Sessions
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Sessions were held in response to community need, questions posed and the passions of each participant. The results were spectacular, and we are working to capture them!
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Sessions were held in response to community need, questions posed and the passions of each participant. The results were spectacular, and we are working to capture them!
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Experiential Nature Interventions:
Power Dynamics in Couples and Groups:
WFT Do I do with my Business -
Summary: Mastermind style round table, posing an "ask" to the group for business advice. Groups, Planning and Collaborating:
Art in Nature Therapy
Creating an group art piece taking turns creating a continuous contour line on separate pieces of watercolor paper taped together, then choosing a piece of the mosaic to create within the lines individually, attempting to keep the integrity of the line we created. This was done using simple materials that can be easily carried in a backpack. Processed the experience of creating together, including identifying metaphors discovered within group and individual process, such as difficulty of keeping the integrity of the original group line while creating individual art, communication dynamics while drawing one line together, choosing a piece to create, and piecing it back together to become a whole piece at the end. Discussed ways that I have discovered to bring/carry and use art materials easily while meeting with folks in nature. All participants shared a variety of their own ideas for incorporating art into wilderness/nature based sessions, including use of natural materials/found natural objects as both art tools and as materials to incorporate into a natural art piece. Also brought up Andy Goldsworthy’s work and how he incorporates the concepts of transience/ leave no trace with his art Method -Connected small pieces of watercolor paper together, mosaic style, with tape. -Had participants take turns creating a continuous line with black sharpie on the entire connected piece. Participants started drawing any type of free form line, then the person next to them in the group would direct them to stop and would pick up creating the line where that person left off. Continued until everyone had a turn. -Participants were then invited to choose one piece of paper within the whole to take and use to create their own individual pieces, using provided art materials as well as any natural elements available on the ground. Participants were asked to do their best to keep the integrity of the continuous line on their paper while creating. -Participants were invited to come together and place their individual pieces back together into one whole piece, doing their best to reconnect the original continuous line of the group. -Participants were given time to process the entire experience through group ‘popcorn’ dialogue -Participants were given opportunity to take individual pieces home with them after taking a photo of the whole piece |
Cards and Accessories to Wilderness Therapy -
Summary: Therapeutically using tarro, chiji, archetype, and animal cards in session. Can be used to supplement nature walks, animal encounters, gestalt interventions and adventure interventions. Finding a New Language for Trauma -
Ceremony, Vision Quests and Rites of Passage -
Summary: Importance of these elements in work with clients. There needs to be an emphasis on involving family and community in re-integration. Discussed inviting loved ones to witness therapeutic growth. |
Next Steps
- 2019 Committee Development
- Website Party!
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Meet your Organizers:
Katie Asmus, MA, LPC, BMP is a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, teacher, mentor and wilderness guide with over 25 years of professional experience working with people in and out of the wilderness. Katie incorporates body-mind connection, the natural world, expressive arts and contemplative awareness into her work with others. She works with individuals as well as groups to bring forth their innate wisdom and to support them in opening their minds and hearts to greater possibilities. Check out her work at NamasteHealers.com
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Aleya Littleton, MA, is the founder of Wild and Wonderful Life Counseling in Golden, Colorado. With over 10 years experience in education and outdoor guiding, Aleya brings her enthusiasm for movement and metaphor into her work with clients. She serves individuals and groups through mindfulness training, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, rock climbing and mountaineering. She teaches rock climbing at the School of Mines, and hosts the Front Range Adventure Healer's Meetup.
Check out her work at WWLCounseling.com |
