Yaacov Naor presents workshop at NYEA, October 15 & 16

TAKING CARE OF HEART WISHES: SELF CARE IN THE HERE AND NOW

New York Expressive Arts (NYEA) is hosting a two-day intensive with Yaacov Naor on October 15 and 16 (Saturday 11am to 7pm and Sunday 9 am to 4 pm) at 4 Central, Albany, NY.

This workshop is about all of us and can be a starting point for changing attitudes about caring for ourselves in a world that often demands production, achievement and speed over mindful and imaginative action. Yaacov (one of the leading and most playful and soulful practitioners in the field of psychodrama and the expressive arts), will bring his many years of experience in psychodrama, therapeutic theater and expressive arts approaches to this dynamic, active yet gentle unmasking process. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the different ways we internalize experiences in the role of the aggressor and the victim which shape our thinking about self care. Many of us have encountered people who are aggressive towards themselves through alcohol, drug abuse, over eating, under achieving, over working and other self abusive strategies.
This is usually the result of growing up with criticism and judgmental emotional atmosphere. We become unwilling victims of ourselves. We create inner enemies. This kind of development can affect our relationships with others. As we move toward unmasking our hidden tendencies, we increase the possibility of seeing alternative ways of being in the world and eventually acting out of them.

Cost is $100.00 To reserve your space and/or for more information – email denie@newyorkexpressivearts.com or call 518 768-2708.

From Denie………I have known Yaacov Naor from the beginning of my expressive arts adventure and he is now a treasured friend and colleague. When I think of him and the compassionate and courageous work that he has done for so many years, I think of something that can only be said about a purely non-judgmental person, that “nothing human is foreign to him”. His mind is clear and sharp and his heart is big. This is a workshop you will never forget.

About YAACOV NAOR MA CAGS TEP
Yaacov is the Founder and Director of ISIS ISRAEL: a Psychodrama and Intermodal Expressive Arts Therapy Center in Tel-Aviv. He is a certified therapist and trainer in these fields and has been teaching in these areas in Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and Israel for the last 30 years. Since 1986 he has been leading special psychodramatic dialogue groups for second and third generation Holocaust survivors together with young Germans, and between Palestinians and Israelis.

NYEA offers advanced expressive arts training beginning Fall 2011

… deeper exploration of theory and practice …

This 3-weekend intensive training course is designed for serious students ready to investigate the practice of Expressive Arts through a deeper understanding of theoretical concepts and their application to practice. Using the arts as a springboard for our learning, this course will include components of experiential and didactic teaching, supporting both personal growth and professional development. We encourage students with previous Expressive Arts training and/or related experience to apply.

Training topics will include:

· The change process from an Expressive Arts model

· Expanded resources through Expressive Arts readings by leaders in the field

· Deeper understanding of philosophical foundations including phenomenology, Poiesis and multiplicity in the arts

· Practice of Expressive Arts facilitation methods and feedback on students’ strengths/challenges

COURSE DATES: November 4, 5, 6;  February 10, 11, 12; and April 27, 28, 29. Weekends begin on Friday morning and end on Sunday afternoon.

Cost is $1,500 – early bird by September 15 is $1,350. Payment plan available.

COURSE TIMES:  Friday: 11AM-7PM; Saturday: 10AM-6PM; Sunday: 9AM-4PM

For further information or to apply, please contact Denie Whalen (denie@newyorkexpressivearts.com)

COURSE INSTRUCTORS:

Denie Whalen is a retired occupational therapist who now directs New York Expressive Arts, a community-based arts organization. In addition to coordinating the expressive arts training program at NYEA, Denie facilitates expressive painting classes at her studio in Albany and works with women in recovery and persons living with mental illness. She received her expressive arts training at the European Graduate School. More information at www.newyorkexpressivearts.com

Rebekah Windmiller is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, and dance artist. Stemming from 25 years of experience as a choreographer, Rebekah work strongly connects artistic practice with the wisdom of the psyche. As the founder of the nycExpressive Arts Studio, she trained M.A. level students and guided professionals to gain licensure. She has worked with a range of adults with mental illness and addiction, taught workshops, lectured and advised students throughout her 10 years of experience. She holds an M.A. and C.A.G.S. from the European Graduate School. Rebekah lives and works in New York City.

It’s time to have the time of your life through the arts …

Accepting applications for the 2011-12 expressive arts training program!

NEW YORK EXPRESSIVE ARTS (NYEA), located in Albany, New York, specializes in personal and professional development and community building through the arts.

We are currently accepting applications for the one-weekend-a-month expressive arts training program from September through May for both practicing professionals in related fields and for persons who are exploring their own personal enrichment. No previous artistic training or experience is required, only a willingness to explore.

A free introductory workshop is planned for Saturday, August 20 at the Albany studio location of NYEA.

Beginning in 2011, NYEA will offer a second year of experiential training that will focus on deepening understanding of the theory that supports therapeutic use of the arts as well as application of expressive arts methods. Master’s degrees and post-graduate study options are available through our affiliated summer program at the European Graduate School in Switzerland.

Call Denie at 518-768-2708 or email denie@newyorkexpressivearts.com for more information.

FREE Introductory Expressive Arts Workshop at NYEA, August 20

Come explore your creativity In the studio space of NYEA located in downtown Albany, New York, on Saturday, August 20, from 1 -4  at NYEA studio.

Take a step into the non-judgmental experience of art-making to broaden and deepen your perspectives, add color to your life and bring your inner stories to life through the arts. This workshop is an introduction to the year-long NYEA expressive arts training program.

Now accepting students for 2011-12, beginning in September (<a href=”http://newyorkexpressivearts.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/cur-and-dates-for-2011-123.doc”>CURRICULUM &amp; DATES FOR 2011-12</a>).

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To register call Denie at 518 434-2412 or email at denie@newyorkexpressivearts.com

NYEA adds advanced training in expressive arts

We are proud to be announcing advanced training in expressive arts beginning in Fall 2011. Training will take place over three 3-day sessions, one each during fall, winter spring of 2011/12.

The dates are as follows:

• November 4, 5, 6, 2011
• February 10, 11, 12, 2012
• April 27, 28, 29, 2012

The curriculum will focus on application of expressive arts principles and practice in specific settings, as well as deepening each participant’s understanding of core theory. The learning approach will be a comprehensive blend of didactic lecture, interactive discussion and hands-on experiential, intuitive work/play. At least one year of expressive art training is required for admission to the program.

The lead training team will be Rebekah Windmiller and Denie Whalen.

More details to follow soon.

A summer (& website) update!

We’re happy with the positive comments we have received about the new look for our website. Many thanks to Carolee Sherwood for all the creative energy that she has poured into updating the site and patiently teaching me how to maneuver through the process. We are continuing to refine our system and encourage our readers to send comments and contributions to our Bulletin Board.

Now that summer has officially arrived, I hope you will find your way to the studio for a Wednesday night painting class (July 13, August 10) or the next free Introductory workshop on July 9. More detailed information on both of these expressive opportunities can be found on the Bulletin Board. We are accepting registrations for the 2011-12 Expressive Arts Training Programs, as well, and you can find that information under the “training” tab above.