IDT SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES
IN TIMES OF NEED
August 2011

Last month we were pleased to report on the benefits of IDT training to Education Queensland Guidance Counsellors working with those affected by the Queensland floods earlier this year.

More recently, IDT provided the same support by offering complimentary training to registered counsellors working with the many people experiencing trauma and loss as a direct result of the Christchurch earthquakes.  The IDT modality is unique in that it allows the individual to work freely around a safe and containing structure.  For those who are dealing with shock and distress, regardless of age, gender and culture, IDT enables them to safely connect with their emotions and come to terms with their grief.  The page is the mirror on which the therapeutic process unfolds.

This year IDT has provided free Unit One training to over 130 counsellors and social workers in N.Z. and Australia (representing a $59,000 donation).  Some of the comments by counsellors shared at the end of Foundation course training were:

“I leave with excitement at the prospect of new IDT skills to use in my work”

“I have really enjoyed this course.  I can now see how this will integrate with my clients.  It is a powerful medium”

“Very informative and great learning.  IDT is very effective at helping the client go from the cognitive to deeper layers and feelings.  This is something I will definitely use with clients”

“Found it very empowering and therapeutic for myself”

“I found the content and process of IDT to be very inspiring and exciting.  I am looking forward to learning more and using IDT in my work and in my own professional development”

“Very useful and relevant.  Provides an alternative to many “talking therapies” to engage and work with clients”

Christchurch, July 2011

Maria-Lui, IDT Teacher, Christchurch, July 2011

2011 SPECIAL OFFER - 20% DISCOUNT
ON COURSE FEES

Our courses for the remainder of this year are now imminent.  We are able to offer, for a short time only, a 20% discount on the standard course fee rate.  The discount applies to the remaining IDT courses for 2011, see below (Foundation course, Professional Development, Advanced and Masters courses).  To take advantage of this substantial saving, enrolment forms and fees must be received in full by 28th September.

IDT REMAINING COURSE SCHEDULE FOR 2011

Interactive Drawing Therapy (IDT) provides powerful tools for clients to access their own inherent resourcefulness and apply it to both presenting and underlying issues. IDT training courses and workshops comprise hands-on experiential sessions, complemented by substantial handouts, and tried and tested lesson plans that ensure you get the same quality of training whichever venue you attend. For further information on the courses IDT provides please see our website.

Supervision -  This workshop outlines the unique aspects of using IDT in supervision (for both supervisor and supervisee), and covers strategies for Supervisor-led groups, Peer group supervision, One-to-one supervision, and Self-supervision.  Participants are invited to bring drawings and case-notes of two current cases to share with the class. Please note that these IDT Supervision workshops are experiential and remain focussed around IDT practice, and will include matters of contract, counter-transference and transparency. This workshop is designed to supplement your ongoing regular supervision, not replace it.

Group Work -  Group work offers special benefits that cannot be achieved in one-to-one counselling. This workshop will provide IDT activities to help you accurately identify group needs, plan matching programmes, create an environment of safety and openness, use metaphor, develop guided drawings, match drawing cues to group needs, and open and close sessions. You will leave this workshop with increased confidence and heaps of practical IDT skills that can be used during a group session and across the life of an ongoing group.

Advanced Course -  The six-day hands-on training is presented in two parts (each of three days) and focuses on the seven stages of change that clients can traverse on their journey to heal and reclaim a fundamental sense of self.  Each stage has its own particular function and unique set of therapeutic tasks, risks and recommended procedures.  You will leave with a strategic perspective for bringing about authentic and enduring change.

Masters Course -  The three-day experiential Master’s Class assists IDT practitioners to gain mastery in recognising and responding appropriately to the client’s seven levels of work (-that range from surface level matters through to deeper, underlying issues.  The course contains substantial handouts and feedback, and you will leave with an extended repertoire of level-specific skills and knowledge, and a valued increase in your professional effectiveness.

A Unique Business Opportunity – We are pleased to invite ‘Expressions of Interest’ from investors interested in the opportunity to operate and own an IDT licensed area within New Zealand, Australia or other countries.  IDT is widely acclaimed as an outstanding and effective practice, used by a diverse range of ‘helping professionals’ and service organisations.  IDT has been presented at international conferences, is university researched and academically published.  With 15 years of a proven track record of financial, academic and clinical success, an IDT license offers a secure, satisfying and rewarding business opportunity with substantial capacity for growth.  If you or a business colleague would like information on this opportunity, please contact the IDT office directly on idt@pl.net.

IDT – THEORY AND PRACTICE THAT WORK!

Please refer to our website, http://www.interactivedrawingtherapy.com for further information, course fees and enrolment forms.

IDT Foundation courses are fully accredited to earn P.D. points

Interactive Drawing Therapy Limited
PO Box 47-419, Ponsonby,  Auckland 1144, New Zealand
Phone: (0064) 9 376 4789 | Fax (0064) 9 376 4759 | Email: idt@pl.net   

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