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research collaboration in 2025
Working with the University of Kent & the University of Sussex
In 2024 I began working with Dr Stella Bolaki from the University of Kent and Dr Samantha Davey from the University of Essex, as a research champion on their project involving using artists books for healing, along with other collaborators. Stella is a reader in American Literature and Medical Humanities and Co-Director of the Centre for Health and Medical Humanities at the University of Kent. Samantha is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Essex and an author. My experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist helps to provide a therapeutic perspective on the making of the artists books by mothers whose children have had children removed and placed for adoption.
The Project and its Therapeutic Value
The collaborative work I have had the pleasure to do with Stella and Samantha as a counsellor and psychotherapist has brought perspective and insight into the therapeutic value of the Artists' Books for mothers whose children have been placed into adoption. The mothers have experienced deep trauma in having their children taken away from them, highlighting the long term psychological impact the removal of their children has had, as well as social, economical and biological considerations, not to mention discussions around the shaping of social policy and the law. However, the Artists Book, individually created by the mothers in a safe setting, initiated and guided by Stella and Samantha's workshops, bring healing, expression, creative individuality and discussion to a what is often a very taboo subject.
Moving forward with the Artists Book
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. Our therapists also have expertise in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and those with chronic illness or disability.
consultation: Group facilitation & Conflict resolution
Amanda's Aim
Amanda's aim is to provide you with a professional yet personably service which you can rely on to produce the results you are looking for. Amanda has over 20 years of experience of facilitation, mediation, and solution focused work in a number of different settings and of all age groups - including youth offending, offender rehabilitation and victims support work. Working with people of different cultures and diverse backgrounds enables Amanda to stay impartial and focused on reaching solutions for you and achieving your desired goals. Her wealth of education, experience and training reflects the expertise that she has to resolve the issues that you bring.
Amanda's Approach
Amanda will take an inventory of your specific issues and begin working with you to make an assessment of where intervention is to be targeted. Problem solving, reducing conflict and improving relationships performance are all part of the service Amanda offers while keeping your specific yet realistic goals in mind. Amanda specialises in building relationships by enhancing communication and problem solving.
Amanda's Expertise
Amanda specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues - inclusive of PTSD, Complex PTSD, Functional Neurological Disorder, Couples/Marriage Counselling/Facilitation, and working relationships, as just a few examples. Amanda's wealth of experience and training will not only resolve conflict efficiently and effectively but will culminate in long lasting results for a more productive and positive outcome.
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