Gayle
Crisp is a multi-modal experiential creative
arts practitioner working as an educator, facilitator, artist and therapist in
a variety of capacities within her community. In her work with individuals,
groups and organisations she utilises somatic, experiential and creative
processes to explore lived moments and meanings, to deepen understandings of
human experience with a vision to empower people and enrich lives.
Gayle believes it is vital to the
emergence of authentic wellbeing within communities that we work collaboratively
to make meaning of our lives together and find ways to connect and be together.
She is inspired by our ability as humans in an interconnected world to hold the
space for each other as we explore creatively who we are and how we want to be.
Gayle's experience within the creative
arts covers drama, dance, movement, visual arts, photography, writing, play.
She has been working in the performing arts industry for over 25 years, and has
included performing, directing, stage management and education. She has spent
the last 11 years working as a part-time primary school drama specialist in the
Redlands. She has also been facilitating workshops within the professional and
public community sectors. Gayle's picture book, "I See You" is now available
by emailing Gayle or contacting the publisher St Luke's Innovative Resources.
Gayle holds a Master of Arts in
Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy (MIECAT), is an SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner), Graduate Certificate (MIECAT),
Bachelor of Education (QUT) in drama, dance and media, Associate Diploma
Arts (NRCAE)in drama and dance and is dedicated to ongoing lifelong
learning. Other relevant associations and registrations include: Professional
registration with ACATA (Australian Creative Arts Therapy Association), Qld Teacher Registration,
Exemption from Blue Card, First Aid.
Currently
- Gayle offers Experiential Arts Therapy for children, adults and groups and Somatic Experiencing sessions from her home studio
- Gayle is a drama and dance specialist at St Anthony's Primary School. ( 2005-current
- Gayle works as an Arts Therapist with students from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds at Woodridge state High School(2016 - current)
- She coordinates BrizCATS: a network of Creative Arts Therapists and Practitioners in the Brisbane and surrounding districts. http://brizcats.blogspot.com.au/
Previously
- 2005-2014 Brisbane Catholic Education sessional arts inquiry workshops for students wellbeing and staff professional development.
- 2012-13 worked as an Arts Therapist with children experiencing domestic violence at Lutheran Community Care at Mary and Martha's Refuge.
- 2013 sessional supervisor at IKON Institute.
- 2012 sessional practitioner at Integrate Place Manly
- 2012 vice president of ACATA (Australian Creative Arts Therapies Association) http://acata.org.au/
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