Archetypal & Relational Approaches with Multicultural Populations: Multimodal Modalities with Marion Gordon-Flower

This 3-hour online workshop will offer frameworks that have proven effective in working with diverse populations in group settings. In multicultural contexts, the 'how' of the relational approach is of equal importance to the 'what' of the intervention, and whereas archetypal approaches can effectively span the divides, sensitivity to the nuances of different cultural backgrounds needs to be an equally considered part.

Jungian theories will be explored from the perspective of an underlying rationale rather than an analytical lens. Contrary cultural theoretical perspectives will be considered in relationship to working with the archetypal, and solid grounds established as a platform for positive group dynamics and effective interventions. Creative and interactive responses will be an interwoven dimension of this journey of gaining experience of recommended practices.

Resources required by participants for the session

1. An object of significance: An object to share that signifies cultural identity or your personal story.
2. A range of media is advised, and particularly the preferred media of the arts therapist practitioner. The following are suggested:
   Dry media: pencils, pastels, colouring pens
   Wet media: paints, inks, and brushes
   Art papers: A4/ A3/ A2
   Optional: Glue, Items collected from nature, magazine cut-out images of interest, other mixed media materials

PRESENTER BIO

1. Describe 3 or more archetypal approaches which have proven effective in multicultural settings and how these have been combined with relational approaches for effective therapeutic outcomes.
2. Identify multimodal and material considerations in working with culturally diverse populations and biases which can hinder the development of effective interventions.
3. Explain why archetypal approaches need to be considered from both universal and culturally based perspectives in working cross-culturally and identify 3 or more considerations to apply in therapy.

PRESENTER BIO

Marion Gordon-Flower is a Registered Creative Arts Therapist working for Mauri Tui Tuia in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand. She has a background in teaching and has also worked in youth justice and mental health youth respite. She utilises person-centred, holistic approaches which foster oranga (wellbeing), mana (self-esteem), and whakawhānaungatanga (community connection and confidence). Her primary modality is visual arts; however, she also incorporates music and aspects of drama and expressive dance movement into her practice, based on therapeutic needs and goals. She is an internationally published writer in creative arts therapies. Marion identifies as bicultural having grown up in a Tūhoe community in Te Urewera, Central North Island, and connection with Papatūānuku (nature) remains an important aspect of her lifestyle and work.

When: Saturday 20 September 2025
Time: 12-3pm AEST
2-5pm NZST (Presenter time)
10am-1pm AWST/HKT/SGT
Duration/CPD: 3 CPD hours
Where: Zoom
Cost: $40 (+GST for Aust. members)
Open to: Practising and On Leave members
Min/Max: 15/30
Recorded session: Yes

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