I partner people in self inquiry and discovery, making sense of life and uncovering answers, solutions and pathways in becoming more authetically who we prefer to be, creating change and growth in peace, confidence and freedom. The more we understand ourselves and our relationships with others and the world, the more confidence we can bring to live our lives with greater authenticity, meaning and
satisfaction. Kristie is skilled in using the Therapeutic Arts as a creative process to support people in better understanding themselves, their relationships and their world. Her speciality is working with children ages 3-16 and parents. She has particular lived experience with Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and families effected by this. Through the process of art making and the dramatic arts, Kristie partners clients in exploring what’s at the heart of the matter, following the client's lead as being the expert of their lives and experiences. Kristie advocates for the client’s voice, autonomy, and sense of self in every session, customising each session to the needs, values and strengths of the individual client. Kristie works collaboratively with clients of all ages using a variety of art modalities like clay, drama, painting, sand, drawing and movement as a way of inquiring into what often lies hidden beneath the surface of what we already know about ourselves. Art Therapy;
• provides clients with opportunities to
focus, explore possibilities, make new
choices and self-correct
• offers clients new insights and new ways
of seeing themselves and their
relationships
• promotes self-expression and provides a
safe way for clients to release emotions
and share about themselves and what’s
happening without struggling too much to
find the words
• offers an avenue to explore client’s past
and present and take empowering steps
towards the future
• decreases stress, depression, anxiety, and
fear
• can be a pleasurable experience that
provides distraction and respite from
internal and external stressors. Kristie weaves warmth, humour, and compassion into the therapeutic relationship. Kristie promotes the client’s capacity for self-determination and personal agency and practices a trauma-informed approach. Kristie’s priority is offering a positive unconditional regard that is respectful and inclusive of culture, race, sexuality, physicality, non/gender identification, neurodiversity, and abilities. Kristie works with a wide range of client concerns and has lived experience working with but not limited to the following topics;
• Parenting/ Care Giving
• The Parent-Child Connection
• Children’s Development & Attachment Health
• Post Natal Depression, Anxiety &
Overwhelm
• Significant Life Transitions & Events
• Relationships and communication
• Burnout and stress
• Grief and loss
• Identity, self-worth & confidence
• Anxiety and depression
• AOD – Adults & children
• Trauma & Adverse Childhood Experiences.
• Bullying
Art Skills are not necessary to experience the benefits of Art Therapy. Kristie Molnar Expressive Arts Therapy & Counselling is a non-registered NDIS privider (Self & Plan Managed participants) and a registered professional member of ANZACATA. Online and in person appointments available.
