Sunday June 27, 2021
9:00am-12:00pm
*Included in the All Access Pass*
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Co-Leadership, Creativity & Client Attunement
Presented by: Stephanie Wise, MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT and Emily Nash, LCAT
In this workshop, the benefits of co-leading trauma group is explored through the lens of creative engagement. Achieving attunement is vital to potentiate client healing while simultaneously inoculating therapists’ from the cumulative exposure to traumatic material. This workshop addresses ways to creatively maximize overall attunement.
In her seminal book, Trauma and Recovery, Judith Herman reminds us that “Just as no trauma survivor can recover alone, no therapist can work with trauma alone.” (Herman, 1992, p. 141). While it is simple to dismiss the idea of having two therapists co-lead trauma groups as too costly and possibly redundant, experience has shown otherwise. Wise and Nash have written a book, Healing Trauma in Group Settings – The Art of Co-leader Attunement, (2020) which directly refutes the notion of cost and redundancy as obstacles and instead takes the position that therapists cannot afford to not work together for the benefit of clients, as well as the welfare of the therapists immersed in working with such toxic material.
In trauma group settings, there exist distinct advantages in having two therapists, co-leaders, facilitating the healing work. (Wise & Nash, 2020, p.3). Management of the complexities of personalities, trauma issues and demands placed upon the therapists within the holding environment is enhanced through the complementary engagement of two therapists who are well-attuned to each other. Multi-directional attunement between group members and therapists helps promote potential healing and personal growth through modeling, division of attention and other curative options. (Wise & Nash, 2020, p. 25).
Yalom has stated, “How co-therapy goes, so will the group.” (Yalom, 2005, p.446). How two professionals interact with each other in service to their cooperative work with those they serve is an area often relegated to a few short sessions early in training instead of part of the ongoing therapeutic equation deserving deeper attention and exploration. Alongside developing the relational components necessary for maximizing effectively working with trauma clients is the need for demonstrated reciprocal attunement between therapists. Client who witness and experience this kind of interpersonal safety may begin to experience healing on many levels.
Attention to the development of trust within the therapist team is essential to the development of attunement between partners. Trust and attunement are sustained by the presence and practice of three core values: relational congruence, mutual respect and an integrated vision. Developing, sustaining and enhancing, intra/inter-therapeutic attunement while utilizing traditional psychotherapeutic and creative arts processes ultimately benefit clients and help inoculate therapists from the presence of traumatic material ever present in the work. (Wise & Nash, 2020, p.4-12)
Before we can be of service to others, we need to understand ourselves and our relationship to our work, clients, colleagues and community. We may be very knowledgeable and have wonderful intentions – but are we able to deeply connect and be present in meaningful ways? No matter what the theoretical stance, how do we understand the meaning and function of therapeutic presence as a healing force for our clients?
Nash and Wise, TAAM Workshop, 2013)
Therapists working together are not naturally attuned. Attunement is developed in a number of ways including, ideally, over time - but time alone does not guarantee such relational connection. Preparation for being an effective and attuned therapist begins with one’s self and generates outwardly to our partners. Through engagement with the arts and conversation, therapists can develop trust within the professional dyad. Ultimately, what drives this process is the understanding that the co-leader dyad is in actuality, a therapeutic entity unto itself defining such issues as safety and transformation of traumatic material. (Wise & Nash, 2020, p.5)
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will be able to list the three core values necessary for attaining an attuned co-leader relationship.
2. Participants will be able to name 4 creative arts exercises specifically designed to enhance co-leader attunement.
3. Participants will be able to define multi-directional attunement between clients and therapists within the group setting.
*The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association will not issue refunds for any events.*
*You must be a PAATA Member at the time of the event in order to be eligible for tickets at the Member rate.*
*You must be a Student at the time of the event in order to be eligible for tickets at the Student rate.*
The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6847. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
3 hours of Continuing Education clock hours are available for this program. Partial credits are not available.
Co-Leadership, Creativity & Client Attunement
Presented by: Stephanie Wise, MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT and Emily Nash, LCAT
In this workshop, the benefits of co-leading trauma group is explored through the lens of creative engagement. Achieving attunement is vital to potentiate client healing while simultaneously inoculating therapists’ from the cumulative exposure to traumatic material. This workshop addresses ways to creatively maximize overall attunement.
In her seminal book, Trauma and Recovery, Judith Herman reminds us that “Just as no trauma survivor can recover alone, no therapist can work with trauma alone.” (Herman, 1992, p. 141). While it is simple to dismiss the idea of having two therapists co-lead trauma groups as too costly and possibly redundant, experience has shown otherwise. Wise and Nash have written a book, Healing Trauma in Group Settings – The Art of Co-leader Attunement, (2020) which directly refutes the notion of cost and redundancy as obstacles and instead takes the position that therapists cannot afford to not work together for the benefit of clients, as well as the welfare of the therapists immersed in working with such toxic material.
In trauma group settings, there exist distinct advantages in having two therapists, co-leaders, facilitating the healing work. (Wise & Nash, 2020, p.3). Management of the complexities of personalities, trauma issues and demands placed upon the therapists within the holding environment is enhanced through the complementary engagement of two therapists who are well-attuned to each other. Multi-directional attunement between group members and therapists helps promote potential healing and personal growth through modeling, division of attention and other curative options. (Wise & Nash, 2020, p. 25).
Yalom has stated, “How co-therapy goes, so will the group.” (Yalom, 2005, p.446). How two professionals interact with each other in service to their cooperative work with those they serve is an area often relegated to a few short sessions early in training instead of part of the ongoing therapeutic equation deserving deeper attention and exploration. Alongside developing the relational components necessary for maximizing effectively working with trauma clients is the need for demonstrated reciprocal attunement between therapists. Client who witness and experience this kind of interpersonal safety may begin to experience healing on many levels.
Attention to the development of trust within the therapist team is essential to the development of attunement between partners. Trust and attunement are sustained by the presence and practice of three core values: relational congruence, mutual respect and an integrated vision. Developing, sustaining and enhancing, intra/inter-therapeutic attunement while utilizing traditional psychotherapeutic and creative arts processes ultimately benefit clients and help inoculate therapists from the presence of traumatic material ever present in the work. (Wise & Nash, 2020, p.4-12)
Before we can be of service to others, we need to understand ourselves and our relationship to our work, clients, colleagues and community. We may be very knowledgeable and have wonderful intentions – but are we able to deeply connect and be present in meaningful ways? No matter what the theoretical stance, how do we understand the meaning and function of therapeutic presence as a healing force for our clients?
Nash and Wise, TAAM Workshop, 2013)
Therapists working together are not naturally attuned. Attunement is developed in a number of ways including, ideally, over time - but time alone does not guarantee such relational connection. Preparation for being an effective and attuned therapist begins with one’s self and generates outwardly to our partners. Through engagement with the arts and conversation, therapists can develop trust within the professional dyad. Ultimately, what drives this process is the understanding that the co-leader dyad is in actuality, a therapeutic entity unto itself defining such issues as safety and transformation of traumatic material. (Wise & Nash, 2020, p.5)
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will be able to list the three core values necessary for attaining an attuned co-leader relationship.
2. Participants will be able to name 4 creative arts exercises specifically designed to enhance co-leader attunement.
3. Participants will be able to define multi-directional attunement between clients and therapists within the group setting.
*The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association will not issue refunds for any events.*
*You must be a PAATA Member at the time of the event in order to be eligible for tickets at the Member rate.*
*You must be a Student at the time of the event in order to be eligible for tickets at the Student rate.*
The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6847. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
3 hours of Continuing Education clock hours are available for this program. Partial credits are not available.
Saturday August 28, 2021
9:00am-12:00pm
*Included in the All Access Pass*
Click Here to Register.
Art Therapy and the Museum Experience: Sharing Language, Hope and Healing
Presented by:
Denise R. Wolf MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LPC and Kathryn Snyder, ATR-BC, LPC
In fulfillment of the Ron E. Hays Presenter’s Award
This workshop explores the connection between provocative imagery in museum collections and collaboration with art therapists, leading to transformative discussions and artmaking around difficult topics. Experiential learning includes a discussion of images that are potentially among the most provocative, and development of related artmaking that support creative and personal development.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will learn 3 ways that artwork in a museum collection can evoke strong feelings in audience members and can be a catalyst for dialogue with museum educators.
2. Participants will identify 4 ways that art therapists can work with museum educators to support positive communication and emotional coping when dealing with tough topics in the museum and art education classroom.
3. Participants will design 5 unique art tools and techniques for working with 5 different provocative topics and images for use in the community and in art therapy sessions.
*The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association will not issue refunds for any events.*
*You must be a PAATA Member at the time of the event in order to be eligible for tickets at the Member rate.*
*You must be a Student at the time of the event in order to be eligible for tickets at the Student rate.*
The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6847. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
3 hours of Continuing Education clock hours are available for this program. Partial credits are not available.
Art Therapy and the Museum Experience: Sharing Language, Hope and Healing
Presented by:
Denise R. Wolf MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LPC and Kathryn Snyder, ATR-BC, LPC
In fulfillment of the Ron E. Hays Presenter’s Award
This workshop explores the connection between provocative imagery in museum collections and collaboration with art therapists, leading to transformative discussions and artmaking around difficult topics. Experiential learning includes a discussion of images that are potentially among the most provocative, and development of related artmaking that support creative and personal development.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will learn 3 ways that artwork in a museum collection can evoke strong feelings in audience members and can be a catalyst for dialogue with museum educators.
2. Participants will identify 4 ways that art therapists can work with museum educators to support positive communication and emotional coping when dealing with tough topics in the museum and art education classroom.
3. Participants will design 5 unique art tools and techniques for working with 5 different provocative topics and images for use in the community and in art therapy sessions.
*The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association will not issue refunds for any events.*
*You must be a PAATA Member at the time of the event in order to be eligible for tickets at the Member rate.*
*You must be a Student at the time of the event in order to be eligible for tickets at the Student rate.*
The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6847. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
3 hours of Continuing Education clock hours are available for this program. Partial credits are not available.
Please Note:
*The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association does not issue refunds for events.*
*The information provided in PAATA events is the express opinion of the presenter, and is not an endorsement by PAATA.*
*Your participation in any PAATA programming indicates your permission for PAATA to photograph your work or likeness for use in promotional material unless you provide us with written revocation of this permission.*
*The PAATA is not responsible for disruptions in event access due to problems with attendee equipment, internet connection, etc.*
*Recording of events by attendees is prohibited.*
*The Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association does not issue refunds for events.*
*The information provided in PAATA events is the express opinion of the presenter, and is not an endorsement by PAATA.*
*Your participation in any PAATA programming indicates your permission for PAATA to photograph your work or likeness for use in promotional material unless you provide us with written revocation of this permission.*
*The PAATA is not responsible for disruptions in event access due to problems with attendee equipment, internet connection, etc.*
*Recording of events by attendees is prohibited.*