BodyMind Creative Arts Therapy
Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Creative Arts
Upcoming Courses
I offer courses and workshops Wellington, Island Bay area, and yearly 5-day intensive retreats at Mana Retreat Center on the Coromandel. I also occasionally offer online Creative Arts based courses. Please use the buttons to lead you to the registration forms, some will be through me and others through connected websites. If you can't see what you are looking for at the moment, please fill in the "expression of interest form" and I will be in touch.
Hope to meet you soon, Mara
Mindfulness, Compassion and Creativity, Online Course
Mondays, June 12 - July 17
5:30 - 6:30 pm
$60
This short programme will introduce some of the key concepts of mindfulness and compassion in a creative arts-based way. Each 1-hour session will involve a short landing/warm-up practice with a longer theme-based exploration through the creative arts. You do not need to be a meditator or artist to engage in these sessions, just come with curiosity, an open mind/heart and willingness to make a mark on a page, move and connect with others.
Mindful Self-Compassion in Wellington
Saturdays, July 22 -Aug 12, 2023
Early Bird Rate to end of May, $425
Full Rate from June 1, $530
A slightly condensed version of the whole 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion course, offered over 4 Saturdays (9:30am-3:30pm each session). Soup & Salad Lunch and tea time treats included. This course is taking place in Island Bay. Group numbers are kept low, so register early to guarantee yourself a spot.
Completion of this course fulfills one of the pre-requisites to be eligible for teacher training in MSC.
5-Day Mindful Self-Compassion Intensive
Mana Retreat Centre, Coromandel.
Sunday May 14 - Friday May 19, 2023
Bookings through Mana Retreat Center
Experience the full MSC course in an intensive 5-day format, co-led by Dr Anna Friis and myself. The retreat starts on Sunday, with an evening meal and a short introductory session. Sessions continue Monday to Friday. Morning sessions 9.30 to 12.30pm, afternoon sessions 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. There will be optional creative sessions offered in the evening by Mara to deepen that days learning. There will be plenty of time to explore the gorgeous grounds and surrounds of Mana Retreat Centre as well, with a morning off from coursework in the middle of the retreat.
If you require a scholarship reduction for the course due to financial needs please contact me directly.
