Exploring the Role of Art Therapy in Post-Conflict Reconciliation and Detainee Rehabilitation
Art Therapist, Chanudi Wickramasinha is joining us in May 2024 to share learnings from her fascinating work with ex-militants. Chanudi is a well-respected practitioner in the field of art therapy and has been instrumental in pioneering the integration of art therapy as a rehabilitative modality in Sri Lanka’s post-war detainee rehabilitation centers.
During the pilot study, Chanudi lived within the rehabilitation camp for over two weeks, delivering a thoroughly prepared program. Her experience working with ex-militants undergoing a comprehensive rehabilitation program offered by the government of Sri Lanka resulted in many challenges, learnings, and findings.
Allied health and mental health practitioners will find this presentation incredibly interesting and informative. Ms. Wickramasinha’s insights into the use of art therapy as a rehabilitative modality in post-war settings will be invaluable to anyone working in the field of mental health.
Please join us at the 2024 Creative Mental Health Forum for this exciting opportunity to learn from Chanudi – an innovator in art therapy!
INTRODUCING CHANUDI
Chanudi Wickramasinha is an Art Therapist based in Melbourne (Naarm). She has a Bachelor’s degree in Design, a Master’s in Art Therapy, and further qualifications related to community services.
Chanudi uses art therapy to promote positive change in individuals and communities. She has extensive experience working with diverse cross-cultural populations, including underprivileged minorities and marginalized groups, using a person-centered and strengths-based approach.
Her expertise in art therapy spans child development, disabilities, AOD, forensic rehabilitation, and trauma, among others. Chanudi has presented and conducted sessions in various clinical, educational, and correctional settings in Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Myanmar, while collaborating with governmental and non-governmental/not-for-profit organizations. In her free time, Chanudi enjoys making art as a way of soul-nourishing conversation with herself.
In May 2024, Chanudi brings her unique perspective to share with attendees at the 2024 Creative Mental Health Forum and Collective Care Retreat.
We are thrilled to welcome Chanudi as fa acilitator at the 2024 Creative Mental Health Forum and Self Care Retreat.
The documentary of this year's event provides a glimpse into what it means to participate in the Creative Mental Health Forum:
WE WELCOME
CREATIVE THERAPISTS,
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
AND EDUCATORS WHO:
want to learn more about creative mental health,
be inspired by holistic and diverse workshops and presenters,
connect with like minded practitioners,
and “refill your well” with time in a beautiful nurturing environment and space for self care.
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