Cath Lappin
My name is Cath Lappin I am a Case Manager for Connected Self. I have an arts background and am currently studying art therapy. I use these skills in both group work and individual settings. I am passionate about art as a tool for expression and love to share this in my work with children, young people and adults.
Interests
- Working with young people
- Art therapy
- Delivering programs to young people
- Delivering training and training packages to youth practitioners
- Working with variety of people with differing needs via art
Background
I have extensive experience working with young people, and also enjoy the learning that my 3 teenagers provide me on a daily basis. My past work includes experience as Placement Officer for accredited youth work training with the training arm of Mission Australia along with my own art therapy business, “Bluebird Horizons”. I have delivered well-being programs to adolescents and other community groups for the past 15 years both in government and non-government settings.
I have an affinity with young people and enjoy the opportunity to work with them through not only art making but in ways that support their interests and needs. I have worked with a diverse range of people in a number of settings to meet a variety of needs, both as a program facilitator for groups and one on one youth practitioner. I am enthusiastic about Case Management with Connected Self and see this role as crucial in supporting young people to flourish.
I have extensive experience working with young people, and also enjoy the learning that my 3 teenagers provide me on a daily basis. My past work includes experience as Placement Officer for accredited youth work training with the training arm of Mission Australia along with my own art therapy business, “Bluebird Horizons”. I have delivered well-being programs to adolescents and other community groups for the past 15 years both in government and non-government settings.
I have an affinity with young people and enjoy the opportunity to work with them through not only art making but in ways that support their interests and needs. I have worked with a diverse range of people in a number of settings to meet a variety of needs, both as a program facilitator for groups and one on one youth practitioner. I am enthusiastic about Case Management with Connected Self and see this role as crucial in supporting young people to flourish.
Case Manager
Art as catalyst for change
Art making is a safe and creative way to engage with others. My love of art and my passion to provide people with an “art experience” has shown me I can build relationships with an arts focus and use it as a catalyst for change. I have witnessed young people I work with find meaning and expression in this process and see it as my priveledge to be a part of the experience.
Art making is a safe and creative way to engage with others. My love of art and my passion to provide people with an “art experience” has shown me I can build relationships with an arts focus and use it as a catalyst for change. I have witnessed young people I work with find meaning and expression in this process and see it as my priveledge to be a part of the experience.
