Creating Mandalas
"The circle we draw
contains - even invites -
conflicting parts of our
nature to
appear."
-
Susanne F. Fincher
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CREATING
MANDALAS: FOR HEALING, RELAXATION & ENJOYMENT
Facilitator: Victoria Van Zandt
The word "mandala" comes from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit and simply translates to "circle." Cultures around the world have used mandalas since the beginning of time for meditation, healing and as C.G. Jung believed, "to connect to the unconscious"
In this two-hour workshop, we will use colored pencils and pastels to create mandala drawings. I will introduce techniques and themes to approach your drawing and discuss how mandalas can aid in healing, meditation and relaxation. Most of all, you will learn how to create your own mandala and discover the benefits of working with the sacred circle.
Facilitator
Bio
Victoria Van Zandt is a Marriage and Family Therapy and
Clinical Art Therapy Intern in private practice in West Los Angeles, California.
She brings over twenty years of experience working in healthcare and a
decade of experience working in the expressive arts, to her work with
individuals, families and groups of all ages.
Victoria integrates the healing power of creative expression - including
poetry, art, and play - to help clients access their emotions and feelings
more easily and quickly than using only language might allow. She believes
in a collaborative process between the therapist and client and uses imagery
and active listening to assist clients as they discover greater clarity
of body, mind and spirit.
As an art therapist, Victoria assists clients in achieving greater
self-awareness during life transitions, for living with chronic illness,
dealing with grief and loss, and/or as they seek greater insight in their
lives.
Ms. Van Zandt works with adults as well as children and adolescents.
She uses her professional and personal knowledge of living with a chronic
illness for over thirty years to help others navigate the challenges and
celebrate the successes of living with an ongoing health condition.
Continuing Education for Health Professionals
This
workshop meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing
education credit for CA MFT's and LCSW's as required by the CA B.B.S.
(Provider #PCE3858.)
Darcy Lubbers, MFT, ATR-BC
Magic of Healing West
2727 Main Street, Suite E, Santa Monica, CA 90405
tel: 310.452.7799 fax: 310.396.4905 email: Darcy@magicofhealing.com
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