Networking re: Psychotherapists, Psychologists in the TRNC???

blondie35


Joined: 23/10/2008
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 14:59

I am an Art Psychotherapist moving out to live in the TRNC in March 2009. I have been trying to network with other professionals in the area but am finding a drought around the Creative Therapies?? I am therefore spreading my net a little wider to try and contact other professionals in similar field, i am hoping to set up in private practice in Kibris and would like to make contact with like minded people for help and support.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 15:11

Good luck with the venture blondie35 , but could i ask what exactly is a Art psychotherapist ?

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 15:18

Hi Blondie35



I don't live in Cyprus at present, but have a place in Lapta. I am a practicing hypnotherapist, coach and OD Consultant. I use alot of metaphor in the way I work with individuals and groups. I would be interested in knowing how you get on. We could meet up next time I am out.



Good luck

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 15:20

"what exactly is a Art psychotherapist?"



Somebody who could have sorted out Jackson Pollock? So the world didn't have to suffer?

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 19:00

blondie35 should you require a patient patient to practice on I voulenteer my school Psychologist said I was " normal " however I have never felt or wanted to be " normal" I would welcome an unbiased evaluation.

mishmash


Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 23:13

Do you specialise in adults or children?

karakum5c



Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 1021

Message Posted:
23/10/2008 23:38

BLONDIE35---Littlenige is married, down boy!

blondie35


Joined: 23/10/2008
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 14:15

Hi littlenige, just a word of advice for you dont listen to Psychologists!!!!

blondie35


Joined: 23/10/2008
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 14:16

Hi karakum5c,

Dont worry have heard it all before re littlenige????? i have no intention of trying to analyse his non normal perception of self!! i think he is more interested in young blonde Psychotherapists???? but dont worry i am also married.

blondie35


Joined: 23/10/2008
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 14:16

Hi i love cyprus,

Yeah would be glad to meet up when i am in cyprus, we come out in Febuary to look for a house to rent. Hope to move out full time round March/April.

blondie35


Joined: 23/10/2008
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 14:16

Hi Pipie,

Art Psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of communication, art tharapy involves the making of pictures or three dimensional objects in the context of a therapuetic relationship. It is neither art teaching ( a common misconception ) nor is it a diversionary pastime. It is a Psychotherapuetic process, which aims to facilitate change within the indivedual by providing an opportunity for them to express and explore inner conflicts and emotional problems. I work with both adults and children in the feild of mental health, i have also worked within a high forensics hospital for five years. I spend all my time at social gatherings explaining what i do!!!!!! The foundations of AP are based within Psychiatry, is a good non confrontational therapy, is excellent for people who find it difficult to express verbally how they feel, is not quick fix is a long process but works.

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 14:26

young blonde Psychotherapists could make an old man very happy BUt alas I am very happy and Married.

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 14:48

Good luck blondie with finding a place. Hope to see you sometime next year

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 15:19

I am not sure about this but I think that you may come foul of some legality regarding medical practice and qualifications (even if not charging).



Maybe Ismet could give a thought on this?

Aussie


Joined: 17/06/2007
Posts: 657

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 17:11

I vaguely recall reading several months ago that a mental health retreat was going to be built in a restored carob warehouse somewhere close to Tatlisu near the sea



Perhaps someone may know somwthing more about this and it might be of interest.



Aussie

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 19:31

Thanks blondie 35 for explanation .

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
25/10/2008 19:32

Thanks blondie 35 for explanation .

blondie35


Joined: 23/10/2008
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
27/10/2008 15:25

Hi Aussie,

I would be interested to find out more, i youhear anything more on this will you let me know, would be good to make some contacts before i move out

blondie35


Joined: 23/10/2008
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
27/10/2008 15:27

Hi PIPIE,

your very welcome, i spend my life explaining what i do. But is good because i get to spread the word about art therapy.