Creative CPD
for therapists
CAFE intro
Introduction to Creative Application of the Five Elements
This one day workshop will give you an opportunity to start exploring the ancient metaphorical model of the Five Elements and hopefully get a sense of how it may enrich both your life and your therapeutic practice. The day both stands on its own but can also be a stepping stone to the comprehensive Diploma in Creative Application of the Five Elements.
Practicalities
Cost: Face-to-face: £100 (includes creative resources kit). Online: £90.
CPD hours: Contact: 5. Guided: 5. See Guided learning/Workshop below for details.
Dates: Face-to-face: Saturday 5 July 2025 (TBC) from 10am to 4:30 pm with 90 minutes for lunch to allow time for a refreshing and restoring walk if you feel the urge to wander.
Location: New Forest.
Eligibility: This is open to both qualified and trainee Counsellors and Psychotherapists, Clinical and Counselling Psychologists.
Technical: To view the supporting online resources, you'll need 1) A computer (laptop, PC, Mac, Chromebook etc) or tablet and 2) To use an existing, or create a new, Google account.
Guided learning: Preparation: 4.5 hours. This includes reading about the key concepts, watching videos, reflecting, writing and practising two techniques. Debrief: 0.5 hours writing reflections on what you've learned from the workshop and your plans to integrate learning into your practise.
Workshop: Five hours involving demonstrations, paired practices and group discussions.
Creative resources kit:
Face to face w/s: You'll get a pack of all the creative resources you'll need to work with the Five Element metaphors, hence the higher fee.
Online w/s: You'll be given details of the creative resources you'll need to get together before the workshop to enable you to do the practical activities.
Learning outcomes
This workshop aims to give you a taste of how to apply the Five Elements metaphors to support your clinical work. It does this by giving you opportunities to:
Start to explore what the Five Elements mean to you.
Facilitate and receive creative therapeutic interventions based on the Five Element metaphors.
Explore the use of self acu-touch and acu-tapping methods to promote mindful, embodied, balancing inquiry.
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