Synopsis: When we work with individuals, we get to know their inner object relationships. We also get to ‘know’ something of their family dynamics and the outer world they live in. A technique called ‘Family Sculpture’ is an expressive technique invented by experiential family therapists David Kantor, Fred Duhl and Bunny Duhl. This is where a client is asked to physically place other family members: mother, father, siblings and any other close or influential family members in a position in relation to one another - in a three-dimensional arrangement of people. We will use current clinical case material from a therapist who would like to explore their client’s world in a different way by using this method. We will then be able to symbolically bring the client’s family into the session without the client or their family being present.

Biography: Joan Bristow draws on 25 years of professional experience in a wide range of settings. She currently works in private practice as a psychodynamic psychotherapist. She has completed an MA on her special interest, working with adults who are on the autistic spectrum. She is a qualified supervisor working in local counselling centres, supervising groups of counsellors and individuals within her practice. She has a keen interest in training and has been involved locally teaching on Certificate and Diploma Courses and has led many workshops.

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