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Creative Art Therapy Program

The Butterfly Foundation is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity in Sydney for people who are coping with an eating disorder.

The weekly “Creative Art Therapy Program” is due to start in August 2010.Art therapy is a healing process that uses creativity to help you express deeply personal thoughts and feelings, in a safe, supportive non-judgemental environment.

Art is a different way to communicate where language does not interfere.You are invited to dip your toes into the waters of your own creativity. Using a wide range of artistic forms including drawing, painting, collage, masks and journaling to gently travel within and explore your inner world allowing new insight, understanding and healing. There are no rules, no right or wrong, you just use the materials in whichever way feels right at the time.

Weekly groups are a great way to use Art therapy processes, over a consistent period of time, in order to deepen your self-inquiry. It is also a chance to commit some time each week to reflect, facilitate self awareness and re-energise your inspiration. No artistic ability is required; it is suitable for all eating disorder sufferers, regardless of art experience or age.

Creative Art therapy, unlike traditional art, focuses on the process of creating the artwork and not the end result.

"Let creativity help you solve problems, face challenges and become a part of the fabric of your daily life.     "Sandra Magsamen

Cost: $60.00 Date/ Time: 2 hours weekly on a Saturday (1-3pm).

Start date to be confirmed on enrolment. 

Location: Butterfly House, 103 Alexander Street, Crows Nest

Please note: Numbers are limited�] RSVP is essential.
If you are interested in taking part in the Creative Art Therapy Program, please contact us on (02) 9412 4499 or at cleo@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au.

Group Program for Adults with Eating Disorders, MindRight Clinical
Psychologists

An 8-week group therapy program is run periodically to assist
individauls in the management of medium to long-term eating disorders, including bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa and EDNOS. These sessions will be run in Sydney (city)between 6-8pm and will focus on the management of difficulties commonly associated with eating disorders, including motivation, self-esteem, eating disorder related thoughts, distress management, etc. Sessions are run by Sarah Hughes (psychologist at MindRight) who is experienced in the treatment of eating disorders and whose predominant training is in cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing. Please call
0432171137 for more information

Address: Eustace Street MANLY
Postal address: 1/104 Bower Street MANLY 2095
0419637188
ehealth1@optusnet.com.au

Women Worth their Weight™ is a structured small group program designed by a physiotherapist, qualified counselor and long-term recovered anorectic to help women (16+ years) with mild-moderate eating disorders breakthrough into greater freedom and wholeness.

The program is confidential and supportive; holistic, educational and interactive; focussed on practical solutions.

• Phone for information and initial assessment to determine suitability
• Cost: $295 (8 weeks x 2 hours)  
• See FLYER