1300 367 797www.rtssv.org.au

Road Trauma Support Services Victoria’s Art Therapy Group brings together people who have been

impacted by road trauma and allows for creative self-expression in a safe and nurturing environment.

SHATTERED lives,SHARDS OF hope

The focus for the Art Therapy Group this year has been a study of mosaic processes and the creation of individual mosaic objects including trinket boxes, a planter box for a healing garden, a mosaic on rocks for a memorial garden and wall plaques. Barbara Joyce our Art Therapist explains the mosaic processes and participants learn new skills in the use of adhesives and grouting techniques.

The mosaic process involves piecing together broken, disparate pieces, it emulates the way participants are reshaping their lives after loss and trauma. The mosaic process mirrors the healing power of reconstructing that which has been broken. Participants may find solace in the reassembled pieces as the grouting, which fills all the spaces between the fragments, creates a cohesive, newly-formed object with new beauty. The placement of the artwork in a memorial or healing garden will be a constant reminder of the maker having taken a step forward in rebuilding and recovery.

Road Trauma Support Services Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation contributing to the safety and wellbeing of Victorian road users. We provide counselling and support to people impacted by road trauma, and address attitudes and behaviours of road users through education.

SHATTERED lives,SHARDS OF hope