Effectively expressing concerns through painting SOLUTION-FOCUSED PAINTING THERAPY LOM® IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou

Mariou, Greece
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Summary

Welcome to a wonderful place where, far away from everyday routines and in a warm and comforting atmosphere, concerns can be resolved in a targeted manner through painting. When thinking no longer helps, we need something that can lead us to new and unexpected solutions.
So if you want change, to resolve issues and find new perspectives, need help making decisions, want to put something old to rest or fix a relationship, and much more, then come and paint.

Issues can include: - old stressful stories, - current stressful things (including physical symptoms), - obstructive thought patterns, - relationship worries, - decisions that cannot be made, - wishes that should finally come true - diffuse discomfort, and much more.

In connection with your concern, we develop a picture task—a metaphor (it doesn't mean anything, but it can move something) or a remembered image. The picture is then painted slowly and with great attention—with the help of criteria that support optimal effect. While painting, contact with the picture is established, which leads to further steps.
The image tasks are also suitable for those who are inexperienced in painting. Solution-oriented painting therapy LOM® according to Bettina Egger and Jörg Merz Metaphors and brain-friendly images allow for new, more appropriate, or more helpful inner images that control feelings and actions in such a way that new possibilities can arise in life.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Art therapy, Painting, Self-discovery, Consciousness, soul, senses & spirit, Creative Retreats, Detox Retreats
Language(s)
German
Place
Mariou, Greece
Accommodation
not included
Catering
No meals
Services

Assistance in finding and arranging accommodation and flights

snack

course fee

Tea and coffee

painting supplies

Accommodation

Depending on your preferences, you can stay alone or together with the other painters—either right by the sea or in one of the mountain villages with fantastic sea views. I am happy to help you find accommodation.

Catering

A snack is provided during the break. Many accommodations have fully equipped kitchens for self-catering. It is also worth enjoying a meal in one of the many taverns by the sea or in the mountains.

sequence

We start at 11 a.m. and paint twice a day for 2 1/4 hours, for a total of 4.5 hours per day with a one-hour break in between.
At the beginning, we will discuss your individual concerns. Then we will start painting. Even though we will be painting together in a small group, I will work with each painter individually. The paintings will not be discussed in the group. At the end of each painting session, there will be an exchange of experiences so that everyone can share in the processes of the other painters without commenting on them.

During the break, there are beautiful shady and sunny spots available on the large terrace with sea views and on the property. The fourth day is painting-free, so you have time to explore the area, go on excursions, spend time at the beach, or just relax.

Arrival

You organize your own travel to the island. We are happy to assist you. Heraklion and Chania airports are served by many European airports. Plakias is equidistant—about 100 km—from both Cretan airports and can be reached by bus. We also recommend booking a rental car directly from the airport.

, 740 60 Mariou, Kriti, Greece

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 90 days before arrival.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Dates

from $845 / 6 Days

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from $845 / 6 Days

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