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Workshop – Incorporating Art in the Work with Children – Expressive Arts Therapy to Support Neurodivergent Newcomer Children

February 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Expressive arts therapy has shown benefits for children across various developmental stages, as well as neurodiverse children who may struggle with traditional classroom settings and communication barriers. It allows for self-expression without the need for words, reduces overstimulation, and soothes the nervous systems, encourages creativity and collaboration, and provides a calming and structured activity that empowers children to utilize their creativity and build on their strengths.  

This workshop will examine the advantages of expressive arts therapy that can be applied to newcomer children from early years to school age, who face unique challenges due to the complex emotions that may arise during their journey of settling into a new community or school. It will be an opportunity for those who work with newcomer children in the settlement sector to learn about how incorporating art and concepts of expressive arts therapy can support their work. 

As there will be experiential pieces in this workshop, we invite you to prepare the following basic art materials if you wish to participate in the activities: 

  • Paper for writing or a journal  
  • Pens/pencils for writing   
  • Basic art materials (paper, pastels, markers, pencil crayons) 

EVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Workshop: Incorporating Art in the Work with Children – Expressive Arts Therapy to Support Neurodivergent Newcomer Children  

Date: February 24, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location:  Zoom - Event details will be emailed immediately after registration   

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SPEAKERS

Chelsea Angeles is a Certified Expressive Arts Therapist and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with over 12 years of experience working with children in a variety of educational and therapeutic settings. Throughout her career, Chelsea has worked with diverse populations, including children who are neurodiverse, have histories of trauma and emotional challenges, offering both individual and group sessions tailored to each child’s unique needs. Her roles have included being an education assistant, a literacy mentor, and an Orton-Gillingham Remedial Practitioner helping children with learning differences, particularly in reading and writing.

Chelsea is dedicated to empowering children by expanding their range of play and fostering resilience through creativity by integrating therapeutic expressive arts approaches to promote emotional well-being, support development, and self-expression.  

As an artist and formally trained dancer, Chelsea has a rich background in the performing arts, including experience in theatre, as well as writing and performing spoken word poetry. Currently, she fosters her own self-expression through her connection with movement and dance. Chelsea’s work with children has been a beautiful reminder of the importance of engaging with imagination and play in her everyday life.

QUESTIONS?

Send an email to qchao@amssa.org

Details

Date:
February 24
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Organizer

AMSSA

Venue

Online

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