Group Art Therapy for Children Living with a Chronic Illness (ages 9 - 12)
8 Week Course Commencing October 20th 2018, Cork City.
Saturdays: 10:00 - 11:30
**In advance of admission to this course a 75 minute assessment is required. The parent(s) /guardian(s) will have an opportunity to meet and discuss concerns with the Art Therapist and also the child will have an opportunity to partake in a creative assessment process. This assessment procedure is included in the price.
This course of therapy offers your child an opportunity to express deeply held feelings relating to their illness, their future and their self-identity. Often a child won’t have the words to express these emotions and Art Therapy provides them with a gentle encouraging environment to explore these complex themes.
In addition to supporting the emotional and mental health of each child the therapeutic focus will be on:
- Authentic expression and communication
- Inner-resourcing
- Resilience
- Peer support
Each session will provide your child with emotional regulation and mindfulness techniques to empower their own self-confidence and self-care.
This course is faciltated by Art Therapist and Mindfulness teacher Róisín Kenny.
Pre assessment is required for registration on group therapy courses.
