Teens Creative Therapy
Ages 12 to 17 years
THURSDAYS 4.00 - 5:30 PM
Term One: 16 February - 11 April
(10 weeks)
Term Two: 2 May - 4 July
(10 weeks)
Term Three: 25 July - 26 September
(10 weeks)
Term Four: 7 October - 12 December
(9 weeks)
Tutors: Jordan Monaghan,
Gabrielle
Enquiries & enrolments
Contact: Alex McPherson
E: alex@mapurastudios.org.nz
P: 09 845 5361
Cost: $250.00 for 10 weeks
(number of weeks vary per term).
Fees include all materials and a 45 min individual art therapy pre-assessment.
Please note:
Fees can be paid with Carer Support
The Teens Creative Therapy programme is specially designed for young people, ages 12 - 17, who want to connect with their peers while making art.
The focus of this art therapy group is socialisation through engagement in a group setting.
Belonging to a group is very important to youth. The art therapist encourages communication about the everyday life of a teenager, and together with the art tutor, will provide the participants with the confidence and social skills to apply outside the studio.
Creative skills are also a focus. Common themes are explored as subject matter for making art and this often results in innovative ideas and creations.
A supportive and safe environment is provided for the participants to form sound and healthy relationships. They are encouraged and guided in how to share and explore their creative ideas - much conversation and creative interaction between group members takes place.
Teens Creative Therapy is tailored to the individual needs and abilities of each person in the group.
Jed Paddison - Town
Annie Brown - Aqua
Outcome of the therapy:
Socialisation of the teenagers among their peers through making art.
Encouraging and supporting teenagers to express themselves creatively can increase self-esteem, confidence and positive self-identity.
Creative activity stimulates imaginative thinking, develops artistic and fine motor skills, and promotes healthy self-expression. It will assist teenagers to engage in tasks, and become absorbed in creative projects. It can also help with sensory regulation.
