About Jewel Janan:
I am a Writer with a passion for writing, a Counsellor/Psychotherapist/Healer and an international trainer and workshop presenter. My qualifications include a Master of Arts in Art Therapy, Diploma of Child Psychotherapy, Certificate of Rebalancing and a Bachelor or Education. I have a deep interest in healing and spirituality and have done different trainings in energy and spiritual healing.
I felt a calling to write in 2007 and this led me onto a pathway of discovering the joys and transcendent experience that writing can offer. I have immersed into many different forms of writing: Expressive and reflective writing, narrative expressive, fiction, non fiction and writing as a sacred practice. I have participated in writing workshops in Bali, Perth, Sydney, Byron Bay and Melbourne and in many online programs and writing retreats. A highlight of my writing journey has been working with the wonderful Shelley Kenigsberg from Editing in Paradise who has offered incredible support and inspiration. I am now writing a new novel that is "coming through" and am excited to see how this story unfolds.
I will be engaging in a new healing focused training program in 2023 and look forward to offering healing sessions online on Zoom, to people in different countries. I am excited about this and by the potential for healing and growth that this beautiful, safe and supportive therapeutic process can offer.
I live near the coastal city of Fremantle...I passionately love dogs, writing in cafes (and anywhere really), reading novels, painting, delicious food and eating out, travel, the beach, listening to songs and music, and my beautiful family and friends.
I felt a calling to write in 2007 and this led me onto a pathway of discovering the joys and transcendent experience that writing can offer. I have immersed into many different forms of writing: Expressive and reflective writing, narrative expressive, fiction, non fiction and writing as a sacred practice. I have participated in writing workshops in Bali, Perth, Sydney, Byron Bay and Melbourne and in many online programs and writing retreats. A highlight of my writing journey has been working with the wonderful Shelley Kenigsberg from Editing in Paradise who has offered incredible support and inspiration. I am now writing a new novel that is "coming through" and am excited to see how this story unfolds.
I will be engaging in a new healing focused training program in 2023 and look forward to offering healing sessions online on Zoom, to people in different countries. I am excited about this and by the potential for healing and growth that this beautiful, safe and supportive therapeutic process can offer.
I live near the coastal city of Fremantle...I passionately love dogs, writing in cafes (and anywhere really), reading novels, painting, delicious food and eating out, travel, the beach, listening to songs and music, and my beautiful family and friends.
More About My Background:
For many years, I was a Child Therapist/Play Therapist and specialised in the heartful Humanistic Child Centered Play Therapy approach, a form of counselling and psychotherapy for children. This was beautiful work and led me to train other mental health professionals in Child Centered Play Therapy after completing the Intensive Supervision Process and Summer Program at the Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas in 2001.
I was the Founder and the Director of Play Therapy Australia from 2001- March 2015. During this time, I developed and offered clinical training programs and workshops across Australia, presented workshops for agencies, organisations and universities and mentored many people. I am also the Founder and Director of the Play Therapy Online Training Academy and continue to offer online training internationally.
My earlier work included working in a Children's Residential and Foster Care setting, Rebalancing private practice, with the Department of Child Development and as a music specialist teacher.
I was the Founder and the Director of Play Therapy Australia from 2001- March 2015. During this time, I developed and offered clinical training programs and workshops across Australia, presented workshops for agencies, organisations and universities and mentored many people. I am also the Founder and Director of the Play Therapy Online Training Academy and continue to offer online training internationally.
My earlier work included working in a Children's Residential and Foster Care setting, Rebalancing private practice, with the Department of Child Development and as a music specialist teacher.
Love of Dogs:
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I have a special place in my heart for dogs and have had many profound, deeply loving experiences with our beautiful dogs, Jewel Bella, an American Cocker Spaniel (or recently I'm thinking she may have been a Spoodle after seeing a Spoodle who looked exactly like her!) and Lawsy, who had a lot of Labrador in him.
Jewel Bella used to spend many hours alongside me while I wrote. At times when I was doing everything but write, she would sit in my study doorway and insistently bark with nothing able to distract her...until I came in and wrote! She would then lie on the rug next to me, sleeping peacefully. I discovered the power of unconditional love and acceptance through my relationship with this deeply loving, courageous and beautiful dog. And Lawsy, our very gorgeous boy was with us for 7 years. He was a rescue dog who became so empathic and always knew who needed love and support. His heart was enormous... We have recently had our first beautiful foster dog through Retriever Rescue WA join us...he's an adorable older black labrador who we're giving lots of love and care to...he is such a beautiful boy xxx |
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