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<p>Kia ora, a warm welcome.</p>
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<p>I am Amanda Woodford (AThR), registered creative arts therapist, artist, arts-based researcher and practice supervisor, from Dunedin, Aotearoa / New Zealand. I hold a Masters of Art in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy (by Supervision) from the MIECAT Institute in Melbourne, Australia and am currently a doctoral candidate in a Professional Doctorate in Therapeutic Arts Practice (MIECAT). My way of working is built on a philosophy of quality of presence, creative inquiry and sustainability, in order to companion other/s in making sense of personal, professional or community experiences.</p>
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<p>My therapeutic arts-studio is located just outside the Dunedin city centre, in the suburb of Bradford (with a bus stop nearby). A child who recently visited my studio told me "when you open the door you discover the best place ever". </p>
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<p>I also embrace working remotely via the internet for those who are unable to travel or who live at distance and will happily explore the possibility of 'out and about' creative programs. As a professionally registered Creative Arts Therapist with <a href="http://anzacata.org/">ANZACATA</a>, I am able to offer counselling services through the <a href="http://workandincome.govt.nz/">WINZ Disability Allowance</a>.</p>
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<p>Please don't hesitate to<a href="http://www.holdingspacestudio.co.nz/testing/testing/?page_id=68"> contact me</a> with any questions or feedback.</p>
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<p><em>This site is an on-going work in progress. <br></em><br></p>
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