HEART - Healing Equine Art Resilience Therapy

Experience Healing and Reconnection with the HEART Program

Welcome to the Healing Equine Art Resilience Therapy (HEART) Program, a transformative experience tailored for families impacted by domestic and family violence.

Event Details:

Dates: 11th May 2024, 8th June and 31st August are the three dates for 2024. 

Time: 10 am to 1 pm – please arrive at 9.45 to enable start time of 10am.

Location: Meet at the Tallebudgera Valley Community Hall

Cost: $25 per person

What to Expect:

Joining Broken to Brilliant for the HEART program you'll engage in a unique blend of equine therapy and art therapy program, carefully created to foster healing and reconnection. As you walk alongside our gentle horses and immerse yourself in the therapeutic power of art, you'll embark on a path of self-discovery and reconnection.

Program Highlights:

Equine Therapy:

Interact with our equine companions to cultivate trust, confidence, and emotional well-being. Equine therapy is effective in helping individuals process trauma, reconnect and build resilience.

Art Therapy:

Tap into your creativity through guided art exercises, allowing you to express and explore your emotions in a safe and supportive environment. Art therapy can promote emotional healing and self-awareness, empowering individuals to navigate through difficult experiences.

Who Can Participate:

The HEART Program is open to individuals who have experienced domestic and family violence aged 5 years and older. Participants of all ages can benefit from this holistic approach to healing and resilience-building.

What to Bring:

Please remember to wear closed-in shoes for your safety. If you don't have any, kindly let us know in advance. Additionally, wearing a hat is recommended for sun protection.

Podcast Preview:

Before joining us, listen to our podcast episode dedicated to the HEART Program to learn more about what to expect and the transformative impact it can have on your life and relationships.

Book Your Spot:

Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on a journey of healing and resilience with the HEART Program. 

Join Us on the Path from Broken to Brilliant:

At Broken to Brilliant, we are committed to empowering survivors and fostering supportive communities. Join us as we embrace healing, resilience, and the journey from broken to brilliant.

Cancellations:

• Refunds can only be given if your attendance is cancelled greater than 5 days before the event.
• Cancellations under five days and on the day will not receive a refund the reason being is that we have limited places and this time frame does not allow time for the space to be filled. 

References

• Katy Schroeder, Daniel Stroud, Dawn M. Sherwood & Monique A. R. Udell (2018) Therapeutic Factors in Equine-Facilitated Group Psychotherapy for Women Survivors of Interpersonal Violence, The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 43:4, 326-348, DOI: 10.1080/01933922.2018.1516707
• https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01933922.2018.1516707
• The State of the Art in Creative Arts Therapies: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00068/full

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