Directives in Art Therapy (Part 1) - $20.00 
Presenter - Nicole Brickell, Art Psychotherapist
One of the questions that an art therapist is asked by their therapist peers usually involves the phrase “Do you have any new therapy directives?”. This webinar will focus on various treatment directives that this presenter has used in her clinical practice. Outlines on how to use such directives with varying ages and populations will be discussed, along with the pros and cons of their usage. This webinar is sure to provide clinicians with many ideas to use in their next sessions.
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Directives in Art Therapy (Part 2) - $20.00
Presenter Nicole Brickell, Art Psychotherapist
Back by popular demand is Part 2 of the Webinar 'Directives in Art Therapy'. Have you ever wondered what Art Therapy is? This second Webinar presented will outline the basics of what is Art Therapy, along with a background history on this treatment form and it coming to Canada, the various theories used in this type of therapy and the theorists behind them, how it can benefit differing ages and populations, and clinical cases using this form of treatment will demonstrate its effectiveness. This Webinar Series delves further into more therapeutic directives, as seen also in Directives in Art Therapy - Part 1.
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Finding Happiness Through Art - $20.00
Presenter - Debbie Anderson, Art Psychotherapist
Have you ever thought there must be more to Life? That something was missing? Maybe someone forgot to send you an invitation to ‘the party’? Everyone has a deep longing to be happy. The inner peace, joy in life, well-being kind of happy. Debbie Anderson will present you with some ideas about happiness, creativity and being “in flow” to help you frame your own definition and thinking. We’ll make use of your brain’s neuroplasticity by brainstorming around your beliefs and perspectives through a couple of quick exercises, and get you on a new, personalized path toward a higher happiness “set point”.
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Working with Children Affected by Cancer in the Family - $20.00
Presenter - Crystal Zelman, Play Therapist
This Webinar presentation will dive right into play and art therapy techniques appropriate for use with children who are affected by adult cancer in the family. You will learn both assessment and intervention techniques, as well as resources, that you can add to your repertoire of child-friendly therapeutic activities. Case examples will be utilized to demonstarte some of the activities. These techniques can also be adapted for use in many settings and with different populations of children, teens and families.
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Art Therapy Case Studies - $20.00
Presenter - Nicole Brickell, Art Psychotherapist
This Webinar's focus is to provide attendees with the opportunity to gain further insight into art therapy cases. This presenter will present the background information on clients, the theoretical overview in understanding particular cases, the client's art work created in sessions will be further analyzed, and a formulating assessment of the cases will be shared. This presentation is a useful way to gain insight into another mental health professionals area of expertise and work they have completed with specific clients.
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Embrace Mental Illness, Eliminate the Stigma - $20.00
Presenter - Keith Anderson, Lawyer
Keith Anderson will present a first person account of life with depression. Keith is a lawyer in Nova Scotia who can attest to the devastating impact mental illness can have on one’s life. He sees stigma in two ways. The first is self stigma. Knowing you have a mental illness and being able to be public about it. Even in the midst of the darkest days of depression, Keith knew he wanted a public voice to discuss mental health issues. But he knows many people who could not do so. As well, most people see stigma, or feel it, by the treatment they receive from others. They can be shunned or even ignored. Keith has had that happen to a great extent. He sees such behavior as a form of discrimination.
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Art Therapy with Victims of Domestic Violence - $20.00
Presenter - Rebecca Gail, Therapist
This Webinar presentation will look at the many different ways in which domestic violence might manifest in an intimate relationship. It will cover some of the basic mental health challenges that victims of domestic violence might experience, and how these can be effectively addressed in a group setting. This presentation will look at the benefits of using art therapy in a group, as well as give the practitioner some ideas for sessions and examples of artwork created by actual victims of domestic violence.
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Incorporating Coaching into your Therapy Practice - $20.00
Presenter - Susan Cadwell, Certified Life Coach
This is a great way to generate more income, and also a great way to help with burnout issues within the mental health field. Learn the difference between Coaching and Therapy, why and when to use each and how to network for referrals. This presentation will also include a sample Coaching Session.
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Yoga can help Relieve Depression - $20.00
Presenter - Christine Ling, Registered Yoga Instructor
Christine shares her experience with depression and the stigma associated with mental illness. Recognizing the many positive benefits of Yoga in her own life, she talks about how Yoga helped her deal with feelings of anxiety and depression. Unable to pursue her career in a stressful corporate environment due to her illness Christine believes that Yoga is truly a gift worth sharing and is now a registered Yoga teacher with Maureen Rae's Yoga studio in Toronto. Christine is the author of 'I just want to do that Stretchy thing - What is Yoga?' and 'Yoga for Stress' published in Active Living Magazine.
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Hospital Experience for Children: Play & Art Based Strategies - $20.00
Presenter Crystal Zelman, Social Worker and Certified Child Life Specialist
This webinar presentation will encompass medical-specific play and art-based interventions for children who are currently experiencing a hospital environment (either inpatient or outpatient); children who need to process a previous hospital experience; and children who are experiencing the hospitalization of a loved-one. You will learn how to adapt traditional play and art therapy techniques into medical-specific interventions. You will also learn how to prepare a child to visit a loved one in a hospital setting via preparation, assessment and intervention techniques and materials. The workshop will conclude with a pre-grief activity appropriate for use with children and families. Case examples/illustrations will be utilized to demonstrate some of the activities. All techniques and strategies are adaptable for use in hospital, doctor and private practice settings with children, teenagers and families.
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Therapy, the Highlight of my Week - $20.00
Presenter Keith Anderson, Lawyer and Mental Health Advocate
Keith Anderson is a lawyer who unknowingly had depression for years until being diagnosed in 2003, by which time it's devastating impact had taken away his health and career. After his breakdown, Keith sought out therapy. Having never been to therapy before, it was certainly a new experience. He would attend therapy once a week for two years and then once a month for a year. This Webinar will examine how Keith came to find a psychologist, what he learned in therapy, and how therapy actually assisted in his recovery. As well, the knowledge that Keith acquired about depression allowed his family to learn what steps were needed to help him attain good health.
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Mindfulness the 'New' Therapeutic Tool - $20.00
Presenter Naomi Nurgitz, Therapist
Mindfulness comes from ancient eastern practices. It has become an adjunct to a variety of therapies in recent years. This presentation will touch on recent research, explain what mindfulness is and how it operates in a way that can be complimentary to exsiting therapeutic approaches. Participants will have an opportunity to experience some examples of mindfulness meditation.
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Therapeutic Assessments (Part 1) - $20.00
Presenter Nicole Brickell, Art Psychotherapist
Have you begun to find yourself with limited assessment tools within your sessions with clients? Are you looking for new avenues to assess your clientele? Are you finding that the assessments you do use could be refined? This Webinar will focus on how to conduct various examples of Therapeutic Assessments including; when first assessing a client, assessing their art that they create in a session, and assessment activities used with various populations and age groups in gathering information about such clients. Copies of all the assessments discussed will be provided to those who attend, allowing participants of this presentation to begin using them with their own clientele.
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Levick Emotional and Cognitive Art Therapy Assessment (LECATA) - ($20.00)
Presenter Myra Levick, Psychologist and Art Psychotherapist
Three hundred and thirty normal children, in the Palm Beach County School District, Florida, USA, K-through 6th grade, were administered the LECATA. Using Powerpoint, this presentation will take the participants through the developmental process of this assessment and administrative manual; the data analysis, results and implications of the normative study. Graphic examples of an evaluation for each grade will be shown. This will include the drawings produced by the child and the score sheets. Time will be allowed for Q & A. Myra will also be presenting this Study at this years AATA Conference.