Dr Lamya Tawfik
Dr. Lamya Tawfik, founder of iChoose, is a certified Kids Life Coach, Creative Therapist (Arts Facilitator) and performing artist (storyteller and actress). She holds a PhD in Childhood Studies (Children's Media and Culture) from the Institute Postgraduate Childhood Studies at Ain Shams University in Cairo. She also has a BA and MA in Journalism and Mass Communication from the American University in Cairo. Her journey as a performing artist started in 2009. Since then, she has performed in English, Arabic, and Italian with several theater groups in Dubai. As a storyteller, she has performed in many children's events, storytelling festivals, and book fairs.
Creative conversations with children: Using the arts when 'talking' isn't enough
This workshop explores the incorporation of creative activities when working with children to foster deeper understanding, expression and reflection. By introducing art, storytelling, role-playing, and other creative modalities, practitioners can go beyond traditional verbal exchanges with their young clients and create safe and engaging sessions. The activities can help children understand concepts, non-verbally articulate emotions and can form a basis for meaningful discussions.
References:
Brandoff, R.,& Thompson, Angel. Quick and Creative Art Projects For Therapists With (Very) Limited Budgets. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019.
Hobday, A.,& Ollier, Kate. Creative Therapy with Children and Adolescents: A British Psychological Society Book. Impact Publishers, 1999, 2005.
La Vigne, M. Play Therapy Activities: 101 play-based exercises to improve behavior and strengthen the parent-child connection. Rockridge Press, 2020
Zandt, F.,& Barrett, S. Creative Ways to Help Children Manage Big Feelings: A therapist’s guide to working with preschool and primary children. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.