B.A., M.SW. Applied (Hons.), Accredited Journey Practitioner
Christine
Wykes UnLtd is involved in the creative and healing arts. Artist
CV
Creativity |
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taken at Disneyland in June 2004. |
My
work history and education has been varied allowing me to gain qualifications
and skills in a variety of areas. My qualifications include philosophy,
counselling, social work, grief therapy and I have completed short workshops
in art therapy and other complementary healing practises. I am an Accredited
Journey Practitioner and completed my studies with Creative Healing International
(Level 1 & 2) during 2002 and 2003. I studied, in the seventies, at
the University of Waikato, graduating with a B.A. majoring in philosophy
and began my masters degree in philosophy, majoring in meta-physics at
the University of Auckland in 1992. A family crisis resulted in a withdrawal
from study before completing the degree. Further study and workshops followed
as I trained as a 'Philosophy for Children' teacher. My post graduate
studies at Massey University, Albany Campus were completed in 1997 and
I graduated in 1998, with Honours in Master of Social Work (Applied).
My final research paper asked, "What are the psycho-spiritual implications
of using creativity as a therapeutic tool in the healing process?"
I have been employed in a variety of organisations throughout the years, but in recent years, was employed with Greenpeace, NZ and have spent over seven years working in the problem gambling sector, where I developed a strong understanding of health promotion, wellness and quality of life issues, particularly as they affect individuals, families and communities. Initially I was employed as a Hotline counsellor and rose to the position of National Manager of Public Health, attending conferences internationally and presenting on health promotion and the negative social consequences of gambling.
My
interest in the transcendent aspect of life often expresses itself in
my art, poetry and writing and I have exhibited in several group exhibitions
in Tokoroa, Rotorua, Hamilton, Auckland and have had three solo exhibitions.
Currently, I am working toward a new body of work, experimenting with
neon and other lighting effects. Fairly extensive travel has been an enjoyment
in my life and I am privileged to have visited many galleries in many
parts of the world. My musical interests led me to study the harp for
many years with Delphine McAneney, who was a protégé of
Susan McDonald, a well known harpist, in the States.
Currently
I am writing a book about my life and search for truth, which ultimately
outlines the journey from separation to wholeness.
Christine Wykes
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