ACC Sensitive Claim Online Therapy Group
Settling the Storm Within:
A Holistic Art and Somatic Therapy Group
For ACC Sensitive Claims Clients
Upcoming group:
9th June- 18th August 2026 (no session on 14th July)
Tuesday evenings: 7-9pm
A Holistic Art and Somatic Therapy Group
Overview
This 10-week online group therapy programme is designed for ACC Sensitive Claims clients with a diagnosis of PTSD, particularly those recovering from sexual harm.
The group supports up to 15 participants and is facilitated by two experienced trauma therapists.
The programme integrates:
- Art Therapy
- Somatic Awareness Practices
- Culturally Responsive Models of Wellbeing
This creates a safe, structured environment that supports emotional regulation, expression, and recovery.
Why This Group Matters
Clients experiencing PTSD often present with:
- Hyperarousal or dissociation
- Shame, self-blame, and identity disruption
- Social withdrawal and fear of being seen
- Difficulty engaging in traditional talk therapy
This group offers an alternative pathway to healing by working beyond words, supporting clients to reconnect with their bodies, express their experiences safely, and rebuild a sense of self.
Retreat Objectives
Participants are supported to:
- Develop emotional regulation and grounding skills
- Reconnect with bodily awareness as a source of safety
- Express internal experiences through creative processes
- Feel seen, heard, and supported in a safe group environment
- Strengthen resilience and apply tools in everyday life
Expected Outcomes
- By the end of the programme, participants are expected to:
- Increase emotional regulation and body awareness
- Reduce avoidance and dissociation
- Feel more confident in self-expression
- Build internal safety and self-compassion
- Experience reduced isolation
- Develop a toolkit of somatic and creative practices
Progress Measures:
Hua Oranga | Solution-Focused Scaling | Participant FeedbackFacilitators
Damiët Loor
Creative Art Therapist & Counsellor
Lead Provider (PAR760)
Jooske Honig
Holistic drawing Therapist and Somatic Therapy Practitioner
In-spiral
Referral & ACC information
To arrange approval, please contact the client’s Recovery Partner or include this group in the Wellbeing Plan.
Required Codes:
- SCSGTT x1
- SCSGT x20 (10 sessions of 2 hours)
Vendor ID: GO9842 (Sash Nelson)
Contact and registration
🌐 flowingrivertherapy.co.nz
🌐 www.in-spiral.co.nz
📧 damiet@flowingrivertherapy.co.nz