What is
Clay Field Therapy?
Clay Field Therapy is a sensorimotor art therapy technique that taps into our sense of touch. It is a unique approach developed in Germany by Professor Heinz Deuser.
It has been found to be very effective in assisting the healing of trauma in both adults and children.
In Germany, Clay Field Therapy is often used by Art Therapists in schools as it has been found to be extremely beneficial in supporting students with developmental challenges, attachment issues, anxiety, depression, hyperactivity and stress.
The Clay Field is a flat rectangular wooden box which is filled with clay. A bowl of warm water and a sponge is supplied and the client is invited to 'enter' the clay field with their hands. The clay field becomes a symbolic world for the client to explore.
There will be no finished product, no artwork to show friends, no sculpture to be fired in a kiln. At the end of a Clay Field session, only intense body memories will be taken home. The kinaesthetic motor action combined with sensory perception will have lasting therapeutic benefits, especially in cases of developmental delays in children and trauma healing.
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Elbrecht, C. 2013, Trauma Healing at The Clay Field, p15.
This video is a case study of a student in Germany and clearly demonstrates the positive impact that Clay Field Therapy can have on an individual's social/emotional needs. Although it is 16 minutes in duration, it is well worth viewing to gain a deeper insight of Clay Field therapy, especially if this is a technique you might be considering for you or your child.
Please Note...
Arnica Art Studio is currently at capacity with a wait list. As a result, we are unable to take on any new clients at this stage.
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Clay Field Sessions with Bianca are around 50 minutes.
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Bianca has completed her Cert. in Clay Field Therapy at the Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy & School for Initiatic Art Therapy and has also attended a masterclass with Professor Heinz Deuser. She attends regular supervision sessions through the Institute of Sensorimotor Art Therapy (ISAT).
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Bianca specialises in working with children and adolescents.
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For all enquiries please contact Bianca via the email link below.
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