ABOUT ETC

Expressive Therapy Clinic was founded by Megan Shiell in 2005.  The clinic focuses on delivering DBT Training to health care professionals with emphasis on the standard model of DBT. At ETC we are passionate about the use of Art making alongside the skills of DBT. We believe that adding a non-verbal approach to the verbal learning of DBT Skills enhances the learning for clients. On-line courses for health care professionals & for clients is coming soon.

WHAT IS DBT?

A key component of DBT based skills is teaching a client to stay a little longer than before with feeling emotional pain, validating and accepting their experience whilst moving towards changes in behaviours. Clients are shown how to become present with their emotions and learn how to tolerate the distress that may be experienced. DBT teaches clients how to control urges and impulsive behaviour that can harm relationships and effect their quality of life.

WHAT IS ART THERAPY?

Art Psychotherapy is a form of treatment that uses creative modalities to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being. The emphasis is on the process of creating, rather than on the end product. The art of making allows the unconscious mind to produce material that can assist clients in gaining insight into their behaviours, emotions and beliefs in the safe contained environment with an Art Therapist.

ABOUT ETC

Expressive Therapy Clinic was founded by Megan Shiell in 2005.  The clinic focuses on delivering DBT Training to health care professionals with emphasis on the standard model of DBT. At ETC we are passionate about the use of Art making alongside the skills of DBT. We believe that adding a non-verbal approach to the verbal learning of DBT Skills enhances the learning for clients. Online 10 session DBT informed skills training program ‘ME’ Managing Emotions endorsed for health care professionals & for clients now available under ‘Training’.

WHAT IS DBT?

A key component of DBT based skills is teaching a client to stay a little longer than before with feeling emotional pain, validating and accepting their experience whilst moving towards changes in behaviours. Clients are shown how to become present with their emotions and learn how to tolerate the distress that may be experienced. DBT teaches clients how to control urges and impulsive behaviour that can harm relationships and effect their quality of life.

 

 

WHAT IS ART THERAPY?

Art Psychotherapy is a form of treatment that uses creative modalities to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being. The emphasis is on the process of creating, rather than on the end product. The art of making allows the unconscious mind to produce material that can assist clients in gaining insight into their behaviours, emotions and beliefs in the safe contained environment with an Art Therapist.

 

 

Megan Shiell presents at 15th International Conference on the treatment of personality disorders ‘Creative Recovery’

 

5 November 2021

Health Matters

Dr Norman Swan Episode

on ABC Radio

 

BPD and Dr Norman Swan

Full episode

Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the most stigmatised and misunderstood mental health conditions.

It affects a significant number of people in the community, a large proportion of them having suffered trauma early in life. The emotional instability, fear of abandonment and patterns of self-harm can alter someone’s life and that of their loved ones in profound ways.

 

But the enduring stigma around BPD means it often goes unrecognised or not properly treated and many fall through the cracks.

 

Checkout our friends in Toowoomba

DBT Skills for Change

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Check out Chapter 4

Written by Megan Shiell

  • This is the best training, most supportive based training I have received since leaving University. Thank you. My clients are showing signs of great improvement.

    Susan South, Social Worker/Case Manager - QuIHN Ltd. Course: 'DBT 16 Session online self-paced Training for Professional Development'

  • The course is fantastic. I also really find the online option to be beneficial because I can rewatch each module for an even deeper understanding.

    Kristy - Clinical Psychologist, Course: 'DBT 16 Session online self-paced Training for Professional Development'

  • I have done a few short courses online and this has by far been the one with the most utility. The skills are applicable even when not providing standard DBT. The videos were engaging and were presented very well, making it a pleasure to watch and learn. Thank you very much Megan for providing such a concise and effect course.

    ME Program for Health Care Professionals online training

  • I learnt so much in this weekend workshop not only about different uses of art making with client groups but also about how I can add creativity to the work I do using different therapy styles. I made me think outside my usual boundaries of practice. I also had fun making the art using different materials in the seven exercises we did. Its nice to play again.

    A Participant in Megan’s Art Therapy and Creativity Weekend Workshops

  • Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 Days DBT Intensive. I have learnt so much from it. Fantastic to see such a knowledgeable and enthusiastic presenter – really knows her stuff! Out of 5 my knowledge around DBT has increased from 0 to 4.

    A Participant in Megan’s 2 Day Intensive DBT Training

  • Working with Megan has dramatically changed my life from a life full of fear and overwhelming emotions, to one of confidence in dealing with whatever life throws at me. Along with her endless patience and encouragement, and a lot of hard work. What I learnt through the use of art therapy and all the DBT skills is now helping me manage my emotions and my life much more effectively, and I am a happier person because of it. Thankyou Megan!"

    A Client

  • It has been my pleasure to work alongside Megan in various projects and I regard Megan as a dedicated and passionate art psychotherapist. She makes a difference to the many people she works with and to the profession of art psychotherapy with her vision and energy to enable and empower others in their lives.

    Dr Jill Westwood - Lecturer in Art Psychotherapy

  • I have worked with Megan Shiell during her time at The Sydney Clinic referring patients to her in my role as an admitting Psychiatrist. Megan co-ordinated the Dialectic Behavioural Therapy program and provided therapy in both DBT and Art psychotherapy. Her therapeutic approach was proficient and supportive and reflected in both an increasingly popular DBT program and a positive response from my patients. Megan’s clinical skills and patient dedication will be a considerable asset to the communities of Tweed Heads where she is establishing Expressive Therapy Clinic.

    Dr Errol Jacobson - Consultant Psychiatrist MBBS BSc FRANZCP

LIVE WEBINAR TRAININGS

2022 DATES

 

DBT POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND ART MAKING ONE DAY 2022 COST $275 

 

DBT PP AND AT (limit 10) 9 – 5 NSW Time

Monday 25 July 2022

 

DBT PP AND AT (limit 10) 9 – 5 NSW Time

Monday 7 November 2022

 

DBT INTENSIVE 2 DAY TRAINING 2022 COST $495

 

DBT Intensive 2 days – LIMIT of 12 Participants

Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 September 2022
9 am – 5 pm (NSW Time)

 

 

FACE TO FACE TRAININGS

 

FACE TO FACE 2-DAY DBT INFORMED INTENSIVE TRAINING – COST $495 

 

DBT Intensive 2-day Face to Face Training – LIMIT of 10 Participants

Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 October 2022
Calypso Resort, 99 Griffith Street Coolangatta
9 am – 5 pm (NSW Time)

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY AND ART PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR MENTAL HEALTH