MODULE 1 - THE TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY
The development of consciousness as a visual process.
MODULE 2 - THE ARCHETYPAL SHAPES
Learn non-verbal sensorimotor intervention tools through archetypal shapes.
MODULE 3 - TRAUMA-INFORMED BODY MAPPING
Become certified to integrate Guided Drawing® into your practice.
"Not the specific problem or crisis becomes the focal point, but the option to new answers and solutions as they are embedded in the body's felt sense."
Cornelia Elbrecht
In-Person Training Dates – 2025
We will offer this training over the following residential weekends.
Claerwen Retreat, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia.
| Module 1 | 13-15 June 2025 |
| Module 2 | 17-19 October 2025 |
| Module 3 | 5-7 December 2025 |
When there are no words for what happened.
Certificate Overview - In-Person
All training will be facilitated in small groups with a focus on practical experience and co-counselling.
On completion participants receive a "Certificate in Guided Drawing®".
MODULE 1 - The Transformation Journey
MODULE 2 - The Archetypal Shapes
MODULE 3 - Trauma-informed Body Mapping
Objectives and Learning Outcomes
On completing this training participants will:
Facilitator
The training has been developed and is facilitated by Cornelia Elbrecht
Founder & Director
CORNELIA ELBRECHT
BA. MA. (Art Ed), AThR, SATh, SEP, IEATA, IACAET. Cornelia is the Founder and Director of the Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy. She has over 45 years of experience as an art therapist and has been conducting professional certified training in Initiatic Art Therapy, Guided Drawing and Clay Field Therapy for nearly two decades. She has studied at the School of Initiatic Art Therapy in Germany, is trained in Jungian and Gestalt therapy, Bioenergetics, Shiatsu and Naturopathy. More recently Cornelia has completed her trauma therapy training with the Somatic Experiencing Training Institute (SETI). She has published four books on Sensorimotor Art Therapy. Cornelia works in private practice and conducts training throughout Australia, internationally and online. She is an accredited supervisor with ANZACATA.
This certificate program is recognised professional development with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). The Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA) accepts this course as professional development. Students will complete a total of 54 group hours.
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The Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy acknowledges the Gadubanud people, of the Eastern Maar nation, as the Aboriginal Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we are based. We thank them for their continuous care for Country over thousands of generations.
We extend our respect to First Nations peoples across all continents upon which our training takes place.
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