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How we work:
The therapists use an integrative approach to family therapy that involves psychosynthesis theory, attachment theory, play therapy, bodywork and creative arts media. All of the above theories translate into a form of therapy that attempts to build meaningful bonds of attachment by developing a family's ability to communicate with each other.
Skills, tools & approaches:
The use of metaphor, symbol and play are natural to most children and the therapists may use drama, painting, puppetry, journal keeping, movement, music and imagery & meditation work to enhance the therapeutic process. Part of the therapeutic process is to awaken a person's creative energy. Thus, creativity & therapy overlap. What is creative is often therapeutic, what is therapeutic is frequently a creative process. The value of using creative art media is that:
• It develops a person's ability for action, reflection, spontaneity and insight
• Research has shown that they can both give deeper meaning and assist people in integrating issues/themes within therapy
• Some people find 'talking therapy' a less natural form of expression and find creative arts media offer a subtle and dynamic alternative
