1. Symbol Work & Sandplay Therapy in Systems Work with Mark Pearson & Helen Wilson

3. Systems Theory The goal is for a group to gain insight into each member’s role as it relates to the healthy functionality of the whole. Can be applied to organizations, couples, communities, or families. Relies on identifying specific behavior patterns and how each member responds to anxiety within the dynamic.

4. Systems Theory Family systems theory was developed by Dr Murray Bowen as a way to allow each family member to work together to solve individual issues. Every family member is connected to each other through a system of overlapping and intertwining relationships that can only be deciphered when all members work as one

6. Genograms – a visual / spatial tool

10. Symbols shelf – close up

12. Symbol Work Symbol Work the use of miniatures Particularly useful to support children in describing family dynamics

13. Sandplay Therapy Dora Kalff Dora Kalff a Jungian therapist a Jungian therapist Developed sandplay in Switzerland in1956 Developed sandplay in Switzerland in1956

14. Sandplay is not structured – allows free expression

16. Our 2016 Course Certificate in Expressive Therapies with Children & Adolescents In the Adelaide Hills 15 days – made up of 5 x 3-day training workshops Starts 18 February – ends 15 October