Working Creatively with Stories: Matryoska and Her Nesting Dolls Through storytelling and tools from the worlds of Gestalt and art therapy we explore the traditional Russian story of Matryoshka. The Matryoshka dolls (or nesting dolls) are associated with the mother figure and with family and fertility. They can be seen as a traditional representation of the mother carrying a child within her and as a representation of a chain of mothers carrying on the family legacy through the child in their womb. They can also be considered different aspects of self and are a good way to work with the inner child and other aspects of our Inner Family System. In this workshop: We will call upon the wisdom of this traditional story to guide us. We will use tools from art therapy to accompany us as we deepen into the inner layers of Matryoshka. We will see how the Matryoshka dolls resonate with us emotionally on a personal level. We will explore ways to work with the nesting dolls in a therapeutic setting, helping clients to explore the different layers. We can use the dolls to explore the past, family life, relationships and aspects of the self. This workshop […]