The working mechanisms of creative arts therapies with trauma and stress from a neuroscientific perspective

Contents        

We know from research that neuropsychological processes that are activated during art-making in art therapy are analogous to the processes that drive (daily) functioning and determine physical and mental health. I call these processes neuroanalogical. In people with physical and/or psychological complaints, these processes are usually disturbed. This reduces the adaptability. But what exactly is the situation with trauma and stress-related complaints? What is the role of the autonomic nervous system according to the Polyvagal Theory? What about the limbic system, the HPA axis and neuroplasticity?  And how contribute creative arts therapies to restoring balance and enhancing adaptability?

 

Recent neuroscience research provides answers to these questions. Knowledge of various neuropsychological and neurophysiological mechanisms contributes to an even better understanding of your client's (dis)functioning. And these insights provide wonderful tools for understanding the workings of experiential and action-oriented work in creatieve arts therapies and its importance in trauma and chronic stress-related conditions.

Curious about how it works? Then this presentation is for you. 

     

Goals         

After this lecture, you will have:

• Basic knowledge of neurophysiological and neuropsychological mechanisms in trauma and stress:

  • Autonomic Nervous System from polyvagal theory.

  • Limbic system

  • HPA axis

• And its implications for:

  • Connection between the above subcortical areas and cortical areas

  • Neuroplasticity

• Basic knowledge of neuroanalogical processes in Creative Arts Therapies

• Knowledge of the effect of Vaktherapie on the stress-response systems for the treatment of clients with trauma and chronic stress-related problems

 

For whom       

Professional therapists (all disciplines) who work with trauma- or stress-related requests for help or who are interested in the mechanisms of action of Professional Therapy based on neuroscientific insights.

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Duration       2 hours

Where           Online

By                   Dr. Ingrid Penzes

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Costs

In consultation.

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PE     

You will receive a proof of participation.