Life is art in motion, lets explore it together – Helen Bradshaw
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Retreats and Soul Art Adventures

A one day retreat to reconnect, recharge and reclaim your inner freedom today! Soul art and nature adventures that enrich you.  (No art or horse experience needed).

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Come join us at Equine Alliance on November 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM for a transformative experience to relax, re-connect and reclaim your inner freedom.

Enjoy a meditation with the HORSE HERD, ART THERAPY and facilitated interactions with the horse herd – supported and held by world-class facilitators.

This event is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn valuable tools to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and strength.

Morning tea and lunch provided.

Don’t miss out on this empowering journey! Reclaim your inner freedom today!

FACILITATORS

HELEN SORENSEN
Helen is a seasoned counsellor with over 20 years of experience. She works in the field of mental health incorporating horses and is passionate about supporting mental health recovery through equine connection and is an Embodied Processing Practitioner (somatic therapy). Being one of the first in Australia to incorporate horses into mental health she was instrumental in establishing the Equine Therapy industry in Australia over 20 years ago by hosting training with international experts and trainers. A lifelong animal lover, Helen enjoys spending time with her animals, her family, and doing arts and crafts with her grandchildren.

SHARON LEDERLIN
Sharon is a psychotherapist and equine-assisted therapist offering guests a somatic, relational approach to emotional processing, self-awareness, and recovery. With 13 years of experience in Art, Equine, and Sandtray therapies, she draws from a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework. Sharon also brings valuable insight from her work in Women’s Refuge supporting individuals with complex trauma.

JANICE BURT
Janice is a coach, facilitator and healer with over fifteen years’ experience in animal assisted interventions and complimentary care. She helps people and animals from all walks of life find peace, freedom and activate their full potential. She is based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Queensland. She loves reading, beach time, horse riding, meditation, and travelling the world!

HELEN BRADSHAW
Helen Bradshaw, founder of Growth Through Art on the Sunshine Coast, is an Art Therapist, Creative Mentor, and published artist with over 35 years of experience. She offers individual sessions, workshops, retreats, and group programs in both private practice and organisational settings. Her practice combines artmaking, mindfulness, movement, and embodied awareness to create inclusive spaces where people of all ages can express themselves creatively, build resilience, and discover new perspectives. She gently supports participants in cultivating confidence, personal growth, and transformation. Beyond her practice, Helen is inspired by nature, animals, art, and travel.

WHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE?

Enjoy a meditation with the horse herd, art therapy and facilitated interactions with the horse herd – supported and held by world-class facilitators.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience with horses?
No experience with horses is required

Will there be horseback riding?
All interactions are “ground based” which means no horse riding is involved.

Who are the facilitators?
The facilitation team is made of experienced, qualified facilitators. Helen Sorensen, Sharon Lederlin, Janice Burt, Helen Bradshaw.

Is lunch provided?
Yes, a light lunch, refreshments and morning tea will be provided. Dietary requirements can be requested before the event.

What should I wear?
Some activities will be outdoors, so it is recommended to plan for weather conditions on the day. Enclosed shoes are recommended. A selection of boots are available.

~ An open mind and willingness to explore
~ Comfy clothes you feel free to express and relax in
~ Hiking boots/closed footwear
~ Water bottle
~ Hat
~ Mozzie repellent

~ Travel to and from the retreat

WHEN: Sunday November 16, 2025
TIME: 9:00am – 4pm
WHERE: Palmwoods, Sunshine Coast

~ Beck ~
Helen’s retreat was worth every dollar to be able to work alongside her. I have gained a more positive attitude, self-acceptance and inner peace. The biggest change was finding me and enjoying my own company!

~ Trina ~

Helen’s program was one of my best gifts to myself this year!! The activities were fun, explorative, creative and insightful. I loved exploring using all the different mediums and I created some artwork that I will cherish forever. Helen was an incredible support not only throughout this whole experience. You really get an opportunity to be seen and feel deeply heard. The added bonus of doing this creative work is not only the realisations about yourself but also the new friends you meet!!! I have completed a number of Helen’s offerings and can’t recommend them highly enough!! Gift yourself or the ones you love the opportunity to come home to truly meet themselves in a fun, explorative way!

TESTIMONIALS from our 2022 RETREAT

RETREATS ~ Australia and overseas.

If you are interested in Helen Bradshaw from Growth Through Art bringing this retreat to you, please message her here: https://growththroughart.com.au/contact/

ACCOMMODATION 

Bring your bestie/s or come on your own and make new like-minded friends.

PRICES and ACCOMMODATION DETAILS can be found by clicking ‘EVENT DATES’ button.

PAYMENT PLANS on request.

WHO ARE YOUR GUIDES?

Helen Bradshaw is the founder of Growth Through Art and Openhearted Women’s Network based on the Sunshine Coast, and she travels wherever her work is needed.

Helen is a Creative Mentor, Art Therapist and published Artist. She weaves together Art Therapies, creative expression, self-development, movement and mindfulness, therapeutically guiding people of all ages and abilities. She also draws on her own diverse life experience, to enhance her support and understanding of each participant’s personal journeys both individually and in a group setting. It is from this place that she initiates Growth Through Art.

Helen is dedicated to providing a safe, sacred and inspiring space where you will be guided on a ‘soul art adventure’ to express, explore, transform and become what you dream of! She works with you to gain new perspectives and self-discoveries, to transform old patterns of behaviour and ways of being that no longer serve you.

The fabulous part is, no art experience is needed, and it is fun! Helen gives you license to play!

She has extensive experience and understanding in using a wide variety of art mediums including nature and the innate quality of each medium to inspire self-exploration, expression, and insight.

Helen creates a space for self-reflection, empowering emotional, physical and spiritual freedom, in turn creating a strong foundation for you to connect and tune into your inner being growing feelings of confidence, self-acceptance and self-love. The power is in surrendering and trusting the process rather than ‘thinking’ or worrying about the end product. This concept is so liberating for all of us.

She is passionate about creatively connecting people with themselves and others; journeying together exploring life’s possibilities, igniting more self-expression, feeling seen, heard and valued!

Helen has over 30 years’ experience and offers individual Creative Mentoring sessions, workshops, programs and retreats.

Her motto is: “Life is art in motion; let’s explore it together”.

Growth Through Art Website: https://growththroughart.com.au/
Growth Through Art FB: https://www.facebook.com/HelenBradshawCreativeArtTherapy
Growth Through Art IG: https://www.instagram.com/growth_through_art/
Openhearted Women’s Network FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422480955186960/

‘Life is art in motion; let’s explore it together!’