Here are some examples of my positions working within organisations as a Mental Health Practitioner: Principal Therapist, VincentCare Young Adults Counselling Service 2016 – 2018 Generate referrals liaising with key stakeholders who are housing service providers Provide individual therapy for … Read More
Author Archives: Carla
Presence and Embodiment in Art Therapy – ONLINE professional development workshop
Sunday 16th August Presence and Embodiment in Art Therapy 10am – 4pm Lunch 12.30 – 1.30pm 15 minute morning and afternoon tea breaks $125 pandemic discount Through our art based activities, we can have a heightened awareness of our embodied … Read More
Diversity in the psyche of art therapy – Mira Melaluca.
Feature image: Mira Melaluca In theory I love art therapy. I have a background in dance, painting, psychology, and both contemplative and ceremonial spirituality, so the most natural place for me to blend these pursuits would seem to be some … Read More
Boon Wurrung Cultural Healing: Bass Coast, Victoria. An interview with Sonia Weston Hume.
Feature image: National Dance ceremony 2019Dannielle Cockerill, Sonia Weston Hume and Kourtney Cockerill “Celebrate, teach, yarn, bring Aboriginal Culture into our community. I want to share stories – good and bad. Education and truth telling is important for us all … Read More
Cultural Collaboration – Reconciliation Rocks.
Wadawurrung woman and cultural consultant, Bonnie Chew, and regional art therapist and teacher, Karryne Hearn, talk about working together in their project for secondary school students in Ballarat. Can you please introduce yourself and anything you like readers to know … Read More
ART THERAPY WHATS ON – July 2020
ART THERAPY WHATS ON is a monthly directory of events, workshops, professional development and gigs BY and FOR Arts Therapists. Please send your contributions to carlavanlaar@gmail.com Include date and time, title, location, facilitator, cost. 100 words and a photo or … Read More
Regional Arts Therapists review the GRAT Experiential Workshop: “Art Therapy First Aid – ONLINE”.
Feature image: regional attendees at the online professional development during the peak of pandemic lockdown. April 2020. “GRAT” – Group of Regional Registered Arts Therapists was formed in 2007. The networking and professional development group is member led by volunteers, and … Read More
Demystifying Arts Based Research – July Professional Development Workshop ONLINE
Sunday 19th July 10am – 4pm 1 hour lunch and 2 x 15 minute breaks Interactive, experiential learning that includes art activities and small group discussions Demystifying Art Based Research Art in research, Art-informed research, Art as research, Art based … Read More
New York Art dealer Carly Aguilera makes exposure for women artists her global mission – and interviews me!
Carly Aguilera of ‘South Art Dealer’, New York, specialises in promoting the work of South American artists. Now she has a new mission to create opportunities for women artists around the world to have our artworks shown and seen. Her … Read More
“Art Therapy First Aid: Experiential Video Workshop”.
A Professional Development training resource for Art Therapists and friends of Art Therapy. I am very happy to launch this new FREE training video! This is based on live footage filmed at the February Art Therapy First Aid training event … Read More
“Meeting Places: Art Based, Collaborative Goal Setting and Therapeutic Reviews”
Sunday 28th June, 10am – 4pm Professional Development Workshop Institutional practices often require art therapists to engage in ‘assessments’, ‘treatment plans’ and ‘case reviews’. The mere language of these practices can feel incongruent with the values we hold, and challenge … Read More
Self Care Video: “Earth Day Art Activities” – Interview with American Videographer and Art Therapist, Megs Mitts.
“I post videos because I want to encourage people to receive the same benefits others and I receive from these processes. I hear from viewers every once in a while, and they report feeling a sense of calm just from … Read More
More Dates to get “unstuck”- Supervision Studio goes Monthly
Existing dates for Supervision Studio have been booked out! The bi-monthly ‘supervision you have been dreaming of’ has been so welcomed by the arts therapy community that I have made new dates available. There are now places available on Sunday … Read More
LOCKDOWN view
Carla van Laar (20/05/2020). “LOCKDOWN view”. Ink and oil paint on canvas. 50cm x 50cm. Inverloch, Australia. This view has become very familiar during lockdown. It is the view from my ZOOM room where I have been spending so much … Read More
Solo Cinco Tesoros – Only Five Treasures
Sister Maria Centeno. (11/05/2020). “Solo Cinco Tesoros” (“Only Five Treasures”). I used 2B pencil on cardboard of thread paper. Size: 21.5 cm X 28 cm. I am Venezuelan, born in Zaraza – Guárico state. I am currently living in Guarenas. “Solo … Read More
An angel on earth.
Maitte Pérez (09/05/2020) “An angel on earth”. Made in pencil on Caribbean block cardboard, painted with wooden crayons and pastel chalks. I was born in Venezuela currently living in Caracas. This work of art was made as a tribute to … Read More
Fire and Water.
Anna Jane Wilson, (Completed 6th May 2020). Height 76 cm Width 55. Acrylic paint. Australia. This piece I started during the 2020 bush fire and completed during Covid 19 lockdown. The title Fire and Water represents both periods. The flower represents … Read More
Los desafíos de nuestra vida – The challenges of life.
Daniel Zapata, (23/04/2020). “Los desafíos de nuestra vida” – elaborada a lápiz, hoja blanca reciclada, pintada con creyones de madera. Tamaño: 77,5 cm x 84 cm. Soy de nacionalidad venezolana, vivo en la capital – Ciudad Caracas La principal fuente … Read More
El comportamiento Humano – Human Behaviour.
Daniel Zapata, (23/04/2020). “El comportamiento Humano” – elaborada a lápiz en cartulina de block Caribe, pintada con creyones de madera y tizas pastel para reforzar detalles. Tamaño: 35,3 cm x 28 cm. Soy de nacionalidad venezolana y residenciada en la … Read More
I see you, I know that you are sad that life as you know it: has gone.
Carolann Vassallo, (Created during March – April 2020 whilst staying at home due to the COVID19 restrictions). “I see you, I know that you are sad that life as you know it: has gone”. Art work was created through collage … Read More
I create and give witness to my journey – I am with you, I give you permission to cry.
Carolann Vassallo, (Created during March – April 2020 whilst staying at home due to the COVID19 restrictions). “I create and give witness to my journey – I am with you, I give you permission to cry”. Art work was created … Read More
Finding comfort in connection with others in isolation – Drinking and bathing from the well.
Carolann Vassallo, (Created during March – April 2020 whilst staying at home due to the COVID19 restrictions). “Finding comfort in connection with others in isolation – Drinking and bathing from the well.” Art work was created through collage and paint on … Read More
The many faces I have revealed through this experience thus far.
Carolann Vassallo. (Created during March – April 2020 whilst staying at home due to the COVID19 restrictions). “The many faces I have revealed through this experience thus far.” Art work was created through collage and paint on A3 paper in … Read More
Atilia
Tomas Centeno. (03/05/2020). “Atilia”. I used watercolor and brushes on cardboard thread. Size: 24,5 cms x 32 cms. I am Venezuelan, born in Zaraza – Guárico state. Currently living in Caracas. The Venezuelan merengue, “La Negra Atilia” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9Pi1_qDNLw), It song … Read More
Seeing Her Stories – FREE ebook launch!
My Doctoral research, findings and implications for practice. SEEING HER STORIES is a full colour book of illustrated essays that present my Doctoral Research into sharing women’s stories through art. “Seeing her stories” combines my fascination with the power of … Read More
FREE Creative Resources for Families at Home.
Pictured: Linda Twite facilitating a community sustainable weaving craft workshop in January 2020. The Belgrave Survival Day, celebrates the survival of Australian Indigenous people, culture and heritage. Mother of two children six and three, Diploma of Community Services student Linda Twite … Read More
LOCKDOWN Art.
The online community exhibition “LOCKDOWN Art” has become a global project, hosting art works from contributors in Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Nepal, Netherlands, Venezuela, UK, and USA. I have been touched by every single art work that has been … Read More
Upcoming online PD events
I am still buzzing after spending the last two Sundays with inspiring groups of Arts Therapists who attended the online Professional Development trainings “Art Therapy First Aid – ONLINE”, and “Getting Creative with Trauma”. Moving online enabled therapists to attend … Read More
New Art Therapy Videos
“Moving Art Therapy Online” In this half hour video I share some supportive tips for therapists who are working to move their practice online. I encourage you to acknowledge any reservations you may have, and loss you may feel, and re-imagine … Read More