Art Therapy as a Self-Help Tool
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| 8 x Thu, 30 Apr - 18 Jun 2026 T226 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Byron Community College - Mullum Campus - 6-8 Burringbar Street, Mullumbimby 2482 | 1 | $395.00 |
Introduction:
Have you ever wanted to experience the joy of art-making in a supportive group setting? Are you curious about exploring your inner and outer world through creative, expressive processes?
In this course, you’ll engage in a variety of art-based activities designed to foster insight, awareness, and meaningful expression. Working alongside others, you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences if you choose, or listen to others, in a respectful and nurturing environment which creates a safe space for connection and mutual learning.
The joy of play and creative expression comes naturally as children, but life’s demands often mean these joys are forgotten. Over 8 weeks, you’ll rediscover the power of art-making as a tool for reflection, communication, and connection. No artistic skills or experience are required — this course is about the process, not the end result.
Guided by an experienced and professionally trained Art Psychotherapist, you’ll be supported in exploring creative processes that hold personal meaning for you through a range of activities; art making, art journalling , group sharing (only if you choose) and respectful listening.
This course is not training to become an Art therapist as that requires a Masters level course. Instead , this class offers the experience of an art therapy group /class adapted to a learning environment .
On completion, students will take away a range of art therapy ideas that they can use as tools for every day living, personal growth and to foster their own sense of well being.
What to Bring:
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Refreshments, snacks
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All materials will be provided
Student Policies and Procedures
Please review our Student Handbook for information regarding student policies, procedures and responsibilities.
With small class sizes for a better learning experience, our courses can fill up fast, but they also need a minimum number of enrolments to run, so avoid disappointment and enrol early!
Tutor Profile:
Tanya is a compassionate, respectful and empathic person with a strong sense of integrity and social justice who values authenticity and kindness. She enjoys helping and supporting others and working in the local community. Through both training and experience in this field, Tanya has witnessed the power of Art Therapy as a tool for self-expression, mindfulness, self-soothing, healing, and helping to bring about what is unconscious to the surface, through various art mediums.
Tanya is a qualified Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist and Art Therapist, she holds a Masters in Art Therapy, a Bachelor of Social Work (Hons), a Graduate Diploma in Expressive Therapies, an Associate Diploma in Social Sciences and Adv. Cert in Welfare (Tafe).
Tanya has worked for over 30 years with NSW Health in a range of settings in both Sydney and the Northern Rivers (Ballina, Lismore, Byron and Tweed), and in private practice, where she used Art Therapy to help clients work through their life experiences and new meaning and pathways to healing. She has also worked in hospitals, Mental Health in-patient units, and community health centres. She has specialised in the areas of mental health, domestic violence, suicidality, trauma, Grief & Loss and Palliative Care and has worked across the life span, in particular with Adolescents, Adults and families.
Tanya believes the body, mind and soul are all interconnected, and that being able to express oneself in a safe and contained way through the process of Art Therapy leads to authenticity and alignment to one’s values and true self.
