Podcasts about creative arts therapy

This week, we’ll explore creative arts and recreation therapy at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, connect with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – Rosemount, MN, to see how they’re making a difference for local veterans, and receive an update from Senior Enlisted Advisor CSM Rost, U.S. Army. Guests include: Kristin Powell – Minneapolis VA Health […] The post Recreation & Creative Arts Therapy and Rosemont BTYR appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

We've just released the first episode of our new partnership podcast series: Creative Arts Therapies, on Mental Health In Focus.This four-part series is produced in partnership with the Australian New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA) and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN).Hosted by clinical psychologist, Professor Mark Creamer, the series features practising therapists and academics who explore the diversity of creative arts therapies and their therapeutic value. Episode 1 – The Evidence | LISTEN NOWEpisode 2 – Qualifications and CompetenciesEpisode 3 – Clients and SettingsEpisode 4 – Future DirectionsEpisodes will be released fortnightly from Wednesday 11 September 2024. Follow Mental Health In Focus on Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, or your preferred podcasting platform to stay up to date.

You've likely heard of Creative Arts Therapy, but how much do you really know about it as a mental health profession?Join clinical psychologist, Professor Mark Creamer, as he sits down with Dr Kate Dempsey, CEO of ANZACATA: the peak professional association for creative arts therapists in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.Together they explore the practice and breadth of Creative Arts Therapy and debunk common misconceptions about the profession. They explain why the practice emphasises the importance of the creative process rather than the result, and touch on specific populations who may especially benefit from creative therapy to support their mental health.Kate describes the training, regulation and requirements for ongoing accreditation of Creative Arts Therapists, the role they play in an interdisciplinary mental health care team, and shares some advice for anyone thinking about entering the field. Liked this episode? Stay tuned for MHPN's four-part partnership series with ANZACATA, releasing throughout September and October 2024 on our show: Mental Health In Focus.Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.Share your comments, questions and feedback about A Conversation About… or any of MHPN's podcast series here: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/. 

In this episode of the Wellness Center Creators podcast, Eriksen Dickens shares his unique journey of blending filmmaking with clinical psychology. Growing up in a small town in California, Eriksen and his brother found a way to merge their love for storytelling with the therapeutic power of psychology, creating impactful legacy documentaries. Listen as Eriksen discusses the challenges and rewards of this niche, the importance of self-care, and the lessons learned from leading a creative business. Dive into the world of legacy documentaries and discover how Eriksen helps individuals and families preserve their stories in a meaningful way. Get all the links, resources and show notes here: https://wellnesscentercreators.com Sponsored by Jane App, Jane offers online booking, charting, scheduling, secure video and invoicing on one secure, beautifully designed system: https://jane.app/ Use code wellness1mo for a one-month grace period on your new Jane account.

April 18, 2024 - Assemblymember Harry Bronson, a Rochester-area Democrat, and Maya Benattar, a licensed creative arts therapist, make the case for legislation expanding access to creative arts therapy

Roisin Hayes, Music Therapist and Lynne O'Donnell whose son uses the service join Ray in studio ahead of Daffodil Day on Friday

In this episode, we are speaking with Annabelle Brault who shares with us about her journey to becoming a music therapist along with why she has chosen to focus her published research around clinical work with informal caregivers. Annabelle also tells us more about why she has chosen to study digital well being as part of her doctoral work. Here is a little more about Annabelle: Annabelle Brault, MA, MTA is a resource-oriented music therapist, musician, researcher and educator. She is an artist member of the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance at Concordia University, and the French content editor for the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy. She provides music therapy services in-person and online in various community organisations and institutions in the greater Montreal area as well as professional music therapy supervision at the National Institute of Music Therapy. She is a PhD Candidate at Concordia University investigating the potential of musicking for exploring digital well-being issues in post-secondary students. Other research interests include the use of music technology as a creative medium to instill social change, as well as resource-oriented approaches in clinical and educational contexts. Annabelle teaches both in-person and online learning in the Creative Arts Therapies department at Concordia University, and most recently in the Department of Music Research at McGill University's Schulich School of Music.

Dive into the life of Mya Kermelowicz, a remarkable individual whose journey is as inspiring as it is enlightening. Mya, an Endicott alum with a Bachelor's in Psychology and Creative Arts Therapy and a Master's in Business Administration, a warrior in her own right. Her work as a Title IX Advocate, Relationship Coach, Public Speaker, and founder of MK Prevention Services has made significant strides in the area of dating violence and sexual assault prevention in high schools and colleges. Mya's story begins in her freshman year of high school, where she found herself entangled in a toxic relationship with a senior. This relationship, unbeknownst to her at the time, set the tone for what was to come. It was only during a school play, which mirrored her own experiences, that she realized the abusive nature of her relationship. This awakening was a pivotal moment in Mya's life, leading her down a path of self-realization and empowerment. Her journey, however, was not without its challenges. Mya faced a series of toxic relationships, a pattern she refers to as 'toxic cycling'. This cycle was a difficult one to break, but Mya's resilience and determination saw her through. She understood the importance of self-love and confidence, recognizing that real change starts from within. Mya's insights into relationships are profound. She emphasizes the importance of an equal power dynamic and the dangers of manipulation and gaslighting. Her experiences taught her that verbal and sexual abuse can be just as damaging as physical abuse. These revelations have not only transformed her life but have also fueled her passion to educate others about these critical issues. Now, as an advocate and educator, Mya is dedicated to opening hearts and minds. She stresses the importance of understanding rights and laws, and the support systems available in schools. Through MK Prevention Services, she has created a platform to educate and empower, reaching out to those who might be struggling in silence. Mya's message is clear and powerful: You are worthy of love and respect. She encourages everyone to use their voice to create change and ensure safety for themselves and others. So, if you're ready to dive deeper into Mya's incredible journey and her work, hit play now and let her story inspire and guide you.   GUEST LINKS:   Email: https://www.mkpreventionservices.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mk.preventionservices/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myakermelewicz  Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearmk    LINKS: malarchuk.com/book  malarchuk.com  www.thecompassionateconnection.com www.warriorsunmasked.com  Join Chuck's Text Community: 251-418-7966 Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe To Our YouTube My Community Contact   Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 Introduction to Conversation With Mya Kermelewicz 02:55 Beginning of the Interview and Topic Introduction 03:52 Mya's Personal Journey and Experience with Toxic Relationships 07:21 Understanding the Nature of Toxic Relationships 10:04 The Impact of Toxic Relationships and the Process of Realization 11:10 The Cycle of Toxic Relationships and the Struggle to Break Free 19:26 The Importance of Self-Work and Personal Growth 21:26 The Role of Self-Care and Gratitude in Healing 22:28 The Impact of Meditation and Mindfulness 27:54 The Importance of Feeling Worthy and Valuing Self 29:28 Starting the Journey of Relationship Coaching 30:05 The Power of Sharing Personal Stories 31:25 The Impact of Speaking at Schools 32:58 Realizing the Calling and Starting a Business 34:08 The Emotional Impact of Speaking to Students 36:15 The Importance of Understanding Rights and Laws 37:43 The Struggle of Getting People to Talk About Abuse 40:37 Reflecting on Past Toxic Relationships 45:33 The Importance of Self-Care and Setting Boundaries 46:23 Connecting with Mya and Her Work 48:36 The Power of Vulnerability  

In today's episode I'm excited to introduce you to Chauncey Harrison. Chauncey holds a license in Creative Arts Therapy, specifically specializing in Movement Therapy. Additionally, she has completed her Masters in Social Work and is working towards her License in Social Work. Chauncey's passion is helping people recover from severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and interpersonal issues through creative arts therapy. Her therapeutic style is to meet clients where they are and use a strength-based approach to empower clients. She is collaborative throughout the therapeutic process, working with clients to achieve their goals by using both verbal and non-verbal (dance, movement, art, and drama) tools to help them recover. Today we talk about dance movement therapy and how this type of therapy can help people process emotions and recover from stress and trauma. I especially enjoyed talking with Chauncey based on my experiencing both a researcher of stress and as a dancer. I have found dance to be an amazing medicine for me. Psychotherapy That Goes Beyond the Mind Psychotherapy can be more than just working on the mind. A lot of times what people experience in terms of mental health support ends up being focused on the mind, and being aware of our thoughts, versus what could be stored in our body. There is a connection between the body and the mind, they are not two separate things. We are whole beings in body, mind, and spirit, and when one of those is not aligned, or is out of balance, the others will be affected too. It's a beautiful practice to look into our thoughts and understand them. That's an important part of therapy, in general. In today's modern world it's unavoidable to be bombarded with so much information that it can end up being overwhelming. Our minds are always racing with new thoughts that we sort of forget that we are living in a body. So, it's important to take the time to return to the body. To unwind and practice mindfulness focusing on the body. When you're returning to the body it can be a practice of mindfulness in itself of bringing you back into the present and what's really going on and tuning in. Your body really does keep the score. It really is aware. It's where we store emotions and so tuning into that can be an incredibly impactful and empowering tool for people to start to understand and work on this connection to the body. It can really help bring back more clarity and connection to a full integration of self. Many times, we are not able to really listen to our body with compassion and to create healing from that place. There can be real disconnections between the mind and the body. People are surprised when they find out that our bodies can be part of therapy. This can also feel incredibly vulnerable because typically we've formed more unconscious ways to defend ourselves with our words. It feels more exposing for many people to be considering what our body has to say, so trust is such a huge part of the work here. How Does Dance Movement Therapy Work? Part of what we're doing in dance movement therapy is 100% play. There's a lot of therapy in play. There's also a lot of exploring what's possible and trying to expand the full range of movement. That's huge for people. A lot of times people are really quick in their movements, or quite indirect in their movement, and they stay in a very small kind of sphere. In that case, we can start playing with what it's like to feel bigger. To expand that sphere and expand in the space where we're moving. This also impacts our experience as humans and the ways that we relate to one another. If we're always relating in one movement repertoire, it can be limiting. Typically, it's helpful to have a full range of movement options. We might not even be aware that we're just moving in that one repertoire. Dance and movement have been around since ancient times. It has been used for entertainment, storytelling, religion, and healing. There's so much research on how healing it is to our nervous system to move in general. Many people can relate to the experience of being in a bad mood and going for a walk and starting to feel better, or going to the gym and feeling less angry about that issue was bothering you, or having a little dance party in your room and realizing it's not that big of a deal. This has to do with the release of endorphins and neurotransmitters that are activated by that movement. There is a lot of people where stillness is really present in the movement, where it feels really painful to move. And dance therapy is about meeting people where they are. You don't have to do a specific amount or way of movement. It's about being present and listening and observing how things develop without any kind of judgement. And then to maybe explore and just start playing with it and expand it when it feels appropriate. It's about following what someone is bringing into the space and really watching and seeing what's appropriate for them. You can get these insights into a person's patterns simply by looking a little bit more closely to what's going on with their response to the movement. And there is so much restoring movement too, whether it's memories or what it brings up for you in that moment. Certain movement patterns that have been more codified can be restored in people's bodies, energizing or relaxing them for example. Movement plays so many different roles in our lives. Is Dance Movement Therapy a Kind of Somatic Therapy? Somatic therapy, sometimes known as body psychotherapy, is a therapeutic approach that places importance on what we experience in the mind and the body, as well as the connection between the two. Again, with dance therapy, it's very important to meet the person where they are and where they are coming from. Certain diagnostic labels can be really helpful, and sometimes not so much. It's about exploring feelings and emotions through movement while not being attached to a specific label. And as we mentioned before, mind and body are one whole thing, and they influence each other. If someone is suffering from gastro-intestinal issues because of anxiety, it's real. A lot of our emotions reflect in our stomach. This shows us how mind and body are connected. It proves that we can feel emotions on a physical level. Sometimes people are led to believe that something's only “in their head” or they're making it up and it's not real. If you feel it or experience pain or discomfort of any sort, it's real. We have to acknowledge and validate that, because it's a crucial part of the healing process. We have to be able to connect with our feelings and emotions and how these relate to what we feel in our bodies. A lot of the time we suppress our emotions. We aren't taught how to have awareness for them and how to just be present to be able to process them or just be present with them. If you want to learn more about this you can watch Episode 165 of How Humans Heal - Emotional Healing: A Pathway to a Better Life here. Part of what dance movement therapy and creative arts offers is this nonverbal processing of feelings and emotions. You may not even know what you're feeling, and it could be very uncomfortable, but we can start with a sensation and maybe we can put that into an image. What would this image look like? Can we draw it on a piece of paper? Is there a sound that goes with it? And this can be so helpful to process our emotions and get more information about what they are related to. This can make people feel vulnerable, even just asking for help can feel vulnerable, let alone trying to listen to what your body wants to tell you. We don't know what we're going to find out, so it feels vulnerable in that way. The important thing to keep in mind is that this is a process that is unique to each individual and that everyone has a different pace and process. It's about going at your own pace and discovering little by little what your body is trying to communicate. It's not like you will come out of the first session in shock and lose track of your original existence. You're discovering information slowly and then you can integrate that information into your daily life. It's about providing a safe space and empowering people to tune in and listen to their bodies and connect with themselves. Dance Movement Therapy and Yoga The body has so much information for us, we just have to learn how to listen and access it. Some of Chauncey's original connection to dance therapy was through yoga and what it did for her. And yoga is a form of movement that is used for healing not just on a physical level but a mental and emotional level. It's also a way to experience the mind and body connection. There are so many different types of yoga and different ways to enter the practice. For some people it could be through the physical practice and for others through reading the books and doing self-study or meditation. It's always about what moves you and what speaks and resonates with you and where you are in life. Speaking about movement, some of the movements and postures in yoga can create a space for a lot of healing and release. There's so much research now backing up just how impactful yoga is for health, not only mental but also physical, including reducing inflammation for example. It's not just about flexibility and balance. With all this neurological research, we also have a lot more proof of the mirror neurons and the impact of them. In dance movement therapy, there's this technique called “mirroring” where you bring someone else's movement into your body, so that you're sharing the movement together and it's so impactful. There's definitely some overlap between yoga and dance movement therapy but there are also beautiful differences in those practices. There are a lot of dance movement therapists who are yoga teachers and there are a lot of yoga teachers that seem to have a dance background or a dance movement therapy background too. Using Dance Movement Therapy to Treat Chronic Illness and Pain We know dance movement therapy can help with anxiety and depression, but it can also help with physical pain and trauma. As we mentioned, the body and the mind are connected and there are many chronic illnesses that can be traced back to unresolved trauma and stored emotions. Using the movement therapy lens, there might be unresolved traumas and things held in the body. Someone can come in because they think they're depressed and then there's a lot more that we're unpacking and we're looking at during therapy. Likewise, if someone comes in with a chronic illness or chronic pain, they can process and explore and find out what the source of the illness is through dance movement therapy. So often in the mental health field what people hear is that there's a chemical imbalance and that they need medication, not to say that medications aren't sometimes appropriate and necessary and helpful, but it's important for people to know that there are other tools that they can use to heal. It's about opening up the possibilities for people so they don't feel stuck. Whether it's through movement therapy, talk therapy or a mix of both. There are also art therapists, drama therapists, music therapists, etc. There are many creative arts therapists out there, it's a matter of finding what works for you. And there's research behind all of these different techniques that show how they are all therapeutic and can help us heal. Recovery from stress and trauma can help with so many health issues, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, pain, digestive issues, autoimmunity, and recurrent infections, as well as HPV, and can help decrease risk of cancer, heart disease, dementia, and more. If you want to reach out to Chauncey and learn more about how she can help you, please make sure to check out her website or her Instagram @refresh.psychotherapynyc. She and the other clinicians in her clinic offer both in-office and virtual sessions. if you want to learn more about how stress and trauma affect us, and how to recover so that you can get back to feeling your best, you may want to read my book Master Your Stress Reset Your Health. In the book, I describe what I refer to as SelfC.A.R.E. based on your Stress Type. C stands for Clean Eating, A for adequate sleep, R for recovery activities, and E for exercise. I share the research behind how C.A.R.E. works in a daily routine to help us process stress. And why it's important to choose C.A.R.E., including movement/exercise, that matches for your body. To know your Stress Type, which is your unique cortisol and adrenaline levels based on how stresses have affected your adrenal function, you can take the quiz I developed. You can find the Stress Type® Quiz in the book and on my website. Then, if you're ready to start rebalancing your cortisol and neurotransmitters, to help your adrenals reset after stress exposure, you can start by ordering this home test kit. And you can also sign up for my Stress Warrior Online Program to guide you here. If you're interested in a safe and effective body, mind and spirit detoxification that will actually make you feel better and that you can do without affecting your daily routine, you can check out my New 14-Day Detox Program here. In the Detox Program I teach you to connect with yourself, and use mind-body tools, such as biofeedback, to process emotions. For the most comprehensive support to recover from stress and trauma, even with the most difficult health issues (physical or mental), it is best to meet with me one-on-one, which is available to you no matter where you are in the world (via phone or zoom). You can set up a one-on-one appointment with me here. We're here to help you! 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Ashley Shapiro is a sound healing practitioner, ecstatic dance DJ, and facilitator of healing spaces for cultivating inner peace, resolving stuck emotions, feeling grounded in the body, enhancing creativity, and exploring altered states of consciousness. With a Master's in Creative Arts Therapies, she weaves into her work the knowledge she has acquired over almost a decade of investigating the power of play, nervous system regulation, somatic work, storytelling, and vibrational medicine. And the reason Ashley shares this outside of her day job is because she feels this is her service to the world… Ash is one of my meditation students and I have used her sound healings in my retreats. Once you experience her - you can't not be moved by her devotion, her authenticity and the fact that she just radiates honesty inside of who she is.  She is an everyday hero for me - the way she lights up the world with her generous heart - sharing what changed her life and enlivens her heart, with the world.

… are you ready for it? The Taylor Swift Eras Tour is making its way to Cincinnati next week. On this episode of Young and Healthy, music therapists Bethany Rice and Erin Seibert sit down to discuss all things music from the ways it promotes language development, to how it affects socialization and connection. We learn how playing an instrument is beneficial for the body and mind, and no, you do not have to be a professional to enjoy making music! We also learn about what music therapy is, who can benefit from it and musical tools parents and caregivers can incorporate into their everyday lives. You'll be dancing like you're made of “Starlight” after this episode.   Resources:   For more information on Cincinnati Children's Creative Arts Therapies, please visit:   Creative Arts Therapies at Cincinnati Children's (cincinnatichildrens.org)  To find a music therapist to work with in your area, please visit:  www.cbmt.org. 

In this episode,we speak with Erin Gross about the work of music therapists at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and how it has evolved over the years. She also shares more about some interprofessional collaborations with music therapists at Sunnybrook. Here is a little more about Erin Gross, MA, RP, MTA: Erin has been a music therapist for 18 years. She completed her undergraduate training at Wilfrid Laurier University, and her Masters of Creative Arts Therapies, Music Therapy Option at Concordia University. She has worked with a wide variety of client populations in many different settings over the years. She was an employee of JB Music Therapy in Calgary, was a staff member and clinical manager at the Music Therapy Centre in Toronto, currently works at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. Until recently, she was a clinician in the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, and she is the Professional Practice and Education Leader of Creative Arts Therapies for the organization.

The process of making art can result in a lot more than just a finished product to display on a shelf. Given the proliferation of adult coloring books and DIY painting studios, it seems some folks have figured this out. Does spending time making art really improve our mental state? Taking it a step further, can artistic activities help heal mental health conditions? Creative arts therapy offers engaging ways to boost awareness of the arts and promote healing. It can help increase our awareness of ourselves and others, help us cope with stress and trauma, and enjoy the life-affirming pleasure of making art. Creative arts therapy combines psychotherapy with art-based activities, including music and drama, to help treat mental health conditions. Creative arts therapists use art to help everyone, including kids and adults, hospitalized people, veterans and families or couples. It doesn't matter if you're young or old, artistically inclined or not. Anyone can participate in and benefit from creative arts therapy. Music and creativity are inherent parts of the human experience. Sound interesting? This episode is for you. In Episode 68, Dr. G and his guests, music therapist Sarah Clewett and art therapist Valerie Maty, discuss how creative arts therapy is used not only to treat mental health but also how everyone can use art to improve their own well-being. Guest Sarah Clewett, MA, MT-BC - Master of arts in music therapy and a board-certified music therapist at the Institute for Therapy Through the Arts; Classically trained oboist and musician. Valerie Maty, DAT, ATR-BC, LCPC, SEP, RPT, CADC - Doctorate in art therapy, board-certified art therapist, licensed clinical professional counselor, somatic experiencing practitioner, registered play therapist and certified alcohol and drug counselor at Labyrinth Counseling Center. Connect with us on social Follow Health 360 with Dr. G on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for notifications about new episodes and a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast. Facebook at @Health360wDrG Twitter at @Health360wDrG Instagram at @Health360wDrG

In Need to Know, "Dream Dictionary" by Eric Ackroyd is reviewed as part of the W&W Better You Book Club. Bianca and Isaiah decode several of their own dreams, and as you might expect, foolishness ensues. In All the Feels, the podcast celebrates the beginning of its third season, as the co-hosts talk about favorite episodes and cringe-worthy moments from the first two years. In Gotta Do, Fit February concludes with a bang, as special guest Xanthia Johnson, licensed psychotherapist and creative arts therapist, discusses the services provided by Urban Playology, and gives Black folks permission to take up space and love themselves and their kids. 

FEATURED GUESTS: Salicia Mazero MA LPC ATR CEDS-S is a licensed professional counselor, registered art therapist and a certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor practicing in St Louis, MO. Salicia is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Over the past 10 years, Salicia has worked in two treatment centers focusing on treating eating disorders before transitioning to private practice. Salicia serves as the president of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals St. Louis chapter. She is also on the board of directors of the Missouri Eating Disorder Association and a presenter for their Feed the Facts program educating students and teachers about eating disorders and prevention in the school system. She presents nationwide annually on art therapy, IFS, and eating disorder treatment. Salicia recently co-authored a chapter on Art Therapy, IFS and EMDR in the book EMDR and Creative Arts Therapies. LISTEN & LEARN: Three concerning statistics about eating disorders. The five types of eating disorders. Common myths about eating disorders. How Salicia engages clients in art therapy for addressing this condition. The importance of grass roots advocacy work with youth in order to raise awareness about and link them with resources. What the Feed the Facts Program is doing in Missouri. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Salicia's practice www.creatingyourjourneyllc.com Email Salicia at creatingyourjourneyllc@gmail.com Missouri Eating Disorders Association https://moeatingdisorders.org/ Feed the Facts Program https://moeatingdisorders.org/feed-the-facts-program National Eating Disorders Association https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ The Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ The National Alliance for Eating Disorders https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals http://www.iaedp.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reina-lombardi5/support

  Wonder why the Hoffman Process works so well on many levels? Listen in as Volker Krohn, psychotherapist, Director of Hoffman Centre Australia/Singapore, and Director of Hoffman International shares his experience of and insights into the Process. Born in Germany, Volker found his way to Australia after spending a short time in the United States. In the late '80s, he attended the second Process ever held in Byron Bay, New South Wales. Bob Hoffman was his Process teacher as well as his Process teacher trainer. In this conversation between Volker and Drew, we learn some fascinating things about the Process. Volker reminds us that the Hoffman Process is a psycho-spiritual process. As such, it supports the integration of the psychological and spiritual natures within us. With a background as a psychologist as well as his studies in spirituality, Volker shares his sense of what happens underneath the surface of the Process. Through his experience of decades of teaching the Process, Volker speaks to the heart of what the Process does. He says the Process helps each of us come to live in accordance with the intrinsic values of our hearts. He goes on to add that we aren't our thinking and we're not our feelings, rather these are aspects of our ego structure. Ultimately, the Process helps us come back into Presence and back into peace with ourselves. Volker beautifully encapsulates the Process as one that re-initiates us into our own humanity and into the family of humanity. Settle in for this beautiful conversation. Be prepared to come away with a deeper sense of your place in the family of humanity. More about Volker Krohn: Volker Krohn is an accomplished psychotherapist and has been the director of the Hoffman Centre Australia/Singapore since 1991. He is also the director of Hoffman International. He was personally trained by Robert Hoffman in the late 1980s and is a senior supervising facilitator of the Process. Volker's extensive professional background includes Family Therapy, Self-Psychology, and Creative Arts Therapy as well as organizational development. He also speaks and writes widely on emotional healing, re-education, and spiritual renewal, through the exploration of early childhood conditioning. Volker is passionate about helping people to improve their emotional and spiritual intelligence and has inspired thousands of Hoffman graduates in Australia and worldwide to live from a place of self-acceptance and gratitude claiming compassionate leadership in their life. As mentioned in this episode: The Arakwal and Bundialung Nation: Hoffman Centre Australia's retreat site is part of the Arakwal national park. The Arakwal are part of the Bundialung Nation. Teach Your Children by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young The lyrics that Volker mentions: Teach your children well Their father's hell did slowly go byAnd feed them on your dreamsThe one they pick's the one you'll know by Read the full lyrics here and listen on YouTube. Two Spiritual Paths: The Yana Path - the path of understanding. For instance, Zen Buddhism follows the Yana path. The Bhakti Path - the path of devotion. For instance, Sufism follows the Bhakti path through prayer, dancing The Enneagram: 3 basic human instinctual drives, Claudio Naranjo, and the 27 Enneagram sub-types. How climate change is affecting us: Climate Anxiety and Climate Depression University of California research on the Hoffman Process: Several different scientific research studies have been conducted about the Process – on the methodology and its aftereffects. One of the most significant studies was done by Professors Michael R. Levenson and Carolyn M. Aldwin, of the University of California, Davis. Their three-year, grant-funded research study shows that Hoffman Process participants experienced lasting significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and obsessive/compulsive tendencies, coupled with lasting significant increases in emotional intelligence,

What do corporations, mental health, creativity, and fun have in common?In this episode, I talk with Azizi Marshall, LCPC, board-certified trainer in drama therapy, group practice owner, and the owner of Revolutionize Your Private Practice. We talk about...how she used rocks (yes, the ones you find on the ground) to market her businesshow to use creativity to bring awareness to mental health and art therapyhow to be visible with marketing when you're an introverthow LinkedIn was the best tool for her business and connecting with corporate clientshow she created a name for her practice in the corporate world and what it's like to work with corporate clientswhy and when it can actually be good to say no to big corporate contractsand moreMore about Azizi:Azizi Marshall is a leading mental health and workplace wellness expert teaching businesses around the world how to create and sustain the healthiest, most successful versions of their business possible – by actively engaging employees, leaders and business owners through interactive trainings and creative wellness programs; engaging the whole business.Azizi Marshall is the Founder & CEO of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy, an arts-based psychotherapy practice and training center in Chicago. In a world flooded with burnt out employees, high turnover rates, and mental health dis-information, Azizi's creative mental health approach and straightforward business advice draw thousands of inspired clients to her work. Best known for her fun and accessible approach to mental health, she's built a wellness empire from scratch on her laptop and across the globe. Hundreds of businesses have had success using her online programs, such as Mental Health @ Work and Sexual Harassment 101, and her in-person speaking engagements and trainings on topics such as Crisis Resolution, Anger Management, Burnout Prevention, Resilience, Conflict Resolution, Stress Management, Uncovering Implicit Bias, and Creative Self Care to name a few. Azizi is delightfully changing the way the world views mental health. She speaks on stages around the world and mentors scores of heart-led businesses each year to enhance their employees' quality of life AND their business. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Board Certified Trainer in Creative Arts Therapy and accomplished author, cultivating a lifestyle of freedom and emotional wellness is her life's passion. Azizi holds graduate degrees in community mental health AND theatre. She has been featured in Oprah Magazine, CNN, NBC News, Thrive Global, Bustle, Reader's Digest, The Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune, and Glancer Magazine. She speaks on stages and podcasts regularly throughout the country on mental health and Creative Arts Therapy, and guest posts on national news articles about workplace wellness and creativity.Azizi's Website: https://www.azizimarshall.com/revolutionize-your-practice-retreat-------------------------------------------------------

We all tell stories about our lives, some we make up, and some we inherit.  Through stories, we figure out who we are, where we've been, and where we're headed. Stories grow as we grow. Our stories about ourselves as individuals and as a collective, are not static things that once set, never evolve. In fact, most of us encounter crossroads or thresholds of change where the past, present and the future become unclear. It is during these transitional times that our past stories must be retold, roles transformed, and feelings re-experienced and then reconfigured into a new life script. In this way, our life story making is not just for our pleasure.  It is also our work.  Life Story Work is the process of making meaning and connecting more deeply to ourselves and with others. It is the work of expanding our identities, resolving our traumas, and integrating our losses.  It is the creative act of growing, personally and culturally. It's hard work, and it's also the way we evolve. On Twisting the Plot Podcast, Dr. Shoshi Keisari explains life story work as a therapy, and tells us why it is crucial to our ongoing development, especially as we age. Take a listen.   Dr. Shoshi Keisari is a drama therapist and a lecturer at the School of Creative Arts Therapies, University of Haifa, Israel. She researches arts participation in aging, clinical gerontology, and the use of drama therapy in grief work and palliative care. Dr. Keisari has published numerous articles and co-authored a book, An Introduction to Psychotherapeutic Playback theatre: Hall of Mirrors on Stage

Welcome to Episode 94 of the Think UDL podcast: Kintsugi, Kelp and Art Therapy with Michele Rattigan and Denise Wolf. Michele Rattigan and Denise Wolf are both Associate Clinical Professors of Art Therapy and Counseling in the Department of Creative Arts Therapies, College of Nursing and Health Professions, at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this episode, Michele, Denise and I talk about the myth of perfectionism, teaching interventions to reach a variety of students (with an equally vast set of skills), what to do if you want to include art and creative expression in your classes as to expand your multiple means of expression options but aren't an artist or an art therapist, how to face skill deficits with a lens of growth and renewal, and we even make a foray into questioning the system of making an art therapist. Yep, we cover a lot of ground, and yes, we all have an arts or art history background, so art interpretation and a certain body part come up (as often happens in art and therapy), so please enjoy this rousing (or should I say arousing) conversation and thank you for listening to the Think UDL podcast!

Ines Testoni"Kum! Festival"https://www.kumfestival.it/Il tema del fine vita chiude un ciclo aperto a suo tempo con l'edizione del festival dedicata a L'origine della vita.La crisi pandemica che ha colpito le nostre società non ha fatto che rendere più drammatica un'esperienza che interroga da sempre la vita umana. Come e più di tutte le soglie che la nostra avventura attraversa, l'ultima si carica di significati molteplici e proietta la sua ombra potente sulle precedenti.Ma il fine vita è ancora un momento della vita, un passaggio in cui è possibile fare qualcosa di sé, un'occasione in cui dare testimonianza di un'esistenza e raccogliere la testimonianza di chi l'ha accompagnata e la accompagna. Ecco perché il tempo della fine è un tempo enigmatico, apre domande etiche, scuote la politica, divide l'opinione pubblica, suscita controversie giuridiche, interroga le pratiche mediche e i saperi scientifici, sfida le più antiche tradizioni religiose.Così il festival allargherà lo sguardo per cerchi concentrici, estendendo l'interrogazione alla fine delle grandi narrazioni storiche, al tramonto di mondi culturali e assetti geopolitici, alla catastrofe climatica che sembra procedere inarrestabile, alla nascita e alla morte delle stelle e degli universi.Federico Leoni, Massimo RecalcatiKum! FestivalSabato 15 ottobre 2022, ore 10:00Dialoghi "Esisteremo dopo la morte?"con Ines Testoni e Federico FagginInes Testoni è professore associato, direttrice del Master in “Death Studies & The End of Life” e del Corso di Alta Formazione in “Creative Arts Therapies for Resilience Support” all'Università di Padova, è anche membro del "Drama & Health Science Lab" e ricercatrice presso l'Università di Haifa (Israele). Riconosciuta tra le 100 scienziate più importanti in Italia per i suoi studi sulla morte, è autrice di duecento articoli di impatto internazionale e di una ventina di volumi. È stata ed è componente di Tavoli tecnici ministeriali e professionali per le cure palliative.Ines Testoni"Il grande libro della morte"Miti e riti dalla preistoria ai cyborgIl Saggiatorehttps://www.ilsaggiatore.com/Solenni processioni funebri, pianti rituali, sacrifici e offerte in onore dei defunti, complesse pratiche di purificazione, sepolture, cremazioni e mummificazioni, necropoli grandiose erette a immagine e somiglianza delle città dei vivi: ogni società, ogni popolo del pianeta, sempre e a ogni latitudine, si è confrontato con la morte e ha cercato di renderla meno traumatica, facendone un momento di passaggio condiviso all'interno delle comunità. Oggi invece l'Occidente, accecato dall'illusione di un benessere infinito, opera una rimozione sistematica della morte dalla vita quotidiana e dall'esperienza di tutti, tramutandola in un fantasma indicibile con cui ciascuno si trova a combattere da solo. Il grande libro della morte ripercorre i miti, i riti, le credenze e le tradizioni funebri che hanno accompagnato l'umanità fin dall'alba dei tempi. Esamina come nel tempo sono cambiati gli atteggiamenti individuali e collettivi nei confronti della morte, vista come un confine naturale dell'esistenza nel mondo antico e nel Medioevo per poi diventare un tabù nell'età moderna. Racconta la lunga tradizione di filosofi e scrittori che hanno sottolineato come l'accettazione della nostra mortalità sia la chiave per dare un significato alla nostra esistenza. Rintraccia gli influssi della morte sull'arte figurativa, sul cinema e sulle serie televisive. E approda all'oggi: un'epoca in cui i progressi della scienza e della tecnologia ci spingono a ripensare in nuovi modi l'essere umano, e figure ibride come i cyborg e il movimento del transumanesimo aprono le porte a possibili forme di parziale immortalità. Un'epoca in cui è sempre più pressante la richiesta di un supporto medico e psicologico per i morenti e i loro cari; in cui è più che mai necessario ristabilire un rapporto maturo e consapevole con la morte. "Il grande libro della morte" ci sfida a caricare nuovamente di senso la nostra più grande paura, restituendo l'antico alone di sacralità a questo confine e, al tempo stesso, pensandolo come un passaggio naturale dell'esistenza. Perché è solo guardando negli occhi la nostra fine che possiamo vivere pienamente.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEAscoltare fa Pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

https://www.facebook.com/SarahKennedyMusic (Sarah Kennedy) talks about her upcoming second album, The Beloved, with Dan Reynolds on piano, Alex Kelley on bass, and Bernie Arai on drums. On the album, she sets poetry to music. She moved from Vancouver to Montreal in 2019, has a Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy from Concordia University, and is a certified music therapist. Thank you to 12TH ST Sound for sponsoring this episode. Get up to 20% off at this recording studio in New Westminster via https://www.12thst.ca/rcp/ (12thst.ca/rcp). Thank you to Railtown Mastering for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about the mastering studio in Vancouver at https://www.railtownmastering.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode-description (railtownmastering.com).

Irene runs Introduction to Expressive Creative Arts weekends face-to-face at the Tara Centre in Lancaster, UK and online. You can find dates for them on our website here https://jillcartertraining.co.uk/expressive-art-therapy-modules/ You can book the introductory weekends on the website here https://jillcartertraining.co.uk/therapeutic-art-activities/. The groups are small about 8 to 10 people and all creative materials are supplied. The weekends cost £250. Irene is also running a face-to-face Certificate in Expressive Creative Arts starting 25th February 2023. There will be a lot of demand for this course, so if you are interested please contact us jill@jillcarter.co.uk

FEATURED GUESTS: Peggy Kolodny MA ATR-BC LCPAT, is a Board Certified, Registered and Licensed Art Therapist with level 2 certificates in IFS and in EMDR, specializing in trauma treatment across the life span. She is the founder of the group private practice, Art Therapy Collective of Owings Mills.Currently, Peggy is adjunct faculty with George Washington University's Art Therapy Graduate Program as well as multiple professional training faculties. (Chesapeake Beach Play Therapy Seminars; The Ferentz Institute; and The Expressive Therapies Summits). She is on the Board of the Maryland Art Therapy Association, is a past president, and is their delegate to the American Art Therapy Association. Peggy is the current Chair of the International Society on the Study of Trauma and Dissociation's (ISSTD) Creative Arts Therapies Special Interest Group. Past faculties include University of Maryland, School of Social Work, Goucher College, and Maryland Institute, College of Art. Recent publications include 2 chapters in Art Therapy in the Treatment of Addictions and Trauma (Quinn, 2021) ; and a co-authored chapter with Salicia Mazero "The Interweave of Internal Family Systems, EMDR and Art Therapy" in “EMDR and Creative Arts Therapies” (Davis, Fitzgerald, Jacobs and Marchand, Routledge release October 2022). Past positions, back in the 1980's to the 1990's, include Chair of the Central Maryland Sexual Abuse Treatment Task Force, Vice Chair of the Maryland Chapter of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, and Director of a nonprofit clinical trauma treatment agency, The Family Connection. She truly has been working as an art therapist with trauma populations for 40 years since her graduation from George Washington University's Art Therapy Program. Salicia Mazero, MA, LPC, ATR, CEDS-S, is a licensed professional counselor, registered art therapist and a certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor practicing in St Louis, MO. Salicia is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Over the past 10 years, Salicia has worked in two treatment centers focusing on treating eating disorders before transitioning to private practice. Salicia serves as the president of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals St. Louis chapter. She is also on the board of directors of the Missouri Eating Disorder Association and a presenter for their Feed the Facts program educating students and teachers about eating disorders and prevention in the school system. She presents nationwide annually on art therapy, IFS, and eating disorder treatment. Salicia recently co-authored a chapter on Art Therapy, IFS and EMDR in the book EMDR and Creative Arts Therapies. LISTEN & LEARN: A general overview of Internal Family Systems Therapy created by Richard Schwartz. The three main parts and the roles they play. How EMDR, IFS and art therapy can effectively by integrated. The 8 C's of self. Role of Self Energy. How presenting professionally lead to collaboration and opportunities for publishing. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Peggy Kolodny's practice Art Therapy Collective of Owings Mills www.arttherapycollective.vpweb.com Email Peggy at pkolodny@yahoo.com Art Therapy Collective of Owings Mills Facebook Page Salicia Mazero's practice Creating Your Journey, LLC creatingyourjourneyllc.com Visit our website for resources & summit session

FEATURED GUESTS: Jocelyn Fitzgerald LMFT, ATR-BC, EMDR Consultant, Empowering youth is one of Jocelyn's greatest passions. She ran a variety of healing-centered group art projects and led guided visualizations on creativity with schools and nonprofits. One of her most transformative experiences centered around training paraprofessionals on how to use art therapy to help traumatized Eritrean youths in an Ethiopian refugee camp recover. Amid the pandemic, to help kids find calm through mindfulness and art, Jocelyn coauthored and illustrated “Colorful Place: Mindful Story and Art,” a Kindle bestseller. She co-edited and wrote a chapter for EMDR and Creative Arts Therapies, a pioneering textbook exploring the healing power when creative art therapy and EMDR are integrated; Routledge is releasing the book in the summer of 2022. Jocelyn is a clinical supervisor and creates art tools that teach mental health concepts. Her art tools are distributed through her Etsy shop, Colorful Therapy Tools. LISTEN & LEARN: Jocelyn's inspiration to begin selling her resources online via ETSY and her website. How easy it is to sell digital downloads of your resources as an additional income stream. How selling bite sized pieces of information at affordable rates (between $1-3) make therapy topics accessible. The importance of relationship building as the foundation of marketing in your business. How $2 a day of advertising through ETSY has helped her generate consistent purchases through her shop. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: https://www.jocelynfitzgerald.com Email Jocelyn jocefitz@gmail.com Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Magic Lessons Podcast with Elizabeth Gilbert “Colorful Place: Mindful Story and Art EMDR and Creative Arts Therapies - Routledge is offering a 20% off discount with CODE: FLE22 Jocelyn's ETSY shop Colorful Therapy Tools FREE DOWNLOAD of her #1 Selling Download - The Window of Tolerance Simply enter CREATIVE as the discount code at checkout.

Miya Adout is a graduate of Concordia University where she received a Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapies after having completed a BA in Cultural Studies. Miya works with individuals of all ages and abilities and specializes in dementia care. Miya opened her private practice, Miya Music Therapy, in 2015 with the purpose of empowering and enriching lives through music. Their team of certified music therapists provide services to individuals and care-facilities throughout Ontario and beyond via both in-person and virtual sessions. Aside from her clinical work, Miya is also passionate about sharing the impact of music therapy through keynote presentations and workshops. Miya also provides business coaching to healthcare entrepreneurs, and is the creator of Connect 2 Music Therapy: An Online Global Magazine for Music Therapists. When she's not working on expanding her practice, Miya enjoys playing with her toddler, spending time in nature, and practicing photography. We are grateful to have Miya on the podcast to share her entrepreneurial journey, tips and insights for others considering this path, and the great work she is doing with advocating for and supporting the jewish community. We hope that this conversation sparks reflection and we encourage you to get in touch with us to continue to conversation. Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. Your voice is more than a melody! AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette). Episode edited by: Kimberly Dolan Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850 Miya's Links: https://www.miyamusictherapy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/miyamusictherapy https://www.instagram.com/miyamusictherapy/ https://www.miyamusictherapy.com/copy-of-presentations https://www.holocaustremembrance.com/ -- The Able Voice Podcast is hosted by certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann (@mtahayley) and Kimberly Dolan (@mta.kimberly). Get in touch with Hayley and/or Kim by emailing contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.

This is the innagural episode of The Phase 4 Podcast, the show dedicated to personal growth, transformation, and empowerment. Today, we're privileged to have Dayna Wood with us. Dayna is a licensed psychotherapist with a wealth of experience and a passionate advocate for the arts and mental wellness. Join us as we explore her unique journey and the profound impact she's making in the lives of many. Segment 1: A Multifaceted Journey: In this segment, we'll delve into Dayna's educational background, from earning her master's of Education to specializing in Mental Health Counseling. We'll also explore her intriguing journey into Creative Arts Therapies and her role as a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT). Learn how her diverse education and experiences have shaped her approach to mental wellness. Segment 2: Nurturing Creativity and Mental Health: Dayna's passion for the arts is evident in her pursuits, from flamenco dancing to photography with her Leica camera. This segment discusses the profound connection between creative expression and mental well-being. How do creative arts therapies contribute to healing and personal growth? Dayna shares her insights and experiences. Segment 3: The Intersection of Psychotherapy and Leadership Coaching: As a licensed psychotherapist, Dayna has worked across various industries, including not-for-profit, healthcare, and entrepreneurial ventures. We'll explore how her psychotherapy background intersects with her role as a Leadership Coach. How does this unique combination empower individuals to thrive in both their personal and professional lives? Segment 4: The Power of Growth and Compassion: Dayna embodies the essence of "The Phase 4 Podcast" - a commitment to growth, expansion, and evolution. In this segment, we delve into her philosophy and how it aligns with the core values of our podcast. Discover how her compassion, empathy, and integrity shape her approach to coaching and therapy. Segment 5: Lessons from Nature and Martial Arts: Dayna's love for nature, swimming, and martial arts reflects her holistic approach to well-being. We'll explore the valuable lessons she's learned from these pursuits and how they contribute to her coaching and therapy practices. Nature, in particular, plays a significant role in her life - what can we learn from the natural world? Conclusion: As we conclude this episode, we note the profound impact one person can have on the lives of others. Dayna Wood's journey and her dedication to creativity, mental wellness, and leadership coaching inspire us all. Remember, by nurturing our creativity, embracing growth, and embodying compassion, we can illuminate our paths toward a brighter and more fulfilling future Connect with Dayna and Integrative Counsel: https://integrativecounsel.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrative-counsel/ *** If you enjoyed this episode please follow the show, share it with a friend and leave a review on Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4JfM1ZitoXTP6DXXfUbqRm?si=9f68c2de30a5446f⁠ Do you want to be featured on The Phase 4 Podcast? Fill out this form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSDX6Nm2Mdi-auIiqAH0f3ZTjllNRlIFbanu7mzmMUzjQMvw/viewform?usp=sf_link Connect with Jp  ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NextStepsAcademy     In addition, The Next Steps Academy is proud to announce the release of  Words From Walden, An Inspiring book that celebrates Nature, Spiritual Awakening, New Age thinking and Esoteric views of the world. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9XFT5VT?ref_=pe_3052080_397670860

In this episode, we welcome Nicola Oddy from Perth Ontario. Nicola will be sharing details about her latest research project: Seeking Awareness of Our Selves and the Environment through Vocal Improvisation in The Singing Field. She will also explain how this research will be used in her music therapy practice. Here is a little more about Nicola: Nicola has been a music therapist in Canada for 37 years, using the voice as her primary mode of intervention in both her practice and in her research. She is a proud MTA, a registered psychotherapist in Ontario, and is a Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Currently, she supervises interns and professional music therapists who come to her for one-to-one and group music centred supervision both in person and online. She also teaches courses at Concordia University in Creative Arts Therapies and at Carleton University in the school for studies of art and culture and in the school for industrial design. Nicola recently fulfilled a life-long dream by completing her PhD, studying singing as a listening practice at Carleton University in the music stream of the Cultural Mediations program. Through her research-creation project, The Singing Field, she learned how environmental vocal exploration (EVE)in place can be a tool for increasing awareness of both self and place. She has written several published articles and book chapters and has served her music therapy community as conference co-ordinator, proceedings editor, on the editorial review board for the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, and as president of the CAMT. She lives in Perth Ontario, where singing takes on a central role in her community work as she leads inclusive choirs and raises funds to increase music therapy opportunities for both therapists and music therapy recipients in Perth and Ottawa. For more information about resources from today's show, please visit: beyondthestudio.ca

In this episode, we welcome Miya Adout from Toronto Ontario. Miya will speak with us about her experience as a successful music therapy business owner, what it takes to continue to succeed in the field along with advice for new music therapists. Miya also shares information about providing cultural competence training for music therapists and allied healthcare professionals who are working with Jewish older adults. Here is a little more about Miya: Miya Adout is a graduate of Concordia University where she received a Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapies after completing a BA in Culture and Expression from York University. Miya works with individuals of many ages and needs with a focus on dementia care. She opened her private practice, Miya Music Therapy, in 2015 which now consists of a team of over 10 certified music therapists providing services to individuals and care-facilities throughout Ontario. Miya is also passionate about providing training workshops for dementia care teams on the topics of using music with intention in care facilities and cultural sensitivity when working with Jewish older adults. Aside from her clinical, entrepreneurial, and coaching work, Miya spends her time practicing photography, being out in nature, and most enjoyably being with her two young children. For more information about resources from today's show, please visit: beyondthestudio.ca

Painting, making puppets and other forms of creative art offer a lot more than entertainment. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams explores a study that shows how creative art therapy improves symptoms, mood and more for young cancer patients.

WCBU's On Deck has everything you need to know to start your day for Monday, April 4. Our top story covers the East Bluff Community Center's new English language learning program. You'll also hear about how music therapy is being offered through local schools. WCBU's Jody Holtz interviews Lindsay Rossmiller, a music therapist and Head of Creative Arts Therapies for High Road Schools of Illinois. On Deck is produced by WCBU student intern Holden Kellogg.

My guest today is Bree Gordon who specializes in working with seniors with Neurodegenerative Disorders, oncology patients and trauma survivors of all ages. She is an accomplished public speaker on topics of music therapy, intergenerational connection, trauma-informed care and business coaching. Bree is also the owner and Director for Creative Arts Therapies of the Palm Beaches and hosts the podcasts The Mindful Mentor. In addition to her clinical work as a music therapist, Bree has been an active volunteer and advocate for senior rights for the past 15 years, including advocating at the Florida state capitol. She has spoken at conferences for the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Florida Adult Day Services Association and several national and regional American Music Therapy Association events. You can follow her work on her website at https://www.mindfulbree.com/, Instagram @mindfulmentorbree and on Facebook @TheMindfulMentor.

Welcome back to The Full Time Artist Podcast!Today's episode is a chat with the amazing Clare Holder. Clare is an Illustrator and a Community Group Leader of Geelong Illustrators. Clare is passionate about mental health and has completed a course in Creative Arts Therapy and now runs Mindfullness and Art workshops regularly. In this conversation we touch on so many amazing topics including the important of Mindfullness in Art, your mental health, moving out of your comfort zone in order to progress your creative career and networking.PLUS at the end I chat on an exciting new announcement: hint it has everything to do with building your own Thriving Creative Career! I hope you find this conversation as enjoyable as I do!To keep the conversation going make sure to join The Full Time Artist Collective facebook groupSocial Links@nic_everist_mentoringClare Holder@clareholder_artGeelong Illustrators @geelong_illustrators

Music therapy expert, Bree Gordon, teaches us how the trauma of the last 2 years could have affected your psychological and physical health (in ways you may not even realize!) and how to use music therapy as a powerful intervention to calm and heal.      IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Music therapy activities and tools. The best instrument to learn as the foundation for music. How trauma can affect you even if you have no memory of it. Practical ways to assess how your mental health may be affecting you physically. Practical steps to healing after trauma. How to use music therapy with your kids at home.   RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONED: American Music Therapy Association     ABOUT BREE GORDON Bree is an experienced speaker on trauma and connection. Bree has been featured on multiple national media platforms including NPR, BroadwayWorld, and VeryWell. With board certification in Music Therapy and 12 years of experience working in medical and community settings, Bree is highly respected for her clinical work as well as her success in creating jobs in the field of creative arts therapies. Bree has served as the co-owner and Director of Creative Arts Therapies of the Palm Beaches since 2012, staffing and developing music and art therapy programs for over 100 organizations throughout South Florida     CONNECT WITH BREE Website: Creative Arts Therapies of the Palm Beaches, Bree Gordon IG:@mindfulmentorbree Podcast: The Mindful Mentor  Email: bree@catpb.com     CONNECT WITH US Website: www.hammersnhugs.com YouTube: Ahna Fulmer // Hammers N Hugs Instagram: @ahna_hammersnhugs

Bridging the gap through music, Bree Gordon joins the podcast today to discuss her experiences with music therapy, trauma informed care, and how to recognize what your body is telling you.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How we stop living in survival modeShowing up even when you don't know your next stepYour body will tell you what's going onThe connection of traumaBeing trauma informed The heart of the Mindful Mentor PodcastSitting and listening to othersEpisode References/Links:Mindful Mentor PodcastIG @mindfulmentorbreeFB @mindfulmentorbreeWebsite mindfulbree.comEmail: info@mindfulmentorbree.comNon-Profit: House of LovezillionairesThe Gift of FearThe Body Keeps the Score ... by Dr. Bessel van der KolkGuest Bio:Bree is an experienced speaker on trauma and connection. She has worked with dozens of universities, non-profit organizations and for profit businesses from around the United States including the University of Miami, the Alzheimer's Association and the Stoneman Douglas community in Parkland, Florida. Bree has been featured in multiple national media platforms including NPR, BroadwayWorld and VeryWell. She also hosts a weekly podcast, The Mindful Mentor, focused on building a culture of self-awareness and empathy. With a degree and board certification in Music Therapy and 13 years experience working in medical and community settings, Bree is highly respected for her clinical work as well as her success in creating jobs in the field of creative arts therapies. Bree has served as the co-owner and Director of Creative Arts Therapies of the Palm Beaches since 2012, staffing and developing clinical music and art therapy programs for over 100 organizations throughout South Florida.  OPC Flashcards:OPC Flashcards are on AmazonOPC Flashcards are on our site  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.  ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Social MediaInstagramFacebookTik TokLinkedIn Episode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:00  Hello, Be It Till You See It, listener. What's up babe? How are you? Ah, I can't wait for you to talk like hear this woman's words. And then I have homework for you, I want you to go listen to her Mindful Mentor podcast and listen to the episode we were on in the binge out. She's really an amazing, unique person. And, you know, definitely a be it till you see it like person, didn't even know she's beening until she see it, saw it until she was but um, it's there's some great tips in here. And also we talked a lot about the trauma informed and activating and how words and sounds and things can be activating. And so I definitely, I'm excited for you to kind of hear that because I think we talked about trauma, we talk about trauma informed, but sometimes don't always know what that means. So, I hope that this really helps give you some more information. She also gave some great resources for those who are interested in being a little bit more trauma informed in your careers because there's different trauma informed trainings for different industries. And so definitely check that out. There's some great books that she talked about. I have read - The Body Keeps a Score, I'm gonna reread it actually, because I read it so long ago. I think it's time for a reread. Anyways, I'm gonna let Bree tell you who she is, and really dive into how she got to where she is. But I just want to say, just a huge thank you for you being here with your earbuds and on your walk, taking the time to let other people share their stories with you and inspire you. And one thing a little spoiler alert in there is that like it's not easy, right? It's not easy what you're doing. It's not even, it's not even easy to say, "Yeah, you don't have to turn on this podcast right now." That's actually a choice. It's hard to do. Like you're, you're weighing the options of what other things you should be doing or binging out on. Or maybe you should be doing an extra hour of work. And so I just want to say thank you for making a choice to get a little dose of inspiration and hear a tip on how you can be it till you see it. So without further ado, I found out that she's a fellow Scott woman like myself, (Lesley laughs) right before we went on. So my team had to edit out a little pre intro intro. But here she is Bree Gordon.Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guests will bring Bold, Executable, Intrinsic and Targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Alright, Be It listeners. I have Bree Gordon here. She is a fellow Scottish family member, although I don't know maybe related somehow. We just discovered this five seconds ago that we're both Scottish. Um, anyways, Bree and I met because I put myself out there and I said, "I want to do a podcast swap." And I think it's important that you hear that because I could have totally been rejected, I could have totally heard crickets. And she's like, "Hey, I want to do that with you. And I only have 7pm, Eastern Time. (Lesley laughs) And we'll get into that." So Bree, welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast. Please tell everyone who you are. And also maybe why we only can talk at 7pm on a Tuesday.Bree Gordon 3:41  Happy to cover all those things. First of all, thank you so much Lesley for having me on for reaching out. That is just how all this beauty is getting created right now. I feel like since we are getting back into the real world, I guess. But after coming out of a year and a half or close to two years of having to make connections in a new way like social media. I appreciate so much that you did reach out. For those with exceptional hearing, you may be already able to identify why the 7pm Eastern Standard Time is my talk time. That is the beautiful vocal jazz stylings of my seven month old that you hear in the background. So just going to go ahead and call that out for the beginning. But again, so thankful to be here. Again, my name is Bree Gordon, hence the Scottish connection we were able to tell with our last names there. I am a few different things. I am a Board Certified Music Therapist by day I guess as they say. I am a mother as we covered. I am a podcaster as well, public speaker and I have in the last two years started developing ... a new LLC that helps with wellness programs as well. So my background as a Board Certified Music Therapist, and working in medical music therapy for the last 13 years, has just connected me to the realization, one, what I already knew is that music truly is not to be cliche, but truly is a universal language that can connect all of us. But in also working with so many different people from such different walks of life, different cultures, languages, ages, all the things that could divide us been able to find so many things that connect us, and so many commonalities within the human experience, which is why I have kind of expanded my view not just from music therapy, but just to wellness in general, specifically, recovering from trauma. So, I am located in South Florida, originally from Toronto, Canada, grew up in upstate New York ... (Lesley: Oh, my goodness) move down to South Florida, basically just moving on and down that East Coast, you know. (Lesley laughs) Moving on down, that's not how the song goes. Lesley Logan 5:55  ... to go all the way down to the East side, right? You're on the East side. (Lesley laughs) (Bree: Through the East side) Oh, my gosh. (Bree: Exactly) So you know, what I love about meeting so many guests is, and maybe it's just because like attracts like, but no one is just doing like one thing. Like there's a couple of things that we're doing. I think it's because like no one is just anything. What, but I think we have to go into music therapy for trauma. Can you explain kind of what that even what does a day in that look like? And how did you get started doing that? Like, did you know that you wanted to be when you grew up?Bree Gordon 6:27  No... Well, there's a couple ways to answer that. I knew that I wanted to do something in music. And I knew that I was not called to be a teacher in this life. (Bree laughs) So that forced me to kind of explore other options. So back up, all the way to being a young kiddo. My mom and I moved to the States, when I was three, my mom worked as a CNA in a nursing home. And being a single parent, and I was only I am an only child, there was not always a lot of childcare options. So like days that I didn't have, you know, daycare or school, I'd be going to work with mom. And so mom tells me I don't have clear memories of this exactly. But being in the forum of the nursing home as a three year old, holding court and (Lesley laughs) just singing in my little heart out. And I remember my grandma took me to a high school production of Fiddler on the Roof. And I'll just be honest, I come from where I grew up in New York, you know, it was a part Scottish part Dutch, like group Dutch Reformed and everybody around me was a Dutch farmer. And everybody looks the same and talk the same and worship the same. And so Fiddler on the Roof was a very odd choice for the local high school to do but it was my first Broadway show. And I remember looking at it and saying, "I want that. I want to do what they're doing. I want to be that free on a stage. I want to step into a new role and be a new person." At like five, I (Lesley: Yeah) was just like connected with that. So we had these home videos of me doing if I were rich man in my front yard, like (Lesley laughs) this is how I would entertain. Well, I didn't realize truly that this was such an exceptional experience to be so comfortable with people outside of your generation, outside of your own life experience until later in life. So when I started to look up options for careers in music, and realize music therapy was one of them. I had been working for my mom and my mom was working in homecare private home duty at the time, so would help her out. So I knew I wanted to help people and I knew I want to be in music. So I went to school for music therapy and everybody wanted to be with the kids. Everyone wanted to do early education, you know, sit on the floor with the kids and play music and I did not again feel called to that. So I didn't realize how special it was that I already knew how to bridge this gap between myself and someone different than me through music. So, I started doing all the senior placements and I did like geriatric psych psychology, locked unit, hospice care all these things, eventually ended up moving to South Florida for an internship in hospice care, and worked in that field for seven years. And then went into private practice and started working in Oncology and with seniors with alzheimer's, dementia, all these things. Fast forward to 2018 when we had the tragic shooting here in Parkland (Lesley: Yeah) at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. And, so I volunteered my time and got a team together to join our art therapists in the area to just create a space for (Lesley: Yeah) this community. They had like two, 10 days to two weeks off of school. So for the students, the parents, siblings, all that to come and have a space to just be, to just create, to feel safe, to feel supported. And out of that I was hired to work with the students for the next few years. So I've done a lot of programming. Through that work ...Lesley Logan 9:50  That's ... I'm so sorry to interrupt. (Bree: Yeah) That's interesting because I was looking over your bio, and I'm like, "How did you end up with trauma?" And it's because trauma happened in your like backyard.Bree Gordon 10:01  Literally. I mean, people say that right? It's our backyard. This was before we even knew what was going on. My staff was calling me, "Hey, I can't get to the site, the roads are blocked, I see all these flashing lights, I see all these media vans, I see helicopters. I can't get to, you know, the afterschool program for kiddos with on the autism spectrum that's just down the road." So before we even knew what had happened, before we would turn on the television, (Lesley: Yeah) I'm getting you know, calls from my staff, "There's something's big going on. I can't get to work." So once I started doing this work and studying more about trauma informed music therapy, and basically what that means is that trauma informed is a lens in which you treat through. So knowing that sounds that images, that references, that things can be activating. And I purposely use activating instead of triggering, because I work so much with gun violence survivors, we try to avoid any language, I... again just want to mention the seven month old in the background ... (Lesley laughs) just in case you missed the top of this podcast, that's what's happening in the background. (Lesley laughs) And so anything that you are bringing in which music lyrics can be very activating, right? The sounds of drums being (Lesley: Yeah) hidden or activating, so having that lens in the education before walking into a room is really important. So through that work, I realized, well, I've been doing that all along. My seniors in hospice care and my memory care groups, are World War II, (Lesley: Yeah) you know, active war, active duty ward veterans, Holocaust survivors, again, I live in South Florida, we have the largest amount of hospice, (I'm sorry) Holocaust survivors in our community, then I think anywhere other than New York City, for the United States. I work in addiction recovery, a lot of early childhood or adverse childhood experiences, that are traumatic that they have survived. So this whole time in my career, I really have been focused on working with individuals who survived a trauma. Well, not only that, but then expand the worldview even further, which has led me into my newer project of The Mindful Mentor is, that's all of us. (Lesley: Yeah) That's not just someone I'm going to meet in a medical setting, that is all of us. And with COVID, we have all experienced collective trauma.Lesley Logan 12:22  Oh, I mean, that's and that's interesting thing I have, I have my therapist coming into my fitness business coaching group. At the time that we're recording this, it's like in two weeks. So when you hear this, everyone will have happened. But the reason I'm bringing her in this time is to actually talk about how we have to stop living in survival mode, because COVID caused every business owner, cause every person to go into survival mode, that's a great mode. But it's like a fifth gear, you're not supposed to live in it, like it's not good. On the engine, it's not good on the mechanic. It's not good, right? Like you would never do that your car. But I see all these business owners, I see all these women, especially like in this survival mode. And that is also traumatic to like, it's you, you just don't see things happening in the same way that they are when you're in that mode versus when you're not in that mode. So I have her coming in. But you're you made this excellent point that we've had this collective trauma. And I guess, like, I'm ... for the first time doing a training that is a trauma informed training, it's a trauma informed breathwork training. It's actually really interesting for me, because, you know, you hear these things, you can be activating towards people, or using the word that's commonly used, like you could trigger someone. And it makes a lot of people go, "Well, then what do I do and how do I do this? And then how do I act?" And then it's like, "Oh, how do I be it till I see it? If I, like good actually accidently do this?" And so it's like, how, how do you, you know, you went into the space in 2018. Without really like, it's like you had ever worked with a situation like that in the past? So how did you do that? And how, and like, is there any, maybe there's a way we can all like, learn something through your experience? When when it comes to like, how do you act in a place that you don't know how to act or how to do or how to heal?Bree Gordon 14:06  That's, that's a really great question. And actually, so fitting to your show that I didn't even think about beforehand, because truly, that's what I was doing. I didn't even know I've never heard of trauma informed at that point, to be honest with you. So, I was being it till I saw it, and that in that moment. And what that led to was actually partnering up eventually with our music therapist, who's been working with the children in Sandy Hook, and then Connecticut. And then we were able to give trainings at our national conferences. But before I got to that point where I'm helping others, I'm thinking, "Gosh, this is totally," and again, at the moment, I really did think fresh and new and I've never done anything like this before. So I had to just show up, right? First of all, I had to know if I was the right person, if I truly could not handle this. It was there was a transference issue, meaning that there was something coming up that was too strong within myself, that I was not able to be present for the students, then I needed to find another therapist that could do that. So there is a point where you're not always going to be the best fit for every situation ... (Lesley: Right) But and this one, it did feel comfortable for me to be involved in. I was able to set not set aside my feelings, but just kind of honor what it was coming up in me and then address that in the appropriate place, which meant going to trauma informed therapy for myself, honestly, to be aware of what was coming up with me. Working in this, is is heavy, right? These are students who have survived an extremely traumatic event, they are wanting to walk through it with you through song lyric, through a discussion, whatever way that comes up through music, whatever way it is. And as the therapist you need to know how to be present, first and foremost, and second, know how to handle what's coming up for you. So I was really fortunate that I had a team of therapists that I worked with. So we were meeting for supervision like one to two hours every day, that was a total luxury. I've never had that anywhere else in my career, that I had that much time built into a contractor, to a salary that I can debrief and process. So ...Lesley Logan 16:13  So you yourself, were going to a session to debrief and process what your day was like. Bree Gordon 16:20  Right. So when we were doing what started as a summer camp. So we're working with the students like 30 hours a week through the summer. The summer camp started in June, the shooting happened in February. (Lesley: Yeah) So this was, this was not PTSD. This was T, (Lesley: Yeah) capital T happening in the moment. So all of us therapists would get together at the end of the day and would process through. And then by the end of those six weeks, I started to realize that I was the only one of them not in therapy for myself. So then I went to get that additional work done. And I'll tell you what, it's amazing, be it till you see it kind of show up again, being present first and foremost, being supported, knowing that you have a support network around you. But then you really do you have to be accountable for that. Because for me, second summer, third summer comes around, I get to the end of the summer, and I'm just not feeling good. And and this was I started out this is a pattern every time I get to the end of the summer, my back is totally out of whack. I think we talked about this on (Lesley: Yeah) my show too, your body will let you know (Lesley: Yeah) what's up. Right? So, I had thought, "Well, I went to therapy and I talked about this. I process to this. I'm good." (Lesley: Yeah) Right? ...Lesley Logan 17:33  I feel like anyone listens like, "Oh, yeah, I've been there." And like, "I did that I already. Checked, checked" (Lesley laughs)Bree Gordon 17:37  I did ... No, no, I took care of that, like I already did that. So not feeling good, not feeling good. Suddenly, I'm like walking with a cane. Not not terribly normal for someone in their early 30s. I go into see a doctor, and they said, "Where you in a car accident? You have three herniated discs." (Lesley: What?) I'm like, "Nope, I hosted or I lead a trauma camp." And I didn't get any help for myself through it. And now this is my third year doing it. So I know better, right? But I have to stay accountable for it. So I'm not sure, I feel like that does kind of lead into the be it till you see it because clearly I am not it yet. I'm still learning (Lesley: Yeah) so gotta show up and constantly keep learning freeze up, the advocating freeze up, listening to your body. And the when you are doing that you are becoming what those students need. You are becoming what that community needs because you are also taking care of yourself.Lesley Logan 18:32  Yeah. Well, and I think like, you know, because I always say like, "Take messy action." It doesn't mean like be irrational or erratic or crazy, unplanned like, it sounds like you had never done this before. But you actually did the work to go, "Am I the right person for this? Is my team, the right people for this?" What do we have to do to get through this, we can support them and not actually make it worse for them? But then you also just did it. And and and then you learned while doing to the end of the summer, you're like, "Wow, learn something about myself. I have to add one more thing to this list of things to do." And I think I think a lot of people get stuck on that because if they don't know, the roadmap, they don't know all the parts, they haven't seen all the way through, then they don't actually get started. And especially with something like this. Like, I do think a lot of people have seen something bad happens in their community or they're like, "Oh my gosh, I want to know how to I want to help but I don't know how to help." And I guess like, you know you in that moment, there was something in your head that was like, "I think we can help here." And I guess do do is it something you can pinpoint or is it just a feeling?Bree Gordon 19:37  It's a good question, because I like I started this conversation saying, "I didn't want to work with kids." Right? (Lesley: Yeah) (Lesley laughs) (Lesley: You also had a kid ...) I didn't know at the time ... (Lesley: Yeah) What what an absolute joy of having a child could be. Now I know. But at the ... I just I want to work with my seniors the rest of my life. I just I love working with, you know, neurodegenerative diseases, which sounds like a really weird thing to say. But I do, I love bringing joy and feelings of success and positivity and accomplishment to those that have cognitive decline. So this was an opportunity that I was like actively seeking ever before. And I would usually refer it out to other people in the community that I thought would be better fits. I almost wonder if it was a strong personal connection. I'm a trauma survivor, as a child myself. Part of that is complicated grief, losing my dad at a young age, it wasn't to anything violent as this would be. But I believe that there is a connection within trauma, (Lesley: Yeah) that if you have experienced something you have experienced, especially as a child, the feeling of being completely out of control of the world happening around you. (Lesley: Yeah) And just this constant yearning for grounding. (Lesley: Yeah) And for a strengthened a sense of self and for connection and identified with all of those things. Now, obviously, I'm not going to say have been through what those kids have been through, I haven't. But I could connect with that feeling of needing those things. So I do think it was something in myself and again, I go back to listening to yourself, (Lesley: Listening to your ... ) listening to your body, your mind, your heart, your intuition, your gut. It's I mean, I don't know about everybody here. I don't know everyone's gut intimately, obviously. (Lesley and Bree laughs) But mine has led me to some amazing opportunities that on paper, I would have said no to.Lesley Logan 21:44  Oh, I mean, you're there's this great book called The Gift of Fear. It is who is it, who is it -Gavin de Becker. And actually, just because the world is so small, I actually taught a woman how to teach Pilates who might be listening to this podcast whose husband worked works with Gavin de Becker's company, it's a security firm, and he was in trauma when he was a child. And he, his life experience led him to actually be able to see and understand when people are actively going to do what they threatened to do, or when they're just a little bit off. Right? Or a lot off, but not actually going to act on it. So he's worked with the FBI and the CIA, all the things, right. And he has a security firm. He wrote a book called The Gift of Fear. And his whole thing is, every single one of us, our gut is telling us what is happening? Do we feel safe in this moment? Is this person a good person? Should we trust this person? Like it literally is, it has these receptors. It so amazing, but our brain is like, "Oh, you're being judgmental or you don't know like, he seems like a really nice person. He's got nice clothes on, like, all these things." Oh, you know, all this stuff and our logic, our brain is like, trying to talk us out of out of our gut is saying, but like, logic will fail you most of the time where your gut is pretty on and it's not and it's okay to go with that. So the book is really dense and it's really interesting. And I highly recommend it, especially my ladies listening to this because it really is informative as far as like, what it means to be like protective of yourself, and also like a little over protective, like, "What it does that mean?" Right? And then you also made me think of the book like, "What Happened to You?" which is a some amazing research they've done on trauma on like, infants, you know, we think that babies don't have memories before three o'clock, three o'clock, three, three years old, three o'clock, before ... 3pm. They have no ... (Lesley laughs)Bree Gordon 23:31   My baby did not to remember any of this becuase here it's still 2:30 ... (Lesley: Yeah) (Lesley laughs) So, it's fine.Lesley Logan 23:35  3 years old, but the reality is, is that they have found and they study people long enough to know that if even under in three, your first three months, you've had something traumatic, it really does affect, you're life. Bree Gordon 23:45  Your birth experience (Lesley: Oh) is traumatic. (Lesley: Yeah) I mean, it's ... in addition to all this other stuff, I'm working through an online training and play therapy. And it's neuro relational, child centered play therapy, and a lot of it is on trauma. And the memories that they find these children even reenacting, like their birth experience, even at four or five years old. (Lesley: Whoa) Yeah, there was one story in the training where one of the child came in the room. And one of the things about play therapy, particularly this model. Is you don't intervene. I mean, you have to keep it safe in the room, but you're not guiding the play. It's truly the child is expressing themselves through the place, you don't want to really parameters around it. And so this child found in like a beanbag chair, an opening in just a small hole and found their way into the beanbag chair, and then became very emotional upon interacting or, sorry, playing out, coming out of the beanbag chair. And what she realized when talking to the parent was that there was a traumatic birth experience. Now this is like a four or five year old ...Lesley Logan 24:54  That's so crazy, that's amazing and crazy. It's like ...Bree Gordon 24:56  It's incredible, right? (Lesley: Yeah) And I don't think I'll ever forget that story because you know, as a clinician, but now also, as a parent, I'm thinking you can go crazy thinking about, "Are you gonna remember this. Did I just ruin you?" Like, "How much am I going to pay for therapy for this?" (Lesley laughs)Lesley Logan 25:10  You know, I think I think today's parents who are very aware of therapy are very much aware of like, "Oh my God, how much is this bill gonna cost? Like, I just help them." Whereas like I don't know. You and I are a lot the same age. Like, "I don't think our parents worry about therapy. I'm being honest." (Lesley laughs)Bree Gordon 25:25  The first time, my stepson came home and he won't listen to this. So we're fine. But he comes home. And, and I nursing my baby. And you know, he's 18. Right? And the poor kid, didn't ask for any of this, he's super sweet. He's like our babysitter, extraordinary and they have the best relationship. But he walks in the house, and I'm just like, "I can't even afford what I'm gonna have to pay for this later in life. I'm so sorry. (Lesley laughs) Like, this is (Lesley: Yeah) just your life now. We just (Lesley: Yeah) my boobs out. I apologize." (Lesley and Bree laughs)Lesley Logan 25:52  Oh, you know, what I do find though, it's like, men with like, younger siblings or sisters are a lot easier around women as they're older women who, especially if they end up marrying a woman, I think everything's a little less weird, (Lesley laughs) more normal. So, I think it's, you know, I think it's good for him. (Lesley laughs)Bree Gordon 26:09  For the sensitive that comes along with it, for sure.Lesley Logan 26:11  Yeah. But also, you know, like, it's, um, I, when I see people freak out, this has nothing to do this podcast ... But like, some of the angry anger fights me the most, is when I see those people who get upset at someone breastfeeding in public. But then they're the same due to oogle and I'll go over girl wearing a too low cut of a top. And it's like, I just, I'm really starting to I'm really confused. You don't like it when they're out? But you do, like ... (Lesley laughs)Bree Gordon 26:36  Also, did you just not get cow's milk in your coffee, cafe latte, (Lesley: Yeah) whatever. I mean, like, I know, and I didn't get it until I was in this experience. I was just kind of like, "Oh, whatever. I didn't really have an opinion about it." And I'm like, "No, this is actually the most (Lesley: Yeah) natural normal thing." Anyway that's a whole other podcast. Lesley Logan 26:51  ... whole another another thing. So okay, I want to talk a bit about, I want to definitely get into what led you into your own podcast, but before then, for people who are intrigued by trauma, trauma therapy, being trauma informed? Is it as easy as googling like trauma informed trainings near me? Or (Lesley laughs) is there like, is there a book list or a site or place on your site where people can get this information? I just want to make sure that people who are intrigued by being trauma informed, because it does, it does. It is freeing when you actually understand it a bit more than when you just hear like, "Oh, your actions could trigger something or activate something." (Bree: Right) Like, you know, especially for the ... let me just explain we Pilates instructors listen to this a lot. And they touch people. (Bree: Yeah) And when they hear (Bree: Yeah) like, "Oh, make sure you don't, you could, if you don't touch .." If you touch them in a class that wasn't expecting it that could be activating or triggering. Like, it makes them go, "Am I allowed to touch? I'm allowed to do?" And I I have found in doing this trauma informed training, even though it's a breathwork training, that I have a lot more since I have awareness around it, I also have a little bit more freedom. I'm like, "What is acceptable and what isn't? And how do you work with that?" And so where can people go who are intrigued by this and ready to learn more?Bree Gordon 28:01  For sure. First of all, awareness and informed implies curiosity. Right? And the best place to begin your curiosity is just asking your patient or your client, "Are you comfortable with this? How does this make you feel? Can I do this?" I think I am going to give you some great resources in addition to that, but really, each person is unique, their trauma experience is unique, they're going to have different responses to it. So I would say treating as a very individualistic experience, is is just a great way to start before you can read the books and do the trainings and all of that. As far as books go - The Absolute Bible on Trauma Informed Care is the Body Keeps the Score ... by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, the Dutch Dutch name ... (Lesley laughs) fabulous resource, if you're going back to Heritage's today, (Lesley: Yeah) that is just a great place to start. And it it connects to so much of what you've already been talking about with the focus on touch and on breath. And on knowing your own body because it's true, it is stored just in my and that's why I tell you my story about herniating the discs in my back because I could go and like I said, I've traveled all over the country talking about this. And yet that is still happening to me. So we can read all the resources in the world being aware of your own body because it's true that our body does keep the score of what we have experienced, what our emotions have experiences, what we physically experienced, psychologically, all of that. (Lesley: Yeah) Beyond that for trainings, I would say to look into something specific to whatever your industry is. So there's not going to be like a one stop shop for trauma informed. So for myself, we have a training for music therapy, for Pilates, like you mentioned, there's a training for breathwork, things like that, even if you're in the corporate world. I've seen that there are corporate training for being an employer that is trauma informed, which I think is brillant. (Lesley: Wow, that's amazing) I love that. Yes. So even if you're just in the you're not in a helper profession or therapy or anything like that, as a professional, but you're in the corporate world, financial marketing, whatever that looks like, I think marketing actually isn't a great area to be trauma and perfect. (Lesley laughs) (Lesley: Yeah, I think so) Right? Just think about your messaging and what you're actually promoting. And well, how to do it, how the best way to do it in a sensitive way. So but like I said, just for getting started today for make, making one trauma informed decision today, after you stop listening to this podcast, if there's someone in your circle, a family, friend, community member, client, patient, whatever it is, that you have that concern with, that you think that they might be activated in a way, ask them, (Lesley: Yeah) you know, talk to them. Find out from them personally, and I'll be willing to bet just making that step of that awareness and curiosity and, and compassion to to connect with them. You're already going to start bridging that gap, (Lesley: Yeah) without taking it even a step further.Lesley Logan 31:02  I agree. I think that's, you know, and also, something that is easier to do. Not easy. But is it as easy as that is like, if people are talking about how they're feeling, you can also just listen. You don't have to actually like, you don't have to agree, you don't have to ask, you have to say, "I see that in you as well." You don't have to, like you could just like if they can just, they can just talk and you can just sit there with your eyes open and hold the space. And then you can can ask them, "Do you need more time?" And if they're like, "Yeah," then they can keep going. If they don't, they'll go, "Okay." And then you can, you can also just move you can keep going, right? So I think like people are like, "Oh, I have to have a conversation with them." And, and one of the things that we're doing is like, being a feeler and like, it's kind of amazing when you just let someone talk about how they're feeling. And then you don't say anything. And then we ask if they want to pop out question, which is like, "What's your favorite color or whatever?" And, you know, like, it kind of brings it back. But it's kind of amazing like, if you just let people feel what they're feeling. It doesn't keep, it doesn't have to keep going. The feeling can have its moment and it can pass like a cloud, you know, not that it's over. But there's some interesting things with that. I think we can all learn like little bits, until because you know, everyone has their own thing. And I think a lot of people listening are to be all or nothing. It doesn't mean you have to go all the way today. But you can start with curiosity and asking, and I love that tip. Thank you for sharing that. Okay, so you have a podcast - Mindful Mentor? (Bree: Yeah) I've been on it, y'all. It was a frickin' great conversation. So you're gonna go listen to that.Bree Gordon 32:29  You're awesome. (Lesley laughs) Yes, yes, yes, you are. Let me just say, we're not going to say, "We invite you." No, you have to (Lesley: Yeah) go because Lesley you're incredible. And you just, you brought so much... just clever wisdom. I don't know if you've ever been told you have clever wisdom before. But that is how I walk away from this, I just, I felt renewed as an interviewer even just talking to you, and just as a person. So I just want to thank you and honor you again for your gifts you gave to The Mindful Mentor, because everyone who listens will be blessed by that. Thank you.Lesley Logan 33:00  Well, words of affirmations, my love language and clever wisdom is going in the next bio. So (Lesley laughs) (Bree: Done) we're gonna, (Bree: Yeah) we're gonna put that in there. I'm always looking for new, new words to go in there. So what made you start a podcast? Because as someone who started one, it is a lot of work, that (Bree: Yeah) you maybe are like, "I talk, I do lives all the time. Just gonna do this." And then you're like, "Wow, there's there's some steps in here." (Lesley laughs) (Bree: Yup) So (Bree: Yeah), what made you start it and what are you excited about with it right now?Bree Gordon 33:29  Yeah, thank you. So my background was in live radio, which I started as kind of a marketing arm of my creative arts therapy practice, which is Creative Arts Therapies, the Palm Beaches. And so we staff and develop music and art therapy programs for medical and educational and community based programs. So we were kind of using the radio show as a way to interview different individuals in the community, but also outside in the national, sometimes even international people to call in and interview about creative approaches to healthcare and to education. So (Lesley: That's so cool) anyone who had kind of, yeah, was really neat, a different like, out of the box idea of how to reach people, because as we talked about everybody is is individual. So sometimes programs that are so structured, aren't going to meet everyone's needs. So I did that for several years, and I loved it. But then I kind of wanted the experience of trying to do something a little bit more flexible on my own and trying to produce it myself. And so that's that's the journey I'm in now. And it is a lot of work, I will say that but it's doable. I have do not have any kind of formal audio tech training. I'm just smart enough to know when to delegate things (Lesley and Bree laughs) to other people, the things that I cannot do. I love interviewing, I love putting out content. So I just I kind of took a break from it for a little while, and then I'm going to go back to a point that I made earlier. So the work that I did was Stoneman Douglas. Like I said that kind of have renewed my energy as far as seeking out opportunities to do trauma informed work. So I reached out to a community here close to, like I said, I'm in West Palm Beach, Florida. So one of the communities here, Riviera Beach has an extremely high rates of gun violence, and especially a lot of young individuals dying from gun violence. So it's not a community that's been rocked by a school shooting, it's a community that's rocked by every time they leave school and walk home. (Lesley: Yeah) And that that is a persistent daily fear. So I kind of reached out to the community there. And I've made some incredible friends from that, that I just, I just can't even tell you how these women have blessed my life. But somehow I just divine intervention ended up in the lives of these women who are leading this impact this intervention for young women and young men to be supported in environments so that they know they have other options, that they they don't have to feel the pressures to go into gang life (Lesley: Yeah) or into drugs or if they're survivors of violence, survivors of sexual trauma that they have some who believe them,who will listen to them and to break these generational ties into just build up and just breathe life into this community. I can't say enough about it's House of Loveillionaires, if you want to check out a nonprofit doing that work. And the vision on Sabrina ...Lesley Logan 36:22  Can you say it again? House of Lovezillionaires? ... (Bree: ah, close Loveillionaires) Loveillionaires. Oh, I love that.Bree Gordon 36:30  So Sabrina Harris is the executive director of that nonprofit, and she got a calling, you know, from from God, that's her faith, that said, "Build a house with a million rooms, you know, for people to just love on them." And so she started this nonprofit, she's a licensed mental health counselor, they do a lot of community outreach programs. So, I met with them a few times, and, you know, did some programs together for for the women in that community. And as we're sitting in this room, and I was the only white person in this room, and so they trust me and bring me into (Lesley: Right) their community. I didn't live there, to trust that I had good intentions that I was going to stick around. But it wasn't just going to say, "Hey, I want to help" and then take off, (Lesley: Right) I felt the warmth of that. And then hearing everyone's experience, I again, could connect it to so much that I had experienced as a child, not the same. I know that I didn't have the same situation. And I was also very aware of certain privileges that I had because of my skin color in that moment. But some of the things that they were sharing, I could connect to, and I'll never forget sitting in this room having a conversation on couches, just kind of fireside chat style, and thinking, "These are stories that need to be (Lesley: Told. Yeah) elevated in the community, these these need to be told." And not only the stories need to be told, but the stories of empathy of how people are responding to each other throughout this, how they are aware of it themselves. Because it's one thing to experience something, but to never share it, to never acknowledge it in yourself to let it just sit. And hey, again, spoiler alert, that's what's gonna affect your body. Right? (Lesley: Yeah) And then when you share it, it's like a lifeline, you toss out for someone else to say, "I really needed to hear that. I'm going through that too." And that's how that community and empathy grows as well. So yeah, I just I wanted to take the work that I've been doing, which made me aware of my my life, really, and all the things (Lesley: Yeah) that I had kind of shoved down and not been (Lesley: Yeah) acknowledging for myself. And because I think it took being in a moment where I was with individuals that if you had taken a snapshot, you would see all the differences, quite honestly, if you had really dug in, you would see all the things that connected us.Lesley Logan 38:50  Oh, that is so beautiful. And I think that has, I think that's really a lot of moments. I think, like, face value, it's like, how are these people all together, but like, if you go on the deeper scale of like, cellular level of experiences and emotions, there's so much that actually does bring us together and in listening to each other, it has so much healing, you know, opportunities and, and without that, then there's really no way that you can do anything that's next. Right? Like as you I mean, we all know like, if ... I mean we go to Cambodia, a lot people are shocked by like how family members can treat their children or have their children do different things. And it's like, when you don't know how you're eating your next meal. You're not actually thinking about the, the elevating of your child. You're not like if the Maslow's hierarchy of needs, (Bree: It's just gonna say yeah) it is a real thing. And so when people you know, I had a client who is frustrated with like some crime in her area, and I'm like, "You have to understand, if they don't feel that their needs are being met on a very basic level. They're not seeing the other people as anything other than an opportunity for them to survive."And I think that like, it is so important for us to, to understand that but I think it's really beautiful, how you let your your curiosity and your gut and also your willingness to listen and be empathetic to others kind of guide you into what's going to be next for you. And I, it's really beautiful. I've learned ... I've learned so many things in this conversation and I, I want to have more of them, I hope that people are as inspired as I am to be like, wow, you don't, you don't have to be the most expert person to just be in the room and sit down and like, listen, just and be there.Bree Gordon 40:34  And I think another point to mention, too, and I think anyone who's committed to this idea of be it till you see it is aware of it on some level. But that doesn't make this easy (Lesley laughs). Like it was not easy or comfortable for me to be in a room. Again, I look different than everyone else in the room, I'm an outsider in the community, I'm coming in to say I want to help with something that I really have never truly experienced myself. And then in the middle of that, I'm feeling all of these things about myself (Lesley: Right) and my own personal trauma. And the easy thing would have been to run out of that room, never addressed what came up for me and really removed myself from that community. So I became acutely aware of the fact that I had more work to do on me, so that I could show up for others. And there was a choice there. And that's kind of my new like mission with The Mindful Mentor that I'm promoting a lot is that everything we do is a choice. (Lesley: Yeah) These are all just dots, we have to make one choice to connect the dots, and bad choices or dots too, right. So it really determines what image we're going to create from one choice to the other. And so it's not always the easy choice to show up in that way. And to show up as your authentic self. It does require some work, but it's worth it. (Lesley: Yeah) So worth it.Lesley Logan 41:59  It's so beautiful. We're gonna find out how we can listen to your podcast and find out more about you?Bree Gordon 42:05  Yeah, absolutely. The Mindful Mentor, you can find us on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, or everywhere that you like to listen to your podcasts. And check me out on Instagram @mindfulmentorbree or on Facebook at The Mindful Mentor. Website is mindfulbree.com. Yes, (Lesley: Yeah) that's correct. (Lesley and Bree laughs) And then email is info@mindfulmentorbree.comLesley Logan 42:27  Amazing, amazing the team we'll put that all in the show notes. It's like really easy click and and just let her know, takeaways and how this felt or just what it brought up for you. What you know, I love that you brought up, it's not easy to be it till you see it. I also think it's not like I think a lot of people could hear your story and think, "Wow, that's gonna be so rewarding to work with people like that and help them do this." But also like, it's really heavy. And and, you know, it's not like you go home every day with a badge that goes, "I helped people today," you know. (Bree: Can I have a cookie now? I helped people today.) Yeah, so um, so I just want to say thank you for being someone who does that. There are people like you in this world who are doing that is amazing work. And it is very necessary because I think so many things that we're all going through is because of trauma unattended, unseen, un untaking care of and I don't know I mean, maybe that's the wrong choice words. I don't know that it gets taken care of, it just becomes something that you understand in your body. And so you can handle ...Bree Gordon 43:33  Learn how to cope with it. Yeah, exactly, build that resiliency.Lesley Logan 43:36  Yeah, yeah. So anyways, okay. I ask everybody how, what are some be it till you see it tips to prioritize yourself? So (Bree: Yeah) how, like, what do you think it can be one, it could be three, whatever your, what's come up for you?Bree Gordon 43:50  Absolutely. Honestly, the first thing that comes to mind for me, and I'm just going to stop at one because it's it's a big one. It's a big one is figure out what lies and this is going to be trauma specific. That's a lot of what we talked about (Lesley: Yeah) today. If you are someone who has experienced a trauma, big T, little T, it's yours. It's your experience. You don't have to compare it to anybody else's. Figure out what your life looks like on the other side of that. This is going to do a couple things for you. Right? It's going to allow you to expand your worldview of not just there's a mountain right in front of me, I'm standing at the base of it. I don't know how to get to the top. I want you to imagine what is on the other side of it before you even take that first step to get over it because you will, you absolutely will and all of that will come in between but just figuring out what life looks like on the other side of that for you. What are you... you can call it whatever you want. You'd like New Year's resolutions you can call it that. Your goals, your aspirations, whatever that looks like for you, but you just have to imagine, it's not that the trauma doesn't exist. But with that, with experience in my life, what does life look like on the other side of it? And then you'll have that encouragement to move through it, to grow through it, because you will, you will get through it, you will go through it. But it's a little less motivating. We can't see how beautiful and sweet life is, once we get to the other side.Lesley Logan 45:22  Oh, I think that's so beautiful because it's true. I mean, like, it makes me, I mean I also think like goals, visions, everything. Like, if you can't picture what it's going to be like, it's really hard to go through the hard stuff, because (Bree: Yeah) you're like, "When (Bree: What's the point?) is this gonna end? What (Bree: Right) is the point? Why am I doing this? It was easier just to live through the other way." You know, and it is like going through big T, little T trauma or just going through any goal in general. It's not easy. I don't know who (Bree: Yeah) told you is going to be but it's not. And then you know, but if you know what sweetness is at the end, as you mentioned, it does, it does give you a little bit more drive, it gives you a little bit more incentive, a little bit more reason to take that next step. Yeah.Bree Gordon 46:07  And it gives you that that downward slope on the other side of the mountain, the easier side, right. Like, otherwise, you're just still climbing and it's exhausting and it's hard. And part of that climb is involved for sure. But we want to see, we want to see what that that other side when that dreams in sight looks like.Lesley Logan 46:24  So beautiful. Bree, thank you so much for being here and sharing your words and your journey. I think it's really inspiring. I'm, yeah, I, amazing. And everyone please listen to The Mindful Mentor podcast. Um, you can, you can start with our episode. So you know, you know the voices, (Bree: Yeah) but then binge out because (Bree: A great initiation) I think you're gonna learn. Yeah, I think you're gonna, I think you're going to be inspired by so many. So grateful for you being here. And I'm grateful for everyone who's listening because because of you podcasters like Bree and I exist, like if no one's listening. We kind of are just talking ... (Lesley laughs)Bree Gordon 46:58  We just talk to each other and listen to it and repeat.Lesley Logan 47:00  It's like long phone call. (Lesley laughs) Very formal phone call. Anyways, I am so grateful for you. Please do us a favor, screenshot this. Tag us with your takeaways. Tag us with what inspirations came out of this. And you know, even if you just text it to a friend who needs to hear this has had curiosity in that way that is also amazing. But we do love seeing your takeaways, what, what landed for you, and until next time, Be It Till You See It.That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review. And follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the @be_it_pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others BE IT TILL YOU SEE IT. Have an awesome day!'Be It Till You See It' is a production of 'As The Crows Fly Media'.Brad Crowell 47:58  It's written produced, filmed and recorded by your host Lesley Logan and me, Brad Crowell. Our Associate Producer is Amanda Frattarelli.Lesley Logan 48:09  Kevin Perez at Disenyo handles all of our audio editing.Brad Crowell 48:13  Our theme music is by Ali at APEX Production Music. 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The concept of music as a healing influence, one which can affect our health and behavior is at least as old as the writings of Aristotle and Plato and in some cultures, long before that.  Music Therapy, as a 20th century profession formally began after World Wars I and II when community musicians of all types, both amateur and professional, traveled to Veterans hospitals around the country to play for the thousands of veterans suffering both physical and emotional trauma from the wars. The patients' notable physical and emotional responses to music led the doctors and nurses to request the hiring of musicians by the hospitals. Listen in as I talk with Kristi Faby, the Director of Creative Arts Therapies at The South Shore Conservatory about the healing powers of music and how we can incorporate music therapy into our everyday lives. Drink of the Week: Gin and Juice  https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2172/gin-and-juice (https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2172/gin-and-juice) This episode is sponsored by Nickerson, a full-service branding, marketing, and PR and communications agency with team members in Boston, LA, Miami, and NYC. https://nickersoncos.com/ (https://nickersoncos.com/) Julie Brown: Website- ​https://juliebrownbd.com/ (https://juliebrownbd.com/) Instagram- ​https://www.instagram.com/juliebrown_bd/ (https://www.instagram.com/juliebrown_bd/) LinkedIn- ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brown-b6942817/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brown-b6942817/) Youtube- ​https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwWVdayM2mYXzR9JNLJ55Q (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwWVdayM2mYXzR9JNLJ55Q) Lovely Day Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0YJaZb1K09tSg36fRpbmzS (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0YJaZb1K09tSg36fRpbmzS) Kristi Faby http://www.ssmusic.org (www.ssmusic.org) k.faby@sscmusic.org Episode Research https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-news-blog/power-of-music-to-cope-with-covid-19 (https://www.nm.org/about-us/northwestern-medicine-newsroom/nm-news-blog/power-of-music-to-cope-with-covid-19) https://www.musictherapy.org/about/musictherapy/ (https://www.musictherapy.org/about/musictherapy/) https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/jpm.2020.0739 (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/jpm.2020.0739)

This week the wonderful Amanda Rothman joins Ellen and Dennis to talk drama therapy, our need to take care of others (including, sometimes, our therapists), and how shame is a driving force behind perfectionism. They also go off on a tangent about The Matrix for ... way? ... too long? Is this officially a kung fu movie review podcast now? Maybe! You can find Amanda Rothman on Psychology Today. Hire her!

The restaurant industry is known for being stressful and people who work in it tend to thrive in the fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled environment. It's also known for being an industry where people turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as self-medication with alcohol, drugs, etc. It's only grown worse since 2020 with the increased pressure on the industry to continue to serve in a global pandemic while most people were hunkered down in their homes. In this episode of Restaurant Prosperity Formula, I'm talking with Azizi Marshall, founder and CEO of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy. Azizi developed a two-hour workplace mental health training that I highly recommend for restaurant owners. During our conversation, we cover some very important topics, such as how to support employees' mental health, the importance of creating a supportive work environment and how it all ties into retention, plus tips for managing your own mental health that go beyond the popular “self-care” activities. While mental health as a topic tends to have a negative stigma, there is no denying that the restaurant industry could benefit from adopting healthier practices. As Azizi says, take care of yourself so you can take care of others. Watch for 3 Principles of Restaurant Success: http://www.davidscottpeters.com (http://www.davidscottpeters.com)   Book a Discovery Call: https://dsp.coach/discovery-call-dsp (https://dsp.coach/discovery-call-dsp) Sponsor – Repeat Returns: http://repeatreturns.com/dsp (http://repeatreturns.com/dsp) Artful Well's Employer Training for Mental Health: https://www.artfulwell.com/ (https://www.artfulwell.com/)    

In this conversation, I am speaking with Susan Imus MA, LCPC, BC-DMT, GL-CMA, about her attempts to create language and theoretical scaffolding for the field of dance/movement therapy. Susan was motivated by a question: how does dance/movement therapy work? In her most recent article, Creating Breeds Creating. In H. Wentgrower and S. Chaiklin (Eds), Dance and Creativity Within Dance Movement Therapy: International Perspectives. Susan suggests several models for understanding the work of dance/movement therapy including Nine Funamental Mechanisms, A-FECT Model of Aesthetics and Culture, and The Continuum of Interdisciplinary Approaches. Susan writes about how the field of dance/movement therapy spans the realms of the somatic, the aesthetic, and the psychological, and each of these realms explain aspects how dance/movement therapy works. Susan has created these models as offerings to the field, with the hope that they can bolster education, research and collaboration within the field internationally. Susan is Associate Professor and the former Chair of the Department of Creative Arts Therapies in the School of Fine and Performing Arts at Columbia College Chicago. Susan has practiced, educated, and consulted in dance/movement therapy and the creative arts throughout the U.S. and abroad for 33 years. Susan is the former chair of the Education, Research, and Practice Committee for the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA). She received the first Excellence in Education award by the ADTA in 2006. Susan, originally trained in nursing, has been employed as a dance/movement therapist by 10 different hospitals throughout her career in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Prestigious institutions include Harvard University's McLean Hospital and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, where she was recruited to assist in the development of chronic pain services through the Department of Medical Specialties. Susan teaches a course called Embodiment: A Way to Know Your Patient at Rush University Medical College and in the recent past at the Bioethics and Humanities Department in the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. Susan is active in the Arts in Health community working with Rush Generations; a wellness program through the Social Work and Community Health Department at Rush University Medical Center. Susan and the studentsa (arts in health minor) received the Community Engagement Award by the organization in 2017.

Host Rob Riggle speaks to fellow former Marine Elliot McKenzie, whose combat experience resulted in PTSD which affected his professional and personal life upon his return home. Now, a self taught musician, producer, and sound engineer, Elliot uses music to help heal and bring awareness to mental health issues. VA Creative Arts Therapies https://www.rehab.va.gov/PROSTHETICS/rectherapy/Creative_Arts_Therapies.asp Veteran Music Therapy Programs https://www.operationwearehere.com/musictherapy.html Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FEATURED GUEST: Linda Turner, LCAT, ATR-BC has been a NYC based Art Psychotherapist for 20 years. She is also a mixed media artist and painter, who prior to a mid life career change was a home products and textile designer. Over the past 10 years Linda concurrently ran a half time Private Practice while working as an Adjunct Assistant Professor / Career Counselor at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She recently left to move in to full time art psychotherapy and coaching practice, to work less and to spend more time creating art. During the first 10 years as an Art Therapist, Linda was hired to introduce art therapy into a collaborative program between the DoE and Catholic Charities, a program that assisted underserved youth in obtaining their GED diplomas. She entered as a part time employee and ultimately became a clinical supervisor. She worked for the Chinatown YMCA after 9/11, also introducing art therapy services to this population, and at the Creative Center doing art with adult cancer patients. Linda served on the board of the NY Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies (NYCCAT) for seven years. With a commitment to life long learning, Linda has a Certificate from Kint Institute in Trauma and Creative Arts Therapies, is level 3 AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), Level 1 IFS (Internal Family Systems), has a Certificate in ISP (Integral Somatic Psychotherapy) and has trained with CTI (Coaches Training Institute). Linda lives in Brooklyn with her partner and their 2 cats; while currently working virtually, she cannot wait to get back to her office in the Union Sq area of NYC. LISTEN & LEARN: The value of knowing your commitment level when it comes to creating a private practice. The benefits of creating community when going out on your own. Giving yourself permission to earn more when you trust in your value. Letting your practice serve you based on your needs throughout your career. Permission to reach out to others for support in the process. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Linda's practice https://www.arttherapyny.com Expressive Therapies Summit - Linda is teaching on career prep.

In this episode, Anna tells about her childhood and why she went into Creative Arts Therapy. We discuss the importance of reparenting “The Inner Child,” and the healing power of choosing to let go of our own victimhood and become the creators of our own lives. Follow Anna on instagram @southernutah.dramatherapy Follow Kimber on instagram @justbeyourbadself For guest bios, episode transcripts or to leave a review, please visit: www.justbeyourbadself.com Resources for further study (As an Amazon Affiliate I get commissions for purchases made through any product links in this post. So if you like the podcast, this is a great way to support me!) Books "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie: The Courage to Be Disliked Raising Human Beings by Dr. Ross Greene

FEATURED GUEST: {ENCORE of EPISODE 17- Emery Mikel} I know I always say, I am so excited to introduce you all to my next guest, but I really really am! She and I met because we were both on a panel together speaking about private practice back in 2015. We have continued to collaborate presenting at conferences on the topic and I have found her book "The Art of Business: A Guide for Creative Arts Therapists" to be a wonderful resource. Please welcome Emery Mikel, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, LCPAT to the show. She is the founder and director of Water & Stone, a Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC. W&S currently has 13 creative arts therapists seeing individual clients and running groups. Her practice also offers continuing education, both online and in-person. Emery is currently working on a second book, also related to private practice and starting a company. In addition to all of the above mentioned, Emery mentors and provides supervision to other therapists and interns, guest lectures at George Washington University and is adjunct faculty at Nazareth College. I hope you enjoy our discussion about her book the Art of Business. Resources: Water & Stone, PLLC www.creativelyhealing.com 2020 Taking Action: Social Justice Through Artistic Expression & Connection conference, June 5-7, 2020 www.creativelyhealing.com/conference.html The Art of Business: A Guide for Creative Arts Therapists by Emery Mikel Contact Emery directly to purchase a signed copy of the text at emery.mikel@creativelyhealing.com CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST EPISODE!

On this episode of VOMT, we sit down with music therapist Alex Peuser to discuss his journey through music therapy and into his most recent endeavors of getting his PsyD. We dive into the different graduate degrees and help determine which may be a potential fit for your interests. Guest Alex Peuser Episode Playlist Think About Things - Daði Freyr Think - Aretha Franklin Bon Voyage - DROELOE Psychology - Dead Prez Mind Games - BANKS Psychology - Baby Blues & Stilettos Reference Links COVID-19 and Music Therapists' Employment - Research Article | https://academic.oup.com/mtp/article/38/2/157/5902689 Creative Arts Therapies and the LGBTQ Community - Book Review | https://academic.oup.com/jmt/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jmt/thab004/6219120?redirectedFrom=fulltext Dialogues in Music Therapy Education - Research Article | http://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/dmte Should I get a Ph.D. or Psy.D in Psychology - Video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBuDogUBFgo&t=7s Doctoral Degrees in Psychology - Research Article | https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2016/01/doctoral-degrees Email | apeuser15@gmail.com Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/apeuser15 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/alexpeuser/ Created and Produced by Brian Locascio, MT-BC Edited by Alec Henn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vomt/support

One of the frustrating things about being a therapist in private practice is not being able to help everyone that needs it, including those that can't afford to pay. But thankfully there are other ways to give back without having to volunteer your time and energy as a counsellor, as this can really hold you back when you want to attract paying clients of your own. In this episode I have expert Sophia Giblin from Fundraising For Good join me to discuss different ways you can give back depending on the time and energy you have available.  There are hundreds of thousands of charities out there who are always looking for support, and as trained counsellors, we are in a unique position to help in a few different ways that could even lead to you getting paid work. We've started with the easiest things to do and moved up from there. In this episode we look at: The disadvantages of offering unpaid work as a counsellor Suggestions to give back depending on the time and energy you have available to you How you are ideally placed to offer practical help and advice How this can increase your visibility and grow your practice.  There you go, some great tips about how you can both give back and raise your visibility as a private practitioner. And if you're wondering how you can actually make these happen, then I have some fabulous news for you. To go with this podcast Sophia and I have made a helpsheet to help you decide what is right for you. Just go to janetravis.co.uk/32 to get it. But also, Sophia has generously offered listeners of The Grow Your Private Practice Show 50% off her Power Hour. So book a Power Hour with Sophia to discuss ways in which you can support and collaborate with charities to help more people and get more visible.  Full details and the coupon code are in the download, so grab it now.  And you can check out Sophia's Fundraising for Good course here www.fundraisingforgood.co.uk About Sophia Sophia Giblin is the Award Winning Founder of https://www.clear-sky.org.uk/ (Clear Sky Children's Charity), a Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity for children in the Thames Valley.  Sophia set up the charity at the age of 23 with a minimal amount of experience and a big vision for change she wanted to see in the world! As well as having a Masters in Play Therapy, Sophia also has a BA in Business Administration and combines her business acumen with her passion and experience in charity to help heart centred entrepreneurs deliver projects that make a difference in the world. Sophia has been successfully fundraising for charitable causes for over 10 years now, raising over half a million pounds for charities that have a big impact on people's lives. Connect with Sophia on https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/ (LinkedIn)

I interview Yehudit Silverman who is the Author of The Story Within book and movie, creative arts therapy, isolation, depression, suicide & trauma as well as interfaith dialogue! Take a Listen! Yehudit is committed to the arts as a method for inquiry, creative expression, therapy, and social change. Creative Arts Therapist, R-DMT, RDT, extensive clinical and community experience Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker Former Chair and professor, Department of Creative Arts Therapies, Concordia University, Montreal Director Seeds of Hope Project with The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Director Interfaith Arts Dialogue Mask maker, creative ritual leader, singer, swimmer, seeker, dreamer… The Story Within on Facebook https://www.yehuditsilverman.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twopartypodcast/support

In this episode, I speak with Jessica Irons, founder and Artistic Director of Theater O, an independent theater school for kids in Ossining New York. She discusses the struggles of finding her purpose and then serving that purpose during a pandemic. She gives us the perspective of an artist and educator with the daunting task of trying to keep kids connected to their creative spirit while remaining safe. Jessica, an Ossining resident, and sits on the boards of the Ossining Arts Project (The Village Art Committee) and Bethany Arts Community.  She sat on the Board of Ossining MATTERS for 6 years and was president for 2. For 10 years she was the Artistic Director of the award-winning , NYC based Andhow ! Theater Company where she fostered new plays from a seed of an idea through to full productions. She directed Off & Off Off-Broadway at the Flea, The Ohio, HERE Arts Center, 78th Street Theater Lab, The Connelly Theater, Dixon Place, The Blue Heron Arts Center, The Ontological at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery  New Georges and adobe theatre company. She was the Associate Artistic Director of adobe theatre company and the Artistic Associate at Adirondack Theater Festival. As an educator she has directed/taught in Newark NJ, Redhook, Brooklyn, for the 52nd Street Project in Manhattan, Allan Stevenson, Fordham University, the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester and elsewhere throughout the tri-state area. She was the original therapeutic arts director at Children of Promise, NYC in Bedford Stuyvesant, where she developed and implemented therapeutic art & theater curricula for children of incarcerated parents.  Jessica studied theater at Skidmore College (BA) and Creative Arts Therapy at the New School.Thanks so much for joining me today for A Therapist Takes Her Own Advice. If you connected with what you heard here, and you want to work with me, go to my website, rebekahshackney.com and send a message through my contact page. And if you have enjoyed what you've heard here, please subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.To learn more about DBT group therapy with Rebekah Shackney LCSW, go to https://rebekahshackney.com/groups

I know I always say, I am so excited to introduce you all to my next guest, but I really really am! She and I met because we were both on a panel together speaking about private practice back in 2015. We have continued to collaborate presenting at conferences on the topic and I have found her book "The Art of Business: A Guide for Creative Arts Therapists" to be a wonderful resource. Please welcome Emery Mikel, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, LCPAT to the show. She is the founder and director of Water & Stone, a Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC. W&S currently has 13 creative arts therapists seeing individual clients and running groups. Her practice also offers continuing education, both online and in-person. Emery is currently working on a second book, also related to private practice and starting a company. In addition to all of the above mentioned, Emery mentors and provides supervision to other therapists and interns, guest lectures at George Washington University and is adjunct faculty at Nazareth College. I hope you enjoy our discussion about her book the Art of Business. Resources: Water & Stone, PLLC www.creativelyhealing.com 2020 Taking Action: Social Justice Through Artistic Expression & Connection conference, June 5-7, 2020www.creativelyhealing.com/conference.html The Art of Business: A Guide for Creative Arts Therapists https://www.amazon.com/Art-Business-Creative-Therapists-Self-Employment/dp/1849059500 or contact Emery directly to purchase a signed copy of the text atemery.mikel@creativelyhealing.com

Nicole Porter Davis, ATR-BC, LPC, LCAT is today's guest. She is the founder of Emerald Sketch ART, inc. The Emerald Sketch's global mission is to work with children and families within their communities to heal symptoms of post traumatic stress and complex grief when devastated with unforeseeable tragedy. It grew out of Nicole's work responding to the tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut in 2012. Since then she has taught other clinicians how to quickly mobilize and find funding to support creative arts based trauma response treatment programs following various large scale traumatic events. In addition, she is the President Elect for the New York Art Therapy Association. On the show today she shares about how she created the trauma response team and secured funding to support continued care after she left. This is episode 1 of an 8 part series dedicated to trauma response. We thought it was helpful to ground the series with our original interview. In the episodes that follow, we will be breaking down specific aspects of clinical response to support clinicians so that they can continue to support their communities. Resources: https://emeraldsketch.com/ https://arttherapyporter.wordpress.com/ Email: emeraldsketch@gmail.com https://www.gofundme.com/

In this episode, Brian and Tricia discuss trauma informed therapy, personal disclosure, and LGBTQ topics. Brian also tells about the newly released book Creative Arts Therapies and the LGBTQ Community. Brian T Harris, PhD, MT-BC, LCAT is a music psychotherapist in private practice in NYC. He holds a PhD in […]

In this podcast we speak with Dana Arielle intimacy coach, yoga, and meditation teacher plus pleasure expert. We talk about orgasm and pleasure, Taoism, issues in our tissues, receiving vibration through this podcast, and jade egg and other pleasure tools. Check it! About Dana: Dana has traveled the world as an intimacy coach, yoga, and meditation teacher in the jungles of Southeast Asia, Hawaii, and Manhattan. Her innovative approach utilizes pleasure as a pathway for self-actualization. She has been seen teaching meditation on major television networks such as CNN, Fox News and Telemundo. Dana has been recognized by Yoga Journal for her service work abroad, living as a teaching artist at an orphanage for Burmese refugees in Thailand. A lifelong poet, dancer and artist with a passion for social justice, Dana has a bachelor's degree in Creative Arts Therapy, and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Education from Columbia University.