complementary
A holistic approach is about looking at the whole person, Art therapy compliments your health care plan.
Location
Facilitated on site, face to face, around Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, Newcastle & Hunter region. Available online.
contact
The appropriate art supplies and facilitator are included. If venue hire is required, costs will be additional.
How Art Therapy Works
Art Therapy is generally used to support and complement your health care plan. It forms part of a holistic approach in self care and provides a physical and mental outlet for participants.
Every Art Therapy session is unique and can take many different approaches and art mediums, as it is tailored to a specific audience. Art Therapy can be delivered as individual sessions or as a group and seeks to facilitate therapy that works toward pre-determined outcomes and goals.
GROUP SESSIONS
Our group processes offer a range of different art mediums to explore, you don't need to have any prior creative skills to participate, the processes are delivered ustilising and teaching the basic creative skills.
PRIVATE SESSIONS
A private art therapy session is not dissimilar to counselling. The client is supported by the practitioner in a safe space as they are guided to work through the circumstances that brought them to engage in the session.
COMMUNITY SESSIONS
Currently offer on location group sessions, around Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie and Central Coast. The group processes are also offered for the anyone to attend.
Experiences are unique and so is every individual. Getting to know our participants is vital for best practice and providing a holistic approach is essential to the health & wellbeing of our participants. The benefits and outcomes of engaging art therapy as a private or group practice include
Community
Group processes engage participants in a creative practice while it strengthens and expands connects in community.
Meaning
Art therapy can identify meaning and purpose, encouraging participants to explore beyond material possessions and social media for tangibles connections.
positive thinking
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SPIRITUAL
Connects participants with sense of being and purpose. Exploring core values and empower participants to lead an authentic life by providing an inclusive non judgmental, safe space.
Communication
Words are limiting when it comes to expressing emotions and experiences. Art offers a visual dialogue and connects the participants to express what words can’t.
Hope
Participants view situations with new perspectives and foresight. They can see beyond their circumstances encouraging a sense of determination & empowerment to reach their goals.
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Meet Prue
TRANSPERSONAL ART THERAPIST
“Great results are all about taking the time to get to know each participant. I want to make sure I can effectively support and meet their individual needs.” Prue Kidd
Hey, I’m Prue. I am an Art Therapist and Photographer and I founded Shed Art Therapy in 2018. I have always had a passion for creativity and a desire to provide an alternative form of therapy and support.
My own experience of witnessing a loved one through mental illness, led me to study Transpersonal Art Therapy at The College of Complementary Medicine. This is where I discovered the power and the lasting impact of Art Therapy. I also fully realised the importance of a holistic approach in self/health care that includes traditional medicine and alternative therapies.
My passion is working with youth and supporting people living with disabilities. I have designed and successfully implemented several programs centred around disengaged youth, youth justice, young parents with barriers, people living with mental illness and disabilities.
My inspiration comes through artists both past and present and I am always keen to learn and embrace new mediums to incorporate into my programs.
I can’t wait to share Art Therapy and its benefits with you
Creative Support
Always updating creative support with technical skills as requested and to reflect what is currently being facilitated. This is so you can get creative or continue in your own time!
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