Creative Art Program
About Creative Art Program
Sometimes our thoughts and feelings are hard to put into words or words become hard to find. Art and creative processes can be used to explore themes and experiences. Using creative expression as the primary method of communication, new ways of knowing and insights can emerge. These insights can help create change, increase self-awareness and general wellbeing.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- It’s difficult for you to find the words to express how you are feeling
- It’s difficult for you to find the words to express how you are feeling
- You are looking for an alternative to talk based therapies
- You are ready and willing to learn new skills to change the way you feel
Program content
The therapeutic topics explored in this group are:
- Goal setting and vision boards
- Identity
- Personal Strengths
- Emotion Identification
- Masks
- Challenging Perfectionism
- Values
- Authenticity
- Validation
- Self-Care
What you will experience
Attend a pre-program assessment prior to commencing the program. The aim is to consider goals & discuss details of the program. You will participate group sessions with 8-10 participants. The group is led by qualified mental health trained professionals who will support the learning practical skills & evidence-based strategies. It includes learning new skills & practicing during & between sessions as part of weekly homework which are discussed.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
Practice art journaling as a reflective and therapeutic tool.
Objective 2
Explore therapeutic themes through creative art making.
Objective 3
Broaden your perspective through metaphors and creative self-reflection.
Objective 4
Enhance healing through the practice of letting go and challenging perfectionism.
Objective 5
Provide distinction between art therapy and art as therapy.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
How to get started
Individuals interested in attending this program will need a referral from a Psychiatrist with admission rights to Townsville Private Clinic. Please discuss the group with your treating psychiatrist or contact the Townsville Private Clinic Admissions & Assessment team on 1800 884 767.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will find this program helpful?
This program may be useful for patients who are diagnosed with mood disorders, anxiety disorders or other mental health conditions, and who would like to explore a creative way of processing and working through their healing journey. The Creative Art program does not require artistic skill or previous art making experience, only a willingness to engage in the process.
How much dose it cost?
You will be admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim the cost via your private health fund. All health funds have different rules. Please check with Townsville Private Clinic Day Program administration, who will advise you of any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs that you will incur. Townsville Private Clinic is also an accredited NDIS provided, as such you may utilise NDIS funding to cover the costs of the program.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
The Creative Art Therapy Program is a 10 week program. It is held once a week. Full day (8:45am – 2:30pm) and half day (9:00am – 12:00pm) options are available. Lunch and/or morning tea is provided. Please confirm days and group commencement dates with Day Program Administration staff.
