ABOUT Sara
As a Creative Arts Therapist I have worked with adults, adolescents and children online and in community outreach.
Qualifications
- Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice. Arts Therapy AThR (Miecat Institute)
- Graduate Diploma Therapeutic Arts Practice (Miecat Institute)
- Meditation Teacher Training (ACMM Australian Centre for Meditation & Mindfulness).
- Diploma in Community Services (Diversitat training)
I am registered and insured through ANZACATA, the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapists in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Additionally, I am registered and insured through Meditation Australia, the national peak body in Australia representing meditation and meditation teachers.
Postgraduate and professional development experience:
- ACT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Sensiormotor Clay Field Therapy
- Grief, loss and associated trauma counselling.
- MBSR Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Mental Health First Aid
- Sensory and somatic approaches to healing and trauma.
Arts and the community
For the past two decades, I've engaged in art therapeutically and as a visual artist, selling abstract artworks and leading arts workshops for both children and adults.
Creating, fostering connections, and embracing nature are integral elements of my personal and professional practices.
Art has served as a tool for me to navigate challenges, tap into my intuition, visualize and create goals such as travel and achieving a flexible work-life balance.
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working in various community and health settings, witnessing the transformative power of art for individuals coping with grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. My experience includes supporting refugee families, survivors of domestic violence, individuals in aged care, hospitals, and children in hospice care. I've also addressed sensory issues, anxiety, depression, and social anxiety.
My approach is trauma-informed, and I enjoy collaborating with neurodivergent individuals and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Additionally, I've facilitated mindfulness-based personal development workshops for both small and large groups.
I'm eager to connect with you and explore how we can collaborate to promote healing and growth.
