A CSR initiative by Manchester Worldwide (SEA)
Let's Paint &
Gift Art Therapy to the Vulnerable Children at RDSS
Bringing Awareness. Making A Difference.
Manchester Worldwide (S.E. Asia) wants to create awareness of mental health in the community, uplift the vulnerable ones and empower those around us to make a change by taking action.
We have put together an art therapy workshop where you will...
Discover
Learn how art therapy promotes good mental wellness, enables positive change and personal growth through 'Art Therapy for Mental Wellness' talk.
Take Action
Relax, paint, take home your masterpiece— experience therapeutic benefits through the session!
Make An Impact
Your registration fee will directly benefit the vulnerable children at RDSS (Rare Disorders Society Singapore) with art therapy sessions.
Event Details:
| Date | 15 December 2021 (Wednesday) |
| Time | 6-9 pm Do come 30 mins earlier for TraceTogether check-in and vaccination check. |
| Location | 80 Robinson Road #13-01/02, Singapore 068898 |
| Registration Fee | $50 per pax (including mental wellness talk, art materials, canvas and light dinner) |
| What To Expect | 6-7pm : 'Art Therapy for Mental Wellness' Talk (discover how art therapy promotes good mental wellness, enables positive change and personal growth) 7-9pm: Paint Session (canvas & paint provided) |
Art Therapist Profile:
Amanda Chen, Art Therapist
Amanda Chen is a certified and experienced Art Therapist (MA-AT 2015 Masters in Art Therapy), Arts Educator (Registered with MOE-AMIS) and Soft Pastel Nagomi Art Instructor. She is currently an adjunct lecturer with the School of Positive Psychology in Art Therapy and ACC Institute.
She has been active and current in the social work scene for the past decade and has worked with many charities and social enterprises like Red Pencil, Student Advisory Centre, Center Pottery, Habitat for Humanity Singapore and was the Former Deputy Director of Social Creatives. She currently sits on the board as Honorary Secretary of the Rare Disorders Society of Singapore.
Amanda is the founder for Art for Good and believes that a lot of good can be done through art, especially in the healing and therapeutic aspects. She creates children’s illustrations, sculptures and paintings in her
free time.
Why Art Therapy for The Vulnerable Children?
Children who undergo traumatic experiences and overwhelming life stressors may find it difficult to express in words what they are going through. Arts therapy helps them explore and work out complicated feelings and thoughts, communicate the unspeakable, experience healing, gain self-confidence, and feel empowered to move on towards a more hopeful and happier life.
One of the RDSS beneficiaries:
Chloe Mah (F) (11) Pompe’s Disease
Chloe was born in November 2009 and was diagnosed with Pompe Disease at 7 months old. Despite the many uncertainties and fears faced initially, Chloe showed exceptional courage to fight the disorder, overcoming death several times.
Through Art Therapy, Chloe found a creative outlet for self-expression for physical and mental well-being. Art therapy has given Chloe some respite from her intensive medical treatments.
Yes! I would like to participate in the CSR event.
Important Information:
- Walk-in registration is not currently available for our in-person events due to limited capacity and Covid protocols. Registration must be made in advance.
- The registration form for this event includes mandatory Covid protocol questions. If you have any questions, please contact connect@manchester.edu.sg.
- Attendees for in-person events must have completed the full regime of WHO-approved vaccination due to advance registration
- Prevailing safe event measures which meet the Government requirements at the time of the event will be in place.
- Attendees may be denied entry or asked to leave if they fail to comply with the aforementioned measures. If you are not feeling well please do not attend the event. This is for your own safety and that of your fellow participants. If you know you are not going to be able to attend the event please notify connect@manchester.edu.sg. ASAP as there is likely to be a waitlist in place.
- Attendees should anticipate and allow additional time on arrival for the following which may be required by Manchester Worldwide (SEA) - TraceTogether check-in, temperature checks, travel declarations, symptom declarations and close Covid contact declarations.
- Masks must be worn at all times other than when eating/drinking.
- All attendees acknowledge their responsibilities to comply with appropriate safe distancing measures.
- As per current Government guidelines, rapid Covid testing is not required for up to 50 people. This event will not exceed this number including speakers and Chamber staff required to be present for logistics
