(223,1,'2019-11-06 20:25:37','2019-11-06 20:25:37','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A. E. Woodford, 2013. Silk threads and a branch from the tree in my old backyard.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Poetic piece to accompany the artwork</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You hang precariously by a thread,&nbsp; <br>as if waiting for the wind to blow. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My world is tipped upside down, <br>what I thought to be solid&nbsp;quickly moves beyond my hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We spent many a happy day under this tree,&nbsp; <br>watching its leaves change, <br>go green, golden, crunchy, then change. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This tree is soon to be gone, <br>just like you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some days... <br>some days I forget you. <br>Not completely but life goes on.&nbsp;<br>Then I stop, <br>I remember, <br>I shed a tear. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My memories are held&nbsp;in a precious place in my heart.<br>Then you are gone.&nbsp; <br>Rest in peace my dear friend,&nbsp; <br>I thank you for the sweetest companionship.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The pain, the loss, the grief,&nbsp;<br>a reminder of life\'s delicate threads.&nbsp; <br>Something we all share.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"76\",\"77\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?attachment_id=76\" class=\"wp-image-76\"/></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?attachment_id=77\" class=\"wp-image-77\"/></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Artist statement</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With Delicate Life, I received the MIECAT Institute (Melbourne) Stella Mountjouris Award for 2013. It was a great privilege and honour to receive, and also very emotional. Stella Mountjouris was my first MIECAT teacher (2006). She was a beautiful human being, full of generosity and spirit, her death was a deep loss felt in our community. Since 2011, I entered the award not with a focus on winning, but instead as an opportunity to look back on a year. My intention was to create a piece to share with Stella, even though she was no longer here amongst us. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2013, I hesitated with my entry. My piece was highly personal and overfilled with grief and loss. It held the pain and sadness of losing my loyal canine companion Señor Vivo, to cancer that Easter. In the months following Vivo’s death, I also received another shock – the need to leave my rented house, which had been my home and sanctuary for many years, due to structural damage. My home and the tree from which the work’s branch originated were to be demolished. For such a little piece it holds a big piece of my heart. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Delicate Life','','inherit','closed','closed','','75-revision-v1','','','2019-11-06 20:25:37','2019-11-06 20:25:37','',75,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/75-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(225,1,'2019-11-06 20:35:23','2019-11-06 20:35:23','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A. E. Woodford, 2013. Silk threads and a branch from the tree in my old backyard.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You hang precariously by a thread,&nbsp; <br>as if waiting for the wind to blow. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My world is tipped upside down, <br>what I thought to be solid&nbsp;quickly moves beyond my hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We spent many a happy day under this tree,&nbsp; <br>watching its leaves change, <br>go green, golden, crunchy, then change. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This tree is soon to be gone, <br>just like you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some days... <br>some days I forget you. <br>Not completely but life goes on.&nbsp;<br>Then I stop, <br>I remember, <br>I shed a tear. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My memories are held&nbsp;in a precious place in my heart.<br>Then you are gone.&nbsp; <br>Rest in peace my dear friend,&nbsp; <br>I thank you for the sweetest companionship.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The pain, the loss, the grief,&nbsp;<br>a reminder of life\'s delicate threads.&nbsp; <br>Something we all share.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[\"76\",\"77\"]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?attachment_id=76\" class=\"wp-image-76\"/></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?attachment_id=77\" class=\"wp-image-77\"/></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Artist statement</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With Delicate Life, I received the MIECAT Institute (Melbourne) Stella Mountjouris Award for 2013. It was a great privilege and honour to receive, and also very emotional. Stella Mountjouris was my first MIECAT teacher (2006). She was a beautiful human being, full of generosity and spirit, her death was a deep loss felt in our community. Since 2011, I entered the award not with a focus on winning, but instead as an opportunity to look back on a year. My intention was to create a piece to share with Stella, even though she was no longer here amongst us. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2013, I hesitated with my entry. My piece was highly personal and overfilled with grief and loss. It held the pain and sadness of losing my loyal canine companion Señor Vivo, to cancer that Easter. In the months following Vivo’s death, I also received another shock – the need to leave my rented house, which had been my home and sanctuary for many years, due to structural damage. My home and the tree from which the work’s branch originated were to be demolished. For such a little piece it holds a big piece of my heart. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Delicate Life','','inherit','closed','closed','','75-revision-v1','','','2019-11-06 20:35:23','2019-11-06 20:35:23','',75,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/75-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(228,1,'2019-11-06 20:44:24','2019-11-06 20:44:24','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A. E. Woodford, 2011. Silk threads, paint and wool. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From migration ~<br>You arrive full of expectation, of dreams held, of stories told.<br>But when you arrive it is different.<br>You are different. <br>You are looked upon differently, <br>{yet we are all the same}<br>your clothing is different, your food is strange.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Their food is strange.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where are the ingredients, to make this place your home?<br>What you have gone through to get here, I will never be able to comprehend.<br>Leaving behind those you love,<br>{you may never see them again}.<br>Too many have experienced unspeakable acts of cruelty by others.&nbsp;<br>Too common are these acts.&nbsp;<br>But in time communities build, they change, they shift.<br>Your ancestors, on this land. <br>{our land*}</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What holds them is made up of shifting patterns, a few gaps, a mingling of colours.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The centre <br>{which we cannot see} <br>is knotted hard together, <br>to \'keep it together\'.<br>It is a little uneven, a bit murky, unclear. <br>This has gone before, what we cannot see, we hear.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the layers fold, what is held becomes softer, almost whimsical.<br>Held gently, a soft, complex, beautiful outer is formed.<br>It flows from one colour to the next<br>~ to integration.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[85,88]} -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?attachment_id=85\" class=\"wp-image-85\"/></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?attachment_id=88\" class=\"wp-image-88\"/></figure></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Artist statement</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In this piece, I explore my family history and ‘life lived’ through migration (of my ancestors) into the integration I see today (in myself &amp; my generation). Using the Miecat form of Inquiry I knot, weave and write my way into exploring and coming to know the difficulties, differences and celebrations surrounding this part of my life story. Although a personal account, I recognise a pattern which (I believe) continues today with recent arrivals from foreign (some might say ‘less desirable’) shores. The same caution and indifference that my Lebanese ancestors experienced when they arrived in New Zealand 100 years ago, yet here I stand, integrated between cultures. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>*<em>I acknowledge and pay my respect to the traditional owners of the land that my ancestors met, the Ngāi Tahu iwi. It is upon their ancestral lands of Ōtepoti, that my families and I  now live and work.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','From migration to integration','','inherit','closed','closed','','84-revision-v1','','','2019-11-06 20:44:24','2019-11-06 20:44:24','',84,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/84-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(230,1,'2019-11-06 20:48:35','2019-11-06 20:48:35','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I walk alongside to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The fee per session is $105.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Arts therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2019-11-06 20:48:35','2019-11-06 20:48:35','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(233,1,'2020-01-24 22:16:25','2020-01-24 22:16:25','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts-making practice, I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and watercolour pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the presentation of my work, I often accompany my final creation with a piece of poetry. This assists in my making sense of the work my hands have created and in sharing the meaning held for those who witness it. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I working <em>with</em> the materials in an embodied, relational style of arts making. To get to know the qualities of the material and the emerging object is an important part of the process for me. It is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration is content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:preformatted -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - holds the experience of loss and grief.</pre>\n<!-- /wp:preformatted -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:group -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:preformatted -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - holds the confusion of ancestral lineage </pre>\n<!-- /wp:preformatted --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Arts practice - Amanda Woodford','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-01-24 22:16:25','2020-01-24 22:16:25','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(235,1,'2020-01-24 22:26:09','2020-01-24 22:26:09','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice – Amanda Woodford as artist (rather than therapist, supervisor or facilitator) – I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and watercolour pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany an artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and it also assists in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How I engage in the making, the process, is also important. I working <em>with</em> the materials in an embodied, relational, emergent style of arts making. It is important to me, to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\'. It is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration is content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:preformatted -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - holds the experience of loss and grief.</pre>\n<!-- /wp:preformatted -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:group -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:preformatted -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - holds the confusion of \'coming from\' two very different cultures </pre>\n<!-- /wp:preformatted --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','My artistic practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-01-24 22:26:09','2020-01-24 22:26:09','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(236,1,'2020-01-24 22:27:48','2020-01-24 22:27:48','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice – Amanda Woodford as artist (rather than therapist, supervisor or facilitator) – I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and watercolour pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany an artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and it also assists in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How I engage in the making, the process, is also important. I working <em>with</em> the materials in an embodied, relational, emergent style of arts making. It is important to me, to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\'. It is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration is content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:preformatted -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - holds the experience of loss and grief.</pre>\n<!-- /wp:preformatted -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:group -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:preformatted -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - holds the confusion of ancestral lineage </pre>\n<!-- /wp:preformatted --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','My artistic practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-01-24 22:27:48','2020-01-24 22:27:48','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(239,1,'2020-01-24 22:33:47','2020-01-24 22:33:47','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice – Amanda Woodford as artist (rather than therapist, supervisor or facilitator) – I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and watercolour pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany an artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and it also assists in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How I engage in the making, the process, is also important. I working <em>with</em> the materials in an embodied, relational, emergent style of arts making. It is important to me, to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\'. It is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration is content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - holds the experience of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:group -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:preformatted -->\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - holds the confusion of ancestral lineage </pre>\n<!-- /wp:preformatted --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','My artistic practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-01-24 22:33:47','2020-01-24 22:33:47','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(241,1,'2020-01-24 22:38:56','2020-01-24 22:38:56','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice – Amanda Woodford as artist (rather than therapist, supervisor or facilitator) – I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and watercolour pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany an artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and it also assists in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How I engage in the making, the process, is also important. I working <em>with</em> the materials in an embodied, relational, emergent style of arts making. It is important to me, to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\'. It is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration is content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - holds the experience of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\">From Migration to Integration</a> - holds the experience of ancestral confusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Arts practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-01-24 22:38:56','2020-01-24 22:38:56','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(242,1,'2020-01-24 22:40:50','2020-01-24 22:40:50','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice – Amanda Woodford as artist (rather than therapist, supervisor or facilitator) – I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and watercolour pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany an artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and it also assists in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How I engage in the making, the process, is also important. I working <em>with</em> the materials in an embodied, relational, emergent style of arts making. It is important to me, to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\'. It is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration is content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - a holding of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - a holding of ancestral confusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','My arts practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-01-24 22:40:50','2020-01-24 22:40:50','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(244,1,'2020-01-24 22:47:37','2020-01-24 22:47:37','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A. E. Woodford, 2013. Silk threads and a branch from the tree in my old backyard.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You hang precariously by a thread,&nbsp; <br>as if waiting for the wind to blow. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My world is tipped upside down, <br>what I thought to be solid&nbsp;quickly moves beyond my hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We spent many a happy day under this tree,&nbsp; <br>watching its leaves change, <br>go green, golden, crunchy, then change. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This tree is soon to be gone, <br>just like you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some days... <br>some days I forget you. <br>Not completely but life goes on.&nbsp;<br>Then I stop, <br>I remember, <br>I shed a tear. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My memories are held&nbsp;in a precious place in my heart.<br>Then you are gone.&nbsp; <br>Rest in peace my dear friend,&nbsp; <br>I thank you for the sweetest companionship.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The pain, the loss, the grief,&nbsp;<br>a reminder of life\'s delicate threads.&nbsp; <br>Something we all share.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"ids\":[77,76,78]} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"77\" data-full-url=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" class=\"wp-image-77\"/></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-id=\"76\" data-full-url=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" class=\"wp-image-76\"/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Delicate Life - close up</figcaption></figure></li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img src=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"78\" data-full-url=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" class=\"wp-image-78\"/></figure></li></ul></figure>\n<!-- /wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Artist statement</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With Delicate Life, I received the MIECAT Institute (Melbourne) Stella Mountjouris Award for 2013. It was a great privilege and honour to receive, and also very emotional. Stella Mountjouris was my first MIECAT teacher (2006). She was a beautiful human being, full of generosity and spirit, her death was a deep loss felt in our community. Since 2011, I entered the award not with a focus on winning, but instead as an opportunity to look back on a year. My intention was to create a piece to share with Stella, even though she was no longer here amongst us. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2013, I hesitated with my entry. My piece was highly personal and overfilled with grief and loss. It held the pain and sadness of losing my loyal canine companion Señor Vivo, to cancer that Easter. In the months following Vivo’s death, I also received another shock – the need to leave my rented house, which had been my home and sanctuary for many years, due to structural damage. My home and the tree from which the work’s branch originated were to be demolished. For such a little piece it holds a big piece of my heart. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Delicate Life','','inherit','closed','closed','','75-revision-v1','','','2020-01-24 22:47:37','2020-01-24 22:47:37','',75,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/75-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(246,1,'2020-01-24 22:49:40','2020-01-24 22:49:40','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A. E. Woodford, 2013. Silk threads and a branch from the tree in my old backyard.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You hang precariously by a thread,&nbsp; <br>as if waiting for the wind to blow. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My world is tipped upside down, <br>what I thought to be solid&nbsp;quickly moves beyond my hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We spent many a happy day under this tree,&nbsp; <br>watching its leaves change, <br>go green, golden, crunchy, then change. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This tree is soon to be gone, <br>just like you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Some days... <br>some days I forget you. <br>Not completely but life goes on.&nbsp;<br>Then I stop, <br>I remember, <br>I shed a tear. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My memories are held&nbsp;in a precious place in my heart.<br>Then you are gone.&nbsp; <br>Rest in peace my dear friend,&nbsp; <br>I thank you for the sweetest companionship.&nbsp; </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The pain, the loss, the grief,&nbsp;<br>a reminder of life\'s delicate threads.&nbsp; <br>Something we all share.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"ids\":[77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Artist statement</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With Delicate Life, I received the MIECAT Institute (Melbourne) Stella Mountjouris Award for 2013. It was a great privilege and honour to receive, and also very emotional. Stella Mountjouris was my first MIECAT teacher (2006). She was a beautiful human being, full of generosity and spirit, her death was a deep loss felt in our community. Since 2011, I entered the award not with a focus on winning, but instead as an opportunity to look back on a year. My intention was to create a piece to share with Stella, even though she was no longer here amongst us. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2013, I hesitated with my entry. My piece was highly personal and overfilled with grief and loss. It held the pain and sadness of losing my loyal canine companion Señor Vivo, to cancer that Easter. In the months following Vivo’s death, I also received another shock – the need to leave my rented house, which had been my home and sanctuary for many years, due to structural damage. My home and the tree from which the work’s branch originated were to be demolished. For such a little piece it holds a big piece of my heart. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Delicate Life','','inherit','closed','closed','','75-revision-v1','','','2020-01-24 22:49:40','2020-01-24 22:49:40','',75,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/75-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(249,1,'2020-01-24 22:55:28','2020-01-24 22:55:28','','DelicateLife_AWoodfordweb','','inherit','open','closed','','delicatelife_awoodfordweb','','','2020-01-24 22:55:28','2020-01-24 22:55:28','',75,'http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DelicateLife_AWoodfordweb.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(250,1,'2020-01-24 22:56:50','2020-01-24 22:56:50','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A. E. Woodford, 2013. 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It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I walk alongside to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. 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Using my hands to make is how I get to know things, especially when words get in the way. During my childhood and youth, I crafted, made art, danced and played musical instruments. Today, I love to stitch, draw, paint and write poetry in my arts practice. I still dance and I play music as part of my therapeutic arts practice, as well as for relaxation. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Using the arts with an inquiry-based therapeutic intention, has been significant in my management of living with on-going pain from an injury.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During my working life I have also been fortunate to have the arts central. This has seen me in design studios, art galleries, education, community centres and therapy settings. Please see my <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-woodford-b7994226/\">linked-in profile</a> for work-based experiences. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Qualifications and interests</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My arts therapy degrees are at a post-graduate level from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The MIECAT Institute Inc (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.miecat.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\">The MIECAT Institute Inc</a>, Melbourne. I have a Graduate Diploma in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy and a Master of Arts by Supervision in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist (AThR) with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">ANZACATA</a>, which is the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My Masters thesis, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Book to Hold Our Stories (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/facility-items/book-hold-stories/\" target=\"_blank\">A Book to Hold Our Stories</a>, inquires into \'what it is like to live in a different culture\'. This is a personal area of interest. In the years that followed my Masters I continue to inquire into this topic. I create and exhibit an artistic work called <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=84\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a>. I co-facilitate a community project called Journeys Within Our Community. More recently, I also contribute to a book chapter titled, Taking a Turn: An image-led Dialogue between Creative Arts Educators and Practitioners in Melbourne, Australia (Allen, Rumbold, Schnaedelbach, Woodford &amp; Tann).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am now working on a Professional Doctorate. My doctoral research looks at the therapeutic arts to support people living with post operative chronic pain. This research is not just about the pain but also trauma, disability and a body living with something that is on-going. 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To me, this is the materials I use and ensuring that I can meet and respond to the needs of those I companion so that my support may no longer be needed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am an artist - arts therapist - researcher - supervisor.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Artist - arts therapist - researcher - supervisor','','inherit','closed','closed','','53-revision-v1','','','2020-01-26 00:01:59','2020-01-26 00:01:59','',53,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/53-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(271,1,'2020-01-26 00:04:22','2020-01-26 00:04:22','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>The arts are central!</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The arts have always been central in how I navigate the world. Using my hands to make is how I get to know things, especially when words get in the way. During my childhood and youth, I crafted, made art, danced and played musical instruments. 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Please see my <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-woodford-b7994226/\">linked-in profile</a> for work-based experiences. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Qualifications and interests</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My arts therapy degrees are at a post-graduate level from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The MIECAT Institute Inc (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.miecat.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\">The MIECAT Institute Inc</a>, Melbourne. I have a Graduate Diploma in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy and a Master of Arts by Supervision in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist (AThR) with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">ANZACATA</a>, which is the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My Masters thesis, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Book to Hold Our Stories (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/facility-items/book-hold-stories/\" target=\"_blank\">A Book to Hold Our Stories</a>, inquires into \'what it is like to live in a different culture\'. This is a personal area of interest. In the years that followed my Masters I continue to inquire into this topic. I create and exhibit an artistic work called <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=84\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a>. I co-facilitate a community project called Journeys Within Our Community. More recently, I also contribute to a book chapter titled, Taking a Turn: An image-led Dialogue between Creative Arts Educators and Practitioners in Melbourne, Australia (Allen, Rumbold, Schnaedelbach, Woodford &amp; Tann).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am now working on a Professional Doctorate. My doctoral research looks at the therapeutic arts to support people living with post operative chronic pain. This research is not just about the pain but also trauma, disability and a body living with something that is on-going. 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Using my hands to create is how I get to know things, especially when words get in the way. During my childhood and youth, I crafted, made art, danced and played musical instruments. Today my love of the creative arts carries through into my career as a therapeutic arts practitioner. The arts, with an inquiry-based therapeutic intention, has also been significant in my management of living with on-going pain from an injury.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please view my <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-woodford-b7994226/\">linked-in profile</a> for work-based experiences in design studios, art galleries, education, community centres and therapy settings.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Qualifications and interests</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My arts therapy degrees are at a post-graduate level from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The MIECAT Institute Inc (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.miecat.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\">The MIECAT Institute Inc</a>, Melbourne. I have a Graduate Diploma in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy and a Master of Arts by Supervision in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist (AThR) with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">ANZACATA</a>, which is the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My Masters thesis, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Book to Hold Our Stories (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/facility-items/book-hold-stories/\" target=\"_blank\">A Book to Hold Our Stories</a>, inquires into \'what it is like to live in a different culture\'. This is a personal area of interest. In the years that followed my Masters I continue to inquire into this topic. I create and exhibit an artistic work called <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=84\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a>. I co-facilitate a community project called Journeys Within Our Community. More recently, I also contribute to a book chapter titled, Taking a Turn: An image-led Dialogue between Creative Arts Educators and Practitioners in Melbourne, Australia (Allen, Rumbold, Schnaedelbach, Woodford &amp; Tann).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am now working on a Professional Doctorate. My doctoral research looks at the therapeutic arts to support people living with post operative chronic pain. This research is not just about the pain but also trauma, disability and a body living with something that is on-going. I am a member of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.nzps.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">The New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS)</a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.iasp-pain.org\" target=\"_blank\">International Association for the Study of Pain (IAPS)</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What matters most</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I love to nurture creativity and use the arts to navigate what we meet individually or collectively in the world. This is what I hope to share with those who I work alongside. It might be in exploring personal content, community needs or in making sense of professional practice. A sustainable practice is also extremely important to me. To me, this is the materials I use and ensuring that I can meet and respond to the needs of those I companion so that my support may no longer be needed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am an artist - arts therapist - researcher - supervisor.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Artist - arts therapist - researcher - supervisor','','inherit','closed','closed','','53-revision-v1','','','2020-01-26 00:13:54','2020-01-26 00:13:54','',53,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/53-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(275,1,'2020-01-26 00:16:20','2020-01-26 00:16:20','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>The arts are central!</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The arts have always been central in how I navigate the world. Using my hands to create is how I get to know things, especially when words get in the way. During my childhood and youth, I made art, danced and played musical instruments. Today my love of the creative arts carries through into my career as a therapeutic arts practitioner. The arts, with an inquiry-based therapeutic intention, have also been significant in my management of living with on-going pain from an injury.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please view my <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-woodford-b7994226/\">linked-in profile</a> for work-based experiences in the arts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Qualifications and interests</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My arts therapy degrees are at a post-graduate level from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The MIECAT Institute Inc (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.miecat.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\">The MIECAT Institute Inc</a>, Melbourne. I have a Graduate Diploma in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy and a Master of Arts by Supervision in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist (AThR) with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">ANZACATA</a>, which is the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My Masters thesis, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Book to Hold Our Stories (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/facility-items/book-hold-stories/\" target=\"_blank\">A Book to Hold Our Stories</a>, inquires into \'what it is like to live in a different culture\'. This is a personal area of interest. In the years that followed my Masters I continue to inquire into this topic. I create and exhibit an artistic work called <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=84\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a>. I co-facilitate a community project called Journeys Within Our Community. More recently, I also contribute to a book chapter titled, Taking a Turn: An image-led Dialogue between Creative Arts Educators and Practitioners in Melbourne, Australia (Allen, Rumbold, Schnaedelbach, Woodford &amp; Tann).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am now working on a Professional Doctorate. My doctoral research looks at the therapeutic arts to support people living with post operative chronic pain. This research is not just about the pain but also trauma, disability and a body living with something that is on-going. I am a member of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.nzps.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">The New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS)</a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.iasp-pain.org\" target=\"_blank\">International Association for the Study of Pain (IAPS)</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What matters most</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I love to nurture creativity and use the arts to navigate what we meet individually or collectively in the world. This is what I hope to share with those who I work alongside. It might be in exploring personal content, community needs or in making sense of professional practice. A sustainable practice is also extremely important to me. To me, this is the materials I use and ensuring that I can meet and respond to the needs of those I companion so that my support may no longer be needed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am an artist - arts therapist - researcher - supervisor.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Artist - creative arts therapist - researcher - supervisor','','inherit','closed','closed','','53-revision-v1','','','2020-01-26 00:16:20','2020-01-26 00:16:20','',53,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/53-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(276,1,'2020-01-26 00:17:31','2020-01-26 00:17:31','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>The arts are central!</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The arts have always been central in how I navigate the world. Using my hands to create is how I get to know things, especially when words get in the way. During my childhood and youth, I made art, danced and played musical instruments. Today my love of the creative arts carries through into my career as a therapeutic arts practitioner. The arts, with an inquiry-based therapeutic intention, have also been significant in my management of living with on-going pain from an injury.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please view my <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-woodford-b7994226/\">linked-in profile</a> for work-based experiences in the arts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Qualifications and interests</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My arts therapy degrees are at a post-graduate level from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The MIECAT Institute Inc (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.miecat.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\">The MIECAT Institute Inc</a>, Melbourne. I have a Graduate Diploma in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy and a Master of Arts by Supervision in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist (AThR) with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">ANZACATA</a>, which is the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My Masters thesis, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Book to Hold Our Stories (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/facility-items/book-hold-stories/\" target=\"_blank\">A Book to Hold Our Stories</a>, inquires into \'what it is like to live in a different culture\'. This is a personal area of interest. In the years that followed my Masters I continue to inquire into this topic. I create and exhibit an artistic work called <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=84\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a>. I co-facilitate a community project called Journeys Within Our Community. More recently, I have contributed to a book chapter titled, Taking a Turn: An image-led Dialogue between Creative Arts Educators and Practitioners in Melbourne, Australia (Allen, Rumbold, Schnaedelbach, Woodford &amp; Tann).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am now working on a Professional Doctorate. My doctoral research looks at the therapeutic arts to support people living with post operative chronic pain. This research is not just about the pain but also trauma, disability and a body living with something that is on-going. I am a member of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.nzps.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">The New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS)</a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.iasp-pain.org\" target=\"_blank\">International Association for the Study of Pain (IAPS)</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What matters most</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I love to nurture creativity and use the arts to navigate what we meet individually or collectively in the world. This is what I hope to share with those who I work alongside. It might be in exploring personal content, community needs or in making sense of professional practice. A sustainable practice is also extremely important to me. To me, this is the materials I use and ensuring that I can meet and respond to the needs of those I companion so that my support may no longer be needed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am an artist - arts therapist - researcher - supervisor.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Artist - creative arts therapist - researcher - supervisor','','inherit','closed','closed','','53-revision-v1','','','2020-01-26 00:17:31','2020-01-26 00:17:31','',53,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/53-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(277,1,'2020-01-26 00:19:20','2020-01-26 00:19:20','','AWoodford-McNiff-workshop','','inherit','open','closed','','awoodford-mcniff-workshop','','','2020-01-26 00:19:20','2020-01-26 00:19:20','',12,'http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AWoodford-McNiff-workshop.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(278,1,'2020-01-26 00:21:04','2020-01-26 00:21:04','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice – Amanda Woodford as artist (rather than therapist, supervisor or facilitator) – I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and water-based pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany the artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and it also assists in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How I engage in the making, the process, is also important. I working <em>with</em> the materials in an embodied, relational, emergent style of arts making. It is important to me, to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\'. It is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration is content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - a holding of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - a holding of ancestral confusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','My arts practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-01-26 00:21:04','2020-01-26 00:21:04','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(279,1,'2020-01-26 00:21:18','2020-01-26 00:21:18','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice – Amanda Woodford as artist (rather than therapist, supervisor or facilitator) – I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and water-based pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany the artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and it also assists in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How I engage in the making, the process, is also important. I working <em>with</em> the materials in an embodied, relational, emergent style of arts making. It is important to me, to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\'. It is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration is content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - a holding of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - a holding of ancestral confusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford – arts practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-01-26 00:21:18','2020-01-26 00:21:18','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(281,1,'2020-01-26 00:29:08','2020-01-26 00:29:08','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Kia ora, a warm welcome</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am Amanda Woodford, arts therapist, artist, researcher and practice supervisor from Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio. My art-studio style space is located in Dunedin, Aotearoa / New Zealand. From my studio I offer: arts therapy sessions, facilitation of community arts groups and projects, an arts-based approach to research and arts-based practice supervision. If you are unable to travel to the studio, I also work remotely with video on-line access. There is also the possibility to look at alternative venues and \'out and about\' creative programs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages. In therapy and community, this might be carers with bubs, children, youth, adults through to elders. In professional practice, this may be academics or fellow health care professionals. As a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"registered Creative Arts Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">registered Creative Arts Therapist</a> (AThR), I am able to offer counselling services through the <a href=\"http://workandincome.govt.nz/\">W</a><a href=\"https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"INZ Disability Allowance (opens in a new tab)\">INZ Disability Allowance</a>. I have many years experience working alongside those who live with a disability or with the impact of events or health related matters which are on-going. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts-based approach isn\'t just about making artworks. For me, it is an alternative way to look at lived experiences using more than just words alone. You may notice a little line under the \'s\' in my logo. This line emphasises the arts plural within my approach. I welcome the use of all creative modalities, materials and tools. This might include the visual, textile and literary arts, movement and dance, voice and music, small figurines and puppets. I embrace a sense of play – fun or serious. It is not about using all of these but knowing that they are there as another way to communicate. As the saying goes, one size does not fit all – it is good to have choice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/the-miecat-institute/\" target=\"_blank\">MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry,</a> born out of a rich combination of different therapeutic, philosophical and research approaches. As a MIECAT practitioner, I am called a creative companion. A creative companion is the therapist or facilitator who travels alongside another, called an inquirer, in a personal or community inquiry. The inquirer is the expert of their experience! I have MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry, a therapeutic structure, to support the process. I work emergently – there is no set plan  – nor do I interpret, analyse, diagnosis or judge. We make sense together using the arts and a therapeutic approach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please have a look around and don\'t hesitate to<a href=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">contact me</a> with any questions or feedback. I consider all personal referrals, as well as those from health care and community wellbeing agencies. <br><br>I look forward to possibly hearing from you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2020-01-26 00:29:08','2020-01-26 00:29:08','',43,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/43-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(283,1,'2020-01-26 00:29:25','2020-01-26 00:29:25','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Kia ora, a warm welcome</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am Amanda Woodford, arts therapist, artist, researcher and practice supervisor from Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio. My art-studio style space is located in Dunedin, Aotearoa / New Zealand. From my studio I offer: arts therapy sessions, facilitation of community arts groups and projects, an arts-based approach to research and arts-based practice supervision. If you are unable to travel to the studio, I also work remotely with video on-line access. There is also the possibility to look at alternative venues and \'out and about\' creative programs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages. In therapy and community, this might be carers with bubs, children, youth, adults through to elders. In professional practice, this may be academics or fellow health care professionals. As a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"registered Creative Arts Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">registered Creative Arts Therapist</a> (AThR), I am able to offer counselling services through the <a href=\"http://workandincome.govt.nz/\">W</a><a href=\"https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"INZ Disability Allowance (opens in a new tab)\">INZ Disability Allowance</a>. I have many years experience working alongside those who live with a disability or with the impact of events or health related matters which are on-going. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts-based approach isn\'t just about making artworks. For me, it is an alternative way to look at lived experiences using more than just words alone. You may notice a little line under the \'s\' in my logo. This line emphasises the arts plural within my approach. I welcome the use of all creative modalities, materials and tools. This might include the visual, textile and literary arts, movement and dance, voice and music, small figurines and puppets. I embrace a sense of play – fun or serious. It is not about using all of these but knowing that they are there as another way to communicate. As the saying goes, one size does not fit all – it is good to have choice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/the-miecat-institute/\" target=\"_blank\">MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry,</a> born out of a rich combination of different therapeutic, philosophical and research approaches. As a MIECAT practitioner, I am called a creative companion. A creative companion is the therapist or facilitator who travels alongside another, called an inquirer, in a personal or community inquiry. The inquirer is the expert of their experience! I have MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry, a therapeutic structure, to support the process. I work emergently – there is no set plan  – nor do I interpret, analyse, diagnosis or judge. We make sense together using the arts and a therapeutic approach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please have a look around and don\'t hesitate to<a href=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">contact me</a> with any questions or feedback. I consider all personal referrals, as well as those from health care and community wellbeing agencies. <br><br>I look forward to possibly hearing from you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford Arts Therapist','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2020-01-26 00:29:25','2020-01-26 00:29:25','',43,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/43-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(286,1,'2020-02-02 02:45:46','2020-02-02 02:45:46','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice – Amanda Woodford as artist (rather than therapist, supervisor or facilitator) – I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and water-based pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany the artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and it also assists in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How I engage in the making, the process, is also important. I working <em>with</em> the materials in an embodied, relational, emergent style of arts making. It is important to me, to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\'. It is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration is content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - a holding of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - a holding of ancestral confusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford – artist','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-02-02 02:45:46','2020-02-02 02:45:46','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(287,1,'2020-02-02 02:48:54','2020-02-02 02:48:54','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Kia ora, a warm welcome</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am Amanda Woodford, artist, arts therapist, facilitator, practice supervisor and researcher based in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Aotearoa  New Zealand. From my studio I offer: arts therapy sessions, facilitation of community arts groups and projects, an arts-based approach to supervision and research. If you are unable to travel to the studio, I also work remotely with video on-line access. There is also the possibility to look at alternative venues and \'out and about\' creative programs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages. In therapy and community, this might be carers with bubs, children, youth, adults through to elders. In professional practice, this may be academics or fellow health care professionals. As a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"registered Creative Arts Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">registered Creative Arts Therapist</a> (AThR), I am able to offer counselling services through the <a href=\"http://workandincome.govt.nz/\">W</a><a href=\"https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"INZ Disability Allowance (opens in a new tab)\">INZ Disability Allowance</a>. I have many years experience working alongside those who live with a disability or with the impact of events or health related matters which are on-going. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts-based approach isn\'t just about making artworks. For me, it is an alternative way to look at lived experiences using more than just words alone. You may notice a little line under the \'s\' in my logo. This line emphasises the arts plural within my approach. I welcome the use of all creative modalities, materials and tools. This might include the visual, textile and literary arts, movement and dance, voice and music, small figurines and puppets. I embrace a sense of play – fun or serious. It is not about using all of these but knowing that they are there as another way to communicate. As the saying goes, one size does not fit all – it is good to have choice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/the-miecat-institute/\" target=\"_blank\">MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry,</a> born out of a rich combination of different therapeutic, philosophical and research approaches. As a MIECAT practitioner, I am called a creative companion. A creative companion is the therapist or facilitator who travels alongside another, called an inquirer, in a personal or community inquiry. The inquirer is the expert of their experience! I have MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry, a therapeutic structure, to support the process. I work emergently – there is no set plan  – nor do I interpret, analyse, diagnosis or judge. We make sense together using the arts and a therapeutic approach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please have a look around and don\'t hesitate to<a href=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">contact me</a> with any questions or feedback. I consider all personal referrals, as well as those from health care and community wellbeing agencies. <br><br>I look forward to possibly hearing from you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford Arts Therapist','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2020-02-02 02:48:54','2020-02-02 02:48:54','',43,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/43-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(288,1,'2020-02-02 02:49:32','2020-02-02 02:49:32','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>The arts are central!</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The arts have always been central in how I navigate the world. Using my hands to create is how I get to know things, especially when words get in the way. During my childhood and youth, I made art, danced and played musical instruments. Today my love of the creative arts carries through into my career as a therapeutic arts practitioner. The arts, with an inquiry-based therapeutic intention, have also been significant in my management of living with on-going pain from an injury.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please view my <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-woodford-b7994226/\">linked-in profile</a> for work-based experiences in the arts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Qualifications and interests</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My arts therapy degrees are at a post-graduate level from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The MIECAT Institute Inc (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.miecat.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\">The MIECAT Institute Inc</a>, Melbourne. I have a Graduate Diploma in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy and a Master of Arts by Supervision in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist (AThR) with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">ANZACATA</a>, which is the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My Masters thesis, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Book to Hold Our Stories (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/facility-items/book-hold-stories/\" target=\"_blank\">A Book to Hold Our Stories</a>, inquires into \'what it is like to live in a different culture\'. This is a personal area of interest. In the years that followed my Masters I continue to inquire into this topic. I create and exhibit an artistic work called <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=84\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a>. I co-facilitate a community project called Journeys Within Our Community. More recently, I have contributed to a book chapter titled, Taking a Turn: An image-led Dialogue between Creative Arts Educators and Practitioners in Melbourne, Australia (Allen, Rumbold, Schnaedelbach, Woodford &amp; Tann).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am now working on a Professional Doctorate. My doctoral research looks at the therapeutic arts to support people living with post operative chronic pain. This research is not just about the pain but also trauma, disability and a body living with something that is on-going. I am a member of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.nzps.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">The New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS)</a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.iasp-pain.org\" target=\"_blank\">International Association for the Study of Pain (IAPS)</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What matters most</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I love to nurture creativity and use the arts to navigate what we meet individually or collectively in the world. This is what I hope to share with those who I work alongside. It might be in exploring personal content, community needs or in making sense of professional practice. A sustainable practice is also extremely important to me. To me, this is the materials I use and ensuring that I can meet and respond to the needs of those I companion so that my support may no longer be needed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am an artist - arts therapist - researcher - supervisor.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','About Amanda Woodford','','inherit','closed','closed','','53-revision-v1','','','2020-02-02 02:49:32','2020-02-02 02:49:32','',53,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/53-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(289,1,'2020-02-02 02:50:25','2020-02-02 02:50:25','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>The arts are central!</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The arts have always been central in how I navigate the world. Using my hands to create is how I get to know things, especially when words get in the way. During my childhood and youth, I made art, danced and played musical instruments. Today my love of the creative arts carries through into my career as a therapeutic arts practitioner. The arts, with an inquiry-based therapeutic intention, have also been significant in my management of living with on-going pain from an injury.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please view my <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-woodford-b7994226/\">linked-in profile</a> for work-based experiences in the arts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Qualifications and interests</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My arts therapy degrees are at a post-graduate level from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The MIECAT Institute Inc (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.miecat.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\">The MIECAT Institute Inc</a>, Melbourne. I have a Graduate Diploma in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy and a Master of Arts by Supervision in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist (AThR) with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">ANZACATA</a>, which is the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My Masters thesis, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Book to Hold Our Stories (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/facility-items/book-hold-stories/\" target=\"_blank\">A Book to Hold Our Stories</a>, inquires into \'what it is like to live in a different culture\'. This is a personal area of interest. In the years that followed my Masters I continue to inquire into this topic. I create and exhibit an artistic work called <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=84\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a>. I co-facilitate a community project called Journeys Within Our Community. More recently, I have contributed to a book chapter titled, Taking a Turn: An image-led Dialogue between Creative Arts Educators and Practitioners in Melbourne, Australia (Allen, Rumbold, Schnaedelbach, Woodford &amp; Tann).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am now working on a Professional Doctorate. My doctoral research looks at the therapeutic arts to support people living with post operative chronic pain. This research is not just about the pain but also trauma, disability and a body living with something that is on-going. I am a member of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.nzps.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">The New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS)</a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.iasp-pain.org\" target=\"_blank\">International Association for the Study of Pain (IAPS)</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What matters most</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I love to nurture creativity and use the arts to navigate what we meet individually or collectively in the world. This is what I hope to share with those who I work alongside. It might be in exploring personal content, community needs or in making sense of professional practice. A sustainable practice is also extremely important to me. To me, this is the materials I use and ensuring that I can meet and respond to the needs of those I companion so that my support may no longer be needed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','About Amanda Woodford','','inherit','closed','closed','','53-revision-v1','','','2020-02-02 02:50:25','2020-02-02 02:50:25','',53,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/53-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(290,1,'2020-02-02 02:50:57','2020-02-02 02:50:57','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice – Amanda Woodford as artist (rather than therapist, supervisor or facilitator) – I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and water-based pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany the artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and it also assists in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>How I engage in the making, the process, is also important. I working <em>with</em> the materials in an embodied, relational, emergent style of arts making. It is important to me, to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\'. It is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration is content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - a holding of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - a holding of ancestral confusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','A Personal Arts Practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-02-02 02:50:57','2020-02-02 02:50:57','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(292,1,'2020-02-02 02:59:36','2020-02-02 02:59:36','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice, I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and water-based pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany the artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and it also assists in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The way I engage in the making process is also very important. I working <em>with</em> my materials in an embodied, relational and emergent style. It is important to me, to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\'. This is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration relate to content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I welcome anyone interested in exploring this way of arts-making to make <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact</a>. Currently this approach is related to my personal practice, but I would be more than happy to facilitate my ways of making in a one-on-one setting or small group. Please be in touch if you would like to discuss possibilities. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - a holding of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - a holding of ancestral confusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','A Personal Arts Practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-02-02 02:59:36','2020-02-02 02:59:36','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(293,1,'2020-02-02 03:07:33','2020-02-02 03:07:33','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice, I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and water-based pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany the artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The way I engage with the materials and myself in the making process is also very important. I working <em>with</em> my materials in an embodied, relational and emergent style. I like to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\', through touch. This is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration relate to content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I welcome anyone interested in exploring this way of arts-making to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact me</a>. Currently this approach is related to my personal practice, but I have enjoyed facilitating this way of arts-making in small group workshops and one-on-one. This may be for personal or professional exploration, as I take on the role of companion to artist, maker or creator.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - a holding of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - a holding of ancestral confusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','A Personal Arts Practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-02-02 03:07:33','2020-02-02 03:07:33','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(295,1,'2020-02-02 03:11:56','2020-02-02 03:11:56','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice, I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and water-based pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany the artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The way I engage with the materials and myself in the making process is also very important. I working <em>with</em> my materials in an embodied, relational and emergent style. I like to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\', through touch. This is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration relate to content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I welcome anyone interested in exploring this way of arts-making to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact me</a>. Currently this approach is related to my personal practice, but I have previously enjoyed facilitating this way of arts-making in small group workshops and one-on-one. This may be for personal or professional exploration, as I companion the artist/maker in nurturing their creative style.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - a holding of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - a holding of ancestral confusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','A Personal Arts Practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-02-02 03:11:56','2020-02-02 03:11:56','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(296,1,'2020-02-02 03:13:22','2020-02-02 03:13:22','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice, I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and water-based pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany the artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The way I engage with the materials and myself in the making process is also very important. I working <em>with</em> my materials in an embodied, relational and emergent style. I like to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\', through touch. This is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration relate to content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I welcome anyone interested in exploring this way of arts-making to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact me</a>. Currently this approach is related to my personal practice, but I have previously enjoyed facilitating this way of arts-making in small group workshops and one-on-one. This may be for personal or professional exploration, as I companion the artist/maker in nurturing their creative style.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - a holding of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"Stitched words Delicate Life into cloth\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - a holding of ancestral confusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','A Personal Arts Practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-02-02 03:13:22','2020-02-02 03:13:22','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(297,1,'2020-02-02 03:26:11','2020-02-02 03:26:11','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Owner of Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio<br>Artist, creative arts therapist (AThR), academic, supervisor &amp; researcher</em><br><em>Navigating life with creativity</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>The arts are central</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The arts have always been central in how I navigate the world. Using my hands to create is how I get to know things, especially when words get in the way. During my childhood and youth, I made art, danced and played musical instruments. Today my love of the creative arts carries through into my career as a therapeutic arts practitioner. The arts, with an inquiry-based therapeutic intention, have also been significant in my management of living with on-going pain from an injury.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please view my <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-woodford-b7994226/\">linked-in profile</a> for work-based experiences in the arts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Qualifications and interests</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My arts therapy degrees are at a post-graduate level from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The MIECAT Institute Inc (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.miecat.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\">The MIECAT Institute Inc</a>, Melbourne. I have a Graduate Diploma in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy and a Master of Arts by Supervision in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist (AThR) with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">ANZACATA</a>, which is the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My Masters thesis, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Book to Hold Our Stories (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/facility-items/book-hold-stories/\" target=\"_blank\">A Book to Hold Our Stories</a>, inquires into \'what it is like to live in a different culture\'. This is a personal area of interest. In the years that followed my Masters I continue to inquire into this topic. I create and exhibit an artistic work called <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=84\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a>. I co-facilitate a community project called Journeys Within Our Community. More recently, I have contributed to a book chapter titled, Taking a Turn: An image-led Dialogue between Creative Arts Educators and Practitioners in Melbourne, Australia (Allen, Rumbold, Schnaedelbach, Woodford &amp; Tann).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am now working on a Professional Doctorate. My doctoral research looks at the therapeutic arts to support people living with post operative chronic pain. This research is not just about the pain but also trauma, disability and a body living with something that is on-going. I am a member of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.nzps.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">The New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS)</a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.iasp-pain.org\" target=\"_blank\">International Association for the Study of Pain (IAPS)</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What matters most</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I love to nurture creativity and use the arts to navigate what we meet individually or collectively in the world. This is what I hope to share with those who I work alongside. It might be in exploring personal content, community needs or in making sense of professional practice. A sustainable practice is also extremely important to me. To me, this is the materials I use and ensuring that I can meet and respond to the needs of those I companion so that my support may no longer be needed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','About Amanda Woodford','','inherit','closed','closed','','53-revision-v1','','','2020-02-02 03:26:11','2020-02-02 03:26:11','',53,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/53-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(298,1,'2020-02-02 03:26:56','2020-02-02 03:26:56','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Kia ora, a warm welcome</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am Amanda Woodford, artist, creative arts therapist, academic, practice supervisor and researcher based in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Aotearoa  New Zealand. From my studio I offer: arts therapy sessions, facilitation of community arts groups and projects, an arts-based approach to supervision and research. If you are unable to travel to the studio, I also work remotely with video on-line access. There is also the possibility to look at alternative venues and \'out and about\' creative programs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages. In therapy and community, this might be carers with bubs, children, youth, adults through to elders. In professional practice, this may be academics or fellow health care professionals. As a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"registered Creative Arts Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">registered Creative Arts Therapist</a> (AThR), I am able to offer counselling services through the <a href=\"http://workandincome.govt.nz/\">W</a><a href=\"https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"INZ Disability Allowance (opens in a new tab)\">INZ Disability Allowance</a>. I have many years experience working alongside those who live with a disability or with the impact of events or health related matters which are on-going. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts-based approach isn\'t just about making artworks. For me, it is an alternative way to look at lived experiences using more than just words alone. You may notice a little line under the \'s\' in my logo. This line emphasises the arts plural within my approach. I welcome the use of all creative modalities, materials and tools. This might include the visual, textile and literary arts, movement and dance, voice and music, small figurines and puppets. I embrace a sense of play – fun or serious. It is not about using all of these but knowing that they are there as another way to communicate. As the saying goes, one size does not fit all – it is good to have choice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/the-miecat-institute/\" target=\"_blank\">MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry,</a> born out of a rich combination of different therapeutic, philosophical and research approaches. As a MIECAT practitioner, I am called a creative companion. A creative companion is the therapist or facilitator who travels alongside another, called an inquirer, in a personal or community inquiry. The inquirer is the expert of their experience! I have MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry, a therapeutic structure, to support the process. I work emergently – there is no set plan  – nor do I interpret, analyse, diagnosis or judge. We make sense together using the arts and a therapeutic approach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please have a look around and don\'t hesitate to<a href=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">contact me</a> with any questions or feedback. I consider all personal referrals, as well as those from health care and community wellbeing agencies. <br><br>I look forward to possibly hearing from you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford Dunedin','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2020-02-02 03:26:56','2020-02-02 03:26:56','',43,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/43-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(299,1,'2020-02-02 03:42:53','2020-02-02 03:42:53','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Owner of Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio<br>Artist, creative arts therapist (AThR), academic, supervisor &amp; researcher</em><br><em>Navigating life with the support of the creative arts</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>The arts are central</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The arts have always been central in how I navigate the world. Using my hands to create is how I get to know things, especially when words get in the way. During my childhood and youth, I made art, danced and played musical instruments. Today my love of the creative arts carries through into my career as a therapeutic arts practitioner. The arts, with an inquiry-based therapeutic intention, have also been significant in my management of living with on-going pain from an injury.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please view my <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-woodford-b7994226/\">linked-in profile</a> for work-based experiences in the arts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Qualifications and interests</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My arts therapy degrees are at a post-graduate level from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The MIECAT Institute Inc (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.miecat.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\">The MIECAT Institute Inc</a>, Melbourne. I have a Graduate Diploma in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy and a Master of Arts by Supervision in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist (AThR) with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">ANZACATA</a>, which is the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My Masters thesis, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Book to Hold Our Stories (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/facility-items/book-hold-stories/\" target=\"_blank\">A Book to Hold Our Stories</a>, inquires into \'what it is like to live in a different culture\'. This is a personal area of interest. In the years that followed my Masters I continue to inquire into this topic. I create and exhibit an artistic work called <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=84\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a>. I co-facilitate a community project called Journeys Within Our Community. More recently, I have contributed to a book chapter titled, Taking a Turn: An image-led Dialogue between Creative Arts Educators and Practitioners in Melbourne, Australia (Allen, Rumbold, Schnaedelbach, Woodford &amp; Tann).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am now working on a Professional Doctorate. My doctoral research looks at the therapeutic arts to support people living with post operative chronic pain. This research is not just about the pain but also trauma, disability and a body living with something that is on-going. I am a member of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.nzps.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">The New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS)</a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.iasp-pain.org\" target=\"_blank\">International Association for the Study of Pain (IAPS)</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What matters most</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I love to nurture creativity and use the arts to navigate what we meet individually or collectively in the world. This is what I hope to share with those who I work alongside. It might be in exploring personal content, community needs or in making sense of professional practice. A sustainable practice is also extremely important to me. To me, this is the materials I use and ensuring that I can meet and respond to the needs of those I companion so that my support may no longer be needed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','About Amanda Woodford','','inherit','closed','closed','','53-revision-v1','','','2020-02-02 03:42:53','2020-02-02 03:42:53','',53,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/53-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(301,1,'2020-02-20 23:22:42','2020-02-20 23:22:42','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I walk alongside to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length <br><em>(with the allocation of an addition 15 mins - sometimes a little more than an hour is just what is needed).</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $90.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Arts therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-02-20 23:22:42','2020-02-20 23:22:42','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(304,1,'2020-04-21 23:39:19','2020-04-21 23:39:19','','IMG_4120','','inherit','open','closed','','img_4120','','','2020-04-21 23:39:19','2020-04-21 23:39:19','',50,'http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_4120.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(306,1,'2020-04-21 23:46:24','2020-04-21 23:46:24','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Owner of Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio<br>Artist, creative arts therapist (AThR), academic, supervisor &amp; researcher</em><br><em>Image captured during a movement exploration, companioned by fellow arts therapist Yarn Sullivan, Melbourne 2018. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>The arts are central</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The arts have always been central in how I navigate the world. Using my hands to create is how I get to know things, especially when words get in the way. During my childhood and youth, I made art, danced and played musical instruments. Today my love of the creative arts carries through into my career as a therapeutic arts practitioner. The arts, with an inquiry-based therapeutic intention, have also been significant in my management of living with on-going pain from an injury.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please view my <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-woodford-b7994226/\">linked-in profile</a> for work-based experiences in the arts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Qualifications and interests</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My arts therapy degrees are at a post-graduate level from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The MIECAT Institute Inc (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.miecat.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\">The MIECAT Institute Inc</a>, Melbourne. I have a Graduate Diploma in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy and a Master of Arts by Supervision in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist (AThR) with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">ANZACATA</a>, which is the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My Masters thesis, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Book to Hold Our Stories (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/facility-items/book-hold-stories/\" target=\"_blank\">A Book to Hold Our Stories</a>, inquires into \'what it is like to live in a different culture\'. This is a personal area of interest. In the years that followed my Masters I continue to inquire into this topic. I create and exhibit an artistic work called <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=84\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a>. I co-facilitate a community project called Journeys Within Our Community. More recently, I have contributed to a book chapter titled, Taking a Turn: An image-led Dialogue between Creative Arts Educators and Practitioners in Melbourne, Australia (Allen, Rumbold, Schnaedelbach, Woodford &amp; Tann).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am now working on a Professional Doctorate. My doctoral research looks at the therapeutic arts to support people living with post operative chronic pain. This research is not just about the pain but also trauma, disability and a body living with something that is on-going. I am a member of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.nzps.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">The New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS)</a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.iasp-pain.org\" target=\"_blank\">International Association for the Study of Pain (IAPS)</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What matters most</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I love to nurture creativity and use the arts to navigate what we meet individually or collectively in the world. This is what I hope to share with those who I work alongside. It might be in exploring personal content, community needs or in making sense of professional practice. A sustainable practice is also extremely important to me. To me, this is the materials I use and ensuring that I can meet and respond to the needs of those I companion so that my support may no longer be needed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','About Amanda Woodford','','inherit','closed','closed','','53-revision-v1','','','2020-04-21 23:46:24','2020-04-21 23:46:24','',53,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/53-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(307,1,'2020-04-21 23:46:29','2020-04-21 23:46:29','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Owner of Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio<br>Artist, creative arts therapist (AThR), academic, supervisor &amp; researcher</em><br><em>Image captured during a movement exploration, companioned by fellow arts therapist Yarn Sullivan, Melbourne 2018. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>The arts are central</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The arts have always been central in how I navigate the world. Using my hands to create is how I get to know things, especially when words get in the way. During my childhood and youth, I made art, danced and played musical instruments. Today my love of the creative arts carries through into my career as a therapeutic arts practitioner. The arts, with an inquiry-based therapeutic intention, have also been significant in my management of living with on-going pain from an injury.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please view my <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-woodford-b7994226/\">linked-in profile</a> for work-based experiences in the arts.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Qualifications and interests</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My arts therapy degrees are at a post-graduate level from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The MIECAT Institute Inc (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.miecat.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\">The MIECAT Institute Inc</a>, Melbourne. I have a Graduate Diploma in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy and a Master of Arts by Supervision in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy. I am a registered Creative Arts Therapist (AThR) with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">ANZACATA</a>, which is the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My Masters thesis, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"A Book to Hold Our Stories (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/facility-items/book-hold-stories/\" target=\"_blank\">A Book to Hold Our Stories</a>, inquires into \'what it is like to live in a different culture\'. This is a personal area of interest. In the years that followed my Masters I continue to inquire into this topic. I create and exhibit an artistic work called <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=84\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a>. I co-facilitate a community project called Journeys Within Our Community. More recently, I have contributed to a book chapter titled, Taking a Turn: An image-led Dialogue between Creative Arts Educators and Practitioners in Melbourne, Australia (Allen, Rumbold, Schnaedelbach, Woodford &amp; Tann).</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am now working on a Professional Doctorate. My doctoral research looks at the therapeutic arts to support people living with post operative chronic pain. This research is not just about the pain but also trauma, disability and a body living with something that is on-going. I am a member of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.nzps.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">The New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS)</a> and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.iasp-pain.org\" target=\"_blank\">International Association for the Study of Pain (IAPS)</a>. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>What matters most</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I love to nurture creativity and use the arts to navigate what we meet individually or collectively in the world. This is what I hope to share with those who I work alongside. It might be in exploring personal content, community needs or in making sense of professional practice. A sustainable practice is also extremely important to me. To me, this is the materials I use and ensuring that I can meet and respond to the needs of those I companion so that my support may no longer be needed. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','About Amanda Woodford','','inherit','closed','closed','','53-autosave-v1','','','2020-04-21 23:46:29','2020-04-21 23:46:29','',53,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/53-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(308,1,'2020-04-21 23:48:25','2020-04-21 23:48:25','','shadow-puppet-companioning','','inherit','open','closed','','shadow-puppet-companioning','','','2020-04-21 23:48:25','2020-04-21 23:48:25','',50,'http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/shadow-puppet-companioning.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(309,1,'2020-04-21 23:49:30','2020-04-21 23:49:30','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length <br><em>(with the allocation of an addition 15 mins - sometimes a little more than an hour is just what is needed).</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $90.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Arts therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-04-21 23:49:30','2020-04-21 23:49:30','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(310,1,'2020-04-21 23:50:49','2020-04-21 23:50:49','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice, I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and water-based pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany the artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The way I engage with the materials and myself in the making process is also very important. I working <em>with</em> my materials in an embodied, relational and emergent style. I like to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\', through touch. This is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration relate to content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I welcome anyone interested in exploring this way of arts-making to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact me</a>. Currently this approach is related to my personal practice, but I have previously enjoyed facilitating this way of arts-making in small group workshops and one-on-one. This may be for personal or professional exploration, as I companion the artist/maker in nurturing their creative style.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - a holding of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"Stitched words Delicate Life into cloth\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - a holding of ancestral confusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','A personal arts practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-04-21 23:50:49','2020-04-21 23:50:49','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(311,1,'2020-04-21 23:51:44','2020-04-21 23:51:44','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length <br><em>(with the allocation of an addition 15 mins - sometimes a little more than an hour is just what is needed).</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $90.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Arts therapy - travelling alongside','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-04-21 23:51:44','2020-04-21 23:51:44','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(312,1,'2020-04-21 23:52:12','2020-04-21 23:52:12','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length <br><em>(with the allocation of an addition 15 mins - sometimes a little more than an hour is just what is needed).</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $90.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy - travelling alongside','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-04-21 23:52:12','2020-04-21 23:52:12','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(313,1,'2020-04-21 23:56:05','2020-04-21 23:56:05','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><span><i>Acrylic </i></span>paint on paper created in a workshop facilitated by Shaun McNiff, PhD. <br>Bendigo 2013.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When asked about the style of my current arts practice, I describe it as mixed media with a therapeutic intention. I work a lot with natural fibres and water-based pigments, with a particular interest in using materials which are non-toxic and reused. In the final presentation of my work, I often accompany the artistic object with a piece of poetry. This assists in making sense of what I have created and in sharing the meaning held within the work, for those who witness. Meaning and story are important. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The way I engage with the materials and myself in the making process is also very important. I working <em>with</em> my materials in an embodied, relational and emergent style. I like to get to know the qualities of the material through \'doing\', through touch. This is a quiet, intimate form of arts making engagement. Often the topics of my creative exploration relate to content which I find personally challenging or impactful.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I welcome anyone interested in exploring this way of arts-making to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact me</a>. Currently this approach is related to my personal practice, but I have previously enjoyed facilitating this way of arts-making in small group workshops and one-on-one. This may be for personal or professional exploration, as I companion the artist/maker in nurturing their creative style.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please click through to witness some of my work and the stories they hold. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicate Life</a> - a holding of loss and grief.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[78,77,76],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"Stitched words Delicate Life into cloth\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"78\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_web/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_web.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"1600\" data-id=\"77\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_full/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg\" data-width=\"1200\" src=\"https://i2.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_full.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"A closeup on the crocheted piece of the artwork\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"76\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/delicate-life/delicatelife_close2/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DelicateLife_close2.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=1200%2C1200\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"From Migration to Integration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/\" target=\"_blank\">From Migration to Integration</a> - a holding of ancestral confusion.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"backgroundColor\":\"very-light-gray\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><!-- wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery {\"align\":\"\",\"className\":\"is-style-square\",\"ids\":[88,86,85],\"imageFilter\":\"gingham\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-3\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"283\" data-id=\"88\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/home/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg\" data-width=\"283\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Home.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=283%2C283\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"86\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_window3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"851\" src=\"https://i1.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Window3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item filter__gingham\"><img alt=\"\" data-height=\"684\" data-id=\"85\" data-link=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/from-migration-to-integration/mtoi_closeup3_fsm/\" data-url=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg\" data-width=\"912\" src=\"https://i0.wp.com/www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MtoI_Closeup3_Fsm.jpg?ssl=1&amp;resize=684%2C684\"/></figure></div></div></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:jetpack/tiled-gallery --></div></div>\n<!-- /wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','A personal arts practice','','inherit','closed','closed','','12-revision-v1','','','2020-04-21 23:56:05','2020-04-21 23:56:05','',12,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/12-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(315,1,'2020-04-22 00:00:20','2020-04-22 00:00:20','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Monoprint and puppetmaking workshop for children, Sussex Neighbourhood House, 2012. </em><br><em>Image credit <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length <br><em>(with the allocation of an addition 15 mins - sometimes a little more than an hour is just what is needed).</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $90.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy - travelling alongside','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-04-22 00:00:20','2020-04-22 00:00:20','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(316,1,'2020-04-22 00:02:08','2020-04-22 00:02:08','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am currently gathering together past community projects to present on these pages. Please return later to see these.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community therapeutic arts projects','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2020-04-22 00:02:08','2020-04-22 00:02:08','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(317,1,'2020-04-22 00:08:33','2020-04-22 00:08:33','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I have had the immense pleasure over the years to be involved in many community arts projects. 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Although they have all had different topics or a different focus, one thing remains the same - the arts making is central along with the sharing of personal stories and experiences of making. <br><br>This page is in process. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community therapeutic arts projects','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2020-04-22 00:10:45','2020-04-22 00:10:45','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(319,1,'2020-04-22 00:40:28','2020-04-22 00:40:28','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This page is currently under development. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community therapeutic arts projects','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2020-04-22 00:40:28','2020-04-22 00:40:28','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(320,1,'2020-04-23 23:11:34','2020-04-23 23:11:34','','IMG_2715','','inherit','open','closed','','img_2715','','','2020-04-23 23:11:34','2020-04-23 23:11:34','',50,'http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_2715.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(322,1,'2020-04-23 23:14:24','2020-04-23 23:14:24','','small-inquiry-piece','','inherit','open','closed','','small-inquiry-piece','','','2020-04-23 23:14:24','2020-04-23 23:14:24','',50,'http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/small-inquiry-piece.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(323,1,'2020-04-23 23:15:06','2020-04-23 23:15:06','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. 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I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length <br><em>(with the allocation of an addition 15 mins - sometimes a little more than an hour is just what is needed).</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $90.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. 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See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. 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Thank you. &nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Research, publication and presentations','','inherit','closed','closed','','62-revision-v1','','','2020-04-23 23:36:01','2020-04-23 23:36:01','',62,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/62-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(333,1,'2020-04-23 23:48:46','2020-04-23 23:48:46','','supervision','','inherit','open','closed','','supervision-2','','','2020-04-23 23:48:46','2020-04-23 23:48:46','',59,'http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/supervision.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(334,1,'2020-04-23 23:50:22','2020-04-23 23:50:22','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\'<em>When the seeds of ideas come together, held in the supervision space, taken into practice\'. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Practice supervision for post-graduate Creative Arts Therapists, is something that I am extremely passionate about! I love working towards best practice with a sustainable leaning.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My credentials as a supervisor include a 4-day arts-based supervisor training program and practicing as a Professional Creative Arts Therapist since 2011. I regularly attend continued professional development opportunities and am an avid reader of literature. I seek support if I am unsure from my wonderful pool of supervisors. My role is as a companion. To borrow an expression from one of my supervises – my practitioner is in the driving seat and I am the navigator. I am familiar with the map, but the route we take is up to the driver. 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From my studio I offer: arts therapy sessions, facilitation of community arts groups and projects, an arts-based approach to supervision and research. If you are unable to travel to the studio, I also work remotely with video on-line access. There is also the possibility to look at alternative venues and \'out and about\' creative programs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages. In therapy and community, this might be carers with bubs, children, youth, adults through to elders. In professional practice, this may be academics or fellow health care professionals. As a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"registered Creative Arts Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">registered Creative Arts Therapist</a> (AThR), I am able to offer counselling services through the <a href=\"http://workandincome.govt.nz/\">W</a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"INZ Disability Allowance (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html\" target=\"_blank\">INZ Disability Allowance</a> and <a href=\"https://www.findsupport.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC Sensitive Claims</a>. I have many years experience working alongside those who live with a disability or with the impact of events or health related matters which are on-going. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts-based approach isn\'t just about making artworks. For me, it is an alternative way to look at lived experiences using more than just words alone. You may notice a little line under the \'s\' in my logo. This line emphasises the arts plural within my approach. I welcome the use of all creative modalities, materials and tools. This might include the visual, textile and literary arts, movement and dance, voice and music, small figurines and puppets. I embrace a sense of play – fun or serious. It is not about using all of these but knowing that they are there as another way to communicate. As the saying goes, one size does not fit all – it is good to have choice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/the-miecat-institute/\" target=\"_blank\">MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry,</a> born out of a rich combination of different therapeutic, philosophical and research approaches. As a MIECAT practitioner, I am called a creative companion. A creative companion is the therapist or facilitator who travels alongside another, called an inquirer, in a personal or community inquiry. The inquirer is the expert of their experience! I have MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry, a therapeutic structure, to support the process. I work emergently – there is no set plan  – nor do I interpret, analyse, diagnosis or judge. We make sense together using the arts and a therapeutic approach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please have a look around and don\'t hesitate to<a href=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">contact me</a> with any questions or feedback. I consider all personal referrals, as well as those from health care and community wellbeing agencies. <br><br>I look forward to possibly hearing from you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford Dunedin','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2020-05-12 05:42:06','2020-05-12 05:42:06','',43,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/43-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(338,1,'2020-05-12 05:47:31','2020-05-12 05:47:31','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. 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It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $90.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em><br><br><em>If you have experienced sexual assault or abuse, I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims provider, which means that there is no cost for the therapy session. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-05-12 05:47:50','2020-05-12 05:47:50','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(340,1,'2020-05-12 05:48:10','2020-05-12 05:48:10','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $90.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em><br><br><em>If you have experienced a sexual assault or abuse, I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims provider, which means that there is no cost for the therapy session. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-05-12 05:48:10','2020-05-12 05:48:10','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(341,1,'2020-05-12 05:48:18','2020-05-12 05:48:18','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $90.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em><br><br><em>If you have experienced a sexual assault or abuse, I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims provider, which means that there is no cost to you for the therapy session. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-05-12 05:48:18','2020-05-12 05:48:18','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(342,1,'2020-05-12 05:52:40','2020-05-12 05:52:40','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $90.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em><br><br><em>I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims provider. <em>If you have experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand</em> there is no cost to you for the therapy session. Please let me know if you inquiry for therapy is sensitive.  </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-05-12 05:52:40','2020-05-12 05:52:40','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(343,1,'2020-05-12 05:52:51','2020-05-12 05:52:51','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $90.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em><br><br><em>I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims provider. <em>If you have experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand</em> there is no cost to you for the therapy session. Please let me know if you inquiry for therapy is sensitive when making contact.  </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-05-12 05:52:51','2020-05-12 05:52:51','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(344,1,'2020-05-12 05:54:32','2020-05-12 05:54:32','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $90.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em><br><br><em>I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims therapist. <em>If you have experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand</em> there is no cost to you for the therapy session. Please let me know if you inquiry for therapy is sensitive when making contact.  </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-05-12 05:54:32','2020-05-12 05:54:32','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(345,1,'2020-05-12 05:59:17','2020-05-12 05:59:17','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A view from my writing table - a little snippet of my doctoral work.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This page is a work-in-progress. Shortly I will update it with links to my research contributions. But in the meantime, here is a link to a wee piece recently published for the Christchurch Art Gallery. I hope you enjoy. <br><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/blog/note/2020/04/contemplative-art-play-with-nature?fbclid=IwAR1NdvjZuhMSv3Fe10Xr-SZdo4ZvP3MpDmC-ThCiDhPLO6SFRIIvpU9wf90\" target=\"_blank\">Contemplative art play with natur</a><a href=\"https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/blog/note/2020/04/contemplative-art-play-with-nature?fbclid=IwAR1NdvjZuhMSv3Fe10Xr-SZdo4ZvP3MpDmC-ThCiDhPLO6SFRIIvpU9wf90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Research, publication and presentations','','inherit','closed','closed','','62-revision-v1','','','2020-05-12 05:59:17','2020-05-12 05:59:17','',62,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/62-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(346,1,'2020-05-12 06:00:48','2020-05-12 06:00:48','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a growing list and a work-in-progress. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>AOTEAROA / NEW ZEALAND<br>In the case of an emergency call <strong>111</strong><br>For non-urgent mental health support call <strong>1737</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.ry.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">RainbowYOUTH</a></li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youthline.co.nz\">Youthline</a></li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"It\'s not OK (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.areyouok.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s not OK</a></li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.findsupport.co.nz/getting-help/who-can-get-help/\" target=\"_blank\">ACC </a><font color=\"#007fac\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 127, 172);\"><u>Sensitiv</u></span></font><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.findsupport.co.nz/getting-help/who-can-get-help/\" target=\"_blank\">e Claims</a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OTAGO &amp; SOUTHLAND<br>For urgent mental health support call the Southern DHB (Mental Health Emergency Team) on <strong>0800 467 846</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"WellSouth Primary Health Network  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://wellsouth.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">WellSouth Primary Health Network </a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Supportive links','','inherit','closed','closed','','65-revision-v1','','','2020-05-12 06:00:48','2020-05-12 06:00:48','',65,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/65-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(347,1,'2020-05-12 06:01:22','2020-05-12 06:01:22','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a growing list and a work-in-progress. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>AOTEAROA / NEW ZEALAND<br>In the case of an emergency call <strong>111</strong><br>For non-urgent mental health support call <strong>1737</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.ry.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">RainbowYOUTH</a></li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youthline.co.nz\">Youthline</a></li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"It\'s not OK (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.areyouok.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s not OK</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.findsupport.co.nz/getting-help/who-can-get-help/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC <font color=\"#007fac\"><span style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 127, 172);\"><u>Sensitiv</u></span></font>e Claims</a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OTAGO &amp; SOUTHLAND<br>For urgent mental health support call the Southern DHB (Mental Health Emergency Team) on <strong>0800 467 846</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"WellSouth Primary Health Network  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://wellsouth.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">WellSouth Primary Health Network </a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Supportive links','','inherit','closed','closed','','65-revision-v1','','','2020-05-12 06:01:22','2020-05-12 06:01:22','',65,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/65-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(348,1,'2020-05-12 06:02:24','2020-05-12 06:02:24','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a growing list and a work-in-progress. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>AOTEAROA / NEW ZEALAND<br>In the case of an emergency call <strong>111</strong><br>For non-urgent mental health support call <strong>1737</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.ry.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">RainbowYOUTH</a></li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youthline.co.nz\">Youthline</a></li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"It\'s not OK (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.areyouok.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\">It\'s not OK</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.findsupport.co.nz/getting-help/who-can-get-help/\">ACC Sensitive Claims</a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OTAGO &amp; SOUTHLAND<br>For urgent mental health support call the Southern DHB (Mental Health Emergency Team) on <strong>0800 467 846</strong></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"WellSouth Primary Health Network  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://wellsouth.nz/\" target=\"_blank\">WellSouth Primary Health Network </a></li></ul>\n<!-- /wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Supportive links','','inherit','closed','closed','','65-revision-v1','','','2020-05-12 06:02:24','2020-05-12 06:02:24','',65,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/65-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(350,1,'2020-05-17 23:07:33','2020-05-17 23:07:33','','AWoodford NZPS','','inherit','open','closed','','awoodford-nzps','','','2020-05-17 23:07:33','2020-05-17 23:07:33','',0,'http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/AWoodford-NZPS.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(352,1,'2020-08-02 22:16:25','2020-08-02 22:16:25','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\'<em>When the seeds of ideas come together, held in the supervision space, taken into practice\'. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">My scope for beginning a new supervision relationship is currently at capacity (until the end of 2020). If you would like me to contact you in 2021, please don\'t hesitate to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">send me a message. </a></span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Practice supervision for post-graduate Creative Arts Therapists, is something that I am extremely passionate about! I love working towards best practice with a sustainable leaning.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My credentials as a supervisor include a 4-day arts-based supervisor training program and practicing as a Professional Creative Arts Therapist since 2011. I regularly attend continued professional development opportunities and am an avid reader of literature. I seek support if I am unsure from my wonderful pool of supervisors. My role is as a companion. To borrow an expression from one of my supervises – my practitioner is in the driving seat and I am the navigator. I am familiar with the map, but the route we take is up to the driver. It is your practice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I offer 1 hour arts-based supervision sessions, either on-location at my studio or remotely on-line video. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently, I am privileged to work with Creative Arts Therapists practicing in Aotearoa/New Zealand and in Australia. I am open to discussing supervision of Professionals (individual or groups) from other fields, who may wish to try an arts-based approach to supervision.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Practice supervision','','inherit','closed','closed','','59-revision-v1','','','2020-08-02 22:16:25','2020-08-02 22:16:25','',59,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/59-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(364,1,'2020-09-01 01:19:38','2020-09-01 01:19:38','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is one hour in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $105.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em><br><br><em>I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims therapist. <em>If you have experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand</em> there is no cost to you for the therapy session. Please let me know if you inquiry for therapy is sensitive when making contact.  </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-09-01 01:19:38','2020-09-01 01:19:38','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(365,1,'2020-09-01 01:21:44','2020-09-01 01:21:44','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is up to one hour and 15 mins in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $105.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em><br><br><em>I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims therapist. <em>If you have experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand</em> there is no cost to you for the therapy session. Please let me know if you inquiry for therapy is sensitive when making contact.  </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2020-09-01 01:21:44','2020-09-01 01:21:44','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(367,1,'2020-09-01 02:36:26','2020-09-01 02:36:26','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A view from my writing table - a little snippet of my doctoral work.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This page is a work-in-progress. Shortly I will update it with links to my research contributions. But in the meantime, here is a link to a wee piece recently published for the Christchurch Art Gallery. I hope you enjoy. <br><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/blog/note/2020/04/contemplative-art-play-with-nature?fbclid=IwAR1NdvjZuhMSv3Fe10Xr-SZdo4ZvP3MpDmC-ThCiDhPLO6SFRIIvpU9wf90\" target=\"_blank\">Contemplative art play with natur</a><a href=\"https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/blog/note/2020/04/contemplative-art-play-with-nature?fbclid=IwAR1NdvjZuhMSv3Fe10Xr-SZdo4ZvP3MpDmC-ThCiDhPLO6SFRIIvpU9wf90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OUR CHCH - AN INSTAGRAM PROJECT<br>In 2016, my colleague and research buddy - Dr Stacey Bush - and I embarked on an Instagram project, as part of our presentation at ANZATA\'s annual symposium. Inspired by the title and location of the symposium - Artful Transitions in Christchurch, NZ - we invited people in Christchurch (residents and visitors) to document (through photography) and upload (via Instagram) their sense of \'Christchurch in transition\', after the Christchurch earthquakes. These pieces were shared by people we knew and didn\'t know, accompanied most importantly with the hashtag #ourchch_artfultransitions. When it came time for our presentation the collection of images were shared with our audience. This opened up a conversations and resulted artistic responses, offerings, to the images of others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The hashtag has lived on beyond our small community project and it has been wonderful to see spread beyond, to capture what artful transition is over time. These images can be found here: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ourchch_artfultransitions/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ourchch_artfultransitions/</a> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Research, publication and presentations','','inherit','closed','closed','','62-revision-v1','','','2020-09-01 02:36:26','2020-09-01 02:36:26','',62,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/62-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(368,1,'2020-09-01 02:39:40','2020-09-01 02:39:40','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A view from my writing table - a little snippet of my doctoral work.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This page is a work-in-progress. Shortly I will update it with links to my research contributions. But in the meantime, here is a link to a wee piece recently published for the Christchurch Art Gallery. I hope you enjoy. <br><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/blog/note/2020/04/contemplative-art-play-with-nature?fbclid=IwAR1NdvjZuhMSv3Fe10Xr-SZdo4ZvP3MpDmC-ThCiDhPLO6SFRIIvpU9wf90\" target=\"_blank\">Contemplative art play with natur</a><a href=\"https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/blog/note/2020/04/contemplative-art-play-with-nature?fbclid=IwAR1NdvjZuhMSv3Fe10Xr-SZdo4ZvP3MpDmC-ThCiDhPLO6SFRIIvpU9wf90\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OUR CHCH - AN INSTAGRAM PROJECT<br>In 2016, my colleague and research buddy - Dr Stacey Bush - and I embarked on an Instagram project, as part of our presentation at ANZATA\'s annual symposium. Inspired by the title and location of the symposium - Artful Transitions in Christchurch, NZ - we invited people in Christchurch (residents and visitors) to document (through photography) and upload (via Instagram) their sense of \'Christchurch in transition\', post the Christchurch earthquakes. These pieces were shared by people we knew and didn\'t know, accompanied most importantly with the hashtag #ourchch_artfultransitions. When it came time for our presentation the collection of images were shared with our audience. This opened up conversations and resulted in artistic responses, offerings, to the images of others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The hashtag has lived on beyond our small community project and it has been wonderful to see spread beyond our time in this wonderful city. This hashtag has captured what artful transition means over time for those visiting Christchurch and has a life of its own. The images can be found at <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ourchch_artfultransitions/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ourchch_artfultransitions/</a> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Research, publication and presentations','','inherit','closed','closed','','62-revision-v1','','','2020-09-01 02:39:40','2020-09-01 02:39:40','',62,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/62-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(369,1,'2020-09-01 02:46:56','2020-09-01 02:46:56','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A view from my writing table - a little snippet of my doctoral work.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This page is a work-in-progress. Slowly, I am beginning to add my contributions. Please return later for more.  <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OUR CHCH - AN INSTAGRAM PROJECT<br>In 2016, my colleague and research buddy - Dr Stacey Bush - and I embarked on an Instagram project, as part of our presentation at ANZATA\'s annual symposium. Inspired by the title and location of the symposium - Artful Transitions in Christchurch, NZ - we invited people in Christchurch (residents and visitors) to document (through photography) and upload (via Instagram) their sense of \'Christchurch in transition\', post the Christchurch earthquakes. These pieces were shared by people we knew and didn\'t know, accompanied most importantly with the hashtag #ourchch_artfultransitions. When it came time for our presentation the collection of images were shared with our audience. This opened up conversations and resulted in artistic responses, offerings, to the images of others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The hashtag has lived on beyond our small community project and it has been wonderful to see spread beyond our time in this wonderful city. This hashtag has captured what artful transition means over time for those visiting Christchurch and has a life of its own. The images can be found at <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ourchch_artfultransitions/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ourchch_artfultransitions/</a> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CONTEMPLATIVE ART PLAY WITH NATURE<br>I was thrilled to be asked by Felicity Milburn from the Christchurch Art Gallery, if I would be able to contribute to their arts and wellbeing program, during NZ\'s March 2020 COVID-19 \'lockdown\'. I wanted to create something that was therapeutically safe for people to do at home, alone, and which could be done without the need for \'arts materials\'. In addition, it was important to me that it was something that all ages could potentially participate in doing. This is one of my favourite things to do. I hope you enjoy it too: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/blog/note/2020/04/contemplative-art-play-with-nature?fbclid=IwAR1NdvjZuhMSv3Fe10Xr-SZdo4ZvP3MpDmC-ThCiDhPLO6SFRIIvpU9wf90\" target=\"_blank\">Contemplative art play with nature</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->','Research, publication and presentations','','inherit','closed','closed','','62-revision-v1','','','2020-09-01 02:46:56','2020-09-01 02:46:56','',62,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/62-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(370,1,'2020-09-01 02:48:13','2020-09-01 02:48:13','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A view from my writing table - a little snippet of my doctoral work.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This page is a work-in-progress. Slowly, I am beginning to add my contributions. Please return later for more.  <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OUR CHCH - AN INSTAGRAM PROJECT<br>In 2016, my colleague and research buddy - Dr Stacey Bush - and I embarked on an Instagram project, as part of our presentation at ANZATA\'s annual symposium. Inspired by the title and location of the symposium - Artful Transitions in Christchurch, NZ - we invited people in Christchurch (residents and visitors) to document (through photography) and upload (via Instagram) their sense of \'Christchurch in transition\', post the Christchurch earthquakes. These pieces were shared by people we knew and didn\'t know, accompanied most importantly with the hashtag #ourchch_artfultransitions. When it came time for our presentation the collection of images were shared with our audience. This opened up conversations and resulted in artistic responses, offerings, to the images of others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The hashtag has lived on beyond our small community project and it has been wonderful to see spread beyond our time in this wonderful city. This hashtag has captured what artful transition means over time for those visiting Christchurch and has a life of its own. The images can be found at <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ourchch_artfultransitions/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ourchch_artfultransitions/</a> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CONTEMPLATIVE ART PLAY WITH NATURE<br>I was thrilled to be asked by Felicity Milburn from the Christchurch Art Gallery, if I would be able to contribute to their arts and wellbeing program, during NZ\'s March 2020 COVID-19 \'lockdown\'. I wanted to create something that was therapeutically safe for people to do at home, alone, and which could be done without the need for \'arts materials\'. In addition, it was important to me that it was something that all ages could potentially participate in doing. This is one of my favourite things to do. I hope you enjoy it too... (be sure to watch the video) <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/blog/note/2020/04/contemplative-art-play-with-nature?fbclid=IwAR1NdvjZuhMSv3Fe10Xr-SZdo4ZvP3MpDmC-ThCiDhPLO6SFRIIvpU9wf90\" target=\"_blank\">Contemplative art play with nature</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->','Research, publication and presentations','','inherit','closed','closed','','62-revision-v1','','','2020-09-01 02:48:13','2020-09-01 02:48:13','',62,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/62-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(372,1,'2020-10-01 21:25:35','2020-10-01 21:25:35','','Metaphors-of-Migration','','inherit','open','closed','','metaphors-of-migration','','','2020-10-01 21:25:35','2020-10-01 21:25:35','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Metaphors-of-Migration.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(374,1,'2020-10-01 21:54:28','2020-10-01 21:54:28','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Print and puppet making workshop for children, 2013. Image by <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UPCOMING WORKSHOP SERIES – AN INVITATION TO ATTEND:<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":372,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Metaphors-of-Migration-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-372\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> and I are pleased to announce this invitation to participate in Metaphors of Migration. <br><br><strong>Metaphors of Migration</strong> is a small creative workshop using Creative Writing, Collage &amp; Photography to create a visual art work which will be archived in the <a href=\"https://dunedin.recollect.co.nz/\">Dunedin Public Library Scattered Seeds Collection</a>. We are inviting people who live in Ōtepoti Dunedin to creatively reflect on their process of making home here (this can include ancestral migration). No previous arts experience is required as participants will be guided through the process by us. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DATES (either) 10am-3:30pm on Saturday 31st October or 10am-3:30pm on Saturday 7th November 2020.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LOCATION: Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio, Kaikorai Valley Road, Bradford (further details provided with an RSVP)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RSVP: We kindly request that you RSVP by 28th October with the date you would like to attend by emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:manager@theta.org.nz\">manager@theta.org.nz</a>. Please note that spaces are limited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Participation in this workshop is free thanks to generous support from the DCC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:more -->\n<!--more-->\n<!-- /wp:more -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is a topic which is very personal to me. As a descendant of Dunedin\'s Lebanese community, I have often felt caught and confused by feeling caught between cultures. My visual appearance is most often seen as being from a white, European background and it is not uncommon for me to hear racial comments of \'othering\'. These comments are painful and a reminder of how my \'other ancestors\' were treated, just for being from a different culture to the dominant one. My Masters research inquired into this, I have exhibited on the subject and written further about it. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Returning to Dunedin in 2018, I was keen to support our good family friend <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7o1OY6TcGE\">Afife </a><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7o1OY6TcGE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harris</a> was supporting our former Syrian refugees settle and make home here. At that time, I spoke to many of the women, who told me that they just wanted opportunities to sit and speak with other women from Dunedin. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community arts projects','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2020-10-01 21:54:28','2020-10-01 21:54:28','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(375,1,'2020-10-01 21:56:44','2020-10-01 21:56:44','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Print and puppet making workshop for children, 2013. Image by <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UPCOMING WORKSHOP SERIES –&nbsp;AN INVITATION TO ATTEND:<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":372,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Metaphors-of-Migration-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-372\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> and I are pleased&nbsp;to announce this invitation to participate in Metaphors of Migration. <br><br><strong>Metaphors of Migration</strong> is a small creative workshop using Creative Writing, Collage &amp; Photography to create a visual art work which will be archived in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://dunedin.recollect.co.nz/\">Dunedin Public Library Scattered Seeds Collection</a>. We are inviting people who live in Ōtepoti Dunedin to creatively reflect on their process of making home here (this can include ancestral migration). No previous arts experience is required as participants will be guided through the process by us. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DATES (either)&nbsp;10am-3:30pm on Saturday 31st October or&nbsp;10am-3:30pm on Saturday 7th November 2020.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LOCATION: Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio, Kaikorai Valley Road, Bradford (further details provided with an RSVP)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RSVP: We kindly request that you RSVP by 28th October with the date you would like to attend by emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:manager@theta.org.nz\">manager@theta.org.nz</a>. Please note that spaces are limited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Participation in this workshop is free thanks to generous support from the DCC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community arts projects','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2020-10-01 21:56:44','2020-10-01 21:56:44','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(377,1,'2020-10-01 22:16:25','2020-10-01 22:16:25','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Print and puppet making workshop for children, 2013. Image by <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UPCOMING WORKSHOP SERIES –&nbsp;AN INVITATION TO ATTEND:<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":372,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Metaphors-of-Migration-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-372\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> and I are pleased&nbsp;to announce this invitation to participate in Metaphors of Migration. <br><br><strong>Metaphors of Migration</strong> is a small creative workshop using Creative Writing, Collage &amp; Photography to create a visual art work which will be archived in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://dunedin.recollect.co.nz/\">Dunedin Public Library Scattered Seeds Collection</a>. We are inviting people who live in Ōtepoti Dunedin to creatively reflect on their process of making home here (this can include ancestral migration). No previous arts experience is required as participants will be guided through the process by us. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DATES (either)&nbsp;10am-3:30pm on Saturday 31st October or&nbsp;10am-3:30pm on Saturday 7th November 2020.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LOCATION: Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio, Kaikorai Valley Road, Bradford (further details provided with an RSVP)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RSVP: We kindly request that you RSVP by 28th October with the date you would like to attend by emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:manager@theta.org.nz\">manager@theta.org.nz</a>. Please note that spaces are limited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Participation in this workshop is free thanks to generous support from the DCC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community arts projects','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2020-10-01 22:16:25','2020-10-01 22:16:25','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(378,1,'2020-10-01 22:17:17','2020-10-01 22:17:17','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Print and puppet making workshop for children, 2013. Image by <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UPCOMING WORKSHOP SERIES –&nbsp;AN INVITATION TO ATTEND:<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":372,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Metaphors-of-Migration-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-372\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\">The Theatre in </a><a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health</a><a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\"> Education Trust</a> and I are pleased to announce this invitation to participate in Metaphors of Migration. <br><br><strong>Metaphors of Migration</strong> is a small creative workshop using Creative Writing, Collage &amp; Photography to create a visual art work which will be archived in the <a href=\"https://dunedin.recollect.co.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dunedin Public Library Scattered Seeds Collection</a>. We are inviting people who live in Ōtepoti Dunedin to creatively reflect on their process of making home here (this can include ancestral migration). No previous arts experience is required as participants will be guided through the process by us. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DATES (either)&nbsp;10am-3:30pm on Saturday 31st October or&nbsp;10am-3:30pm on Saturday 7th November 2020.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LOCATION: Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio, Kaikorai Valley Road, Bradford (further details provided with an RSVP)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RSVP: We kindly request that you RSVP by 28th October with the date you would like to attend by emailing <a href=\"mailto:manager@theta.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manager@theta.org.nz</a>. Please note that spaces are limited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Participation in this workshop is free thanks to generous support from the DCC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community arts projects','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2020-10-01 22:17:17','2020-10-01 22:17:17','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(379,1,'2020-10-01 22:17:53','2020-10-01 22:17:53','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Print and puppet making workshop for children, 2013. Image by <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UPCOMING WORKSHOP SERIES –&nbsp;AN INVITATION TO ATTEND:<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":372,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Metaphors-of-Migration-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-372\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\">The Theatre in </a><a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health Education Trust</a> and I are pleased to announce this invitation to participate in Metaphors of Migration. <br><br><strong>Metaphors of Migration</strong> is a small creative workshop using Creative Writing, Collage &amp; Photography to create a visual art work which will be archived in the <a href=\"https://dunedin.recollect.co.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dunedin Public Library Scattered Seeds Collection</a>. We are inviting people who live in Ōtepoti Dunedin to creatively reflect on their process of making home here (this can include ancestral migration). No previous arts experience is required as participants will be guided through the process by us. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DATES (either)&nbsp;10am-3:30pm on Saturday 31st October or&nbsp;10am-3:30pm on Saturday 7th November 2020.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LOCATION: Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio, Kaikorai Valley Road, Bradford (further details provided with an RSVP)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RSVP: We kindly request that you RSVP by 28th October with the date you would like to attend by emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:manager@theta.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manager@theta.org.nz</a>. Please note that spaces are limited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Participation in this workshop is free thanks to generous support from the DCC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\".</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community arts projects','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2020-10-01 22:17:53','2020-10-01 22:17:53','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(380,1,'2020-10-01 22:20:17','2020-10-01 22:20:17','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Print and puppet making workshop for children, 2013. Image by <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UPCOMING WORKSHOP SERIES –&nbsp;AN INVITATION TO ATTEND:<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":372,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Metaphors-of-Migration-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-372\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> and I are pleased to announce this invitation to participate in Metaphors of Migration. <br><br><strong>Metaphors of Migration</strong> is a small creative workshop using Creative Writing, Collage &amp; Photography to create a visual art work which will be archived in the <a href=\"https://dunedin.recollect.co.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dunedin Public Library Scattered Seeds Collection</a>. We are inviting people who live in Ōtepoti Dunedin to creatively reflect on their process of making home here (this can include ancestral migration). No previous arts experience is required as participants will be guided through the process by us. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DATES (either)&nbsp;10am-3:30pm on Saturday 31st October or&nbsp;10am-3:30pm on Saturday 7th November 2020.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LOCATION: Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio, Kaikorai Valley Road, Bradford (further details provided with an RSVP)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RSVP: We kindly request that you RSVP by 28th October with the date you would like to attend by emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:manager@theta.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manager@theta.org.nz</a>. Please note that spaces are limited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Participation in this workshop is free thanks to generous support from the DCC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. 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Image by <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UPCOMING WORKSHOP SERIES –&nbsp;AN INVITATION TO ATTEND:<br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":372,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Metaphors-of-Migration-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-372\"/></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> and I are pleased&nbsp;to announce this invitation to participate in Metaphors of Migration. <br><br><strong>Metaphors of Migration</strong> is a small creative workshop using Creative Writing, Collage &amp; Photography to create a visual art work which will be archived in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://dunedin.recollect.co.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dunedin Public Library Scattered Seeds Collection</a>. We are inviting people who live in Ōtepoti Dunedin to creatively reflect on their process of making home here (this can include ancestral migration). No previous arts experience is required as participants will be guided through the process by us. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>DATES (either)&nbsp;10am-3:30pm on Saturday 31st October or&nbsp;10am-3:30pm on Saturday 7th November 2020.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>LOCATION: Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio, Kaikorai Valley Road, Bradford <br>(further details will be provided with an RSVP)</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RSVP: We kindly request that you RSVP by 28th October with the date you would like to attend by emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:manager@theta.org.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manager@theta.org.nz</a>. Please note that spaces are limited.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Participation in this workshop is free thanks to generous support from the DCC.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. 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If you would like me to contact you in 2021, please don\'t hesitate to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">send me a message. </a></span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Practice supervision for post-graduate Creative Arts Therapists, is something that I am extremely passionate about! I love working towards best practice with a sustainable leaning.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My credentials as a supervisor include a 4-day arts-based supervisor training program and practicing as a Professional Creative Arts Therapist since 2011. I regularly attend continued professional development opportunities and am an avid reader of literature. I seek support if I am unsure from my wonderful pool of supervisors. My role is as a companion. To borrow an expression from one of my supervises – my practitioner is in the driving seat and I am the navigator. 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As a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"registered Creative Arts Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">registered Creative Arts Therapist</a> (AThR), I am able to offer counselling services through the <a href=\"http://workandincome.govt.nz/\">W</a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"INZ Disability Allowance (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html\" target=\"_blank\">INZ Disability Allowance</a> and <a href=\"https://www.findsupport.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC Sensitive Claims</a>. I have many years experience working alongside those who live with a disability or with the impact of events or health related matters which are on-going. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts-based approach isn\'t just about making artworks. For me, it is an alternative way to look at lived experiences using more than just words alone. You may notice a little line under the \'s\' in my logo. This line emphasises the arts plural within my approach. I welcome the use of all creative modalities, materials and tools. This might include the visual, textile and literary arts, movement and dance, voice and music, small figurines and puppets. I embrace a sense of play – fun or serious. It is not about using all of these but knowing that they are there as another way to communicate. As the saying goes, one size does not fit all – it is good to have choice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/the-miecat-institute/\" target=\"_blank\">MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry,</a> born out of a rich combination of different therapeutic, philosophical and research approaches. As a MIECAT practitioner, I am called a creative companion. A creative companion is the therapist or facilitator who travels alongside another, called an inquirer, in a personal or community inquiry. The inquirer is the expert of their experience! I have MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry, a therapeutic structure, to support the process. I work emergently – there is no set plan  – nor do I interpret, analyse, diagnosis or judge. We make sense together using the arts and a therapeutic approach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please have a look around and don\'t hesitate to<a href=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">contact me</a> with any questions or feedback. I consider all personal referrals, as well as those from health care and community wellbeing agencies. <br><br>I look forward to possibly hearing from you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford Dunedin','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2020-10-19 22:14:26','2020-10-19 22:14:26','',43,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/43-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(391,1,'2020-12-01 00:35:03','2020-12-01 00:35:03','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Print and puppet making workshop for children, 2013. 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Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. 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Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community wellbeing','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2021-02-12 03:22:30','2021-02-12 03:22:30','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(398,1,'2021-02-12 03:26:40','2021-02-12 03:26:40','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Print and puppet making workshop for children, 2013. Image by <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact</a> me if you would like to be informed of any upcoming workshop / community events.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Yoga for everyday</strong> <br><em>Developing your own flexible yoga practice that fits your routine.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holding Space is thrilled to host this short yoga program offered by the beautiful Revita.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule.  <br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form) <br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4    </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: we invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community wellbeing','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2021-02-12 03:26:40','2021-02-12 03:26:40','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(399,1,'2021-02-12 03:32:09','2021-02-12 03:32:09','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Print and puppet making workshop for children, 2013. Image by <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact</a> me if you would like to be informed of any upcoming workshop / community events.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Yoga for everyday</strong>&nbsp;<br><em>Developing your own flexible yoga practice that fits your routine.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holding Space is thrilled to host this small group yoga program offered by my friend Revati (Reva). As a person who lives with on-going pain and the need for a little more individualised attention, I am really excited by the possibility to attend these four sessions with Reva, before she leaves NZ. We stress that this is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that \'fits you\'. See more below. Thank you Reva for this opportunity.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule. &nbsp;<br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form)&nbsp;<br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: we invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Reva.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community wellbeing','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2021-02-12 03:32:09','2021-02-12 03:32:09','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(400,1,'2021-02-12 03:33:00','2021-02-12 03:33:00','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Print and puppet making workshop for children, 2013. Image by <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>. </em>  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Yoga for everyday</strong> <br><em>Developing your own flexible yoga practice that fits your routine.</em><br>25th February – 18th March 2021</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Holding Space is thrilled to host this small group yoga program offered by my friend Revati (Reva). As a person who lives with on-going pain and the need for a little more individualised attention, I am really excited by the possibility to attend these four sessions with Reva, before she leaves NZ. We stress that this is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that \'fits you\'. See more below. Thank you Reva for this opportunity.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule. &nbsp;<br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form)&nbsp;<br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: we invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Reva.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community wellbeing','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2021-02-12 03:33:00','2021-02-12 03:33:00','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(401,1,'2021-02-12 03:33:11','2021-02-12 03:33:11','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Print and puppet making workshop for children, 2013. Image by <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>. </em>  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Yoga for everyday</strong> <br><em>Developing your own flexible yoga practice that fits your routine.</em><br>25th February – 18th March 2021</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Holding Space is thrilled to host this small group yoga program offered by my friend Revati (Reva). As a person who lives with on-going pain and the need for a little more individualised attention, I am really excited by the possibility to attend these four sessions with Reva, before she leaves NZ. We stress that this is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that \'fits you\'. See more below. Thank you Reva for this opportunity.</em>  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule. &nbsp;<br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form)&nbsp;<br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: we invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Reva.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community wellbeing','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2021-02-12 03:33:11','2021-02-12 03:33:11','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(402,1,'2021-02-12 03:35:35','2021-02-12 03:35:35','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Print and puppet making workshop for children, 2013. Image by <a href=\"https://www.suzannephoenix.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suzanne Phoenix</a>. </em>  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Yoga for everyday</strong>&nbsp;<br><em>Developing your own flexible yoga practice that fits your routine.</em><br>25th February – 18th March 2021</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Holding Space is thrilled to host this small group yoga program offered by my friend Revati (Reva). I am a person who lives with on-going pain and the need for a little more individualised attention when it comes to my body and wellbeing. I am really excited by the possibility to attend these four sessions with Reva, before she leaves NZ. This is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that \'fits you\'. Please see more below. Thank you Reva for this opportunity.</em> <em>Amanda. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule. &nbsp;<br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form)&nbsp;<br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: we invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Reva.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community wellbeing','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2021-02-12 03:35:35','2021-02-12 03:35:35','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(403,1,'2021-02-12 05:23:41','2021-02-12 05:23:41','','IMG_5448','','inherit','open','closed','','img_5448','','','2021-02-12 05:23:41','2021-02-12 05:23:41','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5448.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(404,1,'2021-02-12 05:24:30','2021-02-12 05:24:30','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Yoga for everyday</strong>&nbsp;<br><em>Developing your own flexible yoga practice that fits your routine.</em><br>25th February – 18th March 2021</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Holding Space is thrilled to host this small group yoga program offered by my friend Revati (Reva). I am a person who lives with on-going pain and the need for a little more individualised attention when it comes to my body and wellbeing. I am really excited by the possibility to attend these four sessions with Reva, before she leaves NZ. This is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that \'fits you\'. Please see more below. Thank you Reva for this opportunity.</em> <em>Amanda. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule. &nbsp;<br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form)&nbsp;<br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: we invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Reva.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community wellbeing','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2021-02-12 05:24:30','2021-02-12 05:24:30','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(405,1,'2021-02-12 05:27:57','2021-02-12 05:27:57','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Yoga for everyday</strong>&nbsp;<br><em>Developing your own flexible yoga practice that fits your routine.</em><br>25th February – 18th March 2021</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Holding Space is thrilled to host this small group yoga program offered by my friend Revati (Reva). I am a person who lives with on-going pain and the need for a little more individualised attention when it comes to my body and wellbeing. I am really excited by the possibility to attend these four sessions with Reva, before she leaves NZ. This is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that \'fits you\'. Please see more below. Thank you Reva for this opportunity.</em> <em>Amanda. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule. &nbsp;<br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form)&nbsp;<br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: we invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Reva.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>At Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio</em><br>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Various locations</em><br>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. 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This is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that \'fits you\'. Please see more below. Thank you Reva for this opportunity.</em> <em>Amanda. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule. &nbsp;<br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form)&nbsp;<br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: we invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Reva.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>At Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio</em><br>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Various locations</em><br>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. 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This is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that \'fits you\'. Please see more below. Reva, thank you for this community opportunity.</em> <em>Amanda. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule. &nbsp;<br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form)&nbsp;<br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: we invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Reva.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>At Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio</em><br>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. 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I am a person who lives with on-going pain and the need for a little more individualised attention when it comes to my body and wellbeing. I am excited by the possibility to attend these four sessions with Reva before she leaves NZ. This is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that \'fits you\'. Please see more below. Reva, thank you for this community opportunity.</em> <em>Amanda. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule. &nbsp;<br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form)&nbsp;<br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: We invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Revati.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":33.33} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":408,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5218-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408\"/><figcaption>A quick snapshot of Reva\'s relationship to \'yoga for everyday\' whilst cooking dinner, whilst we were holidaying together earlier this year. AW.</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"width\":66.66} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column --></div>\n<!-- /wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>At Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio</em><br>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Various locations</em><br>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community Wellbeing','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2021-02-13 02:24:52','2021-02-13 02:24:52','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(411,1,'2021-02-13 02:26:09','2021-02-13 02:26:09','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Yoga for everyday</strong>&nbsp;<br><em>Developing your own flexible yoga practice that fits your routine.</em><br>25th February – 18th March 2021</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Holding Space is thrilled to host this small group yoga program offered by my friend Revati (Reva). I (Amanda) am a person who lives with on-going pain and the need for a little more individualised attention when it comes to my body and wellbeing. I am excited by the possibility to attend these four sessions with Reva before she leaves NZ. This is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that \'fits you\'. Please see more below. Reva, thank you for this community opportunity.</em> <em>Amanda. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule. &nbsp;<br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form)&nbsp;<br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: We invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Revati.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":33.33} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":408,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5218-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408\"/><figcaption><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">A quick snapshot of Reva\'s relationship to \'yoga for everyday\' whilst cooking dinner, whilst we were holidaying together earlier this year. AW.</span></em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"width\":66.66} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column --></div>\n<!-- /wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>At Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio</em><br>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Various locations</em><br>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community Wellbeing','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2021-02-13 02:26:09','2021-02-13 02:26:09','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(412,1,'2021-02-13 02:26:45','2021-02-13 02:26:45','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Yoga for everyday</strong>&nbsp;<br><em>Developing your own flexible yoga practice that fits your routine.</em><br>25th February – 18th March 2021</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Holding Space is thrilled to host this small group yoga program offered by my friend Revati (Reva). I (Amanda) am a person who lives with on-going pain and the need for a little more individualised attention when it comes to my body and wellbeing. I am excited by the possibility to attend these four sessions with Reva before she leaves NZ. This is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that \'fits you\'. Please see more below. Reva, thank you for this community opportunity.</em> <em>Amanda. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule. &nbsp;<br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form)&nbsp;<br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: We invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Revati.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":33.33} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":408,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5218-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408\"/><figcaption><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">A quick snapshot of Reva\'s relationship to \'yoga for everyday\' whilst cooking dinner, when we were holidaying together earlier this year. AW.</span></em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"width\":66.66} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column --></div>\n<!-- /wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>At Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio</em><br>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Various locations</em><br>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community Wellbeing','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2021-02-13 02:26:45','2021-02-13 02:26:45','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(413,1,'2021-02-13 02:45:14','2021-02-13 02:45:14','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Yoga for everyday</strong>&nbsp;<br><em>Developing your own flexible yoga practice that fits your routine.</em><br>25th February – 18th March 2021</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Holding Space is thrilled to host this small group yoga program offered by my friend Revati (Reva). I (Amanda) am a person who lives with on-going pain and the need for a little more individualised attention when it comes to my body and wellbeing. I am excited by the possibility to attend these four sessions with Reva before she leaves NZ. This is not trauma-informed yoga but an opportunity to practice yoga with a professional who is passionate about yoga that \'fits you\'. Please see more below. Reva, thank you for this community opportunity.</em> <em>Amanda. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We invite you to join us for a month of yoga &amp; exploring ways to integrate yoga into your daily schedule.  <br>4 sessions, every Thursday starting 25 February - 18 March 2021<br>Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm (please turn up early on the first day to allow time to fill the registration form) <br>At: Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio, 239 Kaikorai Valley Rd, Bradford, Dunedin. <br>Investment: $80 for the set of 4    </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In these sessions, you will learn and practice haṭha yoga with a focus on micro-adjustments and breath. You will receive personal attention in a small group. The intention of the sessions is to create a yoga space for learning and practicing with awareness, care and no competition.&nbsp;<br>Through these sessions we will explore ways you can practice &amp; structure yoga at home when you can’t leave the house, need to look away from the screen or just need a quick boost of energy or calm. Like any relationship, your relationship with yoga, and by extension your body, needs care, attention and sometimes negotiation! The key is to find what works for you, makes you feel good, and learn to listen to your bodies. These sessions are for anyone interested in yoga and yoga practice as a daily ritual.&nbsp; Avoid coming with a full stomach so the digestion doesn\'t impact the practice. These sessions are for small groups (max 4) so we will need at least two to conduct these sessions!&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Bring: We invite you to bring your own mat, shawl/blanket (if you need) and water bottle.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\">contact us</a> with your interest / to book or if you would like to speak directly to Revati.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":33.33} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":408,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5218-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408\"/><figcaption><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">A quick snapshot of Reva\'s relationship to \'yoga for everyday\' whilst cooking dinner, when we were holidaying together earlier this year. AW.</span></em></figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"width\":66.66} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>About Revati: </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I was introduced to yoga in school in India and have since found yoga to be one of my comfort zones where I continue to connect with and learn more about my body. I have maintained my own yoga routine over the years and found that there isn’t much we need to do so! I will share with you some ways that I have managed to maintain my own routine, challenges I have faced and ways I continue to overcome them. I have spent most of my life in India, and in addition to practice, I have completed 200 hour yoga training certification. My primary practice is Hatha yoga, complemented by vinyasa flow and aerial yoga (where I can find a yoga swing!). In addition to yoga, I am a researcher in the field of political ecology.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column --></div>\n<!-- /wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>At Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio</em><br>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Various locations</em><br>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. 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Please don\'t hesitate to contact me to express your future interest and I can let you know when I have space. </em> </span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\'<em>When the seeds of ideas come together, held in the supervision space, taken into practice\'. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Practice supervision for post-graduate Creative Arts Therapists, is something that I am extremely passionate about! I love working towards best practice with a sustainable leaning.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My credentials as a supervisor include a 4-day arts-based supervisor training program and practicing as a Professional Creative Arts Therapist since 2011. I regularly attend continued professional development opportunities and am an avid reader of literature. I seek support if I am unsure from my wonderful pool of supervisors. My role is as a companion. To borrow an expression from one of my supervises – my practitioner is in the driving seat and I am the navigator. I am familiar with the map, but the route we take is up to the driver. It is your practice.I am an ANZACATA approved supervisor for arts-based supervision.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I offer 1 hour arts-based supervision sessions, either on-location at my studio or remotely on-line video. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently, I am privileged to work with Creative Arts Therapists practicing in Aotearoa/New Zealand and in Australia. I am open to discussing supervision of Professionals (individual or groups) from other fields, who may wish to try an arts-based approach to supervision.<br><br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Practice supervision','','inherit','closed','closed','','59-revision-v1','','','2021-02-23 05:00:42','2021-02-23 05:00:42','',59,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/59-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(417,1,'2021-02-23 05:01:41','2021-02-23 05:01:41','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span style=\"color:#0060a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><em>Sorry, my supervision practice is currently full. Please don\'t hesitate to contact me to express your future interest and I can let you know when I have space for a new supervision relationship. Amanda.  </em> </span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\'<em>When the seeds of ideas come together, held in the supervision space, taken into practice\'. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Practice supervision for post-graduate Creative Arts Therapists, is something that I am extremely passionate about! I love working towards best practice with a sustainable leaning.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My credentials as a supervisor include a 4-day arts-based supervisor training program and practicing as a Professional Creative Arts Therapist since 2011. I regularly attend continued professional development opportunities and am an avid reader of literature. I seek support if I am unsure from my wonderful pool of supervisors. My role is as a companion. To borrow an expression from one of my supervises – my practitioner is in the driving seat and I am the navigator. I am familiar with the map, but the route we take is up to the driver. It is your practice.I am an ANZACATA approved supervisor for arts-based supervision.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I offer 1 hour arts-based supervision sessions, either on-location at my studio or remotely on-line video. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently, I am privileged to work with Creative Arts Therapists practicing in Aotearoa/New Zealand and in Australia. I am open to discussing supervision of Professionals (individual or groups) from other fields, who may wish to try an arts-based approach to supervision.<br><br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Practice supervision','','inherit','closed','closed','','59-revision-v1','','','2021-02-23 05:01:41','2021-02-23 05:01:41','',59,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/59-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(418,1,'2021-02-23 05:08:57','2021-02-23 05:08:57','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#874065\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Hello, my therapy practice has currently reached capacity and I am not taking on any new clients at the moment. I am keeping a \'waiting list\' and can let you know how long I anticipate a wait time may be – please don\'t hesitate to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact</a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\"> me</a>. Amanda.</span></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. 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Please let me know if you inquiry for therapy is sensitive when making contact.  </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2021-02-23 05:08:57','2021-02-23 05:08:57','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(419,1,'2021-02-23 05:09:37','2021-02-23 05:09:37','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#874065\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sorry, my therapy practice has currently reached capacity and I am not taking on any new clients at the moment. I am keeping a \'waiting list\' and can let you know how long I anticipate a wait time may be – please don\'t hesitate to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact</a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\"> me</a>. Amanda.</span></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is up to one hour and 15 mins in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $105.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em><br><br><em>I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims therapist. <em>If you have experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand</em> there is no cost to you for the therapy session. Please let me know if you inquiry for therapy is sensitive when making contact.  </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2021-02-23 05:09:37','2021-02-23 05:09:37','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(420,1,'2021-02-23 05:13:28','2021-02-23 05:13:28','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Kia ora, a warm welcome</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am Amanda Woodford, artist, creative arts therapist, academic, practice supervisor and researcher based in Ōtepoti&nbsp;Dunedin, Aotearoa  New Zealand. From my studio I offer: arts therapy sessions, facilitation of community arts groups and projects, an arts-based approach to supervision and research. If you are unable to travel to the studio, I also work remotely via ZOOM. There is also the possibility to look at alternative venues and \'out and about\' creative programs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages. In therapy and community, this might be carers with bubs, children, youth, adults through to elders. In professional practice, this may be academics or fellow health care professionals. As a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"registered Creative Arts Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">registered Creative Arts Therapist</a> (AThR), I am able to offer counselling services through the <a href=\"http://workandincome.govt.nz/\">W</a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"INZ Disability Allowance (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html\" target=\"_blank\">INZ Disability Allowance</a> and <a href=\"https://www.findsupport.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC Sensitive Claims</a>. I have many years experience working alongside those who live with a disability or with the impact of events or health related matters which are on-going. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts-based approach isn\'t just about making artworks. For me, it is an alternative way to look at lived experiences using more than just words alone. You may notice a little line under the \'s\' in my logo. This line emphasises the arts plural within my approach. I welcome the use of all creative modalities, materials and tools. This might include the visual, textile and literary arts, movement and dance, voice and music, small figurines and puppets. I embrace a sense of play – fun or serious. It is not about using all of these but knowing that they are there as another way to communicate. As the saying goes, one size does not fit all – it is good to have choice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/the-miecat-institute/\" target=\"_blank\">MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry,</a> born out of a rich combination of different therapeutic, philosophical and research approaches. As a MIECAT practitioner, I am called a creative companion. A creative companion is the therapist or facilitator who travels alongside another, called an inquirer, in a personal or community inquiry. The inquirer is the expert of their experience! I have MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry, a therapeutic structure, to support the process. I work emergently – there is no set plan  – nor do I interpret, analyse, diagnosis or judge. We make sense together using the arts and a therapeutic approach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please have a look around and don\'t hesitate to<a href=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">contact me</a> with any questions or feedback. <br><br>I look forward to possibly hearing from you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span style=\"color:#b238a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><em>I am sorry my therapy and supervision practice is currently at capacity and I am not taking on any new clients or supervisees. However please don\'t hesitate to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact me</a> and I can update you on when I anticipate I may have more space. Go well and safely, Amanda.</em> </span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford Dunedin','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2021-02-23 05:13:28','2021-02-23 05:13:28','',43,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/43-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(421,1,'2021-02-23 05:13:46','2021-02-23 05:13:46','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Kia ora, a warm welcome</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am Amanda Woodford, artist, creative arts therapist, academic, practice supervisor and researcher based in Ōtepoti&nbsp;Dunedin, Aotearoa  New Zealand. From my studio I offer: arts therapy sessions, facilitation of community arts groups and projects, an arts-based approach to supervision and research. If you are unable to travel to the studio, I also work remotely via ZOOM. There is also the possibility to look at alternative venues and \'out and about\' creative programs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages. In therapy and community, this might be carers with bubs, children, youth, adults through to elders. In professional practice, this may be academics or fellow health care professionals. As a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"registered Creative Arts Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">registered Creative Arts Therapist</a> (AThR), I am able to offer counselling services through the <a href=\"http://workandincome.govt.nz/\">W</a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"INZ Disability Allowance (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html\" target=\"_blank\">INZ Disability Allowance</a> and <a href=\"https://www.findsupport.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC Sensitive Claims</a>. I have many years experience working alongside those who live with a disability or with the impact of events or health related matters which are on-going. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts-based approach isn\'t just about making artworks. For me, it is an alternative way to look at lived experiences using more than just words alone. You may notice a little line under the \'s\' in my logo. This line emphasises the arts plural within my approach. I welcome the use of all creative modalities, materials and tools. This might include the visual, textile and literary arts, movement and dance, voice and music, small figurines and puppets. I embrace a sense of play – fun or serious. It is not about using all of these but knowing that they are there as another way to communicate. As the saying goes, one size does not fit all – it is good to have choice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/the-miecat-institute/\" target=\"_blank\">MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry,</a> born out of a rich combination of different therapeutic, philosophical and research approaches. As a MIECAT practitioner, I am called a creative companion. A creative companion is the therapist or facilitator who travels alongside another, called an inquirer, in a personal or community inquiry. The inquirer is the expert of their experience! I have MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry, a therapeutic structure, to support the process. I work emergently – there is no set plan  – nor do I interpret, analyse, diagnosis or judge. We make sense together using the arts and a therapeutic approach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please have a look around and don\'t hesitate to<a href=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">contact me</a> with any questions or feedback. <br><br>I look forward to possibly hearing from you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span style=\"color:#b238a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><em>I am sorry my therapy and supervision practice is currently at capacity and I am not taking on any new clients or supervisees at the moment. However please don\'t hesitate to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact me</a> and I can update you on when I anticipate I may have more space. Go well and safely, Amanda.</em> </span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford Dunedin','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2021-02-23 05:13:46','2021-02-23 05:13:46','',43,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/43-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(422,1,'2021-02-23 05:15:41','2021-02-23 05:15:41','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Kia ora, a warm welcome</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am Amanda Woodford, artist, creative arts therapist, academic, practice supervisor and researcher based in Ōtepoti&nbsp;Dunedin, Aotearoa  New Zealand. From my studio I offer: arts therapy sessions, facilitation of community arts groups and projects, an arts-based approach to supervision and research. If you are unable to travel to the studio, I also work remotely via ZOOM. There is also the possibility to look at alternative venues and \'out and about\' creative programs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages. In therapy and community, this might be carers with bubs, children, youth, adults through to elders. In professional practice, this may be academics or fellow health care professionals. As a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"registered Creative Arts Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">registered Creative Arts Therapist</a> (AThR), I am able to offer counselling services through the <a href=\"http://workandincome.govt.nz/\">W</a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"INZ Disability Allowance (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html\" target=\"_blank\">INZ Disability Allowance</a> and <a href=\"https://www.findsupport.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC Sensitive Claims</a>. I have many years experience working alongside those who live with a disability or with the impact of events or health related matters which are on-going. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts-based approach isn\'t just about making artworks. For me, it is an alternative way to look at lived experiences using more than just words alone. You may notice a little line under the \'s\' in my logo. This line emphasises the arts plural within my approach. I welcome the use of all creative modalities, materials and tools. This might include the visual, textile and literary arts, movement and dance, voice and music, small figurines and puppets. I embrace a sense of play – fun or serious. It is not about using all of these but knowing that they are there as another way to communicate. As the saying goes, one size does not fit all – it is good to have choice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/the-miecat-institute/\" target=\"_blank\">MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry,</a> born out of a rich combination of different therapeutic, philosophical and research approaches. As a MIECAT practitioner, I am called a creative companion. A creative companion is the therapist or facilitator who travels alongside another, called an inquirer, in a personal or community inquiry. The inquirer is the expert of their experience! I have MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry, a therapeutic structure, to support the process. I work emergently – there is no set plan  – nor do I interpret, analyse, diagnosis or judge. We make sense together using the arts and a therapeutic approach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please have a look around and don\'t hesitate to<a href=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">contact me</a> with any questions or feedback. <br><br>I look forward to possibly hearing from you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">I am sorry my therapy and supervision practice is currently at capacity and I am not taking on any new clients or supervisees at the moment. However please don\'t hesitate to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact me</a> and I can update you on when I anticipate I may have more space. Go well and safely, Amanda</span></em><span style=\"color:#b238a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><em>.</em> </span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford Dunedin','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2021-02-23 05:15:41','2021-02-23 05:15:41','',43,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/43-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(424,1,'2021-03-22 23:11:17','2021-03-22 23:11:17','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#874065\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Please note: My therapy practice has currently reached capacity and I am not taking on any new clients at the moment. I am keeping a \'waiting list\' and can let you know how long I anticipate a wait time may be – please don\'t hesitate to <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact</a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\"> me</a>. In the meantime, please read on if you would like to know more about my approach. Warmly, Amanda.</span></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is up to one hour and 15 mins in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $105.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em><br><br><em>I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims therapist. <em>If you have experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand</em> there is no cost to you for the therapy session. Please let me know if you inquiry for therapy is sensitive when making contact.  </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2021-03-22 23:11:17','2021-03-22 23:11:17','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(426,1,'2021-03-22 23:24:31','2021-03-22 23:24:31','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Metaphor of Migration</strong> <strong>gathering and exhibition</strong> - April 11th 2021</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On October 31 and 7 November, 2020, two wonderful groups of Dunedinites\' were invited to creatively reflect on their (or ancestors) stories of migration and the process of making Dunedin home. They used Creative Writing, Collage and Photography to come to a final photograph and description, which is homed on the Dunedin Public Libraries, <em>Scattered Seeds – He Purapura Marara, </em>digital archive. Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of The Theatre in Health Education Trust</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now in 2021, Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of The Theatre in Health Education Trust and myself, invite participants, old friends, family and new friends to join us for a small 1 hr gathering at library. The gathering will be on the 11th April, 2021 (after our initial need to reschedule due to COVID-19). This is an opportunity to gather again, see an exhibition of the pieces, to continue to share stories and to hear more about the digital archive. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact</a> me for detailed location and times, and to place your name on the rsvp list (for catering).  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Funding for this project was generously provided by the Dunedin City Council and we thank The Dunedin Public Libraries greatly for their support with this phase.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"></div>\n<!-- /wp:column --></div>\n<!-- /wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>At Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio</em><br>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Various locations</em><br>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. Melbourne, Australia.<br><br>“Journeys within our community”. Department of Immigration and Border Protection grant. Co-facilitation of community workshops, publication and exhibition based on cultural diversity and human rights. Stories, photography &amp; poetry. Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>School holiday program: \"Sock monkeys\", \"Monoprints and shadow puppets\" &amp; \"Photography around the neighbourhood\". Sussex Neighbourhood House, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2012 “Birds of Happiness”. Co-facilitation of community workshop and street art. 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They used Creative Writing, Collage and Photography to come to a final photograph and description, which is homed on the Dunedin Public Libraries, <em>Scattered Seeds – He Purapura Marara, </em>digital archive.&nbsp;Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of The Theatre in Health Education Trust</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Now in 2021, Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of The Theatre in Health Education Trust and myself, invite participants, old friends, family and new friends to join us for a small 1 hr gathering at library. The gathering will be on the 11th April, 2021 (after our initial need to reschedule due to COVID-19). This is an opportunity to gather again, see an exhibition of the pieces, to continue to share stories and to hear more about the digital archive. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/contact/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact</a> me for detailed location and times, and to place your name on the rsvp list (for catering).  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Funding for this project was generously provided by the Dunedin City Council and we thank The Dunedin Public Libraries greatly for their support with this phase.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"></div>\n<!-- /wp:column --></div>\n<!-- /wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS/EVENTS</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>At Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio</em><br>2020 \"Metaphors of Migration\". Dunedin City Council arts and event grant. Co-facilitation with Evan Hastings, Artistic Director of <a href=\"http://theta.org.nz/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Theatre in Health Education Trust</a> (THETA). Creative writing, collage and photography. A THETA project, at Holding Space Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Various locations</em><br>2014 “A Neighbourhood Holding Space”. Facilitation of community workshops and exhibition. Textile Holding Spaces &amp; poetry. MoreArt Public Art Show, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>“Navigating the World: My Four Ps of Artistry”. Support for Chloe Wordbird.<br>Mixed Media, Melbourne, Australia.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>2013 “A Welcome Symbol Project” Facilitation of community workshops to create Welcome Blankets for asylum seekers. Textiles. Collective of Creative Arts Therapists. 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Textiles Coburg Carnivale.&nbsp;</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Community Wellbeing','','inherit','closed','closed','','56-revision-v1','','','2021-03-22 23:31:39','2021-03-22 23:31:39','',56,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/56-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(430,1,'2021-03-22 23:32:23','2021-03-22 23:32:23','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span style=\"color:#0060a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><em>Please note: My supervision practice is currently full. Please don\'t hesitate to contact me to express your future interest and I can let you know when I have space for a new supervision relationship. Amanda.  </em> </span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\'<em>When the seeds of ideas come together, held in the supervision space, taken into practice\'. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Practice supervision for post-graduate Creative Arts Therapists, is something that I am extremely passionate about! I love working towards best practice with a sustainable leaning.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My credentials as a supervisor include a 4-day arts-based supervisor training program and practicing as a Professional Creative Arts Therapist since 2011. I regularly attend continued professional development opportunities and am an avid reader of literature. I seek support if I am unsure from my wonderful pool of supervisors. My role is as a companion. To borrow an expression from one of my supervises – my practitioner is in the driving seat and I am the navigator. I am familiar with the map, but the route we take is up to the driver. 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I am open to discussing supervision of Professionals (individual or groups) from other fields, who may wish to try an arts-based approach to supervision.<br><br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Practice supervision','','inherit','closed','closed','','59-revision-v1','','','2021-03-22 23:32:23','2021-03-22 23:32:23','',59,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/59-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(431,1,'2021-03-30 04:10:41','2021-03-30 04:10:41','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Kia ora, a warm welcome</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am Amanda Woodford, artist, creative arts therapist, academic, practice supervisor and researcher based in Ōtepoti&nbsp;Dunedin, Aotearoa  New Zealand. From my studio I offer: arts therapy sessions, facilitation of community arts groups and projects, an arts-based approach to supervision and research. If you are unable to travel to the studio, I also work remotely via ZOOM. There is also the possibility to look at alternative venues and \'out and about\' creative programs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages. In therapy and community, this might be carers with bubs, children, youth, adults through to elders. In professional practice, this may be academics or fellow health care professionals. As a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"registered Creative Arts Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">registered Creative Arts Therapist</a> (AThR), I am able to offer counselling services through the <a href=\"http://workandincome.govt.nz/\">W</a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"INZ Disability Allowance (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html\" target=\"_blank\">INZ Disability Allowance</a> and <a href=\"https://www.findsupport.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC Sensitive Claims</a>. I have many years experience working alongside those who live with a disability or with the impact of events or health related matters which are on-going. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts-based approach isn\'t just about making artworks. For me, it is an alternative way to look at lived experiences using more than just words alone. You may notice a little line under the \'s\' in my logo. This line emphasises the arts plural within my approach. I welcome the use of all creative modalities, materials and tools. This might include the visual, textile and literary arts, movement and dance, voice and music, small figurines and puppets. I embrace a sense of play – fun or serious. It is not about using all of these but knowing that they are there as another way to communicate. As the saying goes, one size does not fit all – it is good to have choice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/the-miecat-institute/\" target=\"_blank\">MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry,</a> born out of a rich combination of different therapeutic, philosophical and research approaches. As a MIECAT practitioner, I am called a creative companion. A creative companion is the therapist or facilitator who travels alongside another, called an inquirer, in a personal or community inquiry. The inquirer is the expert of their experience! I have MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry, a therapeutic structure, to support the process. I work emergently – there is no set plan  – nor do I interpret, analyse, diagnosis or judge. We make sense together using the arts and a therapeutic approach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please have a look around and don\'t hesitate to<a href=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">contact me</a> with any questions or feedback. <br><br>I look forward to possibly hearing from you. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><i>Sadly,I am currently at capacity and I am unable to take on any new clients or supervisees at the moment. <em>I truly wish I could meet everyone who is interested</em></i></span>! <span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><i>I will update my social platforms (Facebook and Instag</i></span><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">ram) and this website when my situation changes.</span></em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><i> Go well and safely, Amanda</i></span><span style=\"color:#b238a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><em>.</em> </span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford Dunedin','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2021-03-30 04:10:41','2021-03-30 04:10:41','',43,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/43-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(432,1,'2021-03-30 04:12:04','2021-03-30 04:12:04','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><span style=\"color:#874065\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Please note: My therapy practice has currently reached capacity and I am not taking on any new clients at the moment.<em>I will update my social platforms (Facebook and Instagram) and this website when my situation changes.</em> Warmly, Amanda.</span></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is up to one hour and 15 mins in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $105.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em><br><br><em>I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims therapist. <em>If you have experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand</em> there is no cost to you for the therapy session. Please let me know if you inquiry for therapy is sensitive when making contact.  </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2021-03-30 04:12:04','2021-03-30 04:12:04','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(433,1,'2021-03-30 04:13:09','2021-03-30 04:13:09','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span style=\"color:#0060a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><em>Please note: My supervision practice is currently full.<em>I will update my social platforms (Facebook and Instagram) and this website when my situation changes. </em>Warmly Amanda.  </em> </span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\'<em>When the seeds of ideas come together, held in the supervision space, taken into practice\'. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Practice supervision for post-graduate Creative Arts Therapists, is something that I am extremely passionate about! 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I have many years experience working alongside those who live with a disability or with the impact of events or health related matters which are on-going. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts-based approach isn\'t just about making artworks. For me, it is an alternative way to look at lived experiences using more than just words alone. You may notice a little line under the \'s\' in my logo. This line emphasises the arts plural within my approach. I welcome the use of all creative modalities, materials and tools. This might include the visual, textile and literary arts, movement and dance, voice and music, small figurines and puppets. I embrace a sense of play – fun or serious. It is not about using all of these but knowing that they are there as another way to communicate. As the saying goes, one size does not fit all – it is good to have choice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/the-miecat-institute/\" target=\"_blank\">MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry,</a> born out of a rich combination of different therapeutic, philosophical and research approaches. As a MIECAT practitioner, I am called a creative companion. A creative companion is the therapist or facilitator who travels alongside another, called an inquirer, in a personal or community inquiry. The inquirer is the expert of their experience! I have MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry, a therapeutic structure, to support the process. I work emergently – there is no set plan  – nor do I interpret, analyse, diagnosis or judge. We make sense together using the arts and a therapeutic approach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please have a look around. I welcome wonderings and can be reached on the<a href=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">contact me</a> page. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><i>Sadly,I am currently at capacity and I am unable to take on any new clients or supervisees at the moment. <em>I truly wish I could meet everyone who is interested</em></i></span>! <span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><i>I will update my social platforms (Facebook and Instag</i></span><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">ram) and this website when my situation changes.</span></em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><i> Go well and safely, Amanda</i></span><span style=\"color:#b238a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><em>.</em> </span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford Dunedin','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2021-03-30 04:15:10','2021-03-30 04:15:10','',43,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/43-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(435,1,'2021-03-30 04:15:42','2021-03-30 04:15:42','<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>Kia ora, a warm welcome</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I am Amanda Woodford, artist, creative arts therapist, academic, practice supervisor and researcher based in Ōtepoti&nbsp;Dunedin, Aotearoa  New Zealand. From my studio I offer: arts therapy sessions, facilitation of community arts groups and projects, an arts-based approach to supervision and research. If you are unable to travel to the studio, I also work remotely via ZOOM. There is also the possibility to look at alternative venues and \'out and about\' creative programs. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages. In therapy and community, this might be carers with bubs, children, youth, adults through to elders. In professional practice, this may be academics or fellow health care professionals. As a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"registered Creative Arts Therapist (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http://www.anzacata.org\" target=\"_blank\">registered Creative Arts Therapist</a> (AThR), I am able to offer counselling services through the <a href=\"http://workandincome.govt.nz/\">W</a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"INZ Disability Allowance (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html\" target=\"_blank\">INZ Disability Allowance</a> and <a href=\"https://www.findsupport.co.nz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACC Sensitive Claims</a>. I have many years experience working alongside those who live with a disability or with the impact of events or health related matters which are on-going. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts-based approach isn\'t just about making artworks. For me, it is an alternative way to look at lived experiences using more than just words alone. You may notice a little line under the \'s\' in my logo. This line emphasises the arts plural within my approach. I welcome the use of all creative modalities, materials and tools. This might include the visual, textile and literary arts, movement and dance, voice and music, small figurines and puppets. I embrace a sense of play – fun or serious. It is not about using all of these but knowing that they are there as another way to communicate. As the saying goes, one size does not fit all – it is good to have choice.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://miecat.edu.au/the-miecat-institute/\" target=\"_blank\">MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry,</a> born out of a rich combination of different therapeutic, philosophical and research approaches. As a MIECAT practitioner, I am called a creative companion. A creative companion is the therapist or facilitator who travels alongside another, called an inquirer, in a personal or community inquiry. The inquirer is the expert of their experience! I have MIECAT\'s form of Inquiry, a therapeutic structure, to support the process. I work emergently – there is no set plan  – nor do I interpret, analyse, diagnosis or judge. We make sense together using the arts and a therapeutic approach. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please have a look around. I welcome wonderings and can be reached on the<a href=\"http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=68\">contact me</a> page. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><i>Sadly,I am currently at capacity and I am unable to take on any new clients or supervisees at the moment. <em>I truly wish I could meet everyone who is interested</em></i>! <i>I will update my social platforms (Facebook and Instag</i><em>ram) and this website when my situation changes.</em><i> Go well and safely, Amanda</i><em>.</em></span><span style=\"color:#b238a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> </span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Amanda Woodford Dunedin','','inherit','closed','closed','','43-revision-v1','','','2021-03-30 04:15:42','2021-03-30 04:15:42','',43,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/43-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(436,1,'2021-03-30 04:16:17','2021-03-30 04:16:17','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A small inquiry piece with collage objects and ink. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Please note: My therapy practice has currently reached capacity and I am not taking on any new clients at the moment.<em>I will update my social platforms (Facebook and Instagram) and this website when my situation changes.</em> Warmly, Amanda.</span></em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\"The creative arts therapies are based on the idea that creativity enhances the well-being of all people and is a natural aspect of all cultures and human experience. It is an experiential psychotherapeutic approach utilising many creative modalities within a therapeutic relationship with a trained therapist. It is holistic – attending to emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being – and aligns well with indigenous models of health and well-being.\" <em>(<a href=\"https://anzacata.org/about-cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies (opens in a new tab)\">ANZACATA, About the Creative Therapies</a>)</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>About my approach</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My way of working therapeutically with the arts is not to interpret an artwork. I do not diagnose, it is not my job. Instead, I am a non-judgemental companion. I travel alongside, to assist in making sense of what is happening in a person\'s life. Together we explore personal material, using more than words. We use creative modes and materials!</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You do not need to have artistic skills to participate in this form of personal therapy. The emphasis is on process and engagement with materials, not a finished product. This is particularly helpful if talking about something is difficult. My job is to introduce possible creative pathways for exploration. Holding Space Therapeutic Arts Studio is full of creative possibilities! </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It might be that creative exploration is already a natural way of communicating or making sense of the world for some - this is particularly true for children. For those who identify with being creative or artistic, we can begin with current creative projects and see where it leads. In my way of working therapeutically with the arts, although it is grounded in process, it can also be about the production of an artistic form. See <a href=\"https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/?page_id=12\">my arts practice</a> as an example. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I work with people of all ages, from little ones through to elders. My specialised area is living with on-going conditions, disability and trauma. I practice as a trauma-informed therapist. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please don\'t hesitate to contact me if you want to know more about how the creative arts work in a personal therapy session. I consider all self, medical and agency referrals.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>A session cost</h4>\n<!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An arts therapy session is up to one hour and 15 mins in length<em>.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A session cost is $105.00.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>As a registered Creative Arts Therapist, I am able to accept clients who have access to the WINZ disability allowance for counselling. I will consider matching this allowance, please contact me directly to discuss. </em><br><br><em>I am an approved ACC Sensitive Claims therapist. <em>If you have experienced sexual abuse or assault in New Zealand</em> there is no cost to you for the therapy session. Please let me know if you inquiry for therapy is sensitive when making contact.  </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My studio does not require walking up stairs, there is ramp access and a large door entry. However, unfortunately I do not have toilet facilities that have wheelchair access. Please still be in touch if this does not meet your needs and I can explore alternative options.   </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Creative Arts Therapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','50-revision-v1','','','2021-03-30 04:16:17','2021-03-30 04:16:17','',50,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/50-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(437,1,'2021-03-30 04:17:06','2021-03-30 04:17:06','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Please note: My supervision practice is currently full.<em>I will update my social platforms (Facebook and Instagram) and this website when my situation changes. </em>Warmly Amanda</span></em><span style=\"color:#0060a3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><em>.  </em> </span></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\'<em>When the seeds of ideas come together, held in the supervision space, taken into practice\'. </em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Practice supervision for post-graduate Creative Arts Therapists, is something that I am extremely passionate about! I love working towards best practice with a sustainable leaning.  </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>My credentials as a supervisor include a 4-day arts-based supervisor training program and practicing as a Professional Creative Arts Therapist since 2011. I regularly attend continued professional development opportunities and am an avid reader of literature. I seek support if I am unsure from my wonderful pool of supervisors. My role is as a companion. To borrow an expression from one of my supervises – my practitioner is in the driving seat and I am the navigator. I am familiar with the map, but the route we take is up to the driver. It is your practice.I am an ANZACATA approved supervisor for arts-based supervision.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>I offer 1 hour arts-based supervision sessions, either on-location at my studio or remotely on-line video. </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Currently, I am privileged to work with Creative Arts Therapists practicing in Aotearoa/New Zealand and in Australia. I am open to discussing supervision of Professionals (individual or groups) from other fields, who may wish to try an arts-based approach to supervision.<br><br> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Practice supervision','','inherit','closed','closed','','59-revision-v1','','','2021-03-30 04:17:06','2021-03-30 04:17:06','',59,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/59-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(439,1,'2021-09-03 05:58:07','2021-09-03 05:58:07','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A view from my writing table - a little snippet of my doctoral work.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This page is a work-in-progress. Slowly, I am beginning to add my contributions. Please return later for more.  <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OUR CHCH - AN INSTAGRAM PROJECT<br>In 2016, my colleague and research buddy - Dr Stacey Bush - and I embarked on an Instagram project, as part of our presentation at ANZATA\'s annual symposium. Inspired by the title and location of the symposium - Artful Transitions in Christchurch, NZ - we invited people in Christchurch (residents and visitors) to document (through photography) and upload (via Instagram) their sense of \'Christchurch in transition\', post the Christchurch earthquakes. These pieces were shared by people we knew and didn\'t know, accompanied most importantly with the hashtag #ourchch_artfultransitions. When it came time for our presentation the collection of images were shared with our audience. This opened up conversations and resulted in artistic responses, offerings, to the images of others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The hashtag has lived on beyond our small community project and it has been wonderful to see spread beyond our time in this wonderful city. This hashtag has captured what artful transition means over time for those visiting Christchurch and has a life of its own. The images can be found at <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ourchch_artfultransitions/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ourchch_artfultransitions/</a> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A MAKING CONVERSATION<br>A collaborative piece with Dr Stacey Bush, published in Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (CAET), Vol.4, Issue 2, 2018.<br><strong>Abstract</strong><br>In this paper we aim to demonstrate an approach to multi-modal arts making in a therapeutic arts practice. It is based on the teaching of ‘Multi-modality’, a Master’s subject at The MIECAT Institute, in Melbourne, Australia. The focus of this subject is to describe interactions with materials and facilitate an emergent embodied engagement with tools, materials and arts making. By engaging in a similar process ourselves and presenting it here, our hope is to give an evocative sense of the kind of emergent inquiry we facilitate for our students– an emergent inquiry process of arts making that can create the basis of rich and meaningful inquiry into lived experience.<br><a href=\"https://caet.inspirees.com/caetojsjournals/index.php/caet/article/view/156/167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full paper</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CONTEMPLATIVE ART PLAY WITH NATURE<br>I was thrilled to be asked by Felicity Milburn from the Christchurch Art Gallery, if I would be able to contribute to their arts and wellbeing program, during NZ\'s March 2020 COVID-19 \'lockdown\'. I wanted to create something that was therapeutically safe for people to do at home, alone, and which could be done without the need for \'arts materials\'. In addition, it was important to me that it was something that all ages could potentially participate in doing. This is one of my favourite things to do. I hope you enjoy it too... (be sure to watch the video) <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/blog/note/2020/04/contemplative-art-play-with-nature?fbclid=IwAR1NdvjZuhMSv3Fe10Xr-SZdo4ZvP3MpDmC-ThCiDhPLO6SFRIIvpU9wf90\" target=\"_blank\">Contemplative art play with nature</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Research, publication and presentations','','inherit','closed','closed','','62-revision-v1','','','2021-09-03 05:58:07','2021-09-03 05:58:07','',62,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/62-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(440,1,'2021-09-03 05:58:16','2021-09-03 05:58:16','<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>A view from my writing table - a little snippet of my doctoral work.</em></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This page is a work-in-progress. Slowly, I am beginning to add my contributions. Please return later for more.  <br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>OUR CHCH - AN INSTAGRAM PROJECT<br>In 2016, my colleague and research buddy - Dr Stacey Bush - and I embarked on an Instagram project, as part of our presentation at ANZATA\'s annual symposium. Inspired by the title and location of the symposium - Artful Transitions in Christchurch, NZ - we invited people in Christchurch (residents and visitors) to document (through photography) and upload (via Instagram) their sense of \'Christchurch in transition\', post the Christchurch earthquakes. These pieces were shared by people we knew and didn\'t know, accompanied most importantly with the hashtag #ourchch_artfultransitions. When it came time for our presentation the collection of images were shared with our audience. This opened up conversations and resulted in artistic responses, offerings, to the images of others.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The hashtag has lived on beyond our small community project and it has been wonderful to see spread beyond our time in this wonderful city. This hashtag has captured what artful transition means over time for those visiting Christchurch and has a life of its own. The images can be found at <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ourchch_artfultransitions/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ourchch_artfultransitions/</a> </p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A MAKING CONVERSATION<br>A collaborative piece with Dr Stacey Bush, published in Creative Arts in Education and Therapy (CAET), Vol.4, Issue 2, 2018.<br><strong>Abstract</strong><br>In this paper we aim to demonstrate an approach to multi-modal arts making in a therapeutic arts practice. It is based on the teaching of ‘Multi-modality’, a Master’s subject at The MIECAT Institute, in Melbourne, Australia. The focus of this subject is to describe interactions with materials and facilitate an emergent embodied engagement with tools, materials and arts making. By engaging in a similar process ourselves and presenting it here, our hope is to give an evocative sense of the kind of emergent inquiry we facilitate for our students– an emergent inquiry process of arts making that can create the basis of rich and meaningful inquiry into lived experience.<br><a href=\"https://caet.inspirees.com/caetojsjournals/index.php/caet/article/view/156/167\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full paper</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>CONTEMPLATIVE ART PLAY WITH NATURE<br>I was thrilled to be asked by Felicity Milburn from the Christchurch Art Gallery, if I would be able to contribute to their arts and wellbeing program, during NZ\'s March 2020 COVID-19 \'lockdown\'. I wanted to create something that was therapeutically safe for people to do at home, alone, and which could be done without the need for \'arts materials\'. In addition, it was important to me that it was something that all ages could potentially participate in doing. This is one of my favourite things to do. I hope you enjoy it too... (be sure to watch the video) <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/blog/note/2020/04/contemplative-art-play-with-nature?fbclid=IwAR1NdvjZuhMSv3Fe10Xr-SZdo4ZvP3MpDmC-ThCiDhPLO6SFRIIvpU9wf90\" target=\"_blank\">Contemplative art play with nature</a></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"/>\n<!-- /wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br></p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph -->','Research, publication and presentations','','inherit','closed','closed','','62-autosave-v1','','','2021-09-03 05:58:16','2021-09-03 05:58:16','',62,'https://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/62-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0);
