PRIVATE SESSIONS
Sometimes words aren’t enough
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Has your child suffered a significant loss or experienced
trauma?
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Is your child displaying signs of sadness, frustration,
withdrawal and/or anger?
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Does your child struggle to find the right words
to express him/herself?
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Are you worried about your child?
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Do you want to help your child?
If
you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, read on –
there are solutions.
Since
1980, Elke has been helping children ages 5 – 17, express
themselves in a unique way, which helps them lead happier
lives.
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Finding a new way for our children
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Expressive
Arts helps children explore their world using their senses. Sessions vary according to your child’s needs and
preferences, and include:
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unique musical instruments from
across the globe
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interior sand-box play with miniature
fantasy and life-like figurines
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live animals, visits to local petting farm
and animal
shelter
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clay, quality paint, brushes and pastels
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puppets and toys
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dress up and games
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connection with nature
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The
individual sessions are designed to
encourage
your child to freely share his/her stories with Elke, in their way,
without being confined by the boundaries of language.
It is a way to explore feelings that might be blocked
otherwise. All sessions are confidential.
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Expressive Arts can
help
your child with:
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finding a way to communicate painful
and difficult
issues
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feeling more settled after a major
transition
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healing and self esteem
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a generally improved mood
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finding new hope in their situation
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easier access to their feelings
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self awareness and confidence
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feeling less frustrated
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learning to release anger in an
appropriate
and healthy way
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There’s
support for you too
Elke
is available to support you with your questions and concerns.
She
will consult with you on a regular basis to share how sessions are
going and to share the essence of the experiences your child is
having.
“Painting is my favourite – because we were
painting our feelings. I’m not crying as much anymore.” ~girl
age 7
“The thing I discovered about myself
is that I don’t have to be afraid to tell
people
how I feel.” ~girl age 14
PRIVACY
Elke
respects and understands people's right to privacy and
confidentiality. Information can not be given out with
informed consent. Please feel free to discuss our
confidentiality process and procedures. We have a legal and
professional obligation to report to the appropriate authorities
only in cases where individual are at risk to themselves or other,
i.e. where there is a suspicion of child abuse, or as requested by
court order.
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