Expressive Arts with Trauma
Description
Instructor: Christine Mayor MA RDT/BCT Hours: 12 This course will introduce the use of expressive arts when working therapeutically with those who have experienced trauma.* The rationale for and examples of using the arts for expression healing and activism in response to trauma will be explored. Exercises and interventions using drama art music dance/movement poetry and play will be explored in individual family and group contexts. In addition intermodal approaches that use numerous arts-based methods will be demonstrated. Trauma for the purposes of this course will include interpersonal and familial trauma as well as systemic intergenerational and state violence forms of trauma (e.g. war racism poverty heterosexism etc.). The course will address the use of arts to promote healing and activism in response to the personal and political aspects of harm. Rather than "retelling" this course will focus on learning through "doing." It is designed to be highly experiential allowing participants to actively engage in arts-based methods as both a participant and a facilitator.** In addition information will be provided throughout the course using video conversation and handouts.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
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Overview
- Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: 0225
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.