Who I Am & Why I Do What I Do
Hi! Welcome! ¡Hola! ¡Bienvenido!
Thank you for visiting my site! ¡Gracias por visitar mi sitio! (Porfavor consulte la versión en español después de la versión en inglés).
My name is Amanda.
I am an intuitive artist, registered art therapist and licenses psychotherapist (marriage, family and child therapist in the state of California, U.S.A.) I am currently residing in Andalucia, southern Spain, and am providing art therapy sessions in both English and Spanish in Fuengirola and on-line. I have been approved by ANDART (Andalucia Arteterapia) and am a member of ANDART as well as EFAT (European Federation of Art Therapy).
I have a holistic world view and focus on integrating mind, body and spirit both personally and professionally. When appropriate, I also incorporate chakras and energy work into my sessions.
In addition to being an artist and an art therapist, I also have a back ground in dance and am the creator of Nomadic Energy and Movement (movement/dance class for women). Please refer to the Nomadic Energy and Movement tab for more information.
Because I believe in the value of group work, cohesion and group process, I also facilitate workshops. I am also getting ready to provide half day as well as weekend retreats. One of my passions is to create ´´custom made retreats´´ for a specific event or group so please contact me if you are interested in learning more.
Essentially... I do what I love and love what I do.
Thank you for visiting my site! ¡Gracias por visitar mi sitio! (Porfavor consulte la versión en español después de la versión en inglés).
My name is Amanda.
I am an intuitive artist, registered art therapist and licenses psychotherapist (marriage, family and child therapist in the state of California, U.S.A.) I am currently residing in Andalucia, southern Spain, and am providing art therapy sessions in both English and Spanish in Fuengirola and on-line. I have been approved by ANDART (Andalucia Arteterapia) and am a member of ANDART as well as EFAT (European Federation of Art Therapy).
I have a holistic world view and focus on integrating mind, body and spirit both personally and professionally. When appropriate, I also incorporate chakras and energy work into my sessions.
In addition to being an artist and an art therapist, I also have a back ground in dance and am the creator of Nomadic Energy and Movement (movement/dance class for women). Please refer to the Nomadic Energy and Movement tab for more information.
Because I believe in the value of group work, cohesion and group process, I also facilitate workshops. I am also getting ready to provide half day as well as weekend retreats. One of my passions is to create ´´custom made retreats´´ for a specific event or group so please contact me if you are interested in learning more.
Essentially... I do what I love and love what I do.
Mi nombre es Amanda.
Soy un artista intuitivo, arte terapeuta y psicoterapeuta con licencia (terapeuta matrimonial, familiar e infantil en el estado de California, EE. UU.) Vivo en Andalucía, sur de España, y trabajo como arte terapeuta bilingue en Fuengirola y on-line. He sido aprobado por ANDART (Andalucía Arteterapia) y soy miembro de ANDART y EFAT (Federación Europea de Arteterapia).
Tengo una visión holística del mundo y me concentro en integrar la mente, el cuerpo y el espíritu tanto personal como profesionalmente. Cuando es apropiado, incorporo chakras y trabajo energético en mis sesiones.
Además de ser artista y arte terapeuta, tengo experiencia en danza y soy la creadora de ´´Nomadic Energy and Movement´´ (clase de movimiento / danza para mujeres). Porfavor consulte la pestaña ´´energía nómada y movimiento´´ (Nomadic Energy and Movement) para obtener más información.
Porque creo en el valor del trabajo en grupo, la cohesión y el proceso grupal, facilito talleres. También me estoy preparando para ofrecer retiros de medio día y de fin de semana. Una de mis pasiones es crear “retiros a medida” para un evento o grupo específico, así que por favor contácteme si está interesado.
Esencialmente... hago lo que amo y amo lo que hago.
For me the creative process is a sacred journey into stillness, possibilities and the unknown. It is a way to connect to ourselves, to others and to our environment. I believe that it is only when we are still can we fully connect to our higher selves and to ´´all that is´´ and with that, open ourselves up to the exploration of realities far beyond our imagination.
I view everything in life as energy. Some things can be seen whereas others can only be felt and experienced. I believe that if we are brave enough to process and connect with the energies that inhibit our natural flow, we can be transmute, transform and heal.
Para mí, el proceso creativo es un viaje sagrado hacia la quietud, las posibilidades y lo desconocido. Es una forma de conectarnos con nosotros mismos, con los demás y con nuestro entorno. Pienso que es sólo cuando etamos quietos que podemos conectar plenamente con nuestro yo superior y con "todo lo que es" y con eso, abrirnos a la exploración de realidades mucho más allá de nuestra imaginación.
Veo todo en la vida como energía. Algunas cosas se pueden ver mientras que otras solo se pueden sentir y experimentar. Creo que si somos lo suficientemente valientes para procesar y conectarnos con las energías que inhiben nuestro flujo natural, podemos transmutar, transformar y sanar.
A dance is...
... a promise of a new tomorrow...
... where movements gracefully flow into each other...
... creating the illusion of time and space
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A painting is a possibility.... ... a place where feelings and colors unite and tell a story... ... a story of within and without... |
Awakening - 2015
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The creative process...
... is a journey into the stillness of the unknown...
... into our hearts, our minds and our...
essences
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When I enter the portal of creativity and flow, I feel time and space pushing the boundaries of what is in order to make room for what could be. |
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It is my vision to share this journey with you through my work, workshops and sessions. |
Flying Colors...
... Where colors, movements and sounds come together to guide us to the present moment... and... to ourselves.
... Donde colores, movimientos y sonidos se unen para guiarnos al momento presente ... y ... a nosotros mismos.
... Where colors, movements and sounds come together to guide us to the present moment... and... to ourselves.
... Donde colores, movimientos y sonidos se unen para guiarnos al momento presente ... y ... a nosotros mismos.
