The workshop is suitable for any young adult aged from 13 to 16 years of age. In a small group environment of up to six participants they will aim to find out more about themselves and build connections with other members. It’s common to feel that we don’t fit in particularly at this age and the group will provide a space to build confidence and become curious about who they are as an individual. Its structured to give young adults more focus, stop life from feeling chaotic and give them strength to prevent getting into habits that aren't helpful
The participants do not need to be “good” at art but it may help if they like it, or more importantly are prepared to give it a go. Art offers the opportunity to have fun by being creative and to self explore gently at their own pace. In the initial weeks they will create an artistic safe space, exploring what helps them feel secure. With different art projects the participants will be encouraged to examine their own talents, individual characteristics, desires and intentions. Looking at their body sensations by drawing body maps they will connect with their senses, breathing and emotions, helping them to understand how their body and mind are connected. Having doubts, fears and anxieties are after all part of life which can be used as positive guides in steering our life journey.
Weekly Workshop Themes:
Each week, the session will start in a circle with a discussion point or theme. We will then complete the artwork and finish together with a rounding off and goodbye.
The group contract and getting to know each other.
Safe space – What a safe space looks and feels like.
Wish space – What you wish for yourself.
Exploring the different character parts of you.
Exploring your inner and outer world and how your body, mind and emotions connect.
Time to say goodbye and explore what you have learned in the sessions and how is it useful to you?
The Art Counsellor
Sarah Thilo is a transpersonal counsellor, a registered member of the British Association of Counselling Practitioners, possess a DBS certificate and has full insurance coverage. She works closely with a supervisor to ensure that all groups and private client work adhere to BACP safeguarding guidelines.
Over many years Sarah has run various art workshops and art clubs within local Schools. She was the Lead facilitator for five years with The Ashdown Hub a Charity that runs wellbeing groups for participant with mental, physical and special needs in the Ashdown Forest area. As an art counsellor she has worked in various local schools as a school counsellor and has her own private practise. She has organised art exhibitions and competition events for groups such as Scouts, Brownies, local Churches, and Surrey Libraries. Teaching drawing at Tobias School of Art and therapy she also lectures on how to manage group therapeutic work. For more information please visit thepottingshedlingfield.com.
