Soul Criativo: Art Therapy Series "Moving Countries"

Moving Countries: A process of Becoming

‘’The dynamic process of change from one place to another can be an adventure that sparks the change of skin from external to internal’’

This workshop is created for all those currently facing the adaptive process of moving countries or places. This is an Art Therapy process of 4 sessions, oriented to support you through the adaptive process which normally comes from moving countries and the cultural assimilation stages.

This workshop is for you if:

• You need a safe space to feel seen and also gain a better understanding about this life change in a creative way.

• You are looking for a place to connect with others in similar conditions to develop a sense of belonging and also finding personal solutions from the collective.

• You need a moment to freely explore and express yourself to gain perspective and compassion through this moment.

• You are looking to improve your stress management and resilience skills to deal better with changes.

These 4 sessions are oriented to connect you through creativity and arts, to integrate the experience of cultural assimilation beyond the verbal, in a safe and therapeutic setting with different techniques and professional practices; such as psychoeducation, mindfulness and self compassion, narratives, symbolic and self expression techniques.

****Please note: You don’t need any previous experience in art!*****

When?
Thursday's: May 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.
Time: 10:30
Duration: 2.5 hours

How much does it cost?
Since this is a closed therapeutic group, payment in advance for the 4 sessions are needed.
Early bird: 125€ until - 30th April / 135€ before the 7th of May

Contact details and registration:
RSVP & Payment can be arranged through WhatsApp +16023186923

Where?
One Leaf. Rua Sá Bandeira 766 2do andar, Direito. Porto

Spots: 16 people

Includes:

• 4 Art therapy sessions of 2.30 hours. Directed by professional and experienced multicultural therapists: Nicole Dufournel (Chile) & Lindsay Parkinson (USA)
• Art Materials and supplies
• Coffee, tea and snacks for coffee break

Who are we?

Nicole Dufournel,
Comes from the South of Chile full of passion and willing to open creative and meaningful spaces for self development and mental health.
Nicole is an Integrative Mental Health Therapist. She holds a Master's degree in Art Therapy from Universidad del Desarrollo, a degree in Occupational Therapy from Universidad Austral de Chile, and is a certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor by the KRI, Kundalini Research Institute.
Her training has equipped her to create and facilitate therapeutic spaces centered around individuals, integrating arts, contemplative techniques, and evidence-based medicine. Her aim is to promote mental, somatic, and emotional development and well-being in adults and youth.

Lindsay Parkinson comes from San Francisco, California. She is passionate about her work and has lived in Porto for the past 2.5 years.
Lindsay graduated with her Master’s Degree from Notre Dame de Namur University for both Marriage Family Therapy and Art Therapy, after having received her BA from San Francisco State University in Child & Adolescent Development, Youth & Family Services. Traditional talk therapy combined with art therapy is the primary focus of her work, utilizing Narrative, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solution Focused, and Family Systems theories.

As new in town and multicultural woman, we are both happy to open and share this necessary space for self-expression, mindfulness, and achieving a flow state during this creative journey.