Join us for a mask-making workshop which explores Jungian notions of our shadow selves in relation to grief and loss
Do you feel that there are parts of yourself which are deemed undesirable or unacceptable by society? Through meditation, mask-making and movement, this workshop explores how we can befriend these darker parts of our identity within the context of grief and loss. By coming into stronger relation with the shadow parts of our being, there is the opportunity for new creative potential; our shadow can give us greater insights into who we are and our place in the world.
The aim of this workshop is to delve into the ways in which these hidden parts of ourselves can be made seen in order to live more expansively and with greater creative freedom. It is the chance to look at areas in our lives which tend to be filled with potential discomfort and examine them through a new lens. This is an opportunity to welcome in the beauty, love and potential which can be found amongst the shadows and the darkness.
About Ellie Montgomery:
Ellie Montgomery is a British-Turkish Psychospiritual Counsellor who also works in community development in Hackney. Training at Insitute of Psychosynthesis, she specialises in the ways experiences of grief, loss and painful life transformations can be worked with in order to unleash creative potential. Her work covers supporting individuals through one-to-one therapy as well as group facilitation in diverse community settings. Ellie is also a poet in her own right and holds a BA (Hons) and MA in English Literature from University of Leeds. She enjoys using creative writing to support others to find, understand and tell their own unique story.
About PsychArt;
PsychArt is a volunteer-led collective exploring the role of the arts in mental health. Our work is rooted in creating spaces for reflection, contemplation, creativity, understanding and healing; bringing together clinicians, artists and wider communities through shared experience.
Run by a committee of trainee psychiatrists and therapists who are also artists, musicians and creative practitioners, PsychArt's events are open to anyone with an interest in attending.
Following a series of fantastic workshops we are very excited to announce our Annual Conference under the theme Altered States on Friday 5th June!
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Venue: The Mulberry Hall at St Margaret's House, 21 Old Ford Road — E2 9PL
Access: If you have any access needs of which we should be aware, please get in touch with us on 020 8980 2092 or email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk so we can arrange this for you.
Access Support: We are happy to provide a free PA/Carer ticket for anyone with access needs. If you require a PA ticket, please call us on 020 8980 2092 and we’ll discuss your requirements.
Date: Thursday 19th May
Time: 7-9pm
Tickets:
Pay Less: £15 (covers some of our costs) – I am a student, unemployed, on benefits or financially stressed
Standard: £20 (covers most of our costs) – I am employed, have some expendable income, and manage to meet my basic needs
Pay it Forward: £25 (covers all of our costs and supports our work at SMH) – I am employed or have enough savings to comfortably meet my basic needs