Shamanic Creative Therapy
Amyra Mah has created a non-traditional form of creative therapy that takes clients through the process of discovering parts of themselves that are hidden from them, and gently making the necessary changes to reconcile their internal conflicts. Through this, they learn to tap into their personal power to take control of their lives.
The emphasis is not to demonstrate artistic skills but to bring clients to a deeper awareness of where they are in life. Unlike most traditional art therapy where the work of a client is interpreted by the therapist, Amyra works from the premise that what a client expresses is totally subjective and unique to their experience. Therefore, she works with subjective meanings rather than collective meanings of colours, strokes, etc. – although at times it may be appropriate to suggest general associations to certain symbolisms that are presented.
A shamanic journey that often results in healing deep wounds and recovering soul fragments.
Amyra uses a variety of art media, including:
- Objects of nature
- Acrylic paints
- Charcoal pastels
- Plasticine
- Watercolour paints
- Watercolour pencils
- Fruits and vegetables
Each session is 2-3 hours long and is structured with a specific theme as follows:
‘Transformation through Symbolism’ [See ‘Alchemy With Sacred Objects Of Nature’]
Objective: To gain clarity about your feelings and issues using the processes of externalisation and internalisation.
‘Fearful Self vs Inspired Self’
Objective: To reconcile the conflict between what you want and what a deeper, unconscious part of you wants.
‘Processing Emotions’
Objective: To experience the movement of uncomfortable feelings and learn that you are never trapped in pain.
‘Healing the Inner Child’ [See ‘Heal Your Inner Child’]
Objective: To heal unfinished businesses from the past and provide the child in you with what it needs.
‘Shadow Self and Projection’
Objective: To reconcile painful self-judgements and heal your negativity towards others.
‘Working with Duality to Heal Emotions’
Objective: To understand the nature of duality and use it to embrace the positive counterpart of your pain.
‘Healing Insecurity with Internal Resources’
Objective: To return to a sense of fullness within by strengthening the links to your internal strengths.
‘Colouring as a Therapeutic Form of Meditation’
Objective: To let go of the logical, controlling mind and find peace in the moment.
‘Building a Sense of Self by Connecting to Individual Essence’
Objective: To learn to sense your individual essence to erase self-doubts and inadequacies.
‘Opening the Heart’
Objective: To break down the barriers to your emotional body.
‘Nurturing the Inner Child’
Objective: To encourage free expression and regain child-like enthusiasm.
‘Working with Totem Animals to Expand Personal Power’
Objective: To draw on different aspects of personal power by listening to the wisdom of animals.
‘Creating a Power Rock’
Objective: To connect to positive feelings, wisdom and inner strength.
‘Resolving an Issue through Positive Past Experiences’
Objective: To feel empowered in taking control of a current situation.
‘Freeing Yourself from your Story of Struggles’
Objective: To explore and liberate yourself from your familiar story of suffering.
