The document discusses a training day aimed at professionals working with clients exhibiting challenging behavior, focusing on the therapeutic benefits of creativity. It highlights the differences between left and right brain learning and emphasizes the importance of fulfilling developmental aspects to aid personal growth. The creative process is presented as a therapeutic tool for addressing emotional development and resolving issues through a supportive relationship.

1. CREATIVITY AND COMMUNICATION A training day for professionals working with clients with challenging behaviour

2. Imke Wood Arts Psychotherapist MSc Ed. Science, remedial padagogy BA Drama with 8 years on stage Institute of Leadership & Management British Association Art Therapy Supervisor Neuro Linguistic Processing Teacher Funder and manager of Creative Expression Private Practice Training & Consultancy

3. Individual and group arts psychotherapy Supervision for therapists and care professionals Tailored creative projects Workshops Assessments & evaluation Professional development training Training & coaching & supervision for professionals

4. Creativity and the brain

5. Right to Left connecting the brain modes Left – Learn through phonetic, analytic methods Verbal Analytic Logical Sequential Systematic Symbolic Linear Factual Abstract Digital Rational Right – Learn through sight method Nonverbal Synthetic Intuitive Random Casual Concrete Holistic Visual Sensory Spatial Emotional

6. What does creativity do? Creativity is not art but it may be art-or become art Curiosity Learning Engagement Stamina Exploration Structure and Attention Emotional connexion and involvement Identity Original expression Confidence Lateral processing Emotion management

7. How does creativity work therapeutically Development spiral of Stepping stones All aspects of development need to be fulfilled including… Physical Mental Emotional Spiritual/moral … ..personal skills and abilities

8. Blocked development Un-mastered stepping stones Re-visited until resolved and Diversions implemented That creates: Tensions Blockages Obstacles Followed by: Deformation of emotion Underdeveloped behaviour Personal development

9. The material for cathartic transition Creative process allows revisiting of the developmental obstacles Unconsciously the mind searches for opportunities to fill and mend the gap Material perceived as ‘safe’, ‘non-threatening’, giving power MATERIAL IS NO PSYCHOLOGICAL RISK! Re-visiting and artistic work does not resolve issues automatically, it NEEDS AWARENESS Awareness can be provided through a secure, therapeutic relationship Relationship acts as CANVAS for a cathartic process resolving damaging issues