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„Doodles with a Meaning - An Exploration into Gestalt Art Therapy”

Prowadzący: Gemma Garcia Roman and Yaro Starak

Description
Art therapy offers a unique pathway for exploring the human psyche, and doodling can be a profound method for unlocking subconscious thoughts and emotions. In our presentation, we discuss "Doodles with a Meaning" where we examine how seemingly random lines and shapes can be transformed into meaningful images with therapeutic value.

Through the Gestalt therapy approach, we demonstrate how allowing the unconscious mind to guide the hand in creating abstract doodles can unveil underlying themes and emotions. These abstract drawings, when interpreted by the client with the support of the professional, can evolve into figures and symbols with profound personal meaning.

We delve into the process of defining the figure within the doodle, seeking patterns, and finding connections that resonate with the creator's life experiences. This journey involves translating the abstract into conscious understanding, allowing clients to discover new insights and deeper self-awareness.

In addition to line work, colour therapy plays a significant role in our exploration. We examine how colours contribute to the emotional tone of the doodle and how they can symbolize different aspects of the creator's life and emotions.

Our presentation aims to illuminate the process of Gestalt art therapy through doodling and how this technique can bridge the gap between the unconscious and conscious mind. By linking these explorations to the "here and now" we help clients find grounding and relevance in their journey of self-discovery. This interactive and introspective approach ultimately fosters a greater understanding of self and promotes emotional healing and growth.

Australia 01/05/24
Yaro Starak & Gemma Garcia
www.arttherapygestalt.com
Copyright of Content by Lecturer Authors Yaro Starak & Gemma Garcia

OPIS:
Terapia sztuką oferuje wyjątkową ścieżkę badania ludzkiej psychiki, a bazgranie może być głęboką metodą odblokowania podświadomych myśli i emocji. W naszej prezentacji omawiamy „Doodles with a Meaning”, w którym badamy, jak pozornie przypadkowe linie i kształty można przekształcić w znaczące obrazy o wartości terapeutycznej.

Poprzez podejście terapii Gestalt pokazujemy, jak pozwolenie nieświadomemu umysłowi na kierowanie ręką podczas tworzenia abstrakcyjnych bazgrołów może odsłonić ukryte motywy i emocje. Te abstrakcyjne rysunki, zinterpretowane przez klienta przy wsparciu profesjonalisty, mogą przekształcić się w postacie i symbole o głębokim, osobistym znaczeniu.

Zagłębiamy się w proces definiowania postaci w bazgrołach, szukając wzorców i odnajdując powiązania, które rezonują z doświadczeniami życiowymi twórcy. Ta podróż polega na przełożeniu abstrakcji na świadome zrozumienie, umożliwiając klientom odkrycie nowych spostrzeżeń i głębszej samoświadomości.

Oprócz pracy z liniami, w naszych poszukiwaniach znaczącą rolę odgrywa terapia kolorami. Badamy, jak kolory wpływają na emocjonalny ton bazgrołów i jak mogą symbolizować różne aspekty życia i emocje twórcy.

Nasza prezentacja ma na celu naświetlenie procesu terapii artystycznej Gestalt poprzez bazgranie oraz tego, jak technika ta może wypełnić lukę pomiędzy umysłem nieświadomym i świadomym. Łącząc te poszukiwania z „tu i teraz”, pomagamy klientom znaleźć podstawy i znaczenie w ich podróży do samopoznania. To interaktywne i introspektywne podejście ostatecznie sprzyja lepszemu zrozumieniu siebie i sprzyja uzdrowieniu emocjonalnemu i wzrostowi.

About the speakers

Yaro Starak

B.A., M.S.W, Adv. Dip. SW, Dip.GT.
Former Lecturer at the University of Queensland
Gender pronouns: He/ Him
Gestalt Psychotherapist.
Gestalt Art Therapist CAT®
Men leadership training
Author of books on Gestalt Psychotherapy & Group facilitation
Co-Director Gestalt Art Therapy Centre-Australia

Yaro's journey into Gestalt therapy began at the Toronto Gestalt Institute, where he trained and graduated. Afterwards, he joined the faculty at the Institute, teaching for four years. In 1978, he immigrated to Australia, where he lectured at the University of Queensland.

For over twenty-five years, Yaro has been involved in teaching and training professional and Gestalt groups across various regions, including Brisbane, Tasmania, Sydney, and overseas locations such as Sweden, Denmark, Mexico, Germany, Estonia, Italy, and Spain.

During this time, he has published and co-edited four books on Gestalt therapy and group process, as well as three training manuals. His work also includes numerous articles in international journals covering topics like group work, Gestalt therapy, family therapy, alternative living, men’s issues, and deep psychology.

As an accredited Values & Leadership Coach and a founding Gestalt Australia & New Zealand (GANZ) member, Yaro plays a key role in accrediting Gestalt therapy training institutes. He is also a frequent speaker at national and international conferences.

In recent years, Yaro's focus has shifted to the arts. Following his retirement from lecturing at the University of Queensland and having a private practice, he began exploring painting, referring to himself as a "reluctant artist". His interest in art was inspired by Noel Miller, a talented teacher and artist with whom Yaro spent nearly two years learning the art of painting in acrylic. Yaro's art primarily explores landscapes, and he often creates small acrylic frames depicting various aspects of nature.

In addition to his art exhibitions, Yaro writes monthly on his blog, "Reflections Yaro" where he shares his insights and experiences. He remains passionate about learning and experimenting with different art media as he continues to evolve as an artist.

Yaro participated in these Art Group exhibitions:
2016 "Eleven Faces of Frida Kahlo"
2017 "Picasso Today"
2018 "You are not alone Van Gogh"
2021 "The Ambitious Dali"
Yaro’s Books

Gemma Garcia Roman

Dip. GT. Dip Ericksonian Hypnosis. Aura Soma Therapist L2. Dip. Visual Arts. Dip. ECEC.

Gestalt Therapist
Gestalt Art Therapist CAT®
Co-Director Gestalt Art Therapy Centre - Australia
Visual Artist. Art Instructor. Freelance Book Editor
Freelance Curator, Coordinator of Art Group Exhibitions.
Director of APE Brisbane (Art Performances and Exhibitions)

Gemma Garcia is a Gestalt therapist, Ericksonian hypnotist, and visual artist with a diverse background in therapy, emergency response, and art. She studied Gestalt Therapy at the Gestalt Institute of Valencia in Spain, where she also gained expertise in Ericksonian Hypnosis from the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Valencia. Additionally, she
holds an Aura-Soma Therapist Level 2 certification, obtained from Linda Graham in Australia in 2010.

Gemma has significant experience in the emergency services field, working for the Spanish government for 15 years. During this time, she conducted research with groups of firemen to understand the emotional impact of high-stress situations and applied Gestalt Art therapy to support them.

As a visual artist, Gemma studied classical art at a private academy in 1986, where she continued for over five years before joining the Association of Art in Castellón, Spain. Here, she met master sculptor Augustin Ahis, who specialized in wood and clay. This experience influenced her approach to using art as a therapeutic medium.

Gemma's collaboration with Yaro Starak led to the co-founding of the Gestalt Art Therapy Centre in Australia, the only known Gestalt Art Therapy Centre in the country. Together, they organized the first and second conferences of Art Therapy in Bali in March 2011 and July 2012, respectively. Each year, they continue to develop Art Therapy Retreats in
Australia and Spain.

Gemma's artistic journey reflects her passion for personal growth and exploring new forms of expression through various art materials and mediums. She incorporates this creativity into her therapeutic work, blending art with therapy to foster healing and self-discovery.

Gemma is curating annual Art Group Exhibitions in Australia.

2016 "Eleven Faces of Frida Kahlo"
2017 "Picasso Today"
2018 "You are not alone Van Gogh"
2021 "The Ambitious Dali"

This year 2024, is Curating in Brisbane- Australia, the exhibition: “I See You” Joan Miro”, with seven more Australian Artists.

Gemma’s Books

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Gestalt Art Therapy training in the Spanish language
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