BrizCATS 2019 Calendar Dates  

• Friday 29th March Multimodal conversations Inspiring the Journey 
• Sunday 12 May 2-5pm Topic peer Supervision 
• Sunday 4 August 2-5pm Topic Yarning Circle and Upcoming ANZACATA Symposium
• Sunday 18th August CAT Dinner Conversations:  Venue and time to be confirmed
• Friday 15 November 6-9pm Topic 

All events unless otherwise stated are to be held at IKON Institute 16 Brookes Street Bowen Hills

Please see BrizCATS facebook Events to RSVP. https://www.facebook.com/BrizCATs

 INVITATION

     CONTEMPLATIVE ART RETREAT

    EXPERIENCE DIVINE LOVE: FROM FEAR TO TRUST  
                                           
    Praying with Creative Arts    Luke 5:1-11

 9.30am - 12.30pm Saturday 9 February 2019
Faber Centre of Ignatian Spirituality
111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Bardon Qld 4065

Retreat Leader:

Lynne Head-WeirBCW MAMSDis a Giver of Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, a practicing visual artist with a background in addiction counselling (Bachelor Community Welfare), creative arts therapy (Master of Arts) and (Masters in Spiritual Direction).  Lynne combines creative arts within the faithful processes of Ignatian Spirituality.

Cost:

Suggested $35 donation.     Payment details:   Interbank pre-payment preferred, payable to "Faber CIS", 

BSB 064139, Account No 10136519.  Cheques/cash in payment envelopes on the day is also available.

RSVP:Book online: www.faberspirituality.org.au  or email: administrator@faberspirituality.org.au

                                                                              ALL WELCOME

2018 Calendar

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BrizCATs 2018 Calendar of Events Date/ Time Venue Topic  and Facilitator BYO and Resources Saturday 3 March 9.30am -12.30 IKON Institute 16 Brookes Street Bowen Hills CATs in Conversation Grounding into 2018 A creative inquiry: More info soon. Snack to share   Sunday 10 June 9.30am-12.30 IKON Institute 16 Brookes Street Bowen Hills CATs in Conversation CAT’s Swap Shop This is one of our most favourite activities. It’s a bit like speed dating where we get to share briefly (depending on numbers about 5-10 minutes each) a favourite activity, book, link, resource.  BYO a book Resource Link Activity Project Idea Sunday 26 August 9.30am -12.30 IKON Institute 16 Brookes Street Bowen Hills CATs in Conversation Peer Supervision We are going to try something new in this gathering by taking some time to practice peer supervision. A brief into to some guidelines and then we can break out into groups and do some peer supervising. Then come together at the end for a brief reflecting on peer supervision practice Curiousity, compassiona and a willingness to  companion others as they explore their work. 25 November 2pm-5 IKON Institute 16 Brookes Street Bowen Hills CATs in Conversation Celebrating stepping Stones A creative reflection and celebration on the year  Objects or images that reflect key moment of your journey this year. A note from Gayle: Hello everyone and welcome to BrizCATs for 2018. I look forward to seeing you at events and supporting our BrizCATs network.  Its going to be a busy year for me so I am wanting to get things happening more on the BrizCATs facebook page and driven by our members conversations there rather than via me personally as the coordinator. Please bare with me as I navigate this change. I can still be contacted by email at brizcats@bigpond.com  and will get to you as soon as my other commitments allow. Sign up here to BrizCATs emails to get latest info here Follow the BrizCATs Facebook Page here Coming soon a private Facebook Group for Practitioners. Hopefully see you soon Gayle

2018 Calendar Coming Soon

hi everyone, I know it's almost February and still no Calendar for BrizCATs for 2018. I am working on it..just looking at possible venues and times. watch this space over the next week or so.

BrizCATs 2017

2017 Calendar Date claimers: BrizCATs in Conversation
BrizCATs in Conversation Venues to be confirmed closer to the date. If you wish to keep up to date with our events please go to our BrizCATs facebook page and sign up for our enews.


February Sunday 26th 9.30am - 12
May Sunday 28th 9.30am - 12
July Sunday 23rd 2.30am - 4.30
October Sunday 29th 2.30am - 4.30

BrizCATs 2016 date Claimers

BrizCATs 2016 Calendar

Date claimers

Saturday 30 July  (NB change of date) 9.30-12. BrizCATs in Conversation; 
IKON 16 Brookes St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006  Topic: Embodiment

Saturday October 29 9.30-12 BrizCATs in Conversation 
IKON 16 Brookes St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006 Topic: Story

 
About CATs in conversation: Creative Arts Therapists are invited to gather at  venues through out Brisbane and the surrounding areas to catch up, share experiences have discussions, support, mentor and engage in creative inquiry.

 Start your own CATs in Conversation in your local area. I invite you to initiate your own CATs in Conversation: let me know and I will promote it out through the network.

 All are welcome: practicing therapists, new graduates, students. CATs in Conversation events are held over Australia and are supported by ACATA (Australian Creative Arts Therapy Association)

BrizCATs News Do you have something you wish to share with other BrizCATs: invite them to an event, support a creative cause, share some great new resources, celebrate your new webpage, some other  exciting news? Then let me know by emailing me at brizcats@bigpond.com by the end of the calendar month.

Other CAT Happenings and Events Our members are a creative band innovative bunch who are always implementing exciting events and happenings around the place. These events happen for a variety of reasons: learning and PD, advocacy, fund raising, exhibitions, workshops and events.  At BrizCATs we try to support each other help connect people to the right service that suits their needs. You might find something in here that is of interest to you, to a colleague, or a client. Feel free to share and raise the cat profile in South East Queensland..   Arts Therapy in Schools Practice Group Organised by Kristy Thorburn and funded by ANZATA this group  of art therapists is for professionals working in schools to meet and explore their work. 12 June  Time: IKON 16 Brookes St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006 k.g.thorburn@gmail.com

BrizCATs 2016

 BrizCATs in 2016

Happy New Year. Are you ready for a year of creativity and vitality?
BrizCATs is entering into the year with a whole lot of curiousity about what BrizCATs can do to support you in your work as a Creative Arts: to continue to learn and grow, to advocate and promote our profession, to foster practices of wellbeing and sustainability. 
What can BrizCATs help you with in your work ? Do you need to network, or need a mentor or fellow companion, do you need a play mate, do you need to reflect with someone who understands your work and your values? Or something else????




BrizCATs offers spaces for collaborative professional reflection and support through open dialogue and sharing. This voluntary network allows us to share ideas and resources, to make connections, and have lively multimodal dialogues that assist us to spread our creative and healing wings amongst our Brisbane and wider communities.




What's on:

We are in the process of finalising dates for Cats in Conversation and will send out soon. Meanwhile there are a couple of upcoming activities run by our members that may be of interest.

 

 

Current Member activities:

Tonight:

Jennifer Chester is holding a Drumming circle is starting up tonight Tuesday February 2nd at Ikon 6pm until 7.30 or 8. It may not always be a Tuesday because of class commitments but at least we'll get started. The frequency depends on enthusiasm. Contact Jennifer 0408 870 990

To find out what Lynette is offering at ‘Wholebody Creative Change” clickhere. Wholebody Creative Change provides experiential training in embodiment and wholeness…via music- and movement-based participatory events and training in Wholebody Focusing.

 

Art Therapy in School Practices Group with Kristy Thorburn will be back at it again this year. “Working within the school environment provides unique opportunities and challenges for Art Therapists. This interest group is intended to provide a safe space for Art Therapists who are currently working in schools to explore ideas, to discuss practice issues, and to share resources.” Contact Kristy Please contact Kristy at to register your interest in attending. k.g.thorburn@gmail.com

If you would like to share your events with other members please send an email to brizcats@bigpond.com Please include a brief description, links, contacts and a nice pic if you have one.

 Look forward to catching up with you this year.

Calendar for 2015

Updated BrizCATs events in 2015 You will notice that there are a variety of events set for this year.  Mark them in your calendar and confirm your intention to attend by the RSVP date.  (Further reminders will be sent as we get closer tot he dates) CAT Clowders: Reflective Practice Swap: for sharing ideas about how we reflect on professional practice. CATs in Conversation: Note new dates have been added BrizCATs event : Day Out  now at RPAC Learning Circles: get together and share a video or reading and then reflect mulitmodally and share our understandings You can create an Event! Do you want to make another event happen: if so let me know and I can share on the network For Example: How to Create your own CAT’s in Conversation.  If you are wanting to get together with people in your area...its easy as 1.2.3.4 Pick a date, time and venue (coffee shop, pub, your place)that suits you Invite: Tell people about it (including me so I can let the network know including ACATA) ..Don’t forget to get people to RSVP Confirm: numbers with the venue and send a text or email to confirm /remind participants Turn up and chat.  It is always good to have a sign so people who don’t know you can find you. (eg we have a red cat) ACATA proudly supports our CAT’s in Conversations and other events and we can ask them to be put on their website. (thanks ACATA for keeping our networking alive)

BrizCATs 2015 Calendar of Events
 

Date/Time	Event	Location	other
Saturday 25th July 11 am followed by lunch RSVP	BrizCAT’s event: Silence has a voice Exhibition  Artist Talk CAT in Conversation at RPAC YOu are also invited to opening night on the 17th July	RPAC Cleveland	Lunch available for purchase. RPAC
15 August RSVP	CATs In Conversation D'Bar Café Coolangatta Topic 1. Coffee art and beauty	CAFE DBAR 275 Boundary St, ... Coolangatta. QLD 4225. gallery@cafedbar.com.au	Lunch and Drinks available for purchase
10am Saturday August 22nd 2015	CTs in Conversation: A practice group for Art Therapists currently practicing within schools Practice Group for School Based Art Therapists	Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens Café	Lunch and Drinks available for purchase
Saturday 28th November RSVP 21st  November	CATs in Conversation Topics: Sharing New Knowings  (bring a n inspiring article, piece of research, link, book or your own research) to share with others: allow 10 minutes for your sharing. (may be more depending on numbers) Making connections ACATA supported events: please bring log book for recording PD.	Story Bridge Hotel Kangaroo Point Contact point : Gayle 0448877856	Lunch and Drinks available for purchase
TBA Monday 9 – 11.30	Learning Circles The group chooses to watch a video, or read an article on a topic (eg: trauma, working with children,) and then reflect creatively ACATA supported event: please bring log book for recording PD.	TBC But probably at Alexandra Hills	$5 contribution to BrizCATs Bring a plate of nibbles to share. Tea and Coffee Provided. Art Materials: paper, pastels, pencils, collage provided.  If other materials needed please BYO

Final gathering for 2014: Afternoon Tea CATs in Conversation

New Links on our links and resources page

I am currently updating the BrizCATs links and resources page. You will now find links to Professional Registering Organisations, Training Organisations, and links to info re wages/ salaries for arts therapists. I will be adding more useful links over the coming weeks. If you have anything you would like to add to the list please let me know. brizcats@bigpond.com

Our next Gathering at Story Bridge Hotel is CATs In Conversation

(look for the cat)

This is time to chat about how your work is going, what is exciting you right now and mentor up and coming CATs.
I hope you can come.  RSVP required (just in case something changes we can let you know) brizcats@bigpond.com or text 0448877856 Name and 'Yes BrizCATs'

30 November 2013-1pm (Note change of time from previous)

CATs in Conversation: all welcome (ACATA initiative but all welcome)

Story Bridge Hotel Kangaroo Point

Lunch/Drinks available for purchase

Intuitive Dance and Art: Weekly Event

Intuitive Dance and Art: weekly event has now finished

 

Upcoming Events

CATs In Conversation

When: 13 July 2013 12.30pm till approx 3pm

What: CATs in Conversation: all are welcome (ACATA initiative)

Where: Story Bridge Hotel Kangaroo Point Brisbane

Lunch/Drinks available for purchase

All Creative Arts Therapists and Practitioners are welcome to join in a rich conversation about our work. Please RSVP to brizcats@bigpond.com


Intuitive Dance and Art

Are you keen to dance and have time for self reflection?  (AND pick up some creative inquiry skills and practice in the process)

 

This is a weekly event in creative, expressive, intuitive dance with the opportunity to also reflect using art and journaling?

A chance to dance, be in our bodies, release and reflect.  (loosely using approaches from 5 Rhythms dancing, Authentic movement, creative dance, MIECAT, art therapies.....)

BrizCATs you are most welcome to join us.  The nights activities will have a loosely facilitated structure for participants to explore ...led by one of our creative arts therapists.  (your input is welcome too)

But this is not a class as such...so there is no class fee...we just ask participants to share in the cost of the hall.  This will make for a very reasonable night of creativity and reflection(and exercise). You can expect to pay no more than$5- $15 for the night depending on numbers. You can bring friends, and those with no art therapy experience are also welcome. 

 

Please RSVP to brizcats@bigpond.com

inlcude 'Yes to dancing' in the subject line and name and a mobile contact number (just in case we ever have to cancel).  If you would like a reminder text to be sent to you each week please include a note to say 'yes please text me reminders'.

Tuesdays:  7-9pm

arrive at 7 to warm up    

session runs 7.15to approx 8.50pm

CWA Hall

3 Waterloo Street

Cleveland

Bring

• clothes suitable for movment , 
• something warm to throw over you when not moving
• a cushion or mat to sit on,
• a journal
• water

 PS: It has a Parquetry floor (wear shoes if you need support, otherwise bare feet)