This puppetry workshop offers a unique approach to art therapy, focusing on puppets as powerful tools for expression and communication. Ideal for psychologists, social workers, and therapists, this training teaches participants to use puppetry with children, adults, and families in various psychosocial settings.

Participants will explore a range of creative therapy methods such as drama, storytelling, drawing, and puppet-making, gaining hands-on experience. Each participant will create their own puppet, which acts as a therapeutic tool for emotional support. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to conduct puppet-making workshops and use puppetry as a means to express emotions like anxiety, frustration, and more.

Led by Dr. Karim Dakroub, a clinical psychologist and puppeteer with years of experience, this workshop provides a safe space for expression and practical skills for using puppetry in professional settings.

Key outcomes:

• Learn the psychological benefits of puppetry for children and adults.

• Create your own therapeutic puppet and lead puppet-making workshops.

• Develop skills to use storytelling and puppetry to address emotional challenges.

Perfect for professionals in mental health and social work, this workshop blends creativity with psychological theory, offering a valuable new tool for supporting clients in a safe and therapeutic environment.