This training will be conducted in MANDARIN in-person in Singapore
3-Day Beginner-Level Training Course facilitated by Ms Qiu Min
- President, The Taiwanese Society for Sandplay Therapy (TSST)
- Deputy Director, Sandplay World (Taiwan)
- Clinical Consultant, Holding Self Counselling Center (Taiwan)
- Specialty: child abuse, sexual abuse, sexuality issues, school refusal, selective mutism, family relationships, disaster relief
Course Date: 6 to 8 May 2024
Time: 9am to 4.30pm
Venue : Singapore Shopping Centre, Clemenceau Avenue (Opp. Singapura Plaza)
About Expressive Therapies
Expressive therapies involve the utilization of various creative forms of expression, including but not limited to art, drawing, music, dance/movement, poetry, writing, sandtray, and play, as integral components of counselling and psychotherapy.
About the Course 《绘画治疗-初阶班》
Have you ever wondered:
- What comes next after a client creates a drawing during counselling?
- How can the drawing be skilfully used to establish a connection with the client’s inner world?
- How can we comprehend a client’s drawing and its metaphors without providing a biased interpretation?
This 3-day workshop is a part of an extensive three-level specialized training program in drawing modality-Projective Assessment (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) originating from Taiwan. The primary focus of this program is on effectively incorporating Drawing as a modality into the field of counselling and/or psychotherapy with all age groups. The workshop provides a well-rounded approach, blending theoretical concepts with hands-on experiential learning. Participants will gain practical skills that they can immediately apply in clinical practice. We’re looking at scheduling the intermediate course for the third quarter of 2024, followed by the advanced course in 2025. Stay tuned!
Learning Objectives
- Understanding the fundamental principles of utilizing drawing in therapy.
- Exploring the theoretical foundations and practical applications of projective drawing.
- Developing techniques for effectively incorporating drawing in counselling sessions.
- Learning approaches to make inquiry and establishing a connection with the client’s inner world through their drawings.
- Introduction to the principles of understanding metaphors and symbolism in client artwork.
Who Should Attend
Social Workers, Counsellors, School Counsellors, Psychologists, Play Therapists, Individuals with a passion for improving their skills and exploring new techniques.
*Participants are required to have at least a degree in fields related to social work, counselling, psychology, or mental health related.
Your Investment
Early Bird Special: SG$1000 (by 31 January 2024)
Regular Course Fee: SG$1400 (1st Feb 2024 onwards)
Don’t hesitate to ask about our instalment payment plans when you sign up!
Thank you for your response. ✨
Ms. Qiu Minli
- President, The Taiwanese Society for Sandplay Therapy (TSST)
- Deputy Director, Sandplay World (Taiwan)
- Clinical Consultant, Holding Self Counselling Center (Taiwan)
- Specialty: child abuse, sexual abuse, sexuality issues, school refusal, selective mutism, family relationships, disaster relief
About the Trainer
Ms. Qiu possesses a wealth of clinical expertise with over 40 years of experience in the field of mental health. She currently serves as a clinical consultant in her private practice and holds the position of President at the Taiwanese Society for Sandplay Therapy. Her extensive clinical background involved working with individuals of all age groups. Her specialization areas include Clinical Psychology, Analytical Psychology (Jungian), Sandplay Therapy, Crisis Counselling, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Play Therapy.
Ms. Qiu’s career in mental health began in the early 1980s when she provided counselling and therapy at mental health hospitals in Japan. Upon her return to Taiwan, she continued to make significant contributions to the field by collaborating with hospitals, educational institutions, and social service agencies. It is noteworthy that during the 921 earthquakes in 1999, she initiated a crisis relief team employing sandtray therapy. Furthermore, she provided her clinical expertise as a consultant during disaster relief efforts in response to the 521 earthquake in China in 2008. At present, Ms. Qiu fulfils the role of an appointed clinical consultant for various Taiwanese schools and hospitals, where she supervises counsellors, psychologists, and art therapists and internationally.
In addition to her clinical practice, Ms. Qiu has accumulated extensive international teaching experience spanning over 15 years, with teaching engagements in Taiwan, Japan, and China. Her profound interest in Analytical Psychology, Sandplay Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy, particularly in Drawing modality was cultivated during her pursuit of Master of Clinical Psychology from Tokyo Gakugei University in Japan. This period coincided with the early development of expressive arts therapy and sandplay therapy in Japan, and Ms. Qiu had the honor of being one of the pioneering students conducting research on expressive arts therapy and sandplay therapy alongside her pioneering mentor. To this day, she skilfully incorporates the use of art in psychotherapy while infusing elements of Asian culture into her clinical practice of counselling and teaching.
Please Note!
To ensure an authentic Taiwanese training experience, we’ll be conducting this workshop in MANDARIN. During role-play, participants are welcome to use their first language (e.g., English), but it’s important that they can also understand spoken Mandarin. Don’t worry if you come across complex terms or need translation, we have a friendly assistant from Singapore who will be there to help.
English handouts are available. Art background is NOT required (No worries at all!).
