The Creative Psychotherapist

FEATURED GUESTS: Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS is a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Certified Supervisor, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor. She owns Florida Art Therapy Services, LLC , a full-fee group practice, where she and a team of therapists provide in-person and technology facilitated individual and group art therapy and counseling services, contracted art therapy groups at various community agencies, supervision and continuing education programming for counselors and art therapists. She has contributed to several academic texts on the topics of art therapy and clinical supervision, and is a frequent presenter/speaker at local and national professional conferences. She also owns Creative Clinician's Corner, LLC where she provides practice building resources and consultation services for creative arts therapists with a desire to build and scale their own private practice. She is the host of The Creative Psychotherapist Podcast where she interviews successful creative therapists about the tools and strategies they used to grow their dream practices, as well as how they have hustled to create additional streams of income using their knowledge and creativity by developing products and services that enhance their therapy practices.LISTEN & LEARN:This Ethics in Private Practice Podcast recording, CEBroker Tracking # 20-1302891, is eligible for 1 CE credit with purchase and passing a short quiz after listening. Click on the following link to purchase        https://floridaarttherapyservices.groovepages.com/ce/ethics-ondemandWhat is a Business Will?What needs to be included in the Will?Minimum disclosures included in an informed consent. Minimum disclosures included in a telehealth informed consent. Ethical rationales for termination. Why it is unethical to solicit testimonials from clients and what to do instead. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Get your Bluetooth EMDR Tabs from Dharma Dr. at dharmadr.com/Creative10 and use CREATIVE10 at checkout for a $10.00 off discountNeed support in creating your practice email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com

FEATURED GUESTS: Dr. Mimi Savage is an associate professor and core faculty member in the Master's of Counseling Psychology with Expressive Arts program at CIIS in SF. She has an extensive background in acute milieus and has researched adopted young women and boys from foster care using narrative inquiry, arts based and participatory research on the topic of intersectionality and self identity. She is a founding faculty member of UCLArts and Healing in Los Angeles--now called Integrative Arts and Healing Initiative. She is a registered drama therapist and board certified trainer and mentors an international student body for professionals interested in drama therapy certification at her own school--So Cal Drama Therapy Center. She is now also core faculty for a new program she is helping to launch at CIIS which is Expressive Arts Coaching and Community Building. She is in the process of editing her book for Taylor & Francis/Routledge due next year called The Future of Black Creative Art Therapists: Practice, Pedagogy and Preservation.LISTEN & LEARN:What is narrative inquiry?What is the Personal Public Services Announcement™ (PPSA) method? The importance of identity work when engaging with adolescents. The value of contributing to the field through the use of writing. How to use the PPSA as a tool in participatory arts-based research. Mimi's upcoming book, "The Future of Black Creative Arts Therapists: Pedagogy and Preservation," due in 2026 by Taylor & Francis/Routledge. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Mimi's Session at the Midwest Expressive Therapies Summit - Re-Storying Self-Identity Through Drama, Writing & Masks: Creating Personal Public Service Announcements ™ on May 3, 2025 from 10:00 AM-5:30 PMCTIn this day-long three-part master class, participants will have the opportunity to learn the Personal Public Service Announcement™ (PPSA) method, an arts-based approach that was originally developed to generate narrative data using drama therapy techniques with adopted young women in foster care. To introduce this novel format, past peer-reviewed research will be discussed from the empirical-based inquiry. For the majority of our time together, however, participants will be invited to work collaboratively and in embodied ways to create their own PPSAs using a number of expressive arts tools, including creative writing, digital apps, and mask-making. In particular, participants will discover the theory, processes, and outcome of this restorative way of doing participatory research within narrative inquiry. Synthesizing personal explorations to enhance emotional or clinical development — then creatively reconstructing that information and affect into PPSAs with the intent to re-story and restore self-identity while being witnessed — can be very effective in treatment, as well.PLEASE NOTE: Participants' knowledge of qualitative research tenets and methods will be beneficial. The ability to access your narratives without concern about retraumatization will be key to maintaining safety in this session. The Future of Black Creative Art Therapists: Practice, Pedagogy and Preservation will be available for preorder on https://www.routledge.com/ April 2026. Mimi Savage, PhD, RDT, BCT contact msavage@ciis.eduMimi's SoCaldramatherapycenter http://www.socaldramatherapycenter.com/Mimi's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimi-savage-phd-rdt-bct-b0179931/Need support in creating your practice Email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com

FEATURED GUESTS: Christine Brooks, PhD is a Professor and the Chair of the Expressive Arts Coaching and Community Building program at California Institute of Integral Studies. Her research interests include adult development, intentional childlessness, qualitative research methods, and transformative processes in coaching. She is a consultant and coach with expertise in social and emotional intelligence, identity development tools such as the enneagram, and leadership and executive presence. When not traveling the roads of the United States to experience the profound variety of people, creativity, landscapes, and regional food ways, she lives in Florida. Shoshana Simons, PhD, RDT is Professor and former Program Chair of CIIS's MA in Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Concentration. She is a drama therapist, voice actor and arts-based coach & consultant. She is also adjunct faculty at the Northwest Creative & Expressive Arts Institute, Seattle, WA, offering a Certificate in NarrARTive Expressive Arts in Coaching. Shoshana has 35+ years of experience in community-building in many settings including with children and adults in the fields of play, education, antiracism, counseling psychology, organizational development, and community work. Dr. Mimi Savage is an associate professor and core faculty member in the Master's of Counseling Psychology with Expressive Arts program at CIIS in SF. She has an extensive background in acute milieus and has researched adopted young women and boys from foster care using narrative inquiry, arts based and participatory research on the topic of intersectionality and self identity. She is a founding faculty member of UCLArts and Healing in Los Angeles--now called Integrative Arts and Healing Initiative. She is a registered drama therapist and board certified trainer and mentors an international student body for professionals interested in drama therapy certification at her own school--So Cal Drama Therapy Center. She is now also core faculty for a new program she is helping to launch at CIIS which is Expressive Arts Coaching and Community Building. She is in the process of editing her book for Taylor & Francis/Routledge due next year called The Future of Black Creative Art Therapists: Practice, Pedagogy and Preservation.LISTEN & LEARN:What does a Master's in Expressive Arts Coaching & Community Building consist of?What is Coaching & Community Building?What is the Scholar-Artist-Practitioner model of pedagogy used in this program?The integration of theory and neuroscience that grounds the program. Brook's definition of loneliness as the perception of social isolation and why community is an integral aspect of healing work. The stipend discount offered for the inaugural cohort in the program. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:https://www.ciis.edu/academics/department-expressive-arts-coaching-community-buildingThe CIIS Expressive Arts Coaching & Community Building Launch Party April 23rd @ 11:30AM PT https://www.ciis.edu/events/launch-party-new-ma-expressive-arts-coaching-community-buildingChristine Brooks, PhD LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/sofchristinebrooks Shoshana Simons, PhD, RDT CIIS contact https://www.ciis.edu/profiles/shoshana-simonsShoshana's Narrative Expressive Arts Coaching certificate program https://seattlearttherapy.org/narrartive-expressive-arts-coaching-certificate/ Shoshana's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshana-simons-b029a34/Mimi Savage, PhD, RDT, BCT contact msavage@ciis.eduMimi's SoCaldramatherapycenter http://www.socaldramatherapycenter.com/Mimi's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mimi-savage-phd-rdt-bct-b0179931/Need support in creating your practice email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com

FEATURED GUESTS:  Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS is a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Certified Supervisor, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor. She owns Florida Art Therapy Services, LLC , a full-fee group practice, where she and a team of therapists provide in-person and technology facilitated individual and group art therapy and counseling services, contracted art therapy groups at various community agencies, supervision and continuing education programming for counselors and art therapists. She has contributed to several academic texts on the topics of art therapy and clinical supervision, and is a frequent presenter/speaker at local and national professional conferences. She also owns Creative Clinician's Corner, LLC where she provides practice building resources and consultation services for creative arts therapists with a desire to build and scale their own private practice. She is the host of The Creative Psychotherapist Podcast where she interviews successful creative therapists about the tools and strategies they used to grow their dream practices, as well as how they have hustled to create additional streams of income using their knowledge and creativity by developing products and services that enhance their therapy practices.LISTEN & LEARN:Why collaborating with other agencies or partnerships can provide alternative fee models to access care in your practice. The benefits of offering one-time wellness and creative-based workshops in your practice. Why community-focused engagements can increase awareness and knowledge of your practice. The importance of keeping your SEO relevant and 5 places to enter keywords on your website. How using an AI chatbot can be beneficial to converting clients. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Get your Bluetooth EMDR Tabs from Dharma Dr. at dharmadr.com/Creative10 and use CREATIVE10 at checkout for a $10.00 off discountNeed support in creating your practice email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com

FEATURED GUESTS: Richard Sims MSME, MSMT, CTPRichard Sims is a Master Somatic Movement Educator/Movement Therapist, Mindfulness, Embodiment and Body Awareness Educator, Certified Trauma Professional, Aikido Instructor, and Somatic Specialist in the areas of stress, fear, anxiety, pain and trauma. He is currently the Board President for ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association) where he tirelessly works growing the Somatic Movement Profession and its place in the integrative whole person health field. He also sits on the Board of Aiki Extensions.He teaches adults, children and teens empowering somatic approaches and tools to improve their emotional and physical wellbeing. His trauma informed somatic approach combines the BodyMind connection, as well as our emotions and distress responses with many somatic and mindful methods including Being In Movement® mindbody education, Body Awareness, Breathing, Meditation, Somatic Education, Feldenkrais, Alexander, Trauma Informed Mindfulness, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and the principles of the the martial art of Aikido (The Art of Peace).He teaches in person and online globally with individuals and groups. Additionally he runs workshops with allied professionals on how they can incorporate somatic approaches into their practice in a complimentary integrative whole person approach to healing. Richard also works with organizations, schools, non-profits, first responders and companies, helping with their member's challenges that affect their relationships and performance personally, professionally and academically.Some of these groups include: MenHealing (a prominent organization for male sexual abuse survivors and their loved ones) along with thought leaders from the psychotherapeutic field, The Cancer Wellness Center, Illinois Schools, Urban Gateways (curriculum through the arts), the State of Illinois (First responder professional and personal connection, de-escalation, stress and trauma), FORGE (Trans Survivors) and the H.O.M.E. Project, supplying electronic and video based resources and information to over a million incarcerated men and women in 47 states.LISTEN & LEARN: Rich's definition of Somatic Movement approaches to therapy.Legal considerations regarding touch as a somatic movement practitioner and why he has elected to practice as an educator. An experiential game designed to highlight the mind and body working together to construct core beliefs and narratives that may keep us stuck. The benefits of training and seeking out consultation or supervision with an experienced mentor if you want to integrate somatic approaches into your practice. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Web: richardesims.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/richard.sims.5667Instagram:richsims_breathingLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-sims-ab02337/International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy AssociationMen HealingThe Myth of Normal by Gabor MateSign up for Richard's list https://richard-e-sims.kit.com/b79e217651SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT:May 3rd 2:30-6:30 pm CT he will be teaching on A Somatic Movement Approach for Healing the Effects of Sexual Abuse & Trauma at the Expressive Therapies Summit MIDWEST 2025 at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Chicago. OTHER WORKSHOPS:https://menhealing.org/somatic-healing-101-2025/

FEATURED GUESTS: Ericha Scott, PhD, ATR-BC, REAT, LPCC917Dr. Scott is a healer who walks the fine line between mysticism and evidenced-based psychotherapy. She is a licensed psychotherapist (LPCC917) with additional certifications as a registered and board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), registered expressive arts therapist (REAT), internationally certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor (ICAADC), and as a certified interfaith spiritual director. In addition, she is an Amazon number one best selling author in six countries, artist, photographer, and poet. For 40 years, she has worked with those who struggle with substance and behavioral use disorders, survivors of trauma, complex trauma, torture, dissociation, victims of sex trafficking, and ritual crime. She is an Honorary Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, the oldest trauma organization in the world, and she was given the Alumni Recognition Award by Sierra Tucson for her work as a trauma and addiction therapist. For ISSTD she was nominated for her research on the topic of profound self-mutilation by those with dissociative identity disorders, and her advocacy for disempowered populations. This research, which included life-sized silhouette drawings and poetry, was published in a peer review journal by UCLA in 1999. Her commitment to health, wellness, and "art as medicine" includes art-based experiential teaching for the medical doctors in Andrew Weil's University of Arizona Center for Complementary Medicine (8 years), professional clinicians, the public, and her own personal health journey.Her investment in social change via the arts across the world includes travel, presentations, collaboration, and cultural exchange in 4 continents. Her worldwide creative and spiritual workshops bring hope and healing to diverse populations. Several of her peer-reviewed academic publications and lectures have been translated into Prussian, Arabic, Spanish, and Czechoslovakian. Last year, Dr. Scott was the keynote speaker in Cairo for the first international scientific art therapy conference in Egypt. "I give the credit for my success to the power of art to heal and transform even the most challenging problems.”LISTEN & LEARN:  Various ways disassociation manifests in an individual.  Use of Creative interventions to reveal and challenge cognitive distortions.  Use of Body Maps in work with clients experiencing trauma and dissociation.  Use of poetry and stream-of-consciousness writing in parts-work.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: https://artspeaksoutloud.org/ or 310-880-9761 for information on her intensive offerings Connect with Dr. Scott at https://artspeaksoutloud.org/  Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ehitchcockscott  Facebook:www.facebook.com/ErichaScottPhD or www.facebook.com/erichascott  Twitter: www.twitter.com/ErichaScott  YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ErichaScottPhD To Attend Dr. Scott's FREE ONLINE workshop on Historical & Clinical Perspectives of Art by Patients who Report Extreme, Ritualized, and Organized Trauma on September 27th, 12:00 -1:30PM PDT {Content Advisory: Be aware that this presentation and associated materials contain explicit content regarding ritual abuse, including images and descriptions that may be disturbing. Please engage with care and take breaks or seek support as needed.} SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT: November 7th, 2024 from 2:00-5:00 pm EST Haiku Poetry and Stream of Consciousness Writing for Release and Relief from Trauma and Dissociation at the Expressive Therapies VIRTUAL Summit 2024.{Disclaimer: To be transparent, some links to the books/ products mentioned in the show are affiliate links. We receive a small fee if you purchase an item using the links. We use the fees to help us grow and improve the podcast. We will never use an affiliate link to a product that we don't believe in or haven't vetted ourselves. Thank you for your support.} --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS is a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Certified Supervisor, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor. She owns Florida Art Therapy Services, LLC , a full-fee group practice, where she and a team of therapists provide in-person and technology facilitated individual and group art therapy and counseling services, contracted art therapy groups at various community agencies, supervision and continuing education programming for counselors and art therapists. She has contributed to several academic texts on the topics of art therapy and clinical supervision, and is a frequent presenter/speaker at local and national professional conferences. She also owns Creative Clinician's Corner, LLC where she provides practice building resources and consultation services for creative arts therapists with a desire to build and scale their own private practice. She is the host of The Creative Psychotherapist Podcast where she interviews successful creative therapists about the tools and strategies they used to grow their dream practices, as well as how they have hustled to create additional streams of income using their knowledge and creativity by developing products and services that enhance their therapy practices.LISTEN & LEARN:- What goes into taking an intentional pause - What Reina hopes to learn from taking an intentional pause - Why intentional reflection is important as we grow our businesses RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Need support in creating your practice email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Jasmine Parker is a Registered Art Therapist and holds a dual master's degree in both Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy. Her clinical experience covers a wide range of settings to include: Residential Treatment, Public Schools, Community Agencies, Psychiatric Hospitals, Medical Hospitals, Juvenile Correctional Centers, and private practice. Jasmine's vision is to empower young people by providing them with a safe space to express themselves creatively and openly, free from judgment; giving them the opportunity to explore their inner workings and learn how to successfully navigate life's daily challenges. Jasmine is the owner of Listen to Your Art Therapy & Empowerment Services LLC, a company focused on the needs of the clients. Her practice is an art based, group focused and caters to teens and young adults Jasmine's life goal is to help teens and young adults build resiliency and hope.LISTEN & LEARN:- What goes into operating a mobile art therapy practice. - What Jasmine learned since taking her practice on the road. - Community collaboration as part of a practice business model.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect with Jasmine at www.ltyart.com Check out Jasmines Art Therapy Notebook https://www.ltyart.com/category/all-products Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltyart_tes https://www.instagram.com/Miniatr_dolls Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LTYArt/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS is a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Certified Supervisor, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor. She owns Florida Art Therapy Services, LLC , a full-fee group practice, where she and a team of therapists provide in-person and technology facilitated individual and group art therapy and counseling services, contracted art therapy groups at various community agencies, supervision and continuing education programming for counselors and art therapists. She has contributed to several academic texts on the topics of art therapy and clinical supervision, and is a frequent presenter/speaker at local and national professional conferences. She also owns Creative Clinician's Corner, LLC where she provides practice building resources and consultation services for creative arts therapists with a desire to build and scale their own private practice. She is the host of The Creative Psychotherapist Podcast where she interviews successful creative therapists about the tools and strategies they used to grow their dream practices, as well as how they have hustled to create additional streams of income using their knowledge and creativity by developing products and services that enhance their therapy practices.LISTEN & LEARN:  How to identify when you are ready to hire help to run your practice.  Considerations for which tasks to hire out.  Why to onboard before you really need the help.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Need support in creating your practice email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Sharon Itkoff Nacache ATR-BC LCAT LPAT PMH-C is a trauma-informed, attachment-based, relational clinician with a virtual practice serving New Jersey and New York. As a perinatal art therapist with almost 15 years of clinical experience, she specializes in supporting those who identify as caregivers–personally or professionally–in cultivating creative resilience in the workplace, throughout their family building journeys, and beyond. Her work has been featured in both the New York and LA Times, and her creative clinical approaches are grounded in principles of cultural humility, humanism, and the healing power of an empathic creative process. Sharon also provides integrative arts-based wellness workshops to aid in burnout prevention and creativity development on the job for employees in both the public and private sectors. She is currently involved with an ongoing partnership with the Whitney Museum of American Art and NYC Health and Hospitals system via their HHC Art of Medicine program, bringing creative spaces to public hospital settings. To learn more visit www.cocreatearttherapy.com.LISTEN & LEARN:  Sharon's model of Creative Resilience.  The relationship between Role Fatigue and Burnout.  The scope of perinatal mental health.  The role of self-compassion as therapist and entrepreneur.  The benefit of engaging in a modality outside your comfort zone as creative self-care.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect with Sharon at www.cocreatearttherapy.com LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/co-create-art-and-reproductive-therapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocreatearttherapy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cocreatearttherapy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS is a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Certified Supervisor, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor. She owns Florida Art Therapy Services, LLC , a full-fee group practice, where she and a team of therapists provide in-person and technology facilitated individual and group art therapy and counseling services, contracted art therapy groups at various community agencies, supervision and continuing education programming for counselors and art therapists. She has contributed to several academic texts on the topics of art therapy and clinical supervision, and is a frequent presenter/speaker at local and national professional conferences. She also owns Creative Clinician's Corner, LLC where she provides practice building resources and consultation services for creative arts therapists with a desire to build and scale their own private practice. She is the host of The Creative Psychotherapist Podcast where she interviews successful creative therapists about the tools and strategies they used to grow their dream practices, as well as how they have hustled to create additional streams of income using their knowledge and creativity by developing products and services that enhance their therapy practices.LISTEN & LEARN:  Five mindset characteristics to help navigate challenges as a business owner.  Why we need to reconsider how we define failure.  Using our greatest asset - creativity - in how we approach mindset in business.   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Need support in creating your practice email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Dawn Burau, ATR-BC, LMHC worked in a therapeutic classroom for 13 years at a school in Lexington, MA. The school works with children with social, emotional, behavioral, neurological and academic struggles and their families. She is currently a therapist in their outpatient program. Dawn was core faculty at Lesley University in the Graduate School of Expressive Therapy form 2016-2023. She has given multiple lectures at local and national conferences on topics related to special education, curriculum modifications, use of arts in the school setting, and interpreting and applying neuropsychological assessments in the classroom and in the development of treatment plans. Dawn co-authored two books with Daniel Reinstein: Integrating Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessments (2014) and Applying the Results of Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessments (2017). Dawn loves nature and being outdoors, recently opening a gardening coaching business Wild Indigo Gardening.LISTEN & LEARN:  How understanding the results of neuropsychological and psychological assessments can enhance your therapeutic practice.  Why the Expressive Therapies Continuum provides an excellent framework for media process selection in connection with the results of assessments.  The value of listening to your needs and personality as you develop your business.  The role of risk tolerance and business creation.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about Dawn Burau at: www.wildindigogardening.com  Email Dawn at Dawn@wildindigogardening.com  https://www.routledge.com/Integrating-Neuropsychological-and-Psychological-Evaluations-Assessing/Reinstein-Burau/p/book/978041570888 https://www.routledge.com/Applying-the-Results-of-Neuropsychological-and-Psychological-Assessments-A-Manual-for-Teachers-and-Specialists/Burau-Reinstein/p/book/9781138238961 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Juliet L. King, PhD, ATR-BC, LPC, LMHC is an Associate Professor of Art Therapy at The George Washington University and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Juliet has over two decades as a clinician, administrator, and educator. She developed and implemented the graduate art therapy program at Herron School of Art & Design-IUPUI, where her leadership spearheaded over 30 graduate student internships in the Indianapolis community and throughout the state. As a translational scientist, Professor King investigates the systematic integration of art therapy and cognitive neuroscience, applying her research to support those exposed to trauma across diverse populations and contexts. In 2016, she authored and edited Art Therapy, Neuroscience and Trauma: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives, with a highly anticipated second edition slated for release in early 2024.LISTEN & LEARN:  How having a general understanding of neuroscience can help support stigma reduction in treatment.  How helping clients to understand their nervous systems can have a positive impact on treatment outcomes.  The importance of interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary collaboration in research in art therapy.  Benefits of the growing body of research in support of the arts as healing practices.  The Expressive Therapies Continuum's role in helping therapists select interventions to facilitate different neurological responses.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about Juliet King at: www.arttherapyresearch.com Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tertiaryprocess/ LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-l-king-23377529/ Art Therapy, Trauma & Neuroscience edited by Juliet King, PhD Neuroarts Blueprint https://neuroartsblueprint.org/  Arts & Mind Lab https://www.artsandmindlab.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Robert L. Bray, Ph.D., LCSW has worked in the field of traumatic stress recovery for over 40 years. Beginning as volunteer on a crisis hot line and throughout his professional career, he has always focused on the impact of traumatic stress on the mental and physical health of individuals, families, and communities. Dr. Bray has extensive experience as a clinician helping in recovery from natural disasters, criminal acts, and domestic violence of all types. He has been training, writing, and developing Thought Field Therapy since 1996. Dr. Bray's book “Heal Traumatic Stress NOW: Complete Recovery with Thought Field Therapy – No Open Wounds” provides a consumer-friendly self-help guide to anyone struggling with overwhelming stress. He is also an approved ICISF trainer. https://rlbray.com/LISTEN & LEARN:  How TFT engages the full person - body, mind and spirit.  The crisis tapping sequence used in TFT.  The role of muscle testing in TFT and how it circumvents the need for using verbal language.  The integrative capacity of TFT with any other therapy modalities.  History of TFT and the creator, Roger Callahan.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about & Train with Dr. Robert Bray at: www.rlbray.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtFieldTherapyCenter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlbray/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrRobertBray Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology https://www.energypsych.org/ No Open Wounds E-Book https://rlbray.com/product/no-open-wounds-e-book/ More on Founder of TFT Dr. Roger Callahan http://www.rogercallahan.com/callahan.php --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Bridget Steed is a licensed therapist, Person-Centered Expressive Arts Practitioner, and intermodal artist with a Master's Degree in Art Therapy. She is passionate about using “art as healing” and believes that creative expression is an inner resource available to everyone. Bridget is the Arts & Recovery Team Lead for Disastershock, an international humanitarian relief organization whose goal is to help children and families affected by disaster-related stress and trauma, and she has served on the Board of Directors for The International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) since 2020, currently acting as one of the board's Executive Co-Chairs. After working in clinical settings, both online and in-person, with adults with intellectual and physical disabilities as well as children and adolescents dealing with poverty, abuse, addiction, and a myriad of other social and emotional issues, Bridget is now focusing on growing her private practice, Precious Cargo Expressive Arts Therapy, while living on the Yucatán Peninsula in Southern Mexico.LISTEN & LEARN:  Logistical considerations for providing telehealth services while traveling.  The power of creating connections through volunteer work.  The benefits of showing up as we are with consistency to build opportunities in your practice.  An example of a non-hustle mindset approach to marketing.  Recognizing fear as a guide and the voice of historic programming designed to keep us safe at the expense of creating an impact in the world.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about Bridget at: https://www.bridgetsteed.com/ Bridget's online practice at: https://preciouscargoexpressiveartstherapy.com/ International Expressive Arts Therapy Association: https://www.ieata.org/ Disastershock at: https://www.disastershock.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Emery Mikel, ATR-BC, LCAT (NY), LPAT (NJ) is based in New York City and is the founder & director of Water & Stone, a Creative Arts Therapy PLLC (a contemplative creative arts therapy group practice) and Firefly & Phoenix LLC (a company supporting psychotherapists' entrepreneurial ambitions). Emery has spent over 15 years bringing a creative and contemplative approach to her therapy work, specializing in coping with grief and loss, transforming anxiety, and creating spaces for people to find and express themselves. As she blazed her own way into private practice and found diverse ways of working, Emery developed an approach to helping other therapists that combines her business acumen with contemplative exploration. Through workshops and programs, she supports others in realizing their own dreams of how they want to work with people in the world.Emery also enjoys supervising interns, guest lecturing at George Washington University and is adjunct faculty at Nazareth University. Her first book, The Art of Business: A Guide for Creative Arts Therapists Starting on a Path to Self-Employment was published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2013 and focuses on contracting with organizations while developing creative business skills as a traveling art therapist. She's publishing a new book in 2024 that brings together the stories of over 20 creative arts therapists who have, in one way or another, found or created their own paths. This book is about making more people's journeys visible, inspiring others, and hopefully creating a larger sense of community along the way.LISTEN & LEARN:  What goes into self-publishing.  Why having inspirational content by creative arts therapists is important for up-and-coming therapists.  What to expect from the new Book The Art of Entrepreneurship.  The benefits of having control over your published work.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect with Emery Mikel at https://www.fireflyandphoenix.com Follow Emery Mikel on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fireflyandphoenixmentoring/ Sign up for the Monthly Newsletter: http://tinyurl.com/EmeryNewsletter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Dr. Jenn's dedication to working with those transforming their lives after trauma and addiction has led her to embrace a body-first approach to healing that is grounded in over two decades of clinical practice and knowledge regarding complex trauma, psychology, neuroscience, play, and embodiment, along with her own trauma survival journey and lived experience. Her innovative and integrative approach to trauma-informed holistic healing and wellness has been amplified by her deep personal work and professional training in Ayurveda, Reiki, yoga, nutrition, strength training, and alternative expressive arts healing modalities. Dr. Jenn has been a sought-after speaker, consultant, writer, and coach, and is passionate about working with adaptive athletes, survivors of complex trauma, and those working through addiction.LISTEN & LEARN:  The difference between a Body-First Approach & Bottom-Up Approach.  How trauma-informed weigh-lifting and physical fitness sessions differ from mainstream models of personal training.  What is Reiki? The benefits of tangible examples when teaching complex concepts to clients.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect with Dr. Jenn at https://www.facebook.com/MoonPhoenixRising.JA Check out all 6 of Dr. Jenn's The Fabulous Fight or Flight Stress System Book Series for Kids  Center for Trauma & Embodiment SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT: June 5, 6 & 7, 2024 from 6-9pm Transforming Trauma: An Integrative Approach for the Mind, Body, Heart & Soul at the Mid-Atlantic Play Therapy Training Institute in Norfolk, Virginia. August 25-29, 2024 she will be facilitating experiences on Soul-Collage® & Shadow Work at the upcoming Summit Retreat in Sedona, Arizona. {Disclaimer: To be transparent, some links to the books/ products mentioned in the show are affiliate links. We receive a small fee if you purchase an item using the links. We use the fees to help us grow and improve the podcast. We will never use an affiliate link to a product that we don't believe in or haven't vetted ourselves. Thank you for your support.} --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Charity graduated from Walden University with a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC 15667 and Qualified Supervisor for Clinical Mental Health Counselor Interns, EMDR trained, Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider (C-IMHP), and a Nationally Certified Christian Counselor (NCCC).Dr. Charity Godfrey is originally from South Jersey and brings her direct, pragmatic approach to her clients therapy through applying bibliotherapy (The use of literature to process stress/life traumas), EMDR therapy, CBT, and/or Inner Child Healing Work. Charity has over 13 years of clinical experiences counseling: adolescents, adults, couples, and families in various therapeutic settings for: Couples in Crisis, Addiction, Mental Health Diagnoses, Trauma, and Grief. Charity specializes in INNER CHILD healing work through the use of Bibliotherapy, which provides context for the healing journey of inner child, outer child, and adult self. Visit the Services tab and read more under Inner Child Therapy.Transformation Life Coach: If therapy is not what you're seeking, you may benefit from a Life Coach. If you know what you want but feel stuck to move forward, transformation life coaching is the right fit. The program provides structured steps to put your plan into actionable steps. Reach out if you would like to know more about how I can help you in your life journey to success.Personal Message from Charity: I provide a comprehensive and direct approach to helping people heal through life's challenges in an empowering, collaborative, and honest manner. The purpose of Lifescape Integrative Therapy, LLC is to provide a safe collaborative environment in which the client can heal through self-reflective practices for long-term change. LISTEN & LEARN:  The importance of taking time to envision your practice. The benefits of authenticity and transparency in communication in growing a team and connecting with your ideal clients.  The power of inviting community partners into your practice.  The benefit of designing your practice according to your values. Why finding an accomplished mentor with aligned values can be of benefit as you are building your practice.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about Dr Charity at https://lifescapeintegrativetherapy.com/charity-ann-godfrey Connect with Dr Charity on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.charitygodfreylifescape  LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-charity-godfrey-2a016a58 {Disclaimer: To be transparent, some of the links to the books/ products mentioned in the show are affiliate links. We receive a small fee if you purchase an item using the links. We use the fees to help us grow and improve the podcast. We will never use an affiliate link to the product that don't believe in or haven't vetted ourselves. Thank you for your support.} --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Mary Adkins is a writing coach and founder of The Book Incubator, a 12-month program to write, revise, and pitch your novel or memoir. She is author of the novels When You Read This (Indie Next Pick, “Best Book of 2019” by Good Housekeeping and Real Simple), Privilege (Today.com “Best Summer Read,” New York Post “Best Book of the Week”), and Palm Beach (recently named one of the New York Post's “Best Books of 2021”). Her books have been published in 13 countries, and her essays and reporting have appeared in the New York Times, The Atlantic, Slate, and more. A graduate of Yale Law School and Duke University, she helps aspiring authors finish their books with joy and clarity. Her new memoir is due to come out in 2024. Apply for The Book Incubator by going to www.thebookincubator.com to learn how to write your own fiction novel or share your own personal memoir.LISTEN & LEARN:  Why therapists are uniquely positioned to write a novel.  The structure of a query letter to potential literary agents.  Ranges of advances one might expect when publishing for the first time.  Preparing oneself for the rejection letters when pitching for publishing.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about Mary at https://maryadkinswriter.com/ Connect with Mary on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adkinsmary or at https://maryadkinswriter.com/contact Find more resources at https://www.thebookincubator.com/apply-novel-writing-program The First Draft Club Podcast https://maryadkinswriter.com/podcast  Liz Gilbert's Big Magic  {Disclaimer: To be transparent, some of the links to the books/ products mentioned in the show are affiliate links. We receive a small fee if you purchase an item using the links. We use the fees to help us grow and improve the podcast. We will never use an affiliate link to the product that don't believe in or haven't vetted ourselves. Thank you for your support.} CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST EPISODE  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Dr. Tom Murray is a distinguished figure in the field of intimate relationships and sexuality. He has been featured in various outlets, including the Washington Post, Huffington Post, and The Daily Mail. His expertise extends across radio, television, and podcasts, including notable appearances on “The Practice of Being Seen” and “Shrink Rap Radio.” Widely recognized as a dynamic presenter, he has shared his insights at local, regional, and national conferences, delving into a diverse range of mental health and relationship topics. Dr. Murray has imparted knowledge at esteemed institutions such as UNC Greensboro, Adler University, and Northwestern University's Family Institute. In his clinical practice, Dr. Murray employs a straightforward and no-nonsense approach, seamlessly blending Buddhist philosophy, The Work of Byron Katie, and conventional methods. This integrative style has proven transformative, guiding individuals to silence the internal chatter that impedes happiness, intimacy, and the cultivation of fulfilling sexual relationships. A captivating author, Dr. Murray explores the intricate dynamics of self-control and its impact on one's sex life. His debut book, Making Nice with Naughty, stands as the 2023 Global Ebook Silver Medal Award Winner for Best in Relationships/Sexuality Non-Fiction.LISTEN & LEARN:  The role over-controlling (OC) temperament plays in sex and intimacy issues.  The 4 key aversions for folks with an OC temperament.  The importance of education and sexual health throughout our lifespan.  Dr. Murray's integration of Radically Open - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy concepts in his work as a sex therapist.   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about Dr Murray at https://drtommurray.com/ or at https://apathtowellness.com/ Instagram @drtommurray @apathtowellness Facebook: @Dr.Tom.Murray Youtube: @makingnicewithnaughty Spotify: Making Nice with Naughty Podcast **If you are listening in the car with children, please be aware that we are speaking about sexuality and some of the discussion may not be appropriate for young listeners.**  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Kasey Compton is a dynamic speaker, therapist, self-love advocate, and accomplished entrepreneur who has led four thriving businesses, propelling her mental health practice into multi-million-dollar territory. Her journey took over a decade to uncover the transformative missing piece in her life. LISTEN & LEARN:  The major benefit of duplicating yourself in your business.  Signs that you may be over performing or over-functioning in your life.  Emotional signposts that suggest we might benefit from engaging in deeper reflection.  Powerful key takeaways from Kasey's book "In Search of You." RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about Kasey at : www.kaseycompton.com To sign up for Kasey's Free E-Book "Five Steps to Find Yourself Again" Pre-Order  Kasey Compton's book "In Search of You: How to Find Joy When Doing More Isn't Doing It Anymore" To Purchase Kasey Compton's book "Fix This Next for Healthcare Providers"  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Carmen Reed-Gilkison is an Online Business Manager, a Whole Person Certified Coach with over 25+ years of marketing experience, and the co-founder of Encore Empire. Carmen specializes in mindset in entrepreneurship and marketing. Carmen and her business partner, Deirdre Harter, teach their clients the business of business through their year-long coaching programs with the goal of helping ambitious women scale their service-based businesses without all the guesswork. Just as no two people are the same, no two businesses are the same. For that reason, they don't believe in making their clients fit into cookie-cutter frameworks. They work with female B2B service providers & consultants providing holistic business coaching & mentoring where they help build the strategies, systems, and support their clients need to create more consistent revenue while getting back their time.LISTEN & LEARN:  How to Cultivate a CEO Mindset How Mindset impacts the way we Market our Practices The relevance of Values & Validation in Business Ways to Authentically Connect with your Ideal Clients in your Marketing The benefits of thinking of marketing as communication  Why you should build an Ideal Client Language Bank and use it in your copywriting The benefits of time tracking, time blocking, and adding Islands of Calm to your Schedule RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about Carmen  and her latest offerings at: https://encoreempire.com or on Facebook at : https://www.facebook.com/EncoreEmpire To sign up for Carmen's FREE "The Marketing Methodology Workshop"  at: https://encoreempire.com/tcp  Join Carmen's Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empireofunstoppablewomen Imagine 2024 being THE YEAR YOU Build the Creative Arts Practice of Your Dreams! Receive all the information and support you need to confidently grow on your journey to becoming the owner of a successful therapist owned business.   -Learn more about the 2024 Mastermind Group with Reina Lombardi here  -Schedule a 20 minute Zoom here, to see if the 2024 Mastermind Group is the right fit for YOU!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

In this episode of the podcast, Reina interviews Merle Yost, LMFT. Merle is full time writer, speaker and consultant. Retired from private practice psychotherapy after 25 years, he now lectures and consults to help people make sense out of their lives and often the pain they are in, so they can move forward. With over 35 years of personal and professional work, Merle has taken the summary of his experience and training and uses it to help others. All of his books are about helping people live better lives. Merle is committed to continuing his teaching and efforts to educate people about themselves. His latest work, Unspoken Boundaries, is the topic of discussion for this episode. Learn more about Merle and his latest offerings at: https://merleyost.com/ To sign up for Merle's 7 Steps to Unspoken Boundaries workshop at: https://unspokenboundaries.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS is a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Certified Supervisor, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor. She owns Florida Art Therapy Services, LLC , a full-fee group practice, where she and a team of therapists provide in-person and technology facilitated individual and group art therapy and counseling services, contracted art therapy groups at various community agencies, supervision and continuing education programming for counselors and art therapists. She has contributed to several academic texts on the topics of art therapy and clinical supervision, and is a frequent presenter/speaker at local and national professional conferences. She also owns Creative Clinician's Corner, LLC where she provides practice building resources and consultation services for creative arts therapists with a desire to build and scale their own private practice. She is the host of The Creative Psychotherapist Podcast where she interviews successful creative therapists about the tools and strategies they used to grow their dream practices, as well as how they have hustled to create additional streams of income using their knowledge and creativity by developing products and services that enhance their therapy practices.LISTEN & LEARN:  Create a year end comprehensive review  Develop and integrate services into your private practice  Learn more about using the good, better, best model of goal setting in your business Project expenses for the new year using the Fee Calculator RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Want to be a guest on the podcast click here to submit a request! Download the free Fee Calculator here  Imagine 2024 being THE YEAR YOU Build the Creative Arts Practice of Your Dreams! Receive all the information and support you need to confidently grow on your journey to becoming the owner of a successful therapist owned business.   Sign up for the 2024 Mastermind Group with Reina Lombardi here  Schedule a 20 minute Zoom call to see if the 2024 Mastermind Group is the right fit for YOU!!! ⁠CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST EPISODE⁠ or ⁠CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE PODCAST!!!⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS:  Nicole Rainey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. She has over 10 years of experience providing therapy to children, teens, and adults recovering from trauma history, foster care and adoption concerns. Most of her clinical work has specifically focused on survivors of trauma including sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, violence, and sex trafficking/prostitution. In 2020, Nicole started Mosaic Creative Counseling in Tallahassee Florida, a group private practice that specializes in the creative therapies: Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Music Therapy, Animal Therapy, etc. Nicole is an enneagram 7, who loves planning for future and traveling. In her natural habitat you'll most likely find her barefoot, drinking an iced coffee and listening to a podcast.LISTEN & LEARN:  Learn how to know when to expand your practice. Low Risk strategies to build new cliental. Identify your ideal client to help expand your current practice. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect and learn more about Nicole Rainey at  Mosaiccreativecounseling.com email Nicole Rainey at nicolerainey@mosaiccreativecounseling.com Check out Mosaic Creative Counseling Wellness Guide HERE help you gain control and live a more balanced life. This guide will walk you through practical tips about physical, emotional, social, spiritual and vocational wellness. Imagine 2024 being THE YEAR YOU Build the Creative Arts Practice of Your Dreams! Receive all the information and support you need to confidently grow on your journey to becoming the owner of a successful therapist owned business.  Sign up for the 2024 Mastermind Group with Reina Lombardi here  Schedule a 20 minute Zoom call to see if the 2024 Mastermind Group is the right fit for YOU!!!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Maureen Clancy is a licensed therapist and trauma expert for over 20 years helping women go through enormous life changes who've also experienced childhood trauma. She's the creator of the Gate Passages Framework, a structured, bottom-up approach to healing trauma and going through major life changes. She's certified in EMDR and trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (certification in progress), Internal Family Systems, and AEDP. She combines therapy with Reiki, Tarot, and flower essences. She's a certified NASW clinical supervisor for social workers seeking advanced clinical certification and runs supervision groups for newer therapists looking to gain skills in treating trauma. She's presented on trauma and self-care at Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work and Limerick Institute of Technology School of Social Care (County Clare, Ireland). She's a certified yoga teacher (200-hour), 20-year meditator, self-taught artist and potter. She is based in the NY metro area. She loves to garden, play pickleball, and feed people.LISTEN & LEARN:  Learn more about two alternative healing methods: Bauch Flower Remedies and Rekki Develop a better understanding of the origins of Rekki How you can use Rekki to self regulate  How these methods can support clients in their healing RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect and learn more about Maureen Clancy at maureen-clancy.com email Maureen Clancy at media@maureen-clancy.com Check out Maureen Clancy's FREE Trauma Class Why You Can't DIY Healing from Trauma Class: Ready to finally get to the root of healing from trauma? Inside the class, you'll learn: How your automatic survival responses keep you from thinking clearly while you're experiencing trauma. Why these automatic survival responses get stuck in your body and keep showing up … even years later. Why regular talk therapy can't help with this. How DIY and doing it yourself will only get you so far. Check out more about Bauch Flower Remedies here  Imagine 2024 being THE YEAR YOU Build the Creative Arts Practice of Your Dreams! Receive all the information and support you need to confidently grow on your journey to becoming the owner of a successful therapist owned business.  -Sign up for the 2024 Mastermind Group with Reina Lombardi here  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS:  Dr. Rachel Brandoff is a Registered, Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and credentialed supervisor (ATCS). She is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Art Therapy Concentration in the Community and Trauma Counseling program at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Brandoff maintains a clinical practice specializing with individuals who are coming out of crises and coping with trauma. She provides supervision and consultation to art therapists and professional counselors. Dr. Brandoff has served on the boards of various professional organizations and is a regular presenter at regional and national conferences. Her new book, "The Empowerment Wheel: Helping Clients Heal from Relationship Abuse", comes out in early 2024 and is available for pre-order. FEATURED GUESTS:  Dr. Astra B. Czerny is a licensed counselor (LCMHC-NC & LPC-PA), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH). She maintains a small private practice for clients and a supervision and consultation practice with clinicians. Dr. Czerny is an associate professor at Lenoir Rhyne University in Hickory, NC, where she is the clinical coordinator and the developer of the Trauma Certificate program. Dr. Czerny is an active presenter at both state and national conferences. Her areas of interest include healing from trauma and empowerment.LISTEN & LEARN:  Gain a deeper understanding of The Empowerment Wheel model Learn more about the 6 main core elements of The Empowerment Wheel  Red Flags Boundaries Relationship Authenticity Locus of Control Self Talk Integrated Self Tools and structure for clinicians to help clients move through and process the domestic violence The importance of the therapist exploring implicit bias when it comes to working with victims and perpetrators RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect with Rachel Brandoff on Linkendin  email Dr. Rachel Brandoff at rachelbrandoff@gmail.com Connect with Dr. Astra Czerny on Linkendin  email Dr. Astra Czerny at astra.czerny@gmail.com or https://www.lr.edu/about/directory/astra-czerny Find out more about about the new book  Order their new book here "The Empowerment Wheel: Helping Clients Heal from Relationship Abuse" coming out early 2024 UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS: Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC) conference, Nov 2-4th, Melbourne, FL American Counseling Association (ACA) conference, April 11-14th, New Orleans, LA American Mental Health Counselor's Association (AMHCA) Virtual Summit, Date TBA Expressive Therapies Summit, Spring 2024, Date TBA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Krista Verrastro, MA, RDT/BCT (she/her) is a Registered Drama Therapist and Board Certified Trainer who blends drama therapy, talk therapy, and EMDR therapy. She works with teens and adults in private practice in Reisterstown, Maryland. She specializes in helping people who feel used, abused, neglected, and rejected transform from surviving to thriving. This includes people who have experienced various types of abuse or other relational issues that cause people to feel disconnected from themselves and others. She facilitates workshops online and in-person. She provides clinical consultation, private practice building consultation, and supervision for drama therapists in training as well as new drama therapists. She presents nationally and internationally about drama therapy and mental health issues. She has worked in a variety of settings, such as outpatient mental health clinics, schools, and nursing homes. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from New York University. LISTEN & LEARN:  Learn how to market in a landscape dominated by talk therapy  Understanding a clients pain points and develop your niche to reach ideal clients  Deepen your understanding of Drama therapy based Vision Board RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect and learn more about Krista Verrastro at www.kristaverrastro.com email Krista Verrastro at krista@kristaverrastro.com Join the Creative Arts Therapists in Private Practice Facebook here to connect with other professionals who are trained in creative therapies  Sign up for the Vision Board Workshop on January 7th, 2024 from 1:00-13:30 pm by clicking here  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS is a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Certified Supervisor, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor. She owns Florida Art Therapy Services, LLC , a full-fee group practice, where she and a team of therapists provide in-person and technology facilitated individual and group art therapy and counseling services, contracted art therapy groups at various community agencies, supervision and continuing education programming for counselors and art therapists. She has contributed to several academic texts on the topics of art therapy and clinical supervision, and is a frequent presenter/speaker at local and national professional conferences. She also owns Creative Clinician's Corner, LLC where she provides practice building resources and consultation services for creative arts therapists with a desire to build and scale their own private practice. She is the host of The Creative Psychotherapist Podcast where she interviews successful creative therapists about the tools and strategies they used to grow their dream practices, as well as how they have hustled to create additional streams of income using their knowledge and creativity by developing products and services that enhance their therapy practices. LISTEN & LEARN:  The benefit of addressing beliefs around money as a business owner.  Ways to reframe marketing that align with your personal strengths.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Download the free Fee Calculator here  Listen to Leah Guzman Season 1 Episode 71 where she talks about Manifesting an Abundant Life using Creative Exercises  Buy her book "The Art of Healing and Manifesting: Creative Exercises for Living in Abundance"  SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT: Friday November 17th, 2023 2:00PM-6:00PM  Money, Marketing & Mindset Mastery: Business Skills for a Thriving Private Practice CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE PODCAST!!!   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Carla Titus is a finance expert with over 15 years of combined corporate financial planning, analysis, strategy, and online businesses experience. She provides fractional CFO services and financial consulting to business owners looking to grow their business profitably. Her priorities for her clients as grow profits, have cash in the bank, and pay themselves well so they can build personal wealth. LISTEN & LEARN:  What is a Fractional CFO? Why hire a Fractional CFO? Why the first thing in your business to outsource should be Bookkeeping.  The benefits of evaluating your fee schedule every 6-12 months.   Key things to be working towards if you want to sell your business.  The importance of tracking metrics.  How to find more money in your business by engaging in periodic evaluation of expenses to determine which can be paused, delayed or cancelled.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect and learn more about Carla Titus at www.wealthworthwithin.com Email Carla Titus at carla@wealthworthwithin.com  Book a FREE call with Carla Titus HERE Follow Carla on Instagram HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Jackie Schuld is an expressive arts therapist and mental health counselor who is also autistic and ADHD. Jackie just published her new book, "Therapy Private Practice: Creating a Private Practice that Enriches Your Life as a Person and Therapist." Jackie's art therapy private practice specializes in late-identified autism. As a neurodivergent therapist, Jackie has had to re-imagine business by tailoring her practice to honor her neurodivergent needs - which runs counter to what is taught in the mental health field where everything is supposed to be about our clients. Jackie is passionate about this topic because the norms of the mental health field are crushing fellow therapists. Jackie wants to see systemic changes in the mental health field so it is a sustainable and enjoyable career for all.  LISTEN & LEARN:  How Jackie has developed a one-week per month, small caseload, practice.  How micro-blogging has contributed to Jackie finding aligned clients ready to work with her in therapy.  The relationship between self-confidence and fee setting.  The ways in which Jackie is able to invest more in her clients and their needs with the unconventional practice schedule.  The importance of honoring the creative needs as an individual and the impact of doing so personally and professionally.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect and learn more about Jackie Schuld's work at https://www.jackieschuld.com/  Read the newest BLOG at https://medium.com/@jackieschuld email Jackie Schuld at jackieschuldart@gmail.com Order her book here "Therapy Private Practice: Creating a Private Practice that Enriches Your Life as a Person and Therapist." CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE PODCAST!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS:  Dr. Rachel Brandoff is a Registered, Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and credentialed supervisor (ATCS). She is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Art Therapy Concentration in the Community and Trauma Counseling program at Thomas Jefferson University.Dr. Brandoff maintains a clinical practice specializing with individuals who are coming out of crises and coping with trauma. She provides supervision and consultation to art therapists and professional counselors. Dr. Brandoff has served on the boards of various professional organizations and is a regular presenter at regional and national conferences. Her new book, "The Empowerment Wheel: Helping Clients Heal from Relationship Abuse", comes out in early 2024 and is available for pre-order. LISTEN & LEARN:  How networking can feel challenging even for the most seemingly outgoing of people.  Ways to shift your mindset to make networking more natural, fun and without expectation of an immediate return.  How unexpected interactions can blossom into meaningful friendships and professional connection.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect with her on Linkendin https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandoff/ email Dr. Rachel Brandoff at rachelbrandoff@gmail.com Order her book here "The Empowerment Wheel: Helping Clients Heal from Relationship Abuse" coming out early 2024 CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE PODCAST!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Ericha Scott is an authentic, dedicated, and passionate, licensed and certified creative arts psychotherapist, artist, author, and advocate for disempowered populations. For 39 years, she has worked with those who struggle with substance and behavioral use disorders, victims of trauma, complex trauma, torture, dissociation, and victims of sex trafficking. Her commitment to health, wellness, and art as medicine includes experiential teaching professional clinicians', medical doctors, the public, and for her own personal health journey. Her investment in social change via the arts across the world includes travel, presentations, collaboration, and cultural exchange in 4 continents. Her worldwide workshops bring hope and healing to diverse populations. LISTEN & LEARN:  Engaging clients through life size body mapping. How Ericha came to using kinetic mobiles in her work with parts and dissociation.  The value of engaging in one's own arts practice as a means to longevity in the profession.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:  https://artspeaksoutloud.org/ for more information  SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT: Friday November 3rd, 2023 12:00PM-7:00PM  Mapping Inner Worlds Dynamically: Mobiles for Insight & Dissociative System Management Cultivating Self-Compassion, an experiential intermodal expressive arts session for all counselors and therapists, offers an opportunity to build skills of self-compassion using imagination and expressive media. Drawing upon imagery and contemplative practice, participants will identify ways to provide self-compassion in response to emotional pain and difficulty. They will discover a creative approach to working with themselves and others to provide tools of self-compassion that contribute to healing and growth. Through the introduction of simple expressive arts practice, participants will consult their own inner knowing and be guided through a simple, nourishing experience that can easily be taught to their clients in treatment in virtually any clinical setting. Participants in this 3-hour virtual workshop will be invited to share the gifts that their images bring, connect within and in community, as well as witness their own and others' compassionate presence. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE PODCAST!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Julia Vering is a performance artist and musician, licensed clinical social worker and Registered Expressive Arts Therapist based in Kansas City. She has integrated the arts into social work for 20 years, centering her practice in joy, humor, imagination and the strengths perspective. Vering began experimenting with video-based drama therapy techniques while working at a nursing facility in 2004, and noticed that residents with dementia had decreased agitation, increased spontaneous communication and increased joy while engaged in this improvisation.Residents loved watching themselves in the “movies” they starred in. She continued to hone this method, incorporating fill-in-the-blank scripts, green screen technology and live performance participation via video projection. She has received grants from The Charlotte Street Foundation and Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts for her community-based performance work involving collaborations with older adults and people with neurocognitive disorders. Vering tours and releases albums as “Unicorns in the Snow”, a performance art project that integrates interactive projections, stop-motion animation and original music. Vering has worked in hospice and long-term care settings for the last 17 years.She opened her private practice, Expressive Arts Therapy KC in 2022, serving children through seniors individually, pediatric palliative care patients in their homes, and groups in nursing facilities. Vering's expressive arts groups engage nursing facility residents in reimagining vintage movies and musicals through improvisational play. She became the first Registered Expressive Arts Therapist in the state of Kansas in 2023 and serves as the Kansas State coordinator for the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association. She integrates expressive arts, psychodrama and EMDR into her practice, and is currently creating a workbook and film on performance art interventions for people with neurocognitive disorders. LISTEN & LEARN:  Julia is the 1st Registered Expressive Art Therapist in Kansas. Learn how EMDR can be easily integrated into the expressive arts therapies. Methods of meaningfully engaging clients using interactive dramatic and videographic methods with older adults in memory care and hospice facilities.  Julia's philosophy of "Try something new, there is space for you here," to engage clients at any level or ability.   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: https://expressiveartstherapykc.com Sign up for Julia's updates on upcoming workshops and offerings. https://unicornsinthesnow.com Check out Unicorns in the Snow videos below: https://www.youtube.com/@juliavering2981/featured SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT: Friday November 17th, 2023 9:00AM-12:00PM Green Screen Video for Everyone: Multimodal Expression & Improvisation for Joy and Inclusion In this 3-hour virtual workshop, participants will have an opportunity to explore and experience the joys of incorporating video into clinical work with diverse populations. In particular, we'll highlight a conceptual framework along with the benefits of using creative video creation with older adults and people with neurocognitive disorders. Creative Generativity, which draws from the social work strengths perspective, role theory, narrative therapy, punk ethos, and embodied cognition will be at the core of our process. Learning will be highly experiential as we create our own collective movie-based improvisation as an example of an activity that can be used with virtually any population or setting.  Absolutely no video or drama experience is necessary!  The only technology you will need is a bright green piece of fabric or paper for a green screen (and ideally, a tripod with smartphone mount. See details below). Two inexpensive options for a small green screenOption 1Option 2 Optional, but helpful: Tripod with smartphone mount CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE PODCAST!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Kathleen Horne, M.A. LMHC, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT), Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator (REACE) has been a psychotherapist since 1980 and an expressive arts therapist since 1996. She has a M.A. in Counseling from University of South Florida, and a Graduate Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies. Her training and practice in expressive arts has been life-changing, both personally and professionally. Kathleen is Co-Founder and Core Faculty of Expressive Arts Florida Institute, and, since 2011 has been training students in the field of Expressive Arts, as well as offering a wide variety of workshops and community programs. She believes that expressive arts is a wisdom practice, and is dedicated to living and sharing the transformational gifts it offers. She is a visual artist, with a love and life-long practice of creating mandalas. Kathleen divides her time between Sarasota, FL, and Cortes Island B.C. She has been a board member of IEATA since 2007, and is proud to be the recipient of the IEATA Shining Star award for 2023. FEATURED GUESTS: Tamara Teeter Knapp, MA, REACE, Mental Health Counselor Intern, Certified K-12 Art has 20+ years' experience educating others through the arts. She is co-founder and core faculty at Expressive Arts Florida Institute and began her teaching career as a Waldorf teacher in 1997 in Alaska before relocating to Florida where she taught art and elementary education. Tamara continues to value the integration of arts in education and has been training others in the field of expressive arts for ten years. Since earning a master's in mental health counseling, she has worked to integrate her extensive experience and knowledge of expressive arts in her clinical work. Tamara continues to develop her interest in body-based intermodal processes that integrate theories in neuroscience and creative modalities. The focus of her work is to help others to discover the healing and transformative power of their own creativity. LISTEN & LEARN:  The origin story of Expressive Arts Florida.  Accessible learning opportunities to become a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist. How Kathleen & Tamara define self-compassion and use the arts to practice it.  How they use collaboratively use the expressive arts as part of business administration and development.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: www.expressiveartsflorida.com SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT: Thursday November 16th, 2023 10:00AM-1:00PM Cultivating Self-Compassion Through Expressive Arts Practice Cultivating Self-Compassion, an experiential intermodal expressive arts session for all counselors and therapists, offers an opportunity to build skills of self-compassion using imagination and expressive media. Drawing upon imagery and contemplative practice, participants will identify ways to provide self-compassion in response to emotional pain and difficulty. They will discover a creative approach to working with themselves and others to provide tools of self-compassion that contribute to healing and growth. Through the introduction of simple expressive arts practice, participants will consult their own inner knowing and be guided through a simple, nourishing experience that can easily be taught to their clients in treatment in virtually any clinical setting. Participants in this 3-hour virtual workshop will be invited to share the gifts that their images bring, connect within and in community, as well as witness their own and others' compassionate presence. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE PODCAST!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Melissa Wesner is a type A, counseling nerd who likes to cross her t's and dot her i's. She's often the person to rain on the parade by asking, “I wonder what kind of documentation we would need to do that” in the midst of a really exciting work conversation. She's the person who thinks about risk management, liability, and documentation and who reads the books and signs up for ALL the trainings! As your Protecting Your Practice co-host, Melissa will be bringing all of this nerdy excitement to the table. Melissa is the Owner of LifeSpring Counseling Services, a group practice in Towson, MD, and of LifeSpring Counseling. As the owner of 2 thriving practices, Melissa has lots of practice management experience to bring to the table. LISTEN & LEARN:  Burnout has increased drastically since COVID Huge benefits to attending Retreats- all you need to do is book a flight to get there because the lodging and food will be taken care Give yourself permission to retreat + recharge with other business owners in Costa Rica! Who is this retreat for- ANY small business owners  How might you feel as a business owner who has gotten rest, eaten healthy, and checked back in withy yourself about why you started this business in the first place  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Early registration BONUS -Online Meetup After Retreat Sign up by 10/13 to receive BONUS  Sign up for the 6-Day Retreat for Small Business Owners April 14th-19th, 2024 in Costa Rica Retreat  Connect with Melissa at lifespringcounseling.net/ or protectingyourpractice.com Get a FREE Burnout Prevention Plan! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Jacob Nordby is the author of The Divine Arsonist, Blessed Are the Weird, and The Creative Cure. He is a passionate researcher and teacher of creativity, healing, and human potential. Co-founder of the Institute for Creative Living Foundation, and A Writing Room community with Anne Lamott and others. He loves to invite others into lives of joy and healthy creative expression on all levels. You can meet him at www.jacobnordby.com LISTEN & LEARN:  Jacob's top three journaling prompts he uses to help him connect creatively.  The connection between slowing down or intentional rest and creativity.  The impact of the practices Cameron's The Artist Way on Jacob's creative practice and philosophy.  How Jacob defines the Inner Creative Self and it's relation to Creative Practice. The power of a micro-practice if falling into the not enough time trap.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Bonus multimedia journaling program gift at ⁠⁠www.creativeselfjournal.com⁠⁠  Visit Creative Cure book page: ⁠www.creativecurebook.com⁠ for free excerpts of the intro and first two chapters of the book ⁠https://www.jacobnordby.com⁠ ⁠https://www.awritingroom.com ⁠  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Mariana Alessandri, PhD, is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). She is cofounder of the Rio Grande Valley Parents United for Excellent Dual Education; its mission is to promote bilingualism and biculturalism at UTRGV. In her new book, Night Vision: Seeing Ourselves through Dark Moods, Mariana asks readers to rethink dark moods like anger, sadness, anxiety, grief, and depression. Worried about the effects that toxic positivity is having on North Americans, she asks us to stop focusing on the “choose happy” mindset. Instead, Mariana challenges us to dim the lights until our eyes adjust to the rich darkness that human existence offers. LISTEN & LEARN:  How Dr. Alessandri focuses on the effects toxic positivity  The power of challenging ourselves to dim the lights until out eyes adjust to the rich darkness that human existence offers  Leaning into and rethinking about dark moods like anger, sadness, anxiety, grief, and depression How to make changes and shift by looking outward ( being more critical and seeing things ) and inward (try out the night vision by not turning on the light immediately)  Dr. Alessandri Website:  www.marianaalessandri.com Dr. Alessandri  Email: mariana.alessandri@utrgv.edu Her new book Night Vision: Seeing Ourselves through Dark Moods RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT: Thursday November 16th, 2023 7:00PM-8:30PM Against Toxic Positivity: Embracing Sadness for Genuine Empathy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Zachary D. Van Den Berg, MA, LPC-A, ATR-P (he/they) is a recent graduate of Adler University, in Chicago, IL with a Master of Arts in Counseling: Art Therapy, and received his BFA at the School of the Art Institute (SAIC). He is Past-President of the Adler Art Therapy Student Association, founder of the international online forums Art Therapy Students Associated and Coalition for Queer Creative Arts Therapies, past Chairperson of the American Art Therapy Association's Multicultural Committee, member on the Membership Committee, Creative Director of Expressive Media's Film Library and founder of the annual Expressing Pride Symposium. He is currently working at Community Arts, LLCand is supervised under Wanda Montemayor, LPC-S ATCS ATR-BC RPT-S (she/her) in Austin, TX. Clinically, he utilizes queer, social justice, anti-oppressive approaches to art therapy, working primarily with adults in kink, queer and trans communities in Central Texas. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: LISTEN & LEARN:  How and why Zack began contributing to the professional while still in graduate training.  The value of coming together as a collective in order to create visibility.  The inspiration and path for Zack to create the Coalition for Queer Creative Arts Therapies and the Expressing Pride Symposia events.  How he is working on decentralizing the Coalition and the Pride event to other members within the community.  The importance of creating opportunities for other ways of knowing to be accessible in the research, literature and media within the professional fields.  Benefits of using our position of privilege to disseminate information that is of value to the community.  The ORCA stance, which stands for Openness, Respect, Curiosity & Accountability, as a framework for dancing with others through humility.  How visibility becomes a model for others to take healthy risks professionally.  How the theme of Emergence is currently central in the shared pursuit of liberation within the Coalition for Queer Creative Arts Therapies and the Expressing Pride Symposium.  "Trans-affirming care is trauma informed care and is life supporting care," Zachary Van Den Berg. The importance of being attuned to the limits of our own capacity. There are multiple ways of protest and advocacy.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Check out Zack's site: https://zacharyvandenberg.com/Art Therapy Students Associated Facebook Group Coalition for Queer Arts Therapies Facebook Group head there to learn more about theExpressing Pride 2023: A Celebration of Emergence Saturday June 17, 2023 (3rd Annual Symposium) coalitionforqueercats@gmail.comZachary.vandenberg@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Renee Turner, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S™, is an author and speaker specializing in treating children and adults with grief and childhood trauma. Her advanced training includes EMDR, SE, Integral Breath Therapy, and various expressive therapy modalities. She is passionate about helping others navigate through grief and soul pain associated with disenfranchised grief and loss, complex trauma, and identity and spiritual issues. In her clinical work, Renee integrates existential, gestalt, embodiment, and expressive therapies to create a dynamic and experiential form of therapy. She is the co-editor of the book Disenfranchised Grief: Examining Social, Cultural, and Relational Impacts (2023).  LISTEN & LEARN:  How Dr. Turner defines disenfranchised grief.  The power of connecting what is happening within the body to that which is not spoken or expressed.  Framing therapy as a co-creative space.  The role of shadow in parts work with gestalt therapy.  Dr. Turner's Website:  www.drreneeturner.com Dr Turner's Email: drreneeturner@gmail.com Her new book Disenfranchised Grief: Examining Social, Cultural, and Relational Impacts (2023) RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT: Friday June 2nd, 2023 8:30AM-9:30AM KEYNOTE The Magic of Curiosity: Facilitating Relational Embodiment With Gestalt Play Therapy Friday June 2nd, 2023 10:00AM - 5:15PM Claiming Lost Parts: Using Gestalt Play Therapy to Address Disenfranchised Grief --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

Today's episode is all about what you need to know before leasing or buying an office for your practice. My guest is Colin Carr, founder of CARR Healthcare Realty. He and his nationwide team of realtors specialize in working with commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers. They are the leaders in this niche nationwide! Colin is a wealth of knowledge and shared fantastic tips that will be of benefit to anyone looking to buy or lease commercial property. I wish I would have known some of these things before I got into my last lease! Resources:Carr Healthcare Realty https://carr.us/ Free Lease or Purchase Evaluationhttps://carr.us/lease-or-purchase-evaluation/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Becca Rich is a visionary, cutting through the BS of the billion-dollar productivity industry creating a ripple effect with Holistic Time Management. She helps business owners and professionals heal from time scarcity and shows them how to team up with time to work less and live more. As a trauma-sensitive, certified holistic coach with a background in engineering and mindfulness, she knows traditional time management is outdated and harmful. If you've been searching for a different way forward, Holistic Time Management™ is here to help you create a life of peace–at work, at home, and within. Learn more about working with Becca at theholistictimecoach.com. LISTEN & LEARN:  Key questions to ask yourself in order to manage your time more effectively.  How to motivate yourself with compassion.  The power of finding "enoughness" in your work.  The problem with placing an emphasis on productivity as a marker of success.  The myth of time scarcity as it pertains to work.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Becca's website: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com Becca's Giveaway: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/work-less Becca's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholistictimecoach/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Kate Merkle, LCSW, MPH, RDN, PAT, CDWF is a clinical social worker, registered dietitian, and certified psychodramatist. She's also a certified Daring Way™ facilitator, an experiential methodology based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. Kate has over 18 years of experience helping people struggling with disordered eating and body image issues heal their relationship with food. She is the founder and director of Nourishment Works PC, a group therapy and nutrition practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. She is a co-director of the Chicago Center for Psychodrama, a training center offering trainings and workshops to hospitals, schools, and mental health practices throughout the Chicagoland area. Kate has been incorporating psychodrama into her group and individual work for the last 10 years. LISTEN & LEARN:  The benefits of being both a registered dietician and therapist as an eating disorder provider.  How action methods can help breakthrough ambivalence in treatment.  How action methods can empower the client to tap into their inner wisdom.  The myth of perfect eating.  The benefits of exploring nutrition, hydration and sleep as it pertains to mental health.  Reframing questions for food as fuel. What have you fueled your body with today? How consistently have you fueled your body today?  How the Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating Paradigms provide a compassionate approach to eating.  When to refer a client to a dietician.  People don't fail diets. Diets fail people.  Connecting with body wisdom through action methods.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Kate's practice www.nourishmentworks.com https://www.facebook.com/NourishmentWorksPC/ Email Kate at kate@nourishmentworks.com for your FREE GUIDE to Nourished Eating Email Kate at kate@nourishmentworks.com for a CHANCE to attend an Intro to Psychodrama Workshop with the www.chicagopsychodrama.com   https://www.instagram.com/ @chicagocenterpsychodrama Body candles (Small Goddess Sculptures that were on Kate's Shelf) SESSIONS AT THE EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES SUMMIT: Integrating Brené Brown's Daring Way with Expressive Arts for Courageous Healing and Transformation via Virtual Summit Sunday May 21st – 6 HR Zoom; To Promote the Midwest Summit in Chicago Action Techniques for Transforming the Treatment of Eating Disorders: Embodied Healing on June 25th 10AM - 1PM along with Brittany Lakin-Starr The Importance of Nutrition in Trauma Recovery for All Counselors  and Therapists  on June 25 2:30-5:30PM  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Amanda Shaw, MA, LMHC, ATR, is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida (MH 20223) and certified art therapist (ATR), who is the sole owner of her private practice Create Flow Heal Art Therapy & Counseling LLC located in sunny Saint Petersburg, Florida. Using a holistic, client centered approach, she provides mental health counseling and art psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and families - as well as hosts wellness retreats throughout the year. In addition to working with individual clients, Amanda also works with local non-profits in the St. Pete area. Currently in partnership with Selah Freedom, she provides art therapy groups for sex trafficking survivors. Selah Freedom is a faith-based nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization, based in Florida and the Midwest, with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited. ​ Prior to the start of her career, Amanda competed her master's degree (MA) at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. with an emphasis on trauma-informed care and art psychotherapy. Her undergraduate studies is in psychology from the University of Central Florida (BS). Amanda's professional background includes working in a variety of settings such as acute psychiatric facilities, assisted living (memory care), substance abuse recovery, eating disorder treatment centers, school based programs and sex trafficking residential treatment centers. ​ She has been featured in the Sarasota Magazine, presented at conferences held by the National Alliance on Mental Illness and was the former Membership Chair of the Florida Art Therapy Association in 2019-20. LISTEN & LEARN:  The benefits of working with a business coach when planning a business relocation.  How starting her social media for her business before she had a business helped build awareness How to factor for attrition as a result for the move.  The importance of networking in the community you plan to build your business in prior to your move.  Why it is important to calculate the financial costs of relocating one's practice, in order to identify how much to save to cover the losses and expenses of the move.  How completing an evaluation of the health of your business is vital to determine if your business can sustain the move.  The importance of completing market research in the potential location to determine if the area has the clientele and collaborative organizations to partner with in the community.  The benefits of collaborations and networking to create momentum in the business.  How joining entrepreneurship groups within your local community can raise awareness for your practice.  How a single educational focused speaking engagement can create a snowball effect of referrals for the business.   The benefits of partnering with another practitioner when you are planning a retreat.  The average retreat takes approximately 100 hours to plan and host.  Why you want to have accommodation information on your retreat website even if you aren't including that in the cost of the attending.  Why a retreat needs to be experiential, immersive and offers diversity in location for the different experiences.  Creating value for retreat attendees and hosts by offering post-retreat products and services.  The importance of follow-up calls and post-retreat surveys when hosting events and using the data learned from those to enhance future offerings.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Amanda's website: www.createflowheal.com For a free 20 min. phone consultation or to Get first session at 15% off, email Amanda at createflowheal@gmail.com and use promo code TPC23 Amanda's Retreats https://www.createflowheal.com/expressivearttherapyretreat  Selah Freedom antihuman trafficking NPO https://selahfreedom.com/ Amanda's Coach, Katie Close, that helped her plan for the business relocation https://katieclose.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Julie Herres is an expert in Profit First who has helped hundreds of private practice owners gain financial freedom. Founder of GreenOak Accounting, the country's largest firm serving the mental health industry, Julie is an accountant, consultant, speaker, author of Profit First for Therapists and host of the Therapy for Your Money podcast. LISTEN & LEARN:  What is the Profit First Accounting Model. The benefits of using multiple bank accounts.  The 6 foundational accounts are: Income, profit, operating expenses, owners pay, taxes, payroll  How the Profit First Model protects business owners from Parkinson's Law.  How to calculate profit in a business.  Profit is the benefit and reward for the risks that you take as the business owner.  The profit first method of calculating profit distributions.  The 4 core principles of Profit First: use a small plate, serve sequentially, remove temptation,  Benefit of setting up a weekly transfer schedule to move money to your foundational accounts.  Julie's recommendations for calculating profit percentages based on your practice size.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Julie's Podcast Therapy For Your Money https://www.therapyforyourmoney.com/ Julie's Firm Green Oak Accounting https://www.greenoakaccounting.com/ Preorder Julie's New Book Profit First for Therapists              https://www.profitfirstfortherapists.com/ Julie's Reverse Engineer Your Practice FREE CALCULATOR   https://www.profitfirstfortherapists.com/creative  Profit First by Mike Michalowicz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Mindy Jacobson-Levy, MCAT, ATR-BC, LPC, LPAT, PAATA HLM is a board certified, registered art therapist, a licensed professional art therapist (NJ), a licensed professional counselor (PA & NJ), and a trained SoulCollage® Facilitator. She is the President of the Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association (2023-2025), and previously received the Honorary Life Member Award (1996) and Innovative Applications of Art Therapy Award (2015); both given by the Delaware Art Therapy Association (now the Pennsylvania Art Therapy Association). Mindy's art therapy work has included serving individuals impacted by trauma and eating disorders, as well as the gamut of psychological issues from childhood to adulthood. She provides professional supervision and is a national speaker and author. Her most recent publication is Creative Destruction and Transformation in Art and Therapy: Reframing, Reforming, Reclaiming (Jacobson-Levy & Miller, 2022, Art Therapy Journal). In addition to other publications, she co-authored Finding Your Voice Through Creativity: The Art & Journaling Workbook for Disordered Eating (Jacobson-Levy & Foy-Tornay, 2010, Gürze Books) and assisted in authoring the Guidelines for Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder in Adults (ISST-D, 2005 & 2011). Mindy is also a mixed media artist. LISTEN & LEARN:  Mindy's path to working with Soul CollageⓇ  and becoming a facilitator.  How to use Soul CollageⓇ as an introduction in the therapy session and reflective art-making in supervision. The origins of the Soul CollageⓇ  and a bit about Seena Frost who developed the method.   The similarity between Internal Family Systems and Soul CollageⓇ .  Narrative approaches used with Soul CollageⓇ  Using altered books and Soul CollageⓇ as a path to Illumination.  How to continue to use cards after they are created.  How Mindy honed her niche and developed her practice working with individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Mindy's website http://artb4words.com Finding Your Voice Through Creativity: The Art & Journaling Workbook for Disordered Eating (Jacobson-Levy & Foy-Tornay, 2010, Gürze Books) SoulCollage Evolving: An Intuitive Collage Process for Self-Discovery and Community by Seena Frost Gretchen Miller's Creative offerings, Mindy shared about a Board Book Workshop she participated in with Gretchen. The Official Soul CollageⓇ website https://soulcollage.com/ TRAIN WITH MINDY AT THE EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES SUMMIT: April 22nd, 2023 10AM - 5:00PM ⁠SoulCollage® as a Pathway Towards Illumination & Balance for Professionals⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Charlotte Reznick, PhD has dedicated her life to helping children, adolescents, parents, and professionals. She is a foremost authority on how to engage with and develop mindfulness, meditation, and imagination in children and teens. Dr. Reznick is author of the Los Angeles Times bestselling book, The Power of Your Child's Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success (TarcherPerigee) and contributing author of the chapter "Imagery As a Therapeutic Tool with Children" in Transformative Imagery: Cultivating Imagination for Healing, Change and Growth (Jessica Kingsley). Dr. Reznick is a child educational psychologist (LEP 1475), received her PhD from USC, is a former UCLA Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology, and was named Imagery International's Person of the Year in 2012 for the global impact of her work with children. Known as a pioneer in therapeutic interventions with children, Dr. Reznick is the creator of Imagery For Kids: Breakthrough for Learning, Creativity, and Empowerment, a mindful, positive coping skills program. In addition to her private practice in Los Angeles, California, she creates therapeutic mediations (CDs/MP3s) for children, teens, and parents, blogs for Psychology Today and Huffington Post, is a frequent media consultant, and teaches workshops internationally on the healing power of children's imagination. LISTEN & LEARN:  Guided Imagery as a doorway to a child's heart.  Dr. Reznick's visualization using climbing to the top of a mountain as a metaphor for reaching goals.  The value of helpers in the visualizations with children as a tool to develop inner resourcing.  The value & benefits of honoring a child's inner wisdom and imagery.  Creative tools for teaching deep breathing with children who think breathing "doesn't work." The benefits of Future Focused Visualizations to develop mastery in different situations.  Dr. Reznick's Heart Message Cards as a transitional object between appointments.  The value of teaching children to connect with their body wisdom.  The value of working with individuals.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Dr. Reznick's practice www.ImageryForKids.com  Join her mailing list https://www.imageryforkids.com/contact/newsletter-mailing-list/ The Power of Your Child's Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success Discovering Your Special Place TRAIN WITH DR. REZNICK AT THE EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES SUMMIT: April 22nd, 2023 10:00AM - 1:00PM Imagination and Healing in Children & Teens: Visualizing Transformation from Contemporary Trauma  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Laura Reagan, LCSW-C is an integrative trauma therapist who owns a group psychotherapy practice in the greater Baltimore area. Laura also hosts Therapy Chat and Trauma Chat Podcasts, and she founded Trauma Therapist Network in 2021. Laura trains trauma therapists around the world in using bottom-up therapy methods and accessing their highest selves while doing meaningful psychotherapy work for sustainable careers. LISTEN & LEARN: How our unresolved attachment wounds show up and replay in our professional lives.  How being a therapist entrepreneur pushes us to expand and grow.  How the unconscious work is like a deep tissue massage; if you go too deep too fast it can feel painful in a way that is unhelpful, but if it just painful enough it promotes healing and release.  Normalization of the therapist in therapy.   Why we reenact our Family of Origin patterns in our personal lives, we do so in our professional lives.  What those patterns might look like as business owners and the importance of becoming aware of them.  The role of paring down as a preparatory action for growth.  The impact of needing income while making large scale shifts or changes within our businesses and adaptive cognitions for managing them. The essential value of Trust in the Process.  The importance of being intentional with our time in order to refuel our energy so that we have what we need to care for ourselves and others.  The importance of unearthing and recognizing historic patterns so that we don't recreate them in our business/practice. Benefits of being part of the Trauma Therapist Network. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:Trauma Therapist Network (Consider Joining): www.traumatherapistnetwork.com Therapy Chat Podcast: https://www.bahealing.com/podcastTrauma Char Podcast: https://traumatherapistnetwork.com/podcast-category/trauma-chat-podcast/Laura's Freebie: https://go.traumatherapistnetwork.com/5mistakes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Ihor Bauman, Founder and CEO at Workee. Forbes Business Council member. He has about 10years of experience in building and growing products worldwide. LISTEN & LEARN:  The suite of applications available in Workee to operate your practice online.  How using video, social proof and contributing make an impact in marketing oneself.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Ihor's Forbes Page Workee https://workee.net/perfect-for/therapists --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Laury Rappaport, PhD, MFT, REAT, ATR-BC, teaches expressive arts therapies and art therapy, and has served on the faculties at Lesley University, Notre Dame de Namur University, CA , Sonoma State University, California Institute of Integral Studies, and Meridian University. She is the author of Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy: Accessing the Body's Wisdom and Creative Intelligence and editor/author of Mindfulness and the Arts Therapies. Laury is a Focusing Coordinator with The International Focusing Institute and the Founder/Director of the Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute. LISTEN & LEARN: The origins of Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy which developed from research done by Eugene Gendlin and Carl Rogers and what causes change in therapy. The process by which Laury Rappaport developed Focusing Oriented Art Therapy. What is meant by the terms the "felt sense" and the "felt shift". Why Focusing is considered to be a human process. What "Clearing the Space" is in focusing oriented and focusing oriented expressive arts therapies and why it is an effective tool for stress and pain reduction. The role of clinical sensitivity as it pertains to maintaining a safety first approach in treatment. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Laury's Session at the Expressive Therapies Summit { Virtual Session } March 23, 2023 Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts (FOAT®) as a Trauma-Informed Approach The Focusing and Expressive Arts Institute Mindfulness & The Arts Therapies: Theory & Practice edited by Laury Rappaport Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy: Accessing the Body's Wisdom and Creative Intelligence by Laury Rappaport Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror by Judith Herman https://amzn.to/3kY5Wgz Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy: A Manual of the Experiential Method (The Practicing Professional) by Eugene Gendlin --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Patricia Jauchler, MA, MS, RDT-BCT, CT, CDP is a Registered Drama Therapist and Board-Certified Trainer. She is the founder and director of On Bright Wings End-of-Life Services where she works with the aging, dying and bereaved. She is a Certified Thanatologist, End-of-Life Doula, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Grief Support Specialist and Advanced Planning Facilitator. In addition to using Drama Therapy and other creative arts in her practice with the aging, dying and their families, she created Theatre on the Threshold to educate the community about aging, dying and grieving issues through short play performances followed by discussions and workshops. Her aim is to encourage conversations and reduce the stigma about these most feared topics in order to live more meaningful lives and die more peaceful deaths. LISTEN & LEARN: Why death is considered a community event. How to create value based community events aligned with your niche to market your services. The value of understanding your clients needs as a means of crafting services that support the whole person and family system. What is a death cafe? Examples of creative arts and drama experientials that can be used throughout the arch of dying - from learning it is near, through the process itself and during the bereavement period. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Patricia's practice On Bright Wings End-of-Life Services Patricia's Session at the Expressive Therapies Summit { Virtual Offering } March 26, 2023 Artful Dying: Alleviating Death Anxiety and Finding Closure Through Art, Music & Drama Ira Byock's book The Four Things that Matter Most: A Book About Living --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reina-lombardi5/support