Introduction to the Profession of Art Therapy workshop

Cambridge

Saturday 24th September 2011
10.30 am to 5.30 pm

Arts Psychotherapies Department, Fulbourn Hospital,
Cambridge, CB1 5EF

Convenors: Kimberley Iyemere & Yvonne Barrett

Fee: £90 including refreshments and lunch

Are you looking for a new career that involves creativity and personal growth? Whether you are starting to shape your professional path or want to change an established work career, this workshop will help you to find out if the profession of Art Therapy may suit your needs.

We will introduce the professional context of Art Therapy and its development. We will explain the basic concepts of Art Therapy and present case studies from our clinical work in psychiatry and with children. We will also give an overview of the various pathways available to train in Art Therapy and there will be a 'surgery' time at the end of the day to meet individually with one of the convenors to discuss your personal needs.  The workshop will include lectures, small group discussions and case presentations.

Kimberley IYEMERE qualified as an Art Therapist in 1993 and has worked as an art therapist primarily with older people in psychiatric settings for 15 years. Her art therapy practice has also extended to adult psychiatry, learning disabilities and private practice. In 1995, she gained a Masters in Research Art Psychotherapy and focussed her research on older people in psychiatry. Kimberley has been the co-ordinator of the special interest group 'Art Therapy Outlooks on Later Life' for 8 years now. Kimberley is one of the national leaders of specialist areas of work with older people who attend the 'Older People's Specialist Forum'. This Forum takes concerns for older people with mental health issues to the Department of Health.

Yvonne BARRETT (BA hons, Post grad dip Art) Qualified as an Art Psychotherapist in 2000  working specifically with young adults aged between 17-25 within Cambridge Peterborough Mental Health Trust.  She is currently the Team Leader for Y.A.S (Young Adults Service) A Psychotherapy service that provides a range of interventions for young people who have experienced early traumas and/or undergoing transitional issues.

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All cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@baat.org or sent via fax to 0207 837 7945. Cancellations made one month or before will be refunded in full minus £10 administration fee. Less than one month but more than 14 days before the course will be charged at 50%. Less than 14 days notice will be fully chargeable.

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