Artful Integration Series: Unifying Gestalt, Jungian, and Projective Art
Our Artful Integration Series includes 4 sessions, for a combined total of 12 CE Hours.
The entire series is available for $150, or sessions may be purchased individually for $20/CE Hour.
Gestalt Play Therapy: Healing Through the Subconscious
Saturday, January 20, 2024 / 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM / 3 Non-Contact Live Webinar CE Hours
Presenter: Lisa Parsons, M.ED, LPCC-S, NCC, RPT-S
Learning Objectives:
Identify the principles of Gestalt Play Therapy and how they can be used to facilitate healing through accessing the subconscious.
Discuss practical techniques for using play therapy methods in their counseling practice to promote deeper insight and understanding of the self.
Demonstrate art interventions that can be used to facilitate assessment and greater insight into clients’ experiences.
Utilize mindfulness and BLS techniques into their sessions to assist with grounding and instilling a positive belief about therapy.
Content Description:
In this presentation, participants will learn about the principles of Gestalt Play Therapy and how it can be used to facilitate healing through accessing the subconscious. Through a combination of instruction, hands-on, and experiential exercises, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to incorporate EFT, BLS, and mindfulness techniques after expressive art interventions to promote insight, self-awareness, and healing in clients. Participants will learn new art interventions that the presenter created that incorporate mindfulness and BLS which assist with grounding and instilling a positive belief about the client’s experiences. The presenter will teach the participants how to use these techniques with their clients in future sessions. By the end of the presentation, participants will have gained new insights and practical tools for incorporating Gestalt Play Therapy into their counseling practice to promote healing through the subconscious.
Drawing Connections: Projection Art as a Bridge to the Subconscious
Saturday, January 20, 2024 / 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM / 2 Non-Contact Live Webinar CE Hours
Presenter: Lisa Parsons, M.ED, LPCC-S, NCC, RPT-S
Learning Objectives:
Describe the concept of projection art and its role in play therapy.
Apply the House, Tree, Person Technique to identify and process emotions, memories, and unresolved issues in a therapeutic setting.
Prepare to use projection art as a therapeutic tool to connect with the subconscious.
Explain how to interpret and process these symbols to facilitate self-awareness and personal growth.
Content Description:
In this program, “Drawing Connections through Play Therapy: Projection Art as a Bridge to the Subconscious,” we will explore the power of projection art as a therapeutic tool to connect with and understand the subconscious mind. The primary focus will be on the House Tree Person drawing technique, where participants create a drawing of a house, a tree, and a person, and the act of picking an apple from a tree. We will delve into the method’s history, technique, and practical applications in play therapy. Through this program, attendees will gain insights into how projection art can provide a bridge to the subconscious, fostering healing and self-awareness in individuals of all ages, as the workshop aims to empower therapists and individuals with valuable insights and practical techniques for personal growth and emotional healing.
Jungian Play Therapy and Mandalas: A Creative Approach to Self-Discovery
Saturday, February 17, 2024 / 10:30 PM – 4:00 PM / 5 Non-Contact Live Webinar CE Hours
Presenter: Lisa Parsons, M.ED, LPCC-S, NCC, RPT-S
Learning Objectives:
List some principles and practices of Jungian play therapy and art therapy.
Utilize these therapies to facilitate healing and self-discovery in individuals.
Apply practical tools and techniques for incorporating Jungian play therapy and art therapy into counseling practice.
Content Description:
The participants will focus on the intersection of Jungian play therapy and art therapy. Attendees will learn about the principles and practices of these therapies and how they can be used to facilitate healing and self-discovery in individuals. Practical tools and techniques for incorporating these therapies into counseling practice will also be provided.
Awakening the Inner World: Colors, Symbols, and Numbers in Jungian Art and Sandplay Therapy
Saturday, March 16, 2024 / 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM / 2 Non-Contact Live Webinar CE Hours
Presenter: Lisa Parsons, M.ED, LPCC-S, NCC, RPT-S
Learning Objectives
Explain key concepts and principles of Carl Jung’s psychology, including the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the individuation process.
Describe the significance of colors, symbols, and numbers as potent means of self-expression in both art therapy and Sandplay therapy.
Demonstrate practical insights into the application of colors, symbols, and numbers in the context of Jungian art and Sandplay therapy.
Discuss real-life case studies and techniques that therapists and individuals can use to harness these tools for personal growth and psychological healing.
Content Description:
In this presentation, “Awakening the Inner World: Colors, Symbols, and Numbers in Jungian Art and Sandplay Therapy,” we will journey into the fascinating world of Jungian psychology and its practical applications in therapeutic practices. Our program will offer an in-depth exploration of the following topics:
* Foundations of Jungian Psychology: We will begin by examining the core principles of Carl Jung’s psychology, providing a foundational understanding of the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the individuation process.
* Colors, Symbols, and Numbers in Self-Expression: Delve into the profound role of colors, symbols, and numbers as a means of expressing inner thoughts and emotions. Understand how these elements serve as a bridge to the unconscious mind, allowing individuals to communicate and heal in non-verbal ways.
* Practical Applications: Explore real-life case studies and practical techniques for therapists and individuals to use in both Jungian art and Sandplay therapy. Learn how to tap into the power of colors, symbols, and numbers to facilitate self-discovery, emotional release, and personal transformation.
If you have any questions regarding continuing education, the program, grievance issues, or learning objectives, please contact the Training Institute Coordinator at 859-985-7862 or by emailing [email protected].
Parsons Counseling, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7101.
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.
Parsons Counseling, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Parsons Counseling, LLC has been approved by APT as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, APT No. 17-496.
Programs that do not qualify for APT credit are clearly identified.
Parsons Counseling, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Cancellations with 14 or more days’ notice will receive a full refund minus a $25 conference tuition fee. Cancellations with less than 14 days’ notice will not be refunded. Special circumstances may allow a 50% credit towards a future conference.
