DICES is honored to support this upcoming workshop with local art therapist, counselor, author and educator, Karen Wallace.
Trauma-Skilled Workshop: Understanding, Healing, and Empowering
Fee: $50 – $75 Sliding Scale
Seats: 25
Dates/Times: Friday October 4, 6:00 – 8:30 pm and Saturday October 5 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Back Hall in the Denman Island Community Hall
The Trauma-Skilled Workshop aims to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge to begin to recognize, respond to, and support individuals affected by trauma. This workshop is designed to empower attendees with the necessary tools to start to create spaces that promote healing, resilience, and growth. The Trauma-Skilled Workshop offers participants a transformative learning experience aimed at deepening their understanding of trauma and cultivating empathy and resilience. By integrating trauma-informed principles into their personal and professional lives, attendees can contribute to creating safer, more supportive communities where healing and empowerment thrive. This is the first workshop to start our journey towards building a Trauma-Skilled organization.
Objectives:
1. To educate participants about the various types and effects of trauma.
2. To explore the principles and framework of trauma-informed care.
3. To equip attendees with practical strategies for creating trauma-sensitive environments.
4. To foster empathy and understanding towards individuals who have experienced trauma.
Workshop Facilitator: Karen Wallace
website: karen-wallace-therapy.com
“I am Karen Wallace, a multifaceted professional deeply entrenched in the realms of art therapy, artistic expression, and education. With a rich background spanning diverse roles, I initially served as an Art Therapist within Victoria BC’s school system, aiding individuals grappling with mental and emotional challenges, as well as those with special needs. In 2004, the trajectory of my journey led me to Saskatchewan, establishing a private practice in Regina. I extend therapeutic support to both adults and children while also sharing my expertise as an educator at the University of Regina and WHEAT Winnipeg Expressive Art Therapy.
My passion for fostering creativity and healing extends beyond traditional settings. Through a
spectrum of art therapy groups, including transformative sessions like The Archetypal Journey,
Learning to Love the Body You Have, Claiming Your Ruby Red Slippers, Soul Garden, and
Honoring the Mother, I empower individuals to explore their inner worlds through Internal
Family Systems and artistic expression. My commitment to spreading the benefits of art therapy transcends borders, as I have taught Focusing and Focused Centered Art Therapy on an international scale. I am also the author of two impactful books: Trauma Informed Teaching through Play Art Narrative and We Don’t Have to Talk About This; Poetic Inquiry from the Art Therapy Studio, which offer profound insights into the therapeutic potential of creative expression. I have taught Trauma Informed Education to many schools and organizations based on my book co authored with my partner, Patrick Lewis. I am a clinical supervisor and consultant for Shibogama First Nations, Bridges for Women and I supervise many counselors and therapists across Canada.”
To register for this workshop, please email Miki at dices.communityprograms@gmail.com or call 250-335-2058
