A Trauma-Informed Art Therapy Journey for Women
An Inspiring Journey for Emotional Awareness and Resilience
Welcome to The Healing Canvas, a trauma-informed art therapy workshop designed for women who seek to heal, grow, and rediscover their inner resilience. Every weekend in November, we invite you to embark on a journey of creative healing where you’ll not only create art but rebuild inner safety, reframe your painful narratives, and connect with a community of supportive, empowering women.
In this safe and nurturing space, you’ll find the tools to tap into your inner wisdom, reclaim your story, and celebrate the beauty of your authentic self.
What You’ll Experience:
- Build Inner Safety:
Establish a foundation of trust within yourself and with others, allowing space for healing and self-expression. - Reframe Painful Narratives:
Through the transformative power of art, you’ll have the opportunity to see your experiences in a new light, turning pain into strength and resilience. - Reclaim Your Story:
Unleash the creativity within you as you take ownership of your story, shaping it with intention, grace, and power. - Tap Into Inner Wisdom & Resilience:
Feel the strength that lies within, as you learn to trust your intuition and acknowledge the courage you already possess. - Connect with Empowering Women:
Join a circle of women who understand your journey and stand with you, offering support, empowerment, and inspiration. - Reconnect with Your Authentic Self:
Let go of who you think you should be and rediscover who you truly are – vibrant, powerful, and whole.
Why Art Therapy?
Art is a powerful language of the soul. When words aren’t enough, creative expression allows us to access deeper emotions, work through trauma, and find meaning in our experiences. The Healing Canvas provides a compassionate space where you can explore, release, and transform your pain into art that reflects your strength, courage, and unique journey.
In this trauma-informed art therapy workshop, no previous artistic experience is needed. The focus is on self-expression, healing, and community, not the end result of the art itself.
Embrace this opportunity for personal growth
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Meet The Facilitators
Amanda Birkbeck
Trauma Informed Art Therapist
Amanda is a trauma-informed Art Psychotherapist dedicated to fostering healing through the power of community, connection, and creativity. Her approach is rooted in holistic, client-led healing, where art-making becomes a pathway to self-discovery and growth within a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space. She builds strong therapeutic relationships, offering a gentle, person-centered approach to psychotherapy.
Amanda facilitates women’s circles, group sessions, and one-on-one support, all tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Her work draws on the principles of positive psychology, narrative therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She specialises in supporting individuals with neurodiversity, trauma, those within the LGBTQIA+ community, and people navigating social inequities, anxiety, and depression.
Nerine Strachan
Trauma Informed Psychotherapist
Nerine is a compassionate Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and Yoga Teacher who blends diverse therapeutic approaches to help individuals heal from trauma and adversity. Her interpersonal psychodynamic approach invites clients to explore their inner world, offering the chance to understand and integrate past trauma, fostering belief in their capacity to heal and thrive.
Nerine understands that adversity and trauma can impact anyone, altering the way we think, feel, and care for ourselves. In response, she creates a space of safety, compassion, and respect, providing her clients with real choices as they embark on their healing journey.
Drawing from neurobiology, developmental psychology, attachment theory, linguistics, self-psychology, EMDR, and the practice of yoga, Nerine’s work is focused on helping clients transform their circumstances and achieve a healthier, happier life. Her extensive experience in mental health services and yoga has shown her that true healing happens through genuine connections and honest conversations. Safe, stable relationships are at the heart of her practice and guide her work towards lasting change and wellbeing.
Cancellation Policy: Bookings are non-refundable if cancelled within 24 hours of the workshop.
“It’s been a long and painful journey on the road to recovery. Nerine has been an exceptional life giver of hope.”
If you’re in urgent need of support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 44 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636