Eco-Art Intervention Training
About the Training
Introduction
Welcome to our unique Eco-Art Intervention training, a pioneering program that merges the realms of art, healing, and the environment. This course is meticulously crafted for mental health professionals eager to explore the creative processes that cultivate a profound connection with nature and enhance self-expression. Dive into the symbiotic relationship between your practice and the natural world, under the guidance of Renee Vanderstelt, LGPAT/LGPC, a Certified Nature Informed Therapist and Art Therapist.
Course Overview
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Date and Time: Friday, October 11, 9am - 5pm ET
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Instructor: Renee Vanderstelt, LGPAT/LGPC, Certified Nature Informed Therapist
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Format: Live Online CNIT Course, featuring live workshops, breakout groups, and hands-on art interventions.
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Cost: $180
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What You Will Learn
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Introduction to Eco-Art: Understanding the foundational concepts of Eco-Art Interventions and how they facilitate healing.
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Nature Informed Art Interventions: Techniques and approaches to integrate nature into therapeutic practices, focusing on belonging, self-compassion, identity, and the elemental bridge between air and earth.
Details Schedule
09:00 - 09:15 am: Introductions & welcome
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09:15 - 10:30 am: Belonging & Connection
Nature informed art intervention (NIAI), participant workshop, breakout group, closure.
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10:30 - 10:45 am: BREAK
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10:45 - 12:30 pm: Self-compassion & hope (clay w/ natural materials)
Nature informed art intervention (NIAI), participant workshop, breakout group, closure.
12:30 - 01:30 pm: LUNCH (upload images from morning to GoogleDoc / for group viewing only)
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01:30 - 03:00 pm: Identity: family/community & self
Nature informed art intervention (NIAI), participant workshop, breakout group, closure.
03:00 - 03:15 pm: BREAK
03:15 - 04:45 pm: Mobile: bridge between air & earth
Nature informed art intervention (NIAI), participant workshop, breakout group, closure.
04:45 - 05:00 pm: Group closing reflection
Course Themes and Activities
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Belonging & Connection: Engage in activities designed to deepen connections with the natural world, including participant workshops on nature-informed art interventions.
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Self-Compassion & Hope: Learn hand-building techniques with clay and natural materials, exploring metaphors for healing.
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Identity: Family/Community & Self: Create genogram maps and shadow portraits using natural elements, focusing on personal and community identity.
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Mobile: Bridge Between Air & Earth: Craft a mobile that symbolizes the connection between air, earth, and personal energy, using woven vines and found objects.
Instructor Highlights
Renee Vanderstelt
LGPAT/LGPC, Certified Nature Informed Therapist
Renee Vanderstelt, a seasoned art therapist and a Certified Nature Informed Therapist, specializes in fostering personal growth and healing through the integration of nature and art. With a compassionate and solution-focused approach, she assists clients in navigating mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, and the complexities of adjusting to life's changes. By employing a variety of art-making techniques and diverse materials, she advocates for art as a cornerstone of long-term self-care and overall health.
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