013
by Claudia M. Gyr.
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I am pleased to let you know that I am offering an other Art Therapy Group

through the Women’s Resource Service in Mullumbimby

 

When:       Weekly Commencing Wednesday 1st May  10am – 1 pm

                   For 7 weeks until Wednesday 12th June.

 

Where:      Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre

                   55 Dalley St, Mullumbimby

                  

RSVP:       contact Neroli to arrange a pre-group interview session

on 6684 4299

 

“These groups focus on connecting participants with their outer and inner resources and strength. We all tend to focus on the problem and often overlook resources already present. The groups are experiential and educational giving women the understanding and tools to establish a sense of control and stability which are fundamental for trauma resolution. The group-processes also assist women to move from isolation to new connections with other women to promote healing.” Claudia Gyr.

 

The program includes five major components.

1. Learning simple mindfulness practices

2. Somatic body centered exercises

3. Education about the biology of trauma

4. Listening skills and group sharing’s

5. Creative arts process to ground experiences and encourage further insights.

 

These processes are supported in a non-judgmental environment respecting each person’s pace and ability. This workshop prepares people to be better resourced to process trauma in therapy but is not a psychotherapy group.  It is important that participants will have an initial interview session at the Women’s Resource Service to assess suitability.

Testimonies:

 “I was afraid and overwhelmed with negative emotions and now I feel positive, empowered and more able to cope”…..

“Claudia uses her gifts and personal experience, understanding to guide you through a very powerful, healing and growing process that was so nurturing and empowering”

Healing Early Childhood Wounds Workshop

Mar 10th, 2013
by Claudia M. Gyr.
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Diane Poole-Heller is teaching in Sydney 16th-18th of August 2013.  In her words about the workshop:”Learn effective approaches to healing childhood wounds with essential body based tools that help clients enjoy fulfilling relationships”.

I can highly reckommend Diane Pooole-Hellers workshops for people interested learning more about childhood development, attachment styles and somatic experiencing. Her trainings are some of the best trainings I every attended and has influenced the way I work with people greatly.

She is also a very skilled presenter making the workshops engaging and very inspiring. For more information check out the link below.

http://dianepooleheller.com/workshops/dare-1/

PERSONAL SHRINE MAKING WORKSHOP

Jan 11th, 2013
by Claudia M. Gyr.
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Explore the many ways in which you can create a beautiful, personal home shrine from a pre cut template which is quick and easy to assemble. We will play with paint, different textures, papers, stencils stamps and embellish it with things that touch your heart. A wonderful opportunity to engage in a beautiful creative process in a supportive environment.

LOCATION MULLUM ART ROOM IN LANEWAY BEHIND CAMPUS

DATES/TIMES 15/06/2013 – 22/06/2013 9: 0 AM to 4: 0 PM

SESSIONS 2 DAY OF WEEK: Sat

For bookings call Byron Community College at Phone: 02 6684 3374
or Fax: 02 6684 3115 or
Email:  admin@byroncollege.org.au

ARTS THERAPY – AN INTRODUCTION

Jan 11th, 2013
by Claudia M. Gyr.
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Participants will gain a basic understanding of the principles of Arts Therapy and its uses in different contexts. We will engage in some simple examples of experiential, interactive processes to give you a little taste of different approaches in the field of Arts Therapy. Additional materials fee of $5.

LOCATION MULLUM CAMPUS ROOM 2

DATES/TIMES 23/03/2013 – 23/03/2013 10: 0 AM to 3: 0 PM

SESSIONS 1 DAY OF WEEK: Sat

For bookings call Byron Community College at Phone: 02 6684 3374
or Fax: 02 6684 3115 or
Email:  admin@byroncollege.org.au

 

A Healing Journey exploring Shrine Making

Oct 7th, 2012
by Claudia M. Gyr.
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For more information on Shrine Making visit www.personalshrines.com

6 wk Shrine Making Workshop in Byron

Jul 20th, 2012
by Claudia M. Gyr.
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6 week Shrine Making Workshop at Still@theCentre in Byron

In this workhsop you will have time to explore the many ways in which you can create your shrine.  Play with different textures, papers and templates and embellish it with things that touch your heart. A wonderful opportunity to take your time and enjoy the process. (You can also come for single sessions to suit your needs).

For more information and booking visit http://the-centre.com.au/?page_id=42

Women’s Resource Service/ 7wk Art Therapy

Jul 20th, 2012
by Claudia M. Gyr.
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The Women’s Resource Service will be offering another Art Therapy Group for women who have experienced trauma or domestic violence. This group has had overwhelmingly positive feedback from women who have been able to feel more confident, better able to cope with their fears, anxiety and stress. The’ group’ also provides women with an opportunity to be not so isolated and to make connections with other women to promote healing.

When:     Weekly Commencing Tuesday 14th August  9.30am – 1 pm

                   For 7 weeks until Tuesday 25th September.

 

Where:      Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre

                   55 Dalley St, Mullumbimby

                  

RSVP:         contact Neroli to register on 6684 4299

 

 

 

 

Arts Therapy- An Introduction

Jul 18th, 2012
by Claudia M. Gyr.
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This year the one day introduction course will run again through the Mullumbimby Community College. A popular and enjoyable day to get a taste of Arts Therapy.

Participants will gain a basic understanding of the principles of Arts Therapy and its uses in different contexts. We will engage in some simple examples of experiential, interactive processes to give you a little taste of different approaches in the field of Arts Therapy.

“This has given me such invaluable tools for my personal and professional life.”

Tertia Maynard

The dates and times are:

12WW014  Arts Therapy – An Introduction

3/11/2012 from  10:00 am and 3 pm

The course will be held at MULLUM CAMPUS

For bookings contact the college on 66 843374 or on line www.byroncollege.org.au

Images from the Red Tent Festival 2012

Jun 7th, 2012
by Claudia M. Gyr.
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These three canvases where painted by women at the red tent festival 2012. The theme of the painting was finding balance between mother earth and father sky, between  receiving and giving, listening and creating, connecting our left and right brain.

I prepared the canvases and provided an open table for anyone who wanted to stop for a moment and participate. It was an invitation to paint and connect with each. I asked women to add dotts of different colours with an open and curious mind, letting the images emerge. Due to it’s simple form of expression everyone felt able to participate.  Adding little dotts one at a time invites us to slow down finding  balance between relaxing and creating. This process invits to experience the theme of the painting.

Women expressed that the process had a meditative quality and they all enjoyed the process of slowing down.

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Nearby there was a basket weaving area which had a similar flavour to it….women gathering creating and connecting, something women have been doing for tousands of years.

The peace and connectedness was enjoyed by all women on that wonderful festival.

There were workshops on offer all day and stalls selling products and serives aimed to nurture and support mothers and women of all ages.

I also offered a three hour workshop on self nurture.  At the end each woman created a flower pedal to create one beautiful flower representing our time of nurture together.

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Women’s Resource Service/ 6wk Art Therapy

May 5th, 2012
by Claudia M. Gyr.
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The Women’s Resource Service is pleased to be able to offer the Art Therapy Group with Claudia Gyr (Leaney)  in term 3 for women who have experienced domestic violence or trauma in their lives.

The feedback from women who have attended this group has been overwhelmingly positive: “It has changed my life completely”….. “I was afraid and overwhelmed with negative emotions and now I feel positive, empowered and more able to cope”….. “Claudia uses her gifts and personal experience, understanding to guide you through a very powerful, healing and growing process that was so nurturing and empowering”

The group will run for 6 weeks on a Wednesday morning commencing Wednesday 23rd may.

If you know women who could benefit from this experience please contact Neroli or Kim at the Women’s Resource Service on 6684 4299 .

Regards

Neroli Jager

Women’s Resource Service

Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

PO Box 149 Mullumbimby 2482

Women’s Resource and Development Worker

Phone: 02 66844299

Mob.: 0457 864 253

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