2009 - 10 Initatic Art Therapy Training
Cornelia Elbrecht at Claerwen Retreat

2009    
Intro into Domestic Violence
DVRC

Trauma, Attachment & The Body Practitioners Workshop
Dr. Pat Ogden

The Pee-a-boo Club Facilitators Training        
Assisting in the attachment of mother & child after Domestic Violence Children's Hospital

2008     
Accelerated Recovery Trauma Mandala
Using the Mandala to access Self and survival strengths, assist knowledge & impact of trauma adaptation awareness,
reduction in discomfort associated with self condemnation, negative adaptation and alienation - aloneness flashbacks,
dreams and despair

Hakomi : Cultivating the Mirror Mind
Looking at the Hakomi techniques of mindfulness in counselling and body awareness and   experience

Trauma therapy at the clay field with children
Claerwen Retreat School for Initiatic Art Therapy
Using the Clayfield to assist with the psychosomatic presenation of trauma and looking at the use of clay to work through
trauma cycles and child development through the use of clay

2007
Psychodrama and PTSD Intensive
School of Psychodrama
Looking at the techniques and method of psychodrama to assist clients with their PTSD       

2006 – 2008
Master of Art Therapy
La Trobe University

Counselling Skill course
Latrobe University

2001      
Post graduate Diploma of Public Art RMIT

1998      
Bachelor of Fine Art VCA

1995     
Associate Diploma of Visual Art Box Hill Institute of TAFE

Art Therapy Experience

Current
Art Psychotherapy private practice individual and group Art Psychotherapy counselling with clinically
diagnosed depression, PTSD,   trauma, children, adolescence and adults

2010 - 2011
Emerge Support for Women and Children
Art Psychotherapist for children who have experience trauma and displacement

2009
Sense of Place Art therapy program for groups of children encouraging child to engage in
the creative process and play. Developing emotional expression, self concept and inner resources     

Exploring Self   A five week Art therapy program exploring aspects of self for their Integration
using Jungian concepts and theory. The program provides assistance in the development of
self awareness and esteem, exploring life journey and relationships with others and self.  

2007
Austin Repatriation Hospital for Veterans
This was a rewarding and fulfilling placement being able to achieve positive results of client's issues between the ages
of 20 to 60 years using art as a tool for counselling
•  Psychotherapeutic groups and individual therapy sessions exploring life journey, war trauma and strengths
•  Case analysis and management and medical report writing
•  Worked as part of a multidiscipline team, working with trauma and related personal issues as a result of PTSD,
such as suicide ideation, depression and drug addition.

Somali Refugee Weaving Project
Art Therapy Facilitator: Teaching and facilitating weaving skills to Somali refugee women and children to gather and
strengthen their cultural connection, reduce isolation and provide a forum for the expression of issues.
The final artwork is on permanent display in the health and education foyer

2006
Statewide Forensic Service
Counselled males between the age of 18 to 40 years with an Intellectual Disability in a residential treatment facility using CBT and art therapy. •  Provided individual art psychotherapy involving psycho education, trauma related issues and sense of self and identity.
•  Ran closed art therapy groups and worked as part of a team of health professionals providing detailed reports, case management