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Create your own wellbeing with
Creative Arts Therapist
Dr Carla van Laar
Experience the benefits of slowing down, being present in the moment and connecting with nature through creative wellbeing activities that are tailored for you or your group.
“Studio Art Therapy”
– practice mindful and relaxing social art making together in Carla’s studio using modalities such as clay, paint, weaving or drawing from nature as a meditative practice.
A perfect wellbeing activity during your visit to Inverloch.
1 hour $180
1.5 hours $200
Extra participants $50 each
Supportive Art Therapy for NDIS participants
A regular creative session can support people living with disabilities to develop their creative practice in a social, supportive and welcoming art studio environment.
Participants will be able to explore and experiment with a range of art materials depending on their interests.
The emphasis is on nurturing the creativity of each individual, with opportunities to experience success and satisfaction through the processes of artistic production.
Dr Carla believes that everyone has their own unique style and creativity. She loves to nurture the blossoming of each individual as they find their own creative language of expression through art.
Pricing as per the NDIS guide
“Nature Art Therapy”
– take a guided mindful walk in the living world, come to your senses and experience the restorative qualities of nature as you use naturally occurring materials to create an ephemeral art work.
Nature is our teacher and in this guided Nature Art Therapy workshop, you can expect to become more attuned to your own sense of connection with the creative life energy of the universe.
We care for the environment by making ephemeral land based art that leaves a trace, but no waste.
This practice can provide you with clarity and insights, as well as perspective and support.
As part of this session, I interview you about your experience and provide you with a video recording so that you have a record of your encounter, and a message for yourself to take back into your day to day life.
This session is ideal for those wanting some nurturing self care and who need a restorative and healing experience.
2 hours – $250
Extra people $50 each
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“Ocean Art Therapy”
– in collaboration with the OffShore Surf School, this half day of wellbeing begins with a surf, swim or paddle, followed by painting a canvas about your experience and keep you connected and in your creative flow.
OCEAN ART THERAPY HALF DAY PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Participation in a one hour small group surfing lesson with all equipment provided at the Inverloch Surf Beach.
A two hour painting workshop including a canvas, paint, brushes and equipment in Carla’s Art Studio or outdoors.
Perfect for community or corporate groups of up to 12.
Cost: $450
$100 for each extra person
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the effectiveness of the arts and arts therapies
to support wellbeing and for helping people experiencing mental unwellness at all stages of life.
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A core strength of arts therapy is that it responds to the needs of each person rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Engaging through Art is often more accessible and culturally sensitive
than the Western medical model of talking through problems.
Engaging in the Arts actually empowers people to develop skills
that help them to cope with the challenges of life,
like strengthened relationships, connection with community, self-efficacy and hope.
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Here at Inverloch Creative Therapies, we can work with children and young people who have been affected by traumatic life events.
Please contact Dr Carla directly to refer a child or young person.
Dr Carla van Laar has been a Creative Arts Therapist and Arts Therapy educator since 2001.
She says,
“Arts Therapists are holistic and adaptable mental health practitioners,
many of whom have come to the profession through our own lived experiences of life challenges
including grief and loss, trauma, and mental distress.
We each have our own lived experiences of how the arts have supported our own well-being, care, healing and recovery.
It is through this first-hand understanding that we connect and engage with others who are going through their own struggles.
We value self-efficacy and choice for the people we work with,
and we are passionate about facilitating opportunities for people to have voices,
to be seen and heard, and exercise agency
when it comes to managing their own mental health care”.
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