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How can you speak in a way that allows others to hear you? And listen in a way that allows others to speak?...Deb Nathan is a licensed art therapist and psychotherapist with extensive experience as an educator, artist, therapist and supervisor. In 2008, Deb founded Artsbridge, Inc. – an organization that utilizes a unique methodology to bring together teens from communities in conflict. Artsbridge has primarily focused on Israelis and Palestinians, while lately expanding its work to the United States and other regions of the world. In addition to Artsbridge, Deb has a private practice outside of Boston, MA where she works with families, couples and individuals. Additionally, Deb teaches in the Counseling and Expressive Therapies Graduate Program at Lesley University. Deb holds a PhD in Behavioral, Management and Social Sciences from the University of Twente in the Netherlands, and a Master's Degree in Expressive Therapies from Lesley University. She has presented and conducted workshops internationally on topics such as the use of arts in areas of conflict, how trauma impacts relationships, developing relational resilience, and how to engage constructively in the midst of conflict.Today, Abbie and Deb discuss the ArtsBridge program and what it takes to create Relational Resilience using Reflecting Dialogue to appreciate complexity, entertain uncertainty, navigate tensionality, cultivate creativity and imagination, and generate reasonable hope....Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann....Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here.Explore all things CMM Institute here.
Send us a textReflecting on a year filled with transformative conversations and invaluable insights, I've had the pleasure of sharing 47 new episodes with 24 incredible new voices on the "Finding Your Way Through Therapy" podcast. Among other voices are recurring guests like Stephanie Simpson and Keith Hanks, whose impactful contributions continue to resonate within our community. Inspired by the guidance of mentors like Dennis Sweeney, I've been expanding my practice to include corporate coaching, influenced by the rich discussions we've explored together. This year has also been a journey of growing friendships and professional connections that have enriched both the show and my personal life.A special spotlight shines on Courtney Romanowski for her vibrant episodes on expressive arts, which have significantly enhanced our series. As I express my gratitude for Courtney's inspiring contributions, I eagerly anticipate what's to come. The upcoming episode will feature heartfelt messages from past guests, offering listeners a touching retrospective on our collective journey. Don't miss the chance to like, subscribe, and follow us on your preferred platform. Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast
What if you could unlock the silenced parts of yourself and transform your healing journey through the power of creative expression? This episode is your guide to discovering the profound impact of expressive therapy, where art, music, and movement become more than just hobbies — they become tools for emotional release and personal growth. Sharing personal stories of how practices like journaling and painting have unearthed hidden emotional patterns, we explore how embracing these outlets, even imperfectly, can lead to greater self-awareness and resilience.Journey with us as we explore a wide array of expressive therapy modalities beyond the conventional. From the liberating experience of smashing therapy to the strength-building practices of Tai Chi and boxing, discover the diverse pathways to emotional healing that speak to your unique spirit. We dive into the therapeutic power of nature, with heartfelt stories of peace found in gardening, and the joy of wearing bright colors on gloomy days. We also address listener questions, offering guidance on finding personalized paths to expression that resonate with your own journey.Creative expression is not without its challenges, and we recognize the emotional complexity it brings. Through stories of authenticity and vulnerability, like the courage found in trauma-informed yoga and meditation, we highlight the importance of creating a supportive environment for healing. Our discussion emphasizes the necessity for therapists to practice self-care, while encouraging you to reconnect with your inner child through playful activities like an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party. Ultimately, we are here to support and celebrate your healing journey, sharing our heartfelt messages and encouragement to remind you that you are never alone on this path.#episode #podcast #taylorswift #healing https://www.amazon.com/Process-Healing-Self-Validation-Journal/dp/B0DF7W8SG1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P4MNAWY0ANII&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Tuj_L0bdQytTcam5qStlt4xW8-c5H202u3GrH_M9rtwzvKShFP29cdVSfagfoG1W-fCN4owqqkYVpnb43obBM-U6tKf0R6OYSqcWcrpPwsUTwqZMxXuOZ1mmf7IHWooNTsK_tF999gUjfMqUm09b6aJ0zzADh8as7Ox5t7Zvd7n5zg-ObBdTo8ygj4h_6Grr2XhkedoKD77xDTWv4LWa_E4hviI-9CF9zQKbSBKKkZA.wKzc9WyaiI1dCmEUUzeMR4tgpPDeNkO45_d9LCElMLQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+process+of+healing+journal+notebook&qid=1728256534&sprefix=the+process+of+healing%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1Support the show
Original airdate: July 17, 2018 So many of us long to own our inner authority without being caught up in what others might think and fearlessly share our message with our unique style and brilliance. Yet the idea of putting ourselves out there in the spotlight can be an intimidating prospect. We may be unsure of ourselves because we lack confidence and support. We may sabotage our efforts even if we want to leave our mark on the world. I invited Linda Ugelow to speak more about challenges and how we can overcome them. Linda is a transformational Speaking coach for visionary women who want to make a positive impact in the world. As a performer of 35 years and with a master's degree in Expressive Therapies/movement studies, I've been helping people get comfortable in their skin for decades. During our conversation, Linda shared some of the personal struggles she faced with speaking her truth and how it facilitated her growth as an individual and professional speaking coach. She shares invaluable insights into how we can experience the freedom of finding our voices and speaking without fear. * Pre-order or learn about Seline's new book “The Nomadic Soul: A Seeker's Guide to Finding a Sense of Self and Belonging in the Modern World”: https://www.thenomadicsoulbook.com/
Send us a Text Message.Raising a glass to three transformative years, I'm inviting you all to join in celebrating the milestones we've shared on this podcasting journey. Together, we've crafted a space brimming with enlightening conversations, reaching a staggering 153 episodes and a community that's downloaded our labor of love over 153,000 times. I'm pouring out thanks to each of you who've listened, learned, and engaged with us, making every one of those nearly 7,000 minutes count. A toast is especially due to our recurring wisdom-sharer, Pat Rice, and all the voices who've offered perspectives that have shaped our collective understanding of therapy, psychology, and the path to personal growth.A special thank you goes out to my friend Courtney Romanowski for her co-hosting several episodes. Her valuable contribution to expressive therapy has opened up many eyes.Thank you, the listener, who made this all possible. Having people listen, comment, review, discuss the subjects I bring up makes doing this podcast worthwhile. What's up next? Well, I guess you will have to listen to the podcast. YouTube Channel For The Podcast
FEATURED GUESTS: Dawn Burau, ATR-BC, LMHC worked in a therapeutic classroom for 13 years at a school in Lexington, MA. The school works with children with social, emotional, behavioral, neurological and academic struggles and their families. She is currently a therapist in their outpatient program. Dawn was core faculty at Lesley University in the Graduate School of Expressive Therapy form 2016-2023. She has given multiple lectures at local and national conferences on topics related to special education, curriculum modifications, use of arts in the school setting, and interpreting and applying neuropsychological assessments in the classroom and in the development of treatment plans. Dawn co-authored two books with Daniel Reinstein: Integrating Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessments (2014) and Applying the Results of Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessments (2017). Dawn loves nature and being outdoors, recently opening a gardening coaching business Wild Indigo Gardening.LISTEN & LEARN: How understanding the results of neuropsychological and psychological assessments can enhance your therapeutic practice. Why the Expressive Therapies Continuum provides an excellent framework for media process selection in connection with the results of assessments. The value of listening to your needs and personality as you develop your business. The role of risk tolerance and business creation. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about Dawn Burau at: www.wildindigogardening.com Email Dawn at Dawn@wildindigogardening.com https://www.routledge.com/Integrating-Neuropsychological-and-Psychological-Evaluations-Assessing/Reinstein-Burau/p/book/978041570888 https://www.routledge.com/Applying-the-Results-of-Neuropsychological-and-Psychological-Assessments-A-Manual-for-Teachers-and-Specialists/Burau-Reinstein/p/book/9781138238961 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support
How can we work DEEP in the body without ‘blowing up' someone's trauma? Almost all somatic practitioners (including embodiment coaches) I work go through a phase of feeling super worried about activating latent trauma & triggering a client. This is a conversation I have with women a lot. Sometimes, this fear manifests as an extreme over-abundance of caution, need to “get it right” & hyper-fixation on strategies. This results in practitioners holding themselves back from deepening into sensation - to everyone's detriment, especially the clients. Today on the podcast we're speaking with Somatic Psychotherapist & founder of The School of Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy Monique Pangari about somatic approaches to trauma-centric therapy and what practitioners need to know if they are worried about activating latent trauma (plus so much more). Monique's training & experience is vast & in this conversation, we explore: - Examples of somatic strategies to support clients in a trauma therapy setting - Why embodied approach are deceptively simple & some of the core components for practitioners to make them work well - The difference between trauma therapy, therapy & coaching - What practitioners need to know if they are worried about activating a client's trauma - The importance of rupture & repair for practitioners - Attachment styles & the work Monique created for counsellors & psychotherapists About Monique Pangari Monique Pangari, MEd, SEP, is the creator of Somatic Sand Therapy™, Somatic Expressive Therapies and Somatic Attachment Focused Expressive Therapies™ (SAFE-T). In 2020 she founded 'The School of Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy' where she offers post-graduate training and clinical supervision for professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Monique has been practicing Sandplay Therapy and Expressive Therapies with clients of all ages since 2002 and has been training other therapists across Australia since 2008. She began integrating Somatic Experiencing® and Attachment Repatterning into her practice in 2017. Monique has undergraduate studies in Education and Psychology and holds two Masters Degrees. She is also trained in Family Constellations, Circle of Security, Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples, NeuroAffective Touch®, ISHTA Yoga and is currently undergoing further study in Jungian Sandplay Therapy. In addition to offering Training, Supervision and Counselling in her private practice, Monique also lectures part-time at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) in the Masters of Counselling program and offers Supervision to Counselling Interns at the University Counselling Clinic. Monique is a Level 4 member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and is a member of the ACA College of Supervisors. Resources From Today's Podcast ● Monique Pangari - Website | Social links | Please open in new window | Pls grab from here ● Somatic Experiencing ● Diane Poole Heller ● Trauma Aware Embodiment Coaching (Podcast by Jenna) ● Feminine Embodiment Coaching – an emotional embodiment & vulnerability-based professional training for coaches ● Primal Feminine Flow – Embodied At Home Movement Practice ● School of Embodied Arts ● Leave a podcast review on iTunes here ● Thought or reflection to share? Leave a comment on Instagram here
Have you ever been curious about the intricate world of therapy? We navigated this fascinating realm with our guest Gordon Brewer, a seasoned therapist who specializes in helping couples and men struggling with sex and pornography addictions. Gordon gave us a unique look into his work and shared insightful life lessons about overcoming addiction, the importance of being present, and the need for therapists to seek their own healing.In our deeply enriching conversation, we touched on how therapists grapple with the emotional drain of their work. We delved into vicarious trauma and the powerful necessity of self-care within the profession. We also discussed the value of an outside perspective in solving problems created by our minds. This discussion, we believe, can be a valuable lesson not only for therapists but for anyone seeking ways to understand and manage their emotions in a healthier way.On a lighter note, we pondered over the quest for happiness and meaning in life. Gordon and I revealed the key factors we believe can lead to a fulfilling existence: volunteer work, physical health, connection with others, and our ability to sit with discomfort. We discussed our personal experiences and how simple joys often trump the fear of missing out. We also introduced the Cycraft Network, a community of podcasters in the mental health and self-help genre, which we are both proud to be a part of. Join us as we journey through this enlightening and transformative conversation.YouTube Channel For The Podcast
Today, I interview Tamara Herl whose getting up in front of a group of people to speak has always been hard for her. Tamara shares her compelling story of navigating through the challenges of finding her voice amidst family turmoil, societal expectations, and personal inhibitions.Tamara sheds light on the transformative potential of embracing one's unique brilliance, tapping into the language of nature, and using creativity as a powerful means of self-expression and empowerment.Tamara can now stand in front of an audience and speak about her passion. She has found that what works best for her is doing experiential processes with her audience, such as leading them in a guided meditation. That is where she really shines.__________________Tamara Herl is a licensed professional counselor and registered board-certified art therapist. She shows socially conscious entrepreneurs how to use art and nature to get Divine guidance when they feel stuck or confused so that they can make the kind of impact they are meant to.__________________Find Tamara here:https://www.thewilddivine.ushttps://thewilddivine.us/resourceshttps://facebook.com/tamara.herl.3/https://www.facebook.com/foresttherapyguidecoloradohttps://www.facebook.com/groups/640289957589385https://www.instagram.com/tamaraherl/https://twitter.com/TamaraHerlhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-herl-3164b68/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnfbD0LznBKd5iTPFY1MNUwhttps://www.pinterest.com/tamara_herl/__________________Support the showI'm Dr. Doreen Downing and I help people find their voice so they can speak without fear. Get the Free 7-Step Guide to Fearless Speaking https://www.doreen7steps.com.
In this episode, we speak to Pavel Ythjall. His story brings you through a slew of emotions, from sadness, to anger, to surprise, to hope, and everywhere in between. His emotional story was so awe-inspiring, it brought tears to my eyes. A tragic accident on the way to a Christmas party changed Pavel and Kat's lives forever. After just a year of marriage, Pavel found himself staring into the eyes of a neurosurgeon who told him point-blank: “Your wife will be paralyzed, neck down, for life.” At the time, Pavel had a broken neck too. His vertebrae were supported by a halo screwed directly into his skull. He shares his story, pre- and post-accident, as well as his wife's road to recovery.His book can be found hereThe documentary can be found hereYouTube Channel For The PodcastCoaching Program
This is the traditional episode where I review the current season, which guests came on the podcast, my own solo episodes and what you can go back and listen. I enjoyed this season, as we had diverse subjects: recovery, coaching, movement/expressive therapy, first responders, attachment style, embracing the suck, and correctional staff. It was a very human season with all these guests and I was able to discuss my journey from Montreal to Boston to become the mental health counselor I am today.YouTube Channel For The PodcastCoaching Program
In this episode, we have three returning guests, Courtney Romanowski, Muunie aka Morgan Beard , and Stephanie Simpson. All three were part of my favorite interviews of 2022. As soon as they were on the podcast at different times, it became important to get them all together for an interview. All three have expressive therapies and methods in common. We discuss a large numbers of subjects, including visualization, music, movement, and finding our voice. We also discuss the mind-body connection and the importance of recognizing this relationship. We also discuss the inherit trust needed in the process to evolve. Muunie, aka Morgan Beard is a creative life coach and can be reached on her website here and her other connections can be found here. Stephanie Simpson is an Artist, Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, and the author of the “21 Day Stress Management Workbook: A Holistic, Interactive Guide to Re-Defining Your Relationship to Stress.” She can be reached via her website here , Her Instagram is here and her LinkedIn is here .Courtney Romanowski is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Dance Movement Therapist through the American Dance Therapy Association. She can be reached via her website here and her Instagram here.YouTube ChannelCoaching And Website
FEATURED GUESTS: Dr. Krystal Demaine, Ph.D. grew up in the small coastal community of Rockport, Massachusetts with her mother, father, and two sisters. As a young girl she was inspired by her creative surroundings; with her parents as owners of the iconic Bearskin Neck Country Store and her father an accomplished bass player; she was drawn to creative pursuits with music and art which became her life's passion. Her roots of training in music therapy, neuroscience, creative writing, photography, expressive arts, and yoga led her to 20 years of private practice working across the lifespan with neurodiverse populations, mental health, and grief support. She earned a B.M. in Music Therapy from Berklee College of Music, an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College, and a Ph.D. in Expressive Therapies from Lesley University. She is a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT), and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with advanced training in Neurologic Music Therapy, Performance Wellness, Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, Trauma Sensitive HeartMath, and is a Listening Hour Practitioner. She has written numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and presented her work across the globe. She is currently a full Professor of Expressive Therapies at Endicott College in Beverly, MA overseeing the Art Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy undergraduate degree programs and coordinating the biennial Endicott College Expressive Therapies Symposium. She also teaches part-time at both Lesley University in the Psychology & Applied Therapies Department and at Salem State University in the Music & Dance Department. Dr. Demaine lives in Beverly, MA, USA with her bright young son. Her most recent book, “The Roots and Rhythm of the Heart” shares her philosophy of working with the heart, in healing, grief, and the arts. LISTEN & LEARN: Specific tasks and processes one must complete when self-publishing a book. The origin story and inspiration for Krystal's book. How listening to her heart allowed her to easily pivot to self-publishing. The process of engaging in a Musical Life Review. The heart sensory breathing technique for inward connection and grounding. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Krystal's website: www.krystaldemaine.com "The Roots & Rhythm of the Heart: Our Musical Identity, Spirit & Lineage" Ingram Spark Self-publishing distribution --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reina-lombardi5/support
Today, we discuss Expressive Therapy with Juliet King, PhD, (ABD), ATR-BC, LPC, LMHC, an Associate Professor in the Art Therapy Program at the GW Columbian College of Arts & Sciences. She also holds an appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. King's research explores the systematic integration of art therapy and neuroscience with a particular focus on neuroaesthetics and Mobile Brain-Body Imaging (MoBI) as a method of understanding the mechanisms of change in the therapeutic process. She is the editor of "Art Therapy, Trauma, and Neuroscience Theoretical and Practical Perspectives." Dr. King is a clinician, administrator, and educator with more than 20 years of experience in her field. She is has a PhD in Translational Health Sciences at GW with a specialization in cognitive neuroscience. Prior to GW, she developed and continues to oversee the first Art Therapy in Neuroscience and Medicine program at the Indiana University Neuroscience Center. ◘ Related Links About Dr. King bit.ly/40fF9fC "Art Therapy, Trauma, and Neuroscience Theoretical and Practical Perspectives" edited by Juliet King, PhD bit.ly/3XS4x9u Dr. King's Researchgate page bit.ly/3YbfLp8 Articles on Art Therapy bit.ly/3RfWPUe ◘ Transcript https://bit.ly/40fDtmk ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.
6ers, art therapy has long been studied to have the potential to assist anyone as a form of rehabilitation. The inner struggles that are often difficult to convey are, for some, more easily expressed in the form of art if you're willing to be vulnerable and trust the process. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Richard Casper, a retired US Marine Corp, and the co-founder and Executive Director of CreatiVets. After surviving 4 IED blasts and overcoming PTSD using art as therapy, Richard is passionate about helping veterans with PTSD as well as creating and publishing music by veterans. He was listed as Time Magazine's Next Generation Leader in 2017. You'll discover that while combat-related trauma is often difficult to express in words alone, art therapy offers a different approach. Creative therapy can lead and the people around you to have a better understanding of traumatic events, so you no longer have to suffer alone in silence. You can give yourself the opportunity to lead a great life. As a result, you'll understand that to move forward with joy and build that quality of life you deserve, you need to bridge your painful memories and truly understand and communicate your experience, sometimes in a creative way, so you can relieve yourself of the mental and emotional baggage while still honoring the memory of it all. ----- 01:13 - How Creativets began and started gaining a foothold 02:10 - Richard learns about his brain injury and the loss of ability to learn new skills 04:16 - How art school taught him to understand structures in songwriting 05:26 - A small act of bravery at a bar that changed the course of his life 07:30 - Understanding the healing process behind writing music and how it can help other veterans 10:38 - How Richard deals with traumatic stories and integrating it with the creative process as a therapy 12:13 - How their programs can repurpose memory 14:49 - Getting the trauma out of your body while honoring the memory of the real heroes 15:52 - Transitioning your war brain into an artist brain 16:27 - The impact that Creativet has created and the response from veterans 17:48 - A tragic incident with Richard's sister led to writing the song, This Is Your Sign 20:16 - Seeking new ways to tell a story ----- Here is how to connect with Richard Casper: Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube TikTok ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram Discord LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter
6ers, art therapy has long been studied to have the potential to assist anyone as a form of rehabilitation. The inner struggles that are often difficult to convey are, for some, more easily expressed in the form of art if you're willing to be vulnerable and trust the process. This week, Tony Nash is joined by Richard Casper, a retired US Marine Corp, and the co-founder and Executive Director of CreatiVets. After surviving 4 IED blasts and overcoming PTSD using art as therapy, Richard is passionate about helping veterans with PTSD as well as creating and publishing music by veterans. He was listed as Time Magazine's Next Generation Leader in 2017. You'll discover that while combat-related trauma is often difficult to express in words alone, art therapy offers a different approach. Creative therapy can lead and the people around you to have a better understanding of traumatic events, so you no longer have to suffer alone in silence. You can give yourself the opportunity to lead a great life. As a result, you'll understand that to move forward with joy and build that quality of life you deserve, you need to bridge your painful memories and truly understand and communicate your experience, sometimes in a creative way, so you can relieve yourself of the mental and emotional baggage while still honoring the memory of it all. ----- 01:13 - How Creativets began and started gaining a foothold 02:10 - Richard learns about his brain injury and the loss of ability to learn new skills 04:16 - How art school taught him to understand structures in songwriting 05:26 - A small act of bravery at a bar that changed the course of his life 07:30 - Understanding the healing process behind writing music and how it can help other veterans 10:38 - How Richard deals with traumatic stories and integrating it with the creative process as a therapy 12:13 - How their programs can repurpose memory 14:49 - Getting the trauma out of your body while honoring the memory of the real heroes 15:52 - Transitioning your war brain into an artist brain 16:27 - The impact that Creativet has created and the response from veterans 17:48 - A tragic incident with Richard's sister led to writing the song, This Is Your Sign 20:16 - Seeking new ways to tell a story ----- Here is how to connect with Richard Casper: Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube TikTok ----- Connect with Got Your Six podcast: Website Instagram Discord LinkedIn Twitter TikTok ----- Connect with Tony Nash: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter
In this episode, Patricia Isis shares about the healing potential of engaging in artistic and creative pursuits. She discusses her work as a registered art therapist and what art therapy might look like for different clients, as well as the importance of self-compassion and sharing one's artwork with a supportive and encouraging community. Listen in for her insights and ideas about how to use doodling and other easy and accessible creative activities in a mindful way to bring presence and self-awareness into your everyday life. Patricia Isis, PhD, LMHC, ATR-BC, ATCS holds a Ph.D in the expressive therapies with an emphasis on art therapy. Dr. Isis is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and a registered board certified art therapist, credentialed supervisor and has trained in Mindful Self-Compassion with the originators of that program, Dr. Chris Germer and Dr. Kristin Neff. Patricia is certified in Mindful Self-Compassion from UCSD, Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute. Since 1980, Patricia has practiced art psychotherapy in South Florida and taught Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) meditation at South Miami Hospital in the Behavioral and Collaborative Medicine Department from 2000 to 2013 and served on the Arts in Healthcare Advisory Committee. In 2014-2015, Dr. Isis authored two chapters respectively, “Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and the Expressive Therapies in a Hospital-based Community” in Mindfulness and the Arts Therapies: Theory and Practice edited by Dr. Laury Rappaport, and “Positive Art Therapy” in The Handbook of Art Therapy edited by Dr. David Gussack and Dr. Marcia Rosal. In the summer of 2016, her first book, The Mindful Doodle Book: 75 creative exercises to help you live in the moment was published integrating mindfulness practices with doodling. Currently, Patricia provides art therapy services full time in the public schools, maintains a part-time private practice, and facilitates mindful self-compassion programs and mindfulness trainings. Patricia is a popular presenter locally, nationally and internationally. Join our free Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/noblemind. For past episodes, show details, and to join our email list, visit www.noblemindpodcast.com.
FEATURED GUESTS: Maria Riccardi M.A., M.Ed., ATR-BC is a registered art therapist, a career counselor, a licensed clinical psychotherapist and board member of the Quebec Art Therapy Association. She is an adjunct professor of art therapy at Concordia University and at l'Université du Québec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, as well as a faculty member at Winnipeg Holistic Expressive Arts Therapy Institute. She collaborates with local non-profit organizations and mental health institutions, developing community-based art studio programs for adolescents and adults who are marginalized due to mental and physical health issues, immigration issues, and poverty. She has expertise with veterans living with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder within the context of trauma intervention as well as in the evaluation of art processes and products during treatment. She has founded a clinic in Montreal based on the Expressive Therapies Continuum, providing educational and emotional support to children and families. Her current research interests include media properties and their role in assessment, as well school-based art-therapy with immigrant adolescents. LISTEN & LEARN: What is the Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC)? Who and when was the ETC developed? How the ETC as a theory emphasizes the human experience over pathology. The importance of making a plan to plan for growth. The role of play in one's life as a therapist. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Maria's website https://imagesetc.ca/en Maria's email mriccardi@imagesetc.ca SESSIONS AT THE EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES SUMMIT: November 6, 2022 from 2PM - 5PMEST The ETC as a Framework for Developing Cultural Awareness with Maria Riccardi, Lisa Hinz, and Megan White. November 19, 2022 from 10AM - 6PMEST ETC: An Essential Framework for Using Expressive Arts in Therapy with Maria Riccardi, Nancy
Michalla Bohon is a Humanistic and Existential Registered Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern, Expressive Arts Therapy Intern, Certified Life Purpose Coach, & Past Life Regression Coach, Meditation Practitioner, Energy Healer, and HeartMath Therapist located in sunny Florida. Michalla is an author, inspirational speaker, the founder and former CEO of A Home 4 Art , and the creator of The Healing Arts, LLC and Barrie Patch Books. She is an online course creator, and a game designer for youth. She is a former Disney entertainer, robot handler, voice-over actress, commercial model, party planner, professional singer, and foster care worker. Michalla has been featured in Inspiring Lives Magazine, on the Kind Army Podcast, on The Fierce Women Project, on Episode 2 of The CoLab Series with Kristen Kish, in the May 2022 issue of Transformation Coaching Magazine, and various local news and radio sources for her current work and aspirations. Michalla holds a bachelor's degree in both Human Developmental Psychology and Creative Writing from Eckerd College, as well as a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. Michalla is currently working on completing her second master's in Creative Literature from Harvard University and hopes to obtain a PhD in Expressive Therapies in the future. Connect with Michalla @Michalla.Brianna Instagram and @michallabrianna on TikTok www.thehealingarts.life https://www.udemy.com/course/transformation-through-creative-expression-meditation/ https://manifestinginspiration.teachable.com/p/transformation-through-creative-expression-meditation Connect with Megan Instagram LinkedIn Work with Megan Swan https://www.meganswanwellness.com
19. Delight in the Limelight (with Linda Ugelow) Linda Ugelow is a speaking confidence coach with a ground-breaking approach to overcoming the fear of speaking. Formerly stricken with public speaking fear herself, she now helps business owners and corporate leaders to transform their experience of speaking from dread to delight whether they speak online or on stage, in the media or the meeting room. Linda holds a master's degree in Expressive Therapy and Movement Studies and has performed internationally for over three decades as a singer, bassist, percussionist, and principal dancer with the women's world music group, Libana. She hosted the TV show/podcast Women Inspired and is the author of the book, Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams. In this podcast episode: Linda shared what it has been like for her and her business since she published her book, Delight in the Limelight. She shared how her book is different than other books on speaking confidence. How she created the process that she used for herself to get over the fear of speaking in public and the impact it is making on readers and clients. Why we struggle with sharing accomplishments. What's behind the fear of speaking and how to turn it around? How to build a relaxed presence when you speak that's authentically focused on you. Linda's book recommendation Swagger Connect with Linda LindaUgelow.com Order Linda's book Delight in the Limelight Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast! Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book. As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com. You can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you! If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too! Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!
Michelle and I discuss the nature of finding peace in an unsettling world, as sensitive souls, raised by sensitive souls who perhaps did not have appropriate coping tools. We talk about her new book, World Peace is an Inside Job: Exploring the connection between inner and world peace. And really, we just talk life. Michelle is a clinical social worker with over 25 years in the field. She currently works as a psychotherapist in Metro Detroit, specializing in women's issues, young adults, LGBT-Q, and chronic pain/health. She has training in Emotional Freedom Technique, Emotional Awareness & Expressive Therapy, and Brainspotting. She is an avid runner, yogi, writer, music enthusiast, and nature lover. Michelle lives in the area with her spouse and 2 young adult children. Connect with Michelle: www.michellewarrentherapy.com www.peaceinthejourney.com
They say that public speaking is one of the biggest fears most people have. But it doesn't have to be that way for you! Linda Ugelow is a speaking empowerment coach with a ground-breaking approach to overcoming the fear of speaking. Formerly stricken with public speaking fear herself, she used her background in Expressive Therapies and performance experience of 4 decades to discover how to delight in the limelight. She hosted the TV show Women Inspired and is the author of the book, Delight In The Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams. Linda and I dish on: - What's the real "fear" behind the fear of public speaking - The 3-part inner freedom framework to heal yourself - Why perfectionism can be the greatest deterrent to your fulfillment - The role of acceptance and forgiveness in healing, and moving forward Purchase your copy of Love Based Feminine Marketing: The Art of Growing a 6-Figure Business Without Hustle, Grind, or Force, (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz) TODAY!!! Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode and leave us a review. It really helps us know which content is most important to you. Join our Feminine Business Magic Facebook Group (https://tinyurl.com/ygdkw7ce) with your host, Julie Foucht. This is a community of women dedicated to connecting, supporting, and celebrating each other in growing businesses that honor their Divine Feminine while filling their bank accounts abundantly. Resources mentioned: Purchase Love-Based Feminine Marketing (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz) Linda Ugelow's Free Gift: Download the Speaker Empowerment Kit here. https://www.lindaugelow.com/empowermentkit/ https://www.lindaugelow.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lindaugelow https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaugelow/ **Contact Linda Ugelow via Facebook or https://www.lindaugelow.com/ ** **Connect with Julie Foucht via Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/yeb82uuj) or email at https://juliefoucht.com/**
Linda Ugelow is a speaking confidence coach and movement specialist with an uncommon approach to overcoming the fear of speaking. Formerly stricken with public speaking fear herself, she now helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporate leaders to transform their experience of speaking from dread to delight wherever they speak: online or on stage, in the media or the meeting room. Linda holds a master's degree in Expressive Therapy and Movement Studies and has performed internationally for over three decades with the women's world music group, Libana, as a singer, bassist, percussionist, and principal dancer. She hosted the TV show Women Inspired and is the author of the book, Delight In The Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams. To learn more about Linda please use the following links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindaugelowbiz/ (https://www.facebook.com/lindaugelowbiz/) Insta: https://my.captivate.fm/lindaugelow (l)indaugelow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lindaugelow (https://www.youtube.com/user/lindaugelow) Website: https://www.lindaugelow.com/ (https://www.lindaugelow.com/) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindaugelow (https://www.tiktok.com/@lindaugelow)
Sarah and Sasha are on the show today with Cynthia! Both are in the Filled With Less membership community, and together they wrote A Sacred Beginning - Nurturing Your Body, Mind and Soul During Baby's First 40 Days. It was a delight to talk with them about the book, their journeys, and the tips they have for mothers. Sarah Brangwynne is a Christian, wife, mother, and psychotherapist. She received her M.A. in Expressive Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA and is a licensed professional counselor and board certified dance/movement therapist specializing in reproductive mental health and holistic wellness. In addition to her professional training, she became a mother in 2010 and credits her children as being her most enlightening and demanding teachers. Sarah enjoys learning, cooking, crafting, the arts, exploring the natural world, and sharing about living a Christian life. A native of New Hampshire, Sarah lived, studied, and worked along the North and South Eastern United States, the West Indies, and Germany. She lives in the Northeastern U.S. with her husband and three children. Sasha Rose Oxnard is an Orthodox Christian and a mom. She also happens to be a family doctor practicing prenatal care and pediatrics, as well as a wife, friend, daughter, amateur gardener, blogger, and lover of music, dance, art, animals, nature, and all things playful. With this book she adds writer to the list. Sasha writes a blog for AFM on trying to raise children to love God and their Faith (Shepherding Our Little Flock). She has lived and worked in the US, UK, Brazil, and Mozambique. She currently lives, works, and prays in New England with her husband, four small children, a dog, cat, and five chickens. Is it time to make some changes in your life? Do you want to stop the madness and get on track with your health? Maybe coaching is right for you. I've helped many people gain their health back over the years, and would love to talk with you. Just reach out with the link below to get on my schedule. From time to time I have openings for new clients and accept them on a first come first serve basis. Book a Discovery Call
It is a need in this day and age to help others to be able to be more comfortable in their own skin, and be comfortable speaking. Being able to get confident. Being able to let go of that fear. This is Expressive Therapy. See video here - https://youtu.be/WjH8Yxy5o0Y WHO IS LINDA UGELOW? Linda Ugelow is a speaking confidence coach and movement specialist with a ground-breaking approach to overcoming the fear of speaking. Formerly stricken with public speaking fear herself, she now helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and corporate leaders to transform their experience of speaking from dread to delight wherever they speak: online or on stage, in the media or the meeting room. Linda holds a master's degree in Expressive Therapy and Movement Studies and has performed internationally for over three decades with the women's world music group, Libana, as a singer, bassist, percussionist, and principal dancer. She hosted the TV show Women Inspired and is the author of the book, Delight In The Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams. LINDA'S CALL TO ACTION The Speaker Empowerment Kit includes 2 guided visualization and mental rehearsals for speaking on camera and in-person plus 61 power thoughts for confident speaking. Connect to Linda by email linda@lindaugelow.com Check out her websites https://www.empowermentkit.me and https://www.lindaugelow.com You can also find Linda at TikTok and LinkedIn GENESIS'S INFO https://thehello.llc/GENESISAMARISKEMP CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmaris@gmail.com “I am somebody who has been trying to come out and feel comfortable in my own skin.” - Linda Ugelow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support
Have you ever thought about where and how you most connect with your sense of self and innate wisdom?... This next Lessons from the Playroom guest has made it her life's focus to help her clients do just this (...48 years as a psychotherapist!) Marie José Dhaese is the founder of Holistic Expressive Therapy and creator of an absolutely amazing and beautiful therapeutic “play home” (See it for yourself. It's so magical!). In this episode, Marie José talks about how all of us hold within ourselves an innate kernel of wisdom that drives us to grow into our potential … This view has shaped how she then attends to the nurturing sensory qualities of all environments (indoors and outdoors) and tailors each session to her client's needs using a variety of expressive therapies. Learn this unique and special way that Marie José approaches a client's healing process and discover how to: Address the physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs of the client; Go beyond a specific protocol or intervention and understand the difference between “therapy” and healing; Facilitate healing not only from the “inside/out” but from the “outside/in;” and Help clients connect to their inner strengths and resources (before engaging in a deeper exploration of the issues that bring them to therapy.) *
Cynthia has been on a healing journey for decades, and in expressive therapy she has found profound healing. Given her background as a singer, ballerina and performer, perhaps this is a natural outlet for her. But it can be an outlet for all of us to find the peace and freedom that we seek. #BumpInTheRoad Special thanks to CVSHealth for their support
FEATURED GUESTS: Dr. Reji Mathew, PhD, LCSW is an integrative, neuroscience-informed, social work psychotherapist; a narrative freelance journalist; a digital artist; and an expressive arts advocate. As a freelance narrative journalist (ASJA member). she works on a wide range of human-interest issues that focus on health recovery, the arts, and resiliency. Understanding place and context are central values in her writing. Her storytelling is informed by her education in academia, mental health, social work and community advocacy. She has written for PBS: Next Avenue, Coping with Cancer Magazine, the United Brain Association, Post-Polio Health International, and ADVANCE for Occupational Therapy Practitioners. In her counseling work, her primary worldview is a bio-psycho-social narratology (narrative therapy) lens, inspired by her background in narrative journalism. It is crucial for her to understand people in the context of their environment in real time (cultural time). Her narrative lens is intersectional with a commitment to understanding the complex identities we hold along, class, culture, location, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and accessibility. Sara Tsutsumi, LMHC, LCAT obtained her BA in psychology from Boston University and her MA in Expressive Therapy from Lesley University. She was born with partial sight, but when she was 8, she became totally blind. She is a seasoned psychotherapist who utilizes Gestalt Therapy techniques and Expressive Arts Therapy approaches working with bilingual (Japanese & English speakers) and the general population for family/personal relationship issues, adjustment, bicultural issues, depression, eating disorder, anxiety and traumas with adults and seniors. She employs guided-imagery, dance/movement, visual arts, music as a way of connecting the person to their own power and insight. Her uniquely empathic listening ability and positive acceptance of individual's wellness is the hallmark of her style. She has a private practice conveniently located in the middle of Greenwich Village, NY. Marshall Lyles, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, has 20 years of practice in family and play therapy. Drawing on lessons learned from working with attachment trauma in a variety of mental health settings, Marshall regularly teaches on sandtray therapy, other expressive modalities such as poetry, and attachment-informed family work around the globe. In addition to co-authoring the book Advanced Sandtray Therapy: Digging Deeper into Clinical Practice, he is also a faculty member in Texas State University's Institute for Play Therapy Sandtray Certification program and teaches in the Interpersonal Neurobiology program at Portland Community College. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: http://www.rejimathewphd-writer.com/ https://www.saratsutsumi.com/ www.marshalllyles.com Link to YouTube video: https://youtu.be/33VENfRB7DU
On today's podcast, Stephanie Leavell is joined by Lorrie Kubicek and Kimberly Khare. Lorrie Kubicek, MT-BC is a board certified music therapist and program manager for Expressive Therapies at Massachusetts General-Brigham Hospital. Kimberly Khare, MT-BC is a board certified music therapist and a Nordoff-Robbins music therapist. She is Song Studio Director for Next Step, a Boston-based non profit that empowers young people living with serious illness to create their brightest future. Lorrie Kubicek and Kimberly Khare will be presenting at our annual conference for music therapists and music educators who work with kids, the Music For Kiddos Symposium, on November 12th, 2021. The title of their presentation: Vocal Play: How Vocal Creativity, Spontaneity, Flexibility and Levity can Support Relational Connections and Clinical Outcomes. **Register for the 2021 Music For Kiddos Symposium, our online conference for music therapists and music educators who work with kids, with Laurie Berkner as our keynote speaker! It's all happening on November 12th. Register with early bird pricing here. Subscribe to our Song-of-the-month newsletter here: www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter We have partnered with West Music to offer free shipping on orders above $49.95 to Music For Kiddos Podcast's listeners. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their customer service hotline at (800) 397-9378. The code for free shipping is KIDDOS21. Make sure to check them out! Let's stay connected! Music For Kiddos INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/music_for_kiddos Music For Kiddos FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/musicforkiddos Music For Kiddos WEBSITE: www.musicforkiddos.com Thank you for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on the Music for Kiddos podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! Don't forget to sign up for the Song-of-the-Month-Club to receive a free, high-quality original song every month, or hang out with us on Instagram to stay connected.
FEATURED GUEST: Paulina Céspedes is a psychologist, executive coach, and entrepreneur. For the last 7 years she has focused her career on personal development and emotional growth after she created the FRAE Art Therapy Methodology, a 12-session program for emotional release and redefining life´s purpose. She is also the Co-host of ArteTerapia en Español el Podcast, a Spanish Language podcasts that promotes Art Therapy and personal growth. Alba Leal is the one of the founders of ArteTerapiaenespañol.com, a community of Spanish Speaking Art Therapists that promotes public policy, education and general awareness about Art Therapy in Latin America. She is an Art Therapist, and is pursuing her PhD in Organizational Psychology. Her goal is to bring Expressive Therapies into corporations as a means to prevent and mitigate burnout. She is also the Co-host of ArteTerapia enEspañol el Podcast, a Spanish Language podcast that promotes Art Therapy and personal growth. TRAIN with Latin American Arts Therapists at the 12th Annual Expressive Therapies Summit: See all trainings on our website. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: ARTE TERAPIA EN ESPAÑOL Directory Contact Alba & Paulina at info@artterapiaenespanol.com Learn more about the directory on YouTube
Jess and her guest, Victoria Ellington-Deitz, LPC, RSMT, talk Somatic Expressive Therapy (SET). A model of psychotherapy that brings the body ("somatic") and movement/journaling/the arts ("expressive") into the therapy process. Victoria shares insight into the benefits of SET and how listeners can benefit, even from home. Continue Learning -Somatic Expressive Therapy Dan Leven, MPS, RSMT Leven Institute for Expressive Movement https://www.leveninstitute.com/ -The Polyvagal Theory The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation. Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation. Deborah A. Dana, LCSW Befriending Your Nervous System: Looking Through the Lens of the Polyvagal Theory. Deborah A. Dana, LCSW Stephen Porges, PhD. www.stephenporges.com Deb Dana, LCSW https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/ -Self-Compassion Kristin Neff, PhD *As mentioned in episode, "mindful self-compassion website": https://self-compassion.org/the-research/ Center for Healthy Minds, Madison, WI https://centerhealthyminds.org/ Produced by Jessica Warpula SchultzEdited by Jessica Warpula SchultzMusic by Jason A. Schultz
Check out this episode on Youtube to access closed captioning! In this episode, Dr. Denis' shares with us the intricate connection between the expressive therapies and play therapy. She goes into the nitty gritty of using play therapy for all ages, talks about how to explain child-centered work with parents, and discusses concepts from her book "Creative Play Therapy For Adolescents And Adults". Take a listen to learn a lot about play and expressive therapies across the lifespan! Dr. Denis' (pronounced Denise) Thomas is a professor in mental health counseling and play therapy. She is the past faculty director of the Center for Play Therapy and Expressive Arts. She hosts two podcasts: Play Therapy Across the Lifespan and Wellness with Dr. Denis'. She is the author of Creative Play Therapy with Adolescents and Adults: Moving from Helping to Healing, Wellness That Works: How to Create a Wellness Plan, Overcoming Challenges: Making Your Wellness Plan Work and Reaching Resilience: The Experience of Resilience and Protective Factors in Adult Children of Divorce along with a cookbook and 20 academic journal and magazine articles. She has presented at international, national, and other conferences more than 30 times. Dr. Denis' was an Outstanding Teacher nominee in 2018. She earned a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC). Listen to Dr. Denis' podcasts! Play Therapy Across the Lifespan and Wellness with Dr. Denis' Check out her books too! Dr. Denis' Thomas Website Dibs in Search of Self by Virginia Axline Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship Dr. Linda Homeyer Books Join our newsletter for free downloads, creative ideas, and exclusive access to our materials! Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram or on Facebook! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!
Karen Cadenhead was thrown into the world of cancer when she was diagnosed with anal cancer. We discuss the many challenges of cancer treatment, how to enlist help, how to build a community, ways to connect and reconnect to sources of happiness, how to take small steps, friends groups, handing the information flow for family and friends, and how to manage some of the hardest aspects of being on chemotherapy and many other drugs. Karen Cadenhead is an artist and sculptor who lives on a houseboat in Sausalito. She spent her professional career as Director of Art Therapy at a Children’s Psychiatric and Pediatric Medical Center. She went on to teach at the Graduate Institute of Expressive Therapy in Cambridge, MA. She met her husband while serving on the Board of the American Art Therapy Association. (He was their outside counsel.) Karen spent most of her life suffering from severe and frequent Migraine headaches and spent almost 50 years searching for cures and learning how to not only advocate for herself but to try to make lemonade out of a horrible disease. She found a creative way to make the suffering have meaning: Her dissertation was written about the Alchemy of turning Migraines into gold, and becoming a “wounded healer.” This experience prepared her for the cancer diagnosis she got at age 70. She has found several art forms to express this journey, and has much to share about self advocacy. She continues to live on the houseboat with her husband and occasional visits from their two grown boys. You can find Karen on Instagram @karensculptor.
As we turn our focus to National Stress Awareness Month, I am so excited to welcome, Jennifer Van Rossum, Psychotherapist and Mental Wellness Educator & Consultant. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist (LPC) and Mental Wellness Educator & Consultant in private practice with a specialty in treating anxiety and building resilience. I have studied the human mind and behavior for over 2 decades, and I genuinely love what I do! I have special interest in the psychology, sociology and neuroscience of well-being and have advanced post-Masters training in Interpersonal Neurobiology through the MindSight Institute with Dr. Dan Siegel. I hold a certificate in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, include the use of Expressive Therapies into my practice and am skilled in Resilience Training. Outside of the therapy office, I am a Resilience and Well-being Consultant, offering my expertise to individuals and groups. I have experience as a Mental Strength Trainer for athletes and performers, teach Mindfulness-Based programs in Elementary schools, provide trainings in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to educators, and facilitate wellness programs for organizations and corporations. I am passionate about body-brain integration and offer movement, mindfulness and meditation classes within the community. As a Colombian-born (Wisconsin-raised) adoptee, cultural compassion and diversity is also very important to me. I approach health from a functional wellness perspective in which clients are invited to explore their experiences with effort and intention in order to live a skillful, wholehearted life. In 2019 I founded 5Peaks, LLC - a wellness and lifestyle corporation whose mission is to promote human flourishing by teaching and supporting individuals, communities and organizations in science-backed strategies to help strengthen and cultivate resilience and well-being. On my favorite days, I can be found relaxing with my family, traveling near and far, practicing yoga, hiking, and chasing sunsets...oh I'm also a mom to 3 (usually) delightful boys and married to a pretty rad husband. Listen in as we are talking All Things Stress with Jennifer Van Rossum.
Katya Zinn's debut book of poetry "human versus" explores the multiverse, mental health, trauma, loss, and healing. In our interview, she talks about the double entendres in her book, putting herself on the page, and her multidimensional view of poetry (literally)!"human verses" is out now from Finishing Line Press.Read more about Katya and links to her book and our profile of her on our episode page.
About Speaker: As an Armed Forces child- born, raised and transferred across the diverse platter called India, Namrata has acquired a taste for novelty. A CBSE bred student, her growth has been multidimensional with high school education from the sciences. Having gotten a taste of the diversity she chose to pursue her graduation in Humanities with B. A. (Program) from Lady Shri Ram College for Women (University of Delhi). Here, she studied psychology and economics as her core subjects and additional courses in Language and Culture, and Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding. Her professional journey got a major boost when she was accepted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences to pursue her post graduation in Applied Clinical Psychology, where the egalitarian training on the campus was sharpened by supervised field placements. She also progressed to become an International Affiliate of American Psychological Association. Along with these, she also secured a Masters Diploma in Corporate Training and Development (IATD, Chennai) to assimilate her learnings to the bigger level. She also served as a Psychotherapist in Cooper Hospital, and as a Guidance Counsellor and curriculum planner in Muktangan before she found her calling at BRAINWONDERS which fuelled her vision of assessment and counselling to all irrespective of their background. Here she has been deeply engaged in the Research & Development of various guidance resources, psychometric assessments and survey tools and course curriculums. It is here that she pushed herself further into research regarding lifespan development and significance of assessments towards human development. Her plethora of knowledge backed by core theoretical foundations has been sought after by parents and educators alike and has often showcased in her counselling sessions. Her development and experience has been very egalitarian and thus her therapeutic and training approaches are always consisting of a suitable mix of Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches, Narrative Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Mindfulness/ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Systems Approach. Though she possesses a myriad of exposure- her keen interest lies in neurotic spectrum disorders, personal management and relationship counselling. Her sessions are always sharpened by constant research as she never misses an opportunity to learn- always ensuring that she puts her best forward! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/future-school-leaders/message
Donna Mahoney is a Counsellor and Art Therapist who is passionate about working with individuals who have experienced difficulties within their lives. She is continuously updating her skills to ensure her clients the highest level of support possible. With an extensive experience in the use of various modalities which include Sand Play Therapy, Clay Field Therapy, Sensorimotor Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Expressive Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotional Freedom Technique, Donna utilises a combination of these modalities when working with clients. Well known in Cairns for work as a Counsellor and as an Art Therapist with 20 years' experience, Donna also writes personal development programs for all ages and facilitates them around Australia. Donna is very passionate about children and the protection of children and their families and specialise in working with attachment and complex trauma across the developmental continuum. Join us in a great conversation about the amazing passion and love Donna has for her purpose, her work and her clients. Connect with Donna to find out how see can help you here: www.innatetherapies.com Donna Mahoney Innate Therapies Principal Practitioner/Counsellor/Art Therapist Innate Therapies Australia E donna@innatetherapies.com W www.innatetherapies.com Trish Rock - Spiritual Mentor | Transformation Mentor Trish is a Psychic, Spiritual Guide and Mentor who has been guiding people into new perspectives and clarity in their lives for over 30 years now. Sharing intuitive insights and messages from Spirit to allow and help you find freedom, purpose and flow again, you can enjoy more success, better relationships and greater passion every day with ease and grace. Using Spiritual Connection, Intuitive Messages, Tarot, Oracle, Chakra Energy and Numerology Trish helps you find solutions to your current issues in life right now. “You CAN have the life you desire and I would love to guide you through the how's, the why's and the way!” Trish xox http://trishrock.com https://linktr.ee/trishrock 100% Qoin Accepted Columnist/ Your Reality Reset Expert at Holistic Bliss Magazine Host/Producer Trish Rock Inspires-Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/trish-rock/message
This week's episode features Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant who speaks about his practice and specialty, Trauma Informed Sandtray and Other Expressive Therapies. Marshall's website is https://www.marshalllyles.com/ The interview process on this show is based entirely on the concept of consent in which an interviewee may choose to pass on any question at any time by simply saying "NextQuestion." No questions asked. Theme song credit: "NextQuestion" by Greer Culbertson, LCSW-- lyrics, guitar, and vocals and Landon Laws-- drums Sound Engineer: Amanda Justice Join us next week where I will be featuring Stephanie Stoeckl on her specialty Counseling for Chronic Pain. NextQuest Podcast relies solely on donations to keep this project going. Please consider becoming a patron on my Patreon page at www.patreon.com/nextquestpodcast or making a one time donation on my website at www.nextquestcounseling.com/aboutnextquestpodcast.
I am excited to share this conversation with Board Certified Music Therapist, Dan Walsh. He shared how he became inspired to shift into the world of music therapy after attending a session at the Expressive Therapies Summit. Dan is a Board-Certified Music Therapist/Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. Dan currently works with adults and adolescents in inpatient behavioral health units as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn NY. . During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC, he also provided music interventions to frontline workers. Dan has worked at several community centers in the NYC area providing music therapy groups supporting self-expression and socialization. He has also worked with incarcerated youth residing in a limited secure placement facility. Dan completed his training at Molloy College and considers his journey of becoming a music therapist a part his evolution as a professional musician. As a Music therapist, he is able to implement his experience as a performer, producer, and educator in order to meet the diverse needs of his clients. In this episode, Dan shares about how attending the Expressive Therapies Summit changed his career. Dan comes to the field of music therapy as a talented and well versed musician and music educator. We spent some time talking about how he has been using drum circles to aide front-line workers during the pandemic and how other clinicians can integrate drumming into their work. He talked about why percussive instruments can be a gateway into playing music for those who don't feel that they possess musical ability. RESOURCES: All In Time Music Therapy - www.allintimemusictherapy.com Dan Walsh - AllinTimeMusicTherapy@gmail.com Expressive Therapies Summit NY, 2020 Facilitating Drum Circles for Counseling, Psychotherapy & the Community Rhythmic Transformation Through Drumming, Sound & Movement Disclaimer: To be transparent, the links to the books mentioned in the show are Amazon affiliate links. We receive a small fee if you purchase an item using the links. We use the fees to help us grow and improve the podcast. We will never use an affiliate link to the product that don't believe in or haven't vetted ourselves. Thank you for your support.
Ms. Greene has been working in the field of victim services since 1974, beginning as a volunteer in a Rape Crisis Center. She is currently Manager of Victim Services and Human Trafficking at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and is manager of the Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Task Force. Elynne Greene is also a member of the Responders Support Team in Clark County and serves on the Survivors & Providers Stakeholders' Forum of the National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center. She has served on the Governor’s CSEC Council and was co-chair of the Care Coordination Sub-Committee. She is a member of the Nevada Attorney General’s Committee on Domestic Violence. Elynne Greene holds a BA. in psychology, an MA. in Creative Arts and Expressive Therapies and an M.Ed. in special education. She was a clinical therapist for over 16 years. Ms. Greene is a founding member of the Victim Assistance Academy of Nevada and chairs the Curriculum Committee. She is recognized as an expert in domestic violence and victimology in state and federal courts in Nevada. She has been a Las Vegas resident for just over 27 years. Visit us for more Episode at : www.bcgfederation.org/podcast/
In this episode, Dr, Janet Courtney talks with us a little bit about the creation of her books and trainings that focus on infant mental health, development play, and expressive therapies. Her passion for supporting infants, children, and families is contagious and the stories that she shares in this episode reflect the neuro-developmental as well as relational impact of this type of work. This episode is full of stories, clinical examples, and such wonderful information that could be useful to any therapist working with infants, children, and families. Enjoy! Janet A. Courtney, PhD, LCSW is Founder of FirstPlay Therapy® [an Infant Mental Health & Developmental Play Therapy model] and Founder and Editor of FirstPlay® Café: An e-magazine for parents (womb to six Years). She is Director of Developmental Play & Attachment Therapies, Inc. She is a Registered Play Therapy-Supervisor, TEDx Speaker and presently Chair of the Association for Play Therapy Ethics and Practice Committee and past President of the Florida Association for Play Therapy and former Chair of the Viola Brody Award Committee. Awarded Third Place overall in the Best Practices Showcase for FirstPlay Therapy at the First 1000 Days Infant Mental Health Summit (Sept, 2018) along with the Children’s Healing Institute. She is author and co-editor of Touch in Child Counseling and Play Therapy: An Ethical and Clinical Guide. New York, NY: Routledge, and her research into practitioner experiences of training in touch and Developmental Play Therapy is published in the American Journal of Art Therapy and the International Journal of Play Therapy. She is a contributing author for the chapter, “Touching Autism through Developmental Play Therapy” in the book, “Play-based Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders;” and has a chapter in the book, Environmental Expressive Therapies (2017), titled: “The Art of Utilizing the Metaphorical Elements of Nature as ‘Co-Therapist’ in Ecopsychology Play Therapy.” She is also published in the Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture. She offers a certification in FirstPlay Therapy® (including FirstPlay® Infant Massage Storytelling) and provides training to professionals in the Ethical and Clinical Competencies of Touch, FirstPlay® Therapy, Ericksonian-based StoryPlay®, Expressive Therapies, and Ecopsychology Play Therapy. She has been invited to speak nationally and internationally including the Cayman Islands, England, Ireland, Morocco, Russia and the Ukraine. She is a provider through the Florida state boards of Mental Health and Massage Therapy, and an approved provider through the Association for Play Therapy. She specializes in Infant Mental Health and Infant Play Therapy, Attachment, and Trauma related issues. Dr. Courtney’s new form of Kinesthetic Storytelling® can be found in her children’s book, The Magic Rainbow. Website: www.FirstPlayTherapy.com and www.FirstPlaycafe.com Email Dr. Courtney at janetcourtneyphd@gmail.com Check out Janet's book, "Infant Play Therapy: Foundations, Models, Programs, and Practice" Check out the Janet's newest book, "Healing Child and Family Trauma through expressive and Play Therapist: Art, Nature, Storytelling, Body & Mindfulness" Curative Touch Of A Magic Rainbow Hug Ted Talk First Play Trainings Follow CTU on Instagram! Join the Creative Therapy Umbrella Hub Facebook group to further discuss, collaborate, and create with your fellow creative arts therapy community! Looking for more creative content? Sign up for our newsletter and get a free creativity guide! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!
Today's Voices From the Expressive Therapies Summit Series Guest is Kendra Carlson, MAAT, ATR-BC. She is a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, and Adjunct Professor at Springfield College Art Therapy/Counseling Graduate Program. Kendra's work includes lifespan populations with a focus on adolescents and experience in chronic physical and mental illness. Developed and implements a grant-based digital art therapy program for behavioral health patients in crisis as well as hospitalized adolescents and children with co-morbidity diagnoses and trauma. She is project leader and co-facilitator of the PRN International multi-disciplinary mental health team for Jamaica Homestead, West Indies where she leads art therapy with the Homestead students and staff for mindfulness, affect identification, community building, self-expression and coping strategies. Kendra supervises post-graduate students for art therapy registration, and instructs courses including Art Therapy & Counseling in a Digital World. She has presented at the UN Education - Learning & Literacy Committee, Yale's Humanities in Medicine, Yale Child Study Center, Expressive Therapies Summit, Connecticut Art Therapy Association's Colloquium and served on its Board of Directors. In this episode, Kendra shares about her work engaging clients using digital art therapy approaches with apps and tools accessible to all. She will be facilitating an all day Symposium, with 5 esteemed colleagues, at the Expressive Therapies Summit titled: Creative Teletherapy Strategies & Virtual Interventions for Coping with COVID & Racial Injustice. Resources: Mood Meter App by Mark Brackett, PhD. http://moodmeterapp.com/ PicMonkey https://www.picmonkey.com/ Procreate https://procreate.art/ Not Mentioned, but a fun digital art tool http://bomomo.com/ Tilt Brush, Virtual Reality 3D Painting https://www.tiltbrush.com/ { I tried this tool earlier this year and I can attest to it being WONDERFUL tool! } Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive also by Mark Brackett, PhD All Day Symposium at the Expressive Therapies Summit NY, 2020 Creative Teletherapy Strategies & Virtual Interventions for Coping with COVID & Racial Injustice - Presented by: Kendra Carlson, MAAT, ATR-BC, Symposium Coordinator Christian Bellissimo, MSW, LCSW, RPT April D. Duncan, MSW, LCSW, RPT Scott Giacomucci, DSW, LCSW, BCD, FAAETS, PAT Brian Jantz, MA, MT-BC, LPMT Suzi Tortora, EdD, BC-DMT, LCAT, LMHC, CMA Disclaimer: To be transparent, the links to the books mentioned in the show are Amazon affiliate links. We receive a small fee if you purchase an item using the links. We use the fees to help us grow and improve the podcast. We will never use an affiliate link to the product that don't believe in or haven't vetted ourselves. Thank you for your support.
Voices From the Expressive Therapies Summit Episode 1 I have been asking Barry to be a guest on the show to talk about the Expressive Therapies Summit before I even had any podcasting equipment in 2019. The idea for TCP had been brewing for several years before I began taking the necessary action steps to bring it to life. I learned that Barry, similarly had the idea for the Summit percolating within him for decades before the opportunity to breathe life into it was ripe. Barry M. Cohen, MA, ATR-BC began his career in the helping professions as a Child Life Specialist at Yale/New Haven Hospital in 1979. In 1982, while Director of Expressive Therapies at Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, VA, he developed the Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS), a standardized art assessment and award-winning multicenter research project, still in use worldwide. Cohen is the author/co-author of numerous journal article sand chapters, and co-authored/co-edited three books, including Telling Without Talking: Art as a Window into the World of Multiple Personality, and the workbook, Managing Traumatic Stress through Art, both published in 1995. He has taught extensively in the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. A professional conference planner and consumer fair promoter, he produced and chaired the Eastern Regional Conference on Trauma and Dissociation (1989-1996) and was Conference Manager of the American Art Therapy Association's 2006 and 2007 conferences. Barry joined Expressive Media as Executive Director in 2008, and introduced its Institute of the Arts in Healing Spring Institute in 2009, then founded the annual Expressive Therapies Summit in 2010. In 2013, with Eliana Gil, he co-founded the Mid-Atlantic Play Therapy Training Institute, an annual conference held just outside Washington, DC. In 2017, Barry co-founded the annual Expressive Therapies Summit: Los Angeles conference with Ping Ho of UCLArts & Healing. Resources: Expressive Therapies Summit website: http://expressivetherapiessummit.com Expressive Media: http://www.expressivemedia.org/ Facebook: ExTxSummit Twitter: @ETSummit Instagram: @expressivetherapiessummit The Diagnostic Drawing Series: http://www.diagnosticdrawingseries.info/Home.html Episode 4 of TCP: https://anchor.fm/reina-lombardi5/episodes/4--How-Speaking-at-a-Conference-Can-Garnish-a-Publishing-Deal-eagrv1 Disclaimer: To be transparent, the links to the books mentioned in the show are Amazon affiliate links. We receive a small fee if you purchase an item using the links. We use the fees to help us grow and improve the podcast. We will never use an affiliate link to the product that don't believe in or haven't vetted ourselves. Thank you for your support.
Be inspired with Lisa Medley, an energetically sensitive being, a MA in Expressive Therapy, certified in Therapeutic Massage and Movement Therapy. She is a circle of Leadership Recipient from the National Wellness Institute, a Living Healthy List Expert and we can go on ... Enjoy this episode with insights like, - Dancing like no one is Watching - Healing that Relationship with Pain. - How to listen to your body with tips on your response and actions to take. - Connecting and listening to that still voice through intuition and follow through. - Discover Fluid Movement Freedom and what it can bring to your body and, soul and spirit. - Tips for self-care practices to restore and get out of stress. Contact Lisa at, lisa@soulisticarts.com FB: @lisawmedley IG: @lisawmedley Lisa has a weekly Fluid Movement Freedom Sessions. Do not hesitate to take action and see changes that you never imagined in the most simple things.
In this episode, Amanda shares her ingenuity with incorporated the concept of "Design Thinking" into the therapy world. She shares the catalyst for applying this idea originally and has since continued to explore the possibilities of this helpful skill. Amanda has presented on this topic at numerous conferences.Design thinking is a framework for handling problems and building new opportunities through creative thinking, innovation, and experimentation. The process includes five actions that are focused on the "client". This non-linear process includes the following actions: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. Amanda gives us examples of how this process can be used in therapy to better create more dynamic, functional, and successful interventions. She explains that this process is continuous and that complacency doesn't fit into this model!Take a listen to learn more on how to get more creative by using this process to ground your actions, interventions, and thinking!Amanda Bryant, is the owner of Colorado Music Therapy Services and has over twenty years of experience working with people with neurodevelopmental differences, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Amanda has developed numerous music therapy programs throughout the Denver/Boulder Metro region and is a regular presenter at conferences. Amanda completed undergraduate degrees in music theatre performance, and music therapy at Arizona State University, and her Master’s degree in music therapy at Colorado State University. She is a Fellow of Neurologic Music Therapy and the current chair of the Colorado Legislative Task Force.Anonymous Survey For CTUGet ahold of Amanda! You can e-mail her at amandabryant@comcast.netDownload Amanda's Presentation Powerpoints!Hidden Brain Podcast Episode Download Free Design Thinking HandbookWant more creative inspiration? Join our newsletter to get content, resources, and freebies sent directly to your inbox. Let's get creative together!
In this episode, I share my experience with Selective Mutism as a child and how creative resilience was a factor in me coming out of my shell. I was a REALLY shy kid. Like almost got held back in kindergarten because I wouldn't talk to anyone. The turned-my-head-away-from-anyone-who-looked-at-me type of shy. BUT. Put me in front of a tree and I would figure out how to climb it; to the very top. Throw me a kickball and I'd come up with a new game with my best friend/cousin. Tell me a story and I'd write three more endings. Give me one of those awesome square washcloth-making loom crafts and I'd make 50 of them in a day. (Bless my mom, she claimed everyone at work bought them for $1 each. Years later I found them hidden in a drawer!)And that was the saving grace for me. I had parents who endlessly supported my creativity throughout my childhood, teens, and early adult years. My dad being a musician was always giving me a high-five for picking up another instrument. My mom, a total craft-a-holic, would allow me to watch over her shoulder for hours as she made wood-burned spoons, Christmas dough ornaments, and stained glass stars (she made those for our wedding!). With all of that support, I eventually broke out of my shell and flourished in the right circumstances. I was lucky. So many of the children we work with don't have incredibly supportive parents. So many children have faced insurmountable trauma. So many children have developmental differences that make even the simplest things, incredibly difficult. And creativity might just be their resiliency factor. Their superpower. Their out. The research shows that creativity supports self-esteem, emotional expression, individuality, self-worth, and much more. As clinicians, we can provide that space for our clients and nurture that creativity muscle. But, we have to do some work on our end. If you haven't read the Quick Guide to Boost Creativity, don't hesitate. Simple things we can do can exponentially impact the children that we work with. Opening our eyes to their creativity, we can help them overcome the most difficult obstacles they may face. Now you know the story of why I am so passionate about this work. I'd love to hear your story!!!Anonymous SurveyInterview with Music Therapy ChroniclesInterview with Make More MusicPicture Proof of my shynessEpisode #38- Sensory Processing Sensitivity, HSP's and Therapy with April Snow, LMFT Join the Newsletter and get your free creativity download!Rollo May's book, The Courage To Create
In this energetic episode, Nina shares her experiences with finding her path to drama therapy and the perseverance that was required of her to make it to her dream. Nina talks about the importance of identity and often uses phrases like, "Can we play with that?" or "How can we empower you?" in her work. She shares her knowledge of the roles that we play throughout our days or lives, the roles we chose, the roles someone else chose for us, and/or the "I am lost" role. She describes how through the exploration of roles and narratives, we can be empowered to break free from toxic dynamics in life. Download your free creativity guide! Drama Therapist Nina L. Garcia, RDT, CCTP has supported survivors of trauma in hospitals, jails, detention centers, residential treatment centers, non-profits, and more. With a style both bold and compassionate, Nina supports those experiencing trauma, identity, and emotional regulation concerns through her private practice at www.HoustonCreativeArtsTherapy.com. Nina is a provisionally licensed mental health professional in Texas, concurrently serving on the Board of several non-profits, with an MA Drama Therapy from NYU, BFA Musical Theatre from SHSU, and Teaching Certifications in both Drama and Speech in Texas. Nina holds one-to-one sessions at the HCAT Midtown office, is developing an online empowerment school at SeekTheMuse.Teachable.com, and is in pre-production for the podcast "Triggered" - empowering discussion of triggering, often polarized topics by exploring them in a playful and creative way. When not in the office #ElevatingCommunity, Nina enjoys hiking, kayaking the Houston bayous, and spending time with family.Liked this episode? Get more tips, resources, and tricks for creativity in your sessions by signing up for our newsletter!Follow HCAT on Instagram and on Facebook!I'd love to hear from you! Shoot us an email and tell us more about what you've loved n the podcast, what you'd like to hear more of, or just to shout out and say hi! Your input is essential, so don't wait!
Elizabeth Hendley is an art therapist at Dell Children’s Medical Center and a part of what is called the Expressive Therapies team. We spoke back in March of 2018 and went in depth to explore her origin story, how she became a therapist, and some of her experiences working with children that illustrate how powerful art therapy can be. If you have not heard that episode I highly recommend checking it out. It is my second most listened to interview at just over 1300 downloads. In this update we talk about how the pandemic has affected her job at the hospital and she shares some new stories of the types of work she is doing now. Again I am so impressed with her and what she does and I’m so glad to know someone like her is doing what she does. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/4/41335247-836c-4f4a-8a8b-aeca55f3227a/fw4uxH5a.jpg Elizabeth facilitating a game together with the music therapist. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/4/41335247-836c-4f4a-8a8b-aeca55f3227a/8mK7z_oj.jpg This collaborative self-care staff project is mentioned in the interview. Elizabeth mentions donations of art supplies in the interview. Here is the list and contact info if you want to donate anything. Josie Day Jday@ascension.org 512-324-0146 Small/medium canvases (or canvas boards) Watercolor paper Watercolor brushes Acrylic brushes (stiffer) Tube watercolors Paper plates Small plastic cups Stamp pads Model magic (small pkgs., white or color) Scrapbook embellishments (flowers, stickers, gems, washi tape, etc.) The banner image consists of on the left a 6”x6” square for a large Covid-19 collaboration facilitated by ArtAustin. Kevin Ivester at Davis Gallery asked Elizabeht and many others to contribute. It’s supposed to be a light blue color palette, to honor healthcare workers. The image on the right is a Covid stamp-carving. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Intro music generously provided by Stan Killian (http://stankillian.com/main/) Support this podcast. (http://www.austinarttalk.com/supportpodcast) This post could contain affiliate links for your convenience. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
In this episode, I chat with April Snow, who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with Highly Sensitive individuals and HSP therapists. She shares how prevalent this trait is in the general population, as well as how high the trait is for clients (upwards of 50%!!!!!). Take a listen and learn how to support your clients who may have this trait, or if you're an HSP therapist like me, get some tips on how to stay sane in a busy therapy world!!April Snow, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and consultant in California, who specializes in working with Highly Sensitive Introverts and Sensitive Therapists. April strongly believes that being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) doesn’t have to stop you from living a fully engaged life and is on a mission to help HSPs create a life on their own terms so they can manage the overwhelm and start to thrive. Find out more at www.aprilsnowconsulting.com.Liked this episode? Get more tips, resources, and tricks for creativity in your sessions by signing up for our newsletter!Follow April on Instagram!Highly Sensitive Person ResourcesHSP Self-Test by Dr. Elaine AronHSP Book + Resource ListAccess Your Sensitive StrengthsSensitive Therapist ResourcesGuide to Working with the Highly Sensitive ClientHST Sustainable Practice ChecklistHST Facebook GroupIf you've got a minute, we'd love to hear from you! Shoot us a email and tell us more about what you'd like to hear on the podcast, what was really helpful for you, and just to say hi! This podcast is for YOU, so your input is invaluable!!
In this episode, we chat with Lisa who is a licensed social worker and an author. She has created a vast library of resources for therapists, especially around the use of journaling as an adjunct for a variety of therapeutic modalities. Lisa's books are a wonderful addition to any therapists library for personal or professional use. Lisa M. Schab, LCSW is a psychotherapist with a private counseling practice in the greater Chicago, IL area. She is the author of 18 self-help books for children, teens, and adults, including the international best-sellers, The Anxiety Workbook for Teens and The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens, as well as the new series of creative guided journals which include Put Your Worries Here (for managing anxiety) and Put Your Feelings Here (for managing intense emotions.) Connect with Lisa at her website or check out more of her books!!Put Your Worries Here: An Anxiety Workbook for TeensPut Your Feelings Here: A Creative DBT Journal for Teens with Intense Emotions (The Instant Help Guided Journal for Teens Series)Continuing Education Course- Writing It Out: Journaling as an Adjunct to TherapyContinuing Education Course- Journaling II: Directed Exercises for JournalingJoin the Creative Therapy Umbrella Newsletter!
In this episode, Paige tells us about the amazing work she does providing an array of services, many being in-home with her clients. Her passions shine through as she talks about the humbling space that in-home care creates and she also talks with us about one of Music Therapy Ed's latest to-do's Project Campfire!Paige attended undergrad at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College in Terre Haute, IN for her bachelor’s in music therapy. Upon graduation, Paige traveled to Southbury, CT to complete her 6-month music therapy internship. Paige is now a board-certified Music Therapist living in Cincinnati, OH and working as a contractor on the Indiana Medicaid waiver in multiple cities. She also contracts remotely for musictherapyed.com. She has a multitude of passions including fostering dogs for a rescue, camping and backpacking, horseback riding and finding ways to enjoy life all around.Get ahold of Paige on Instagram, Facebook, or email her at: paige.fath.mt@gmail.comSaint Mary-of-the-WoodsProject CampfireMusic Therapy EdDr King Episode
In this episode, Emily shares her history as a school counselor and her exciting new journey to becoming a drama therapist. Emily tells a beautiful experience about the power of psychodrama and embodiment during her graduate coureses. Improvisation is an incredible tool that Emily describes, she takes us through the joy of "yes and", and so lovingly shares her experience with finding her weirdos. Enjoy this episode!Emily Kreiger, M.Ed. is a School Counselor, Improv Comedian, and Drama Therapy Alternative track student. She is a creative who wants to bring mental health support in new and innovated ways. Her self-care includes dog walking and pizza fridays. She would like to remind you to find your passion and make that your life. Find Emily on Instagram and her soon website!
In this episode, Shelley shares her experiences as a music therapist serving children with a variety of complex needs. She discusses her decisions surrounding grad school, her current research, and her experiences with music therapy via telehealth. Shelley has a lot to share and so much great wisdom in this episode-- her informative rambling is the best!!Shelley is a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) who earned her undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. She has been a member of the Child and Family Therapy Center of Denver team since April 2017. Shelley completed her music therapy internship at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where she provided services across the inpatient rehabilitation, hematology/oncology, and intensive care units. She is currently earning her Masters of Music in Music Therapy through Colorado State University, with a focus on child development and pediatric medical care. Shelley strives to create a success-oriented environment by utilizing evidence-based interventions to assist her clients and their families in reaching their individualized goals.The Child and Family Therapy Center of DenverChildren's Healthcare of AtlantaAppalachian State UniversityColorado State UniversityFind Shelley on Facebook or send her an email: semccluskey@gmail.com
"Begin Anywhere." Along with this amazing quote, Julia Grace is moving mountains with her work in elder care, dance/movement therapy, and intergenerational supports. She talks about her training as an expressive arts therapist, her love of movement, and the creation of ALMA, as well as the accidental development of The Wave Silent Disco. Don't miss out on this beautiful episode discussion care for all ages and the importance of belonging at every stage of life. Julia Grace is an advocate for using the arts in healthcare. As a licensed psychotherapist specializing in expressive arts and dance/movement therapy, she is devoted to music, movement, and creativity in helping human beings thrive. Julia Grace has a natural way of connecting with the elderly. She grew up very close to her grandparents, and with the loss of her father in her early 20s, the bond between them grew even stronger. Being a healthcare proxy for both grandparents in their end of life, Julia was exposed to the elder longterm care system. ALMAis her response, established for systemic and societal change in the way the elders are cared for as well as to spread awareness about the positive impact of the arts and intergenerational connection in elder care. Julia Grace holds a Masters in Clinical Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy, is a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist, and a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with her private practice in Los Angeles, CA.Check out Julia, Alma, and Wave Silent Disco on Instagram!ALMA main websiteAlive InsideLesley University
In this episode, Amber shares with us her experience as the executive director for the Kint Institute, where she teaches along many other creative arts therapists in a program dedicated to training creative arts therapists in trauma work. She also discusses her clinical experiences, working with survivors of natural disasters, torture, and other social trauma. Amber reminds us that the connection to our bodies is incredibly important, especially in a time like now. Enjoy the episode!Dr. Amber Elizabeth Lynn Gray, Executive Director of The Kint Institute, is an award winning dance movement therapist, a somatic/human rights psychotherapist, a long time practitioner and teacher of yoga, and an Authorized Continuum teacher. Amber has worked for many years with people who have survived human rights abuses, war and torture. Amber originated Restorative Movement Psychotherapy , the only framework for dance, movement, mindfulness and creative arts therapies with refugees and survivors of torture, and Polyvagal-informed Dance. Movement and Somatic Therapies for trauma, based on many years of friendship and collegial idea sharing with Stephen Porges.She provides training and consultation nationally and internationally on restorative treatment for survivors of war, political violence, torture, and natural disasters. She has over thirty years experience in human service and working with displaced people, refugees, and survivors of human rights abuses, and over 22 years experience working with survivors of interpersonal and social trauma. She is an innovator in the field of staff care for first responders in disasters and complex humanitarian emergencies. Her expertise is in integration of creative arts and body-based practices and methods into clinical, psychotherapeutic and healing practices. She is a regular conference presenter and keynote speaker, and has authored many peer-reviewed publications on movement therapies and trauma. She regularly leads eco somatic, “wild-zeness” retreats for survivors of trauma.Find Amber on FacebookAmber's Speech at the American Dance Therapy Association ConferenceRestorative ResourcesThe Kint Institute and find them onFacebook!Join the King Institute's Newsletter Here!AmberGray.com
In this episode, Lorrie shares tons of practical tools and tips for working in a medical MT setting. We discuss instruments, soundscapes, clinical supervision, and much more. Lorrie Kubicek, MT-BC is board certified music therapist and program manager for Expressive Therapies at MGH. Her program is a part of the […]
In this episode, Lorrie shares tons of practical tools and tips for working in a medical MT setting. We discuss instruments, soundscapes, clinical supervision, and much more. Lorrie Kubicek, MT-BC is board certified music therapist and program manager for Expressive Therapies at MGH. Her program is a part of the Katherine A. Gallagher Integrative Therapies […]
Todays’ episode is a fantastic reminder of what we can control in our daily lives during a time of crisis. The episode features Christine Deveroux, who is the owner of Spectrum Yoga in Denver Colorado. She is a therapeutic recreation specialist and an advanced teacher of therapeutic yoga. She discusses the importance of mindfulness and awareness during crisis and how much peace that can bring to our lives. She also tells us about her passion with collaborating with others, most recently her collaboration with music therapy! Soak it all in and remember to breathe after this one.Christine Devereaux has worked with kids and adults with various needs since 2007 as a Recreation Therapist, specializing in individualized wellness and independence. She is currently recreation therapist and an Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga and is receiving training in yoga therapy through the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy.By blending her educational and experiential backgrounds in these two fields, Christine created Spectrum Yoga to meet individual and common needs within the autism community. Offerings include specialized classes, purposeful products, and free, fun, and informational videos for people with autism, sensory processing challenges, and ADHD.Check out Spectrum Yoga's website and Instagram!Check out their youtube channel too!HeadspaceHeadspace Car AnimationBonnie Houpt of Rhythmic Roots Music Therapy
I am excited to introduce you to my next guest, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, Brandy Schafer, LMHC. She is the owner of Expressionist Creative Counseling , LLC in Lake Mary, Florida. In this episode you will hear our conversation on how she went about using Meet Up to market arts-based support groups as a means to building her practice. Resources: http://www.expressionistscounseling.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/expressionistscounseling/ Snapchat @expressionistscounseling MeetUp https://www.meetup.com/
In this episode, Jasmine shares her experiences as a recreation therapist working with a variety of populations. She talks about so many important and successful adaptations that she has made for clients along the way and the impact of those changes. Jasmine also shares about her business, future growth, and self-care throughout her journey.Jasmine is the founder and choreographer of Jasmine’s Beat, an Adaptive Dance Company. Currently, Jasmine’s Beat is working with students of all abilities at Next Step Dance to perform adaptive fusion dance (includes different varieties of dance), adaptive dance at the Dallas VA, adaptive dance for “littles” with special needs at 4 the Love of Dance in Frisco, adaptive dance at Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, as well as adaptive theater performance dance at North Texas Performing Arts of Plano & Fairview-Starcatchers. Jasmine’s Beat aims to provide inclusive therapeutic dance classes to persons of all ages and all abilities, regardless of special need, in a neurotypical community setting or as a need-specific small group. Jasmine is also a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, or Recreation Therapist. She has her degree of Therapeutic Recreation and Health Studies with a minor in Psychologyfrom Temple University. She has worked for the past 20 years in various populations, including traumatic brain injury units, pediatric rehab, mental health hospitals, assisted living and nursing homes, as well as pediatric medical day centers. While using various recreational activities, Jasmine has often used dance as a means of therapy with beautiful results, including increase in self-esteem, spatial awareness, flexibility, stamina, leisure interest, self-pride, and healthy lifestyle changes for suchpatients. Jasmine has been awarded by JCAHO (Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospital Organizations) for expanding therapeutic recreation implementation while working in a sub-acute rehab center.Jasmine’s passion for dance started at the age of 8, training under M.G. Dance Institute inPhiladelphia, PA to perform bharatnatyam (classical Indian dance). She also continued to perform in musicals in high school, learning the basics of stage performance and theater performance dance. Jasmine continued to perform Bollywood dance at various festivals and shows, including India Day Parade and KALAA in Philadelphia, IACA welcoming ceremonies in Washington, DC, as well as ISAT shows at Temple University. Jasmine has also worked in New York as a teacher for Arya Dance Academy, while working as a therapist in nearby rehabilitation centers. She has also taught BollyFitclasses to adults. While in TX, Jasmine has been trained by Stretch & Grow McKinney in introductoryballet and jazz techniques for preschool age students. Jasmine has various certifications, including Certified Group Fitness Instructor, CPR, and Certified Car Seat Safety Installer. She is also the SAGE TXPTA rep (Special And Gifted Ed) for her local elementary school. Jasmine is presently assistant directing and choreographing theater productions for students with disabilities at NTPA-Plano/Fairviewnand seeking to expand classes at local dance studios to also include wheelchair dancing. Jasminebelieves every person has the ability to dance and be accepted in the community through mutual passions. Jasmine has the love and support from her husband, Tino, and her 3 kids, T.J, Arielle and Leo.Check out Jasmine's website here! Jasmine on Instagram and on Facebook!Or e-mail: jasminesbeat@gmail.com
In this episode, Dr. Betsey King shares her clinical experiences in a variety of settings and shares the many resources that she's created along the way. She also dives into the intricacies of academia; setting students up for success, walking the difficult ethical guidelines, and supporting expectations of professors in academia. Betsey King began her music career as a violinist, studying with Dorothy DeLay at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. She has been a board-certified music therapist since 1984, working in a wide range of clinical areas including special education, physical rehabilitation, medical, forensic and gerontology settings. Prior to coming to Nazareth, she served as assistant professor and head of the Music Therapy Department at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She received a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas.As the co-founder of Prelude Music Therapy, Dr. King has created and authored songbooks, therapy materials, and instructional texts, many of which are used in university and internship programs throughout the U.S. With Kathleen Coleman, she is the author of the SEMTAP: Special Education Music Therapy Assessment Process, an evaluation tool now in use across the country. Her 2015 book, Music Heard So Deeply: A Music Therapy Memoir shares clinical stories from her 30 years of music therapy practice, including powerful effects on a gentleman with Alzheimer’s disease, inmates in a county jail, and stroke survivors.Dr. King is a frequent lecturer, workshop leader, and journal author. Past research topics have included assessment and the cognitive, emotional and physical effects of harmonic progressions and events. Her current research focuses on the recovery of speech and language in adults who have survived brain trauma.Nazareth College of RochesterPrelude Music Therapy SEMTAP and the MT-SEASStandards for Education and Clinical Training on AMTA websiteNazareth College York Wellness and Rehabilitation InstituteContact Betsey at bking2@naz.edu
In this episode, Bree talks about her journey to becoming a music therapist, how she developed knowledge and a program to benefit survivors of school shootings, and how she is constantly expanding her own work as well as her companies. Take a listen to be inspired and hear Bree's passions!Bree earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy with a concentration in voice from Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. After completing a 6-month internship at Hospice of Palm Beach County, Bree earned her board-certification. She also received training and certification from the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy at Colorado State University. Clinically, Bree specializes in working with seniors with Neurodegenerative Disorders and trauma survivors of all ages. Bree is an accomplished public speaker on topics of music therapy, intergenerational connection, trauma-informed care and business coaching.Creative Arts Therapies of the Palm Beaches Website.Also, find them on Facebook!NPR Interview with Parkland Survivors, "To Cope With Shooting, Parkland Students Use Art, Music Therapy"Parkland Town Hallfrom CNNThe Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der KolkHolistic PsychologistTara Brach Stay Tuned for Bree's Personal Website for Public Speaking!
In this episode, Jackie talks about play therapy, EMDR, couples therapy, and a variety of playful situations that arise in the work of play therapists. Jackie talks about the resources she has created for other therapists, most recently the Innovative Child Therapy Symposium. Jackie Flynn is the founder and director of Counseling in Brevard, is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Registered Play Therapist, Trauma Therapist, Couples Counselor, Education Consultant, and Parent Coach. She is the creator of the following imagery books: Jackie Feels and Animal Imagery: EMDR Inner Resource Development, as well as the 8 Phases of EMDR Therapy with Children and Adolescents and EMDR and Sandtray Integrated courses. Jackie also hosts the annual Innovative Child Therapy Symposium. Her passion for helping children and families in a variety of settings inspired her to open a private practice group in Cocoa Village, Florida where she provides caring, thoughtful counseling and therapy to individuals of all ages, families, couples, and groups.As a proud veteran of the US Army, a Give an Hour Provider, and a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, she is passionate about helping people heal from traumatic experiences and move towards a happier, healthier life. She has special interests in Anxiety, Depression, Adoption, Grief, Relationship Struggles, Learning Disabilities, and Attention Deficit Disorder.Jackie earned an Education Specialist degree in School Counseling from University of Central Florida and Graduate Certificates in Play Therapy and Nonprofit Management. Prior to her current work at Counseling in Brevard, she was honored to be the School Counselor at Sculptor Charter School in Titusville, where she currently serves on the Board of Directors as the Parent Representative. Jackie is also the creator and host of Play Therapy Community and Parenting in the Rain Podcasts, downloaded over 160,000 times in over 50 countries.Check out Jackie's website or find her on Facebook!EMDREMDRIADan SiegalGottman Approach for CouplesJackie's EMDR for Play Therapy TrainingInnovative Child Therapy SymposiumJackie's Podcast- Play Therapy Community
In this episode, we talk about a variety of personality tests and their applicability within clinical work, supervision, and as a business owner. Megan dives deepest into the Enneagram Test, a unique personality test that offers information about values and experiences important to each individual. Personality tests a guilty pleasure for you? Take a listen and hear how they can be so applicable to our work!Megan Resig, MS, MT-BC has been a board-certified music therapist since 2010 and currently serves as one of the co-founders and directors of Spectrum Creative Arts, a Rochester-based community arts center that opened in 2013 and specializes in creative arts programming for all ages and abilities. Over the past four years, Megan has also worked closely with the music department at Roberts Wesleyan College, working as a consultant in developing a new undergraduate music therapy program. She joined the music faculty as Associate Director in the Fall of 2019.The Innovative Child Therapy Symposium mentioned in the intro!Play Therapy Community Podcast by Jackie Flynn Check out Spectrum Creative Arts! Follow Spectrum on Instagram or on Facebook!True Colors Personality TestEnneagram InstituteFree Enneagram TestKen Bruscia's Book- Defining Music Therapy The Road Back To You- Enneagram Book Spectrum PressDaniel Pink's Book, DriveSelf Determination Theory Enneagram Album by Sleeping at Last
In this episode, Krista discusses her journey to becoming a drama therapist and her drive for creativity. She talks about the use of drama in a variety of ways, for example a combination of EMDR and drama therapy. She touches on the importance of community, working in private practice, and the use of intuition gained from years of experience. Krista Verrastro, MA, RDT is a Registered Drama Therapist. She received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from New York University. She is currently in private practice in a suburb of Baltimore (Reisterstown, MD). She has worked in a variety of settings, such as outpatient mental health clinics, schools, and nursing homes. She specializes in helping people of all ages who feel used, abused, neglected, and rejected transform from surviving to thriving. She presents nationally and internationally about drama therapy and mental health issues.Check out Krista at her website, Instagram, or on Facebook!Krista's Blog with archived guest posts from other arts journals. EMDRFacebook Group- Creative Arts Therapists in Private PracticeNCCATA- National Coalition of Creative Arts Therapies AssociationChesapeake Beach Professionals Seminars
In this episode, Rob Mostyn, who among many other things is my older brother, describes how he got into a career of gaming. He shares about his unique position(s) at his job and dives into some of the important elements that occur in games that could be useful for therapists, as well as the unique music and art that is a part of the gaming process. We discuss the genres of games, socialization aspects, motivation in games, and information that could be asked by therapists when learning about clients to get a deeper understanding of what games mean to them, and some applications of games in therapy. All of that and some enjoyable sibling banter as well!Rob Mostyn is the Digital Games Hub Coordinator at the RIT Center for Media, Arts, Games, Interaction & Creativity (MAGIC). In this position, Rob works towards supporting, talking to and about, and promoting the local game development industry and community. Rob is also the Founder and Director of ROC Game Dev, a non-profit co-working space as well as a series of monthly events aimed at bringing together local professional, student, and hobbyist game developers. He has published a game, “A Small Robot Story”, to Steam and Itch.io, is in the process of developing his second video game, and continues to compose music for indie games.Follow Rob on Instagram or Twitter! Shoot him an email at bclikesyou@gmail.comRob's Game- A Small Robot Story Rochester Institute of TechnologyMAGIC at RITNYURensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)ROC Game Dev SUNY Fredonia The Quadrant/chart of 9 slots where character alignment is broken down in chaotic/lawful/neutralSkyrim (Game)Doom (Game)Intellivision (Game)Kind Words (Game)Humans Fall Flat (Game)Sea Of Thieves (Game)Pocket Camp (Game)Gamasutra- The Art and Business of Making GamesGDC Vault Serious Play ConferenceJoin the Creative Therapy Umbrella newsletterfor bonus content from this episode!
In this episode, Brittany shares her experiences as a music therapist working in hospice. She discusses creativity as a whole, her work in end of life care, and the possibilities of healing through multigenerational sessions. She discusses her new journey into graduate school to obtain her Masters degree in family therapy studies as well. Brittany is a wealth of knowledge- check her out!Brittany Tachkov, MT-BC started the music therapy program at Hospice of the East Bay, working within a Thomas Long Foundation grant. She is the current past president and was the co-founder of the California Association for Music Therapy. She has been awarded the New Professional Grant, Professional Development Grant, and Wilhelmina Herbert Professional Scholarship and co-founded the California Association for Music Therapy as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Brittany just recently released a program through musictherapyed.com on funding and program development. Follow Brittany on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook!California Task Force, you can email them here!California Association for Music Therapy e-mailEpisode #4 with Mika McLaneHospice of the Easy BayThomas Long Foundation GrantRussel Hilliard- Hospice Care in Music TherapyGenogramsMusic Therapy Chronicles Episode with Judy SimpsonMusic Therapy EdBrittany's Funding and Program Development Course Western Region Music Therapy AssociationAmerican Counseling Association WebsiteUniversity of the PacificJoin the Creative Therapy Umbrella newsletter!
In this episode, Reetu discusses her journey into the expressive arts, the creation of the Creative Movement Therapy Association of India (CMTAI), and her current doctoral research. She talks about the opportunities, challenges, and experiences serving adolescents, particularly around areas of gender, sexuality, and social change. Reetu is from Texas and has been living in India for the past nine years. She is Co-Founder of Creative Movement Therapy Association of India (CMTAI), a creative movement therapy facilitator, visiting faculty with Ashoka University and Ambedkar University in New Delhi, India, and a dancer/choreographer who has trained and performed internationally for over 30 years. Her dance repertoire includes Indian classical and folk, Ugandan folk, and tribal fusion belly dance. As a facilitator, she has primarily worked with adolescent groups and is passionate about creating open and safe platforms for self-discovery, dialogue and expression, especially in areas related to gender and sexuality. Reetu was selected as an ADTA Talks’ speaker at the American Dance Therapy Association’s 50th Annual Conference and has represented India and the field of creative movement therapy at various forums, including the DaDaFest International Congress in the UK in 2016, the Ananta Centre (formerly Aspen Institute India) leadership conference on ending sexual violence in 2014, and the Harvard South Asia Institute “Gender Justice, Criminal Law, and Curricular Reforms” conference in 2013. Reetu is currently pursuing her PhD in Expressive Therapies at Lesley University, USA, with her research focus on exploring the potential of arts-based methods in sexual violence prevention programs working with youth in India.Reach out to Reetu at reetu@cmtai.orgVideo of Reetu speaking at the American Dance Therapy Association on Transgender in IndiaCreative Movement Therapy Association of India (CMTAI)Follow CMTAI on Instagram or connect with them on Facebook!Lesley University- Expressive Arts Program Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram, Facebook, or join our newsletter!
In this episode, Reetu discusses her journey into the expressive arts, the creation of the Creative Movement Therapy Association of India (CMTAI), and her current doctoral research. She talks about the opportunities, challenges, and experiences serving adolescents, particularly around areas of gender, sexuality, and social change. Reetu is from Texas and has been living in India for the past nine years. She is Co-Founder of the Creative Movement Therapy Association of India (CMTAI), a creative movement therapy facilitator, visiting faculty with Ashoka University and Ambedkar University in New Delhi, India, and a dancer/choreographer who has trained and performed internationally for over 30 years. Her dance repertoire includes Indian classical and folk, Ugandan folk, and tribal fusion belly dance. As a facilitator, she has primarily worked with adolescent groups and is passionate about creating open and safe platforms for self-discovery, dialogue, and expression, especially in areas related to gender and sexuality. Reetu was selected as an ADTA Talks’ speaker at the American Dance Therapy Association’s 50th Annual Conference and has represented India and the field of creative movement therapy at various forums, including the DaDaFest International Congress in the UK in 2016, the Ananta Centre (formerly Aspen Institute India) leadership conference on ending sexual violence in 2014, and the Harvard South Asia Institute “Gender Justice, Criminal Law, and Curricular Reforms” conference in 2013. Reetu is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Expressive Therapies at Lesley University, USA, with her research focus on exploring the potential of arts-based methods in sexual violence prevention programs working with youth in India. Reach out to Reetu at reetu@cmtai.org Video of Reetu speaking at the American Dance Therapy Association on Transgender in India Creative Movement Therapy Association of India (CMTAI) Follow CMTAI on Instagram or connect with them on Facebook! Lesley University- Expressive Arts Program Follow us on Instagram! Looking for more creative content? Sign up for our newsletter and get a free creativity guide! Join the Creative Therapy Umbrella Hub Facebook group to further discuss, collaborate, and create with your fellow creative arts therapy community! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!
In this episode, Andrea talks about her experience as a play therapist working with children, teen, and families. She tackles topics such as therapeutic touch, attachment, sandplay, and aggressive play with clients. Andrea tells us her story of becoming a play therapist and her passion is evident throughout this great episode. Andrea Vargas is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, a Qualified Supervisor for MHC interns and a Certified FirstPlay® Practitioner. Andrea has specialized in child and adolescent counseling since 2006. Her private practice is located in Weston, Florida where she serves children, teens, families and college students.Andrea fell in love with play therapy while in graduate school. She is a proud advocate of play and is currently the Chair for the South Florida Chapter of the Florida Association for Play Therapy. Adoption is her passion both professionally and personally, she enjoys using therapeutic play to heal attachment related trauma. Follow Andrea on Instagram and check out her website!FirstPlay (Therapeutic Storytelling Massage) Information by Janet CourtneyThe Magic Rainbow HugSandtray InformationSandplay InformationAssociation for Play Therapy WebsiteSandplay Manual
I’m Linda Ugelow, speaker and Transformational Speaking coach for visionary women who want to make a positive impact in the world. As a performer of 35 years and a master’s degree in Expressive Therapies / movement studies, I’ve been helping people get comfortable in their skin for decades. https://www.lindaugelow.com/ Title: “How To Conquer Your Fear […] The post “How To Conquer Your Fear Of Public Speaking” with Linda Ugelow of Women Inspired appeared first on Radio Entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Angelle Cook, MA, RDT, discusses her passion for supporting people with various ability levels by creating a space where they can utilize performance in a therapeutic way. She explains the unique approach that A Place To Be, the agency she works for, has created in supporting individuals reach their potential. She also talks about her unique research on the topic of inclusion and the benefits of drama therapy. Angelle is a supporter of collaborating with other creative arts therapists and covers her experiences working with music therapists at her agency. She's also an author, so go check out her book!Angelle has been working with individuals from various populations (special needs, at-risk youth, mental health issues, college students) since 2002. She holds a Master’s Degree in Theatre Education from Emerson College. In 2016 she completed another advanced degree in Drama Therapy with the North American Drama Therapy Association and became a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT). Drama therapy is the intentional use of drama and/or theater processes to achieve therapeutic goals. This approach can provide the context for participants to tell their stories, set goals and solve problems, express feelings, or achieve catharsis. As an RDT, Angelle uses the power of theater to support participants as they process, tell, and overcome their stories, along with helping them work through other obstacles in their lives. Angelle is currently pursuing her PhD in Expressive Arts therapy from Lesley University with a focus on therapeutic theater, which is the intentional use of live theater for therapeutic value for both the actors and the audience.Angelle is also a published author and has one historical fiction novel out, “The Artist and the Solider” which is based on true events during World War II. Find Angelle's Author Page on Facebookor follow her on Instagram!A Place To BeSame Sky Project Head to the Creative Therapy Umbrella website for additional resources and follow us on Instagram!
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 Expressive Therapies and is a […]
Dance therapist Erica Hornthal discusses her journey to becoming a dance therapist and shares her passions working within mental health and those with cognitive deficits. We talk about the nuances of creative arts therapy advocacy and creative therapies within a variety of settings. We dig into the ins and outs of advocating for our work when agencies or other companies may not see its worth, and learning to let go in those times as there is always another advocacy opportunity down the road that will value the creative arts therapy field. Erica loves connecting and has an amazing youtube channel called "Dance Therapy Dialogues" where she talks to other dance and movement therapists, furthering her passion for connecting other in the field.Erica Hornthal, a clinical counselor and board-certified dance therapist, is the CEO and founder of Chicago Dance Therapy. Erica specializes in movement and cognitive disorders and has a passion for educating people on the power of movement in mental health.Find Erica on instagram! ericahornthal, chicagodancetherapyChicago Dance Therapy WebsiteFacebook: Erica HornthalWebsites: www.ericahornthal.com, www.chicagodancetherapy.comJoin the Creative Therapy Umbrella Hub on Facebook!
In this episode, Danielle dives into many topics including rural mental health, residential mental health, creativity, advocacy for the creative arts field, therapy for teens, and wellness for clients and for therapists. She shared an exciting intervention that she is using when collaborating with other professionals and discusses her experiences working with teens in residential treatment. Take a listen and be creative!Danielle Mastropierro has two and half years of experience as a nationally licensed, registered Creative Art Therapist, as well as trained in a trauma processing technique called Progressive Counting. She received her Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Alfred University before moving on to obtain her Master of Science degree in Creative Arts Therapy, focus in Art Therapy, from Nazareth College in Rochester, New York. Danielle has worked both in residential and out patient facilities with a primary focus in children and adolescents. Danielle also supports women in exploring all aspects of wellness through her online fitness and nutrition coaching. She started coaching to explore her own self-care and wellness which turned into supporting others to do the same as all aspects of wellness are connected and could be used to manage mental, physical, and spiritual health.Follow Danielle on Instagram!The Slight Edge- BookAtomic Habits- BookLauren Fitz - PodcastRachel Hollis- PodcastEmpower Her- PodcastSign up for our newsletter!
In this special release episode, Tricia discusses her journey to becoming a music therapist and her passion project, The Music Therapy Chronicles Podcast. She also shares several amazing intervention ideas utilizing dice within the session that involves turn-taking, waiting, and social skill development. We also get the hear the amazing adoption story that Tricia shared about her dog Piper! Tricia Caiati is a traveling Music Therapist serving clients in the New England region. After spending so much time in her car, Tricia began to see a lack of auditory Music Therapy content to listen to while driving. This motivated her to start the Music Therapy Chronicles podcast! If you're interested in being on the podcast, send Tricia an email at feedback@musictherapychronicles.com. She loves connecting with other Music Therapists through the podcast and hearing how the episodes inspire listeners. Tricia is also the CSO for the Tutti Ensemble, a non-profit adaptive band program, and owner to a dog and two turtles. Tricia loves making music with clients, learning and connecting through podcast conversations, and spending time exploring nature with loved ones. Join the Creative Therapy Umbrella Hub Facebook group to further discuss, collaborate, and create with your fellow creative arts therapy community!Want bonus episodes, additional podcast resources, and/or swag?? Support us over at Patreon!
Welcome to the first minisode! In this short episode, I discuss the Tuesday Top Five: Elements of Notes. You can find this on my blog as well here. I dive into why I created this simple method for taking notes and give some examples of what this looks like. This has helped me take much higher quality notes and its even helped me within my sessions! Five simple steps makes suh a difference!Follow us on Instagram!Join the Creative Therapy Umbrella Hub Facebook group to further discuss, collaborate, and create with your fellow creative arts therapy community!Want bonus episodes, additional podcast resources, and/or swag?? Support us over at Patreon!
In this episode, Mika discusses her journey to becoming an art therapist, her creative endeavors using nature within therapy, and her current blossoming private practice in New York State. She talks about thinking outside of the box as a therapist and the importance of grounding in the body. Take a listen to get inspired!Mika McLane has twelve years of experience as a nationally licensed, registered Creative Art Therapist, and as a certified specialist in child development. She received her master’s degree in Art Therapy from Pratt Institute and has worked with children and their families in the New York City public school system, at a pediatric hospital, and with hospice. Her private practice, based in Lewisboro, New York, includes the facilitation of women’s circles that focus on self-care and identity after motherhood, individual therapy, as well as in-home therapy for clients with limitations due to physical illness. Mika's WebsiteFollow her on Instagram!Join the Creative Therapy Umbrella Newsletter!Want bonus episodes, additional podcast resources, and/or swag?? Support us over at Patreon!
Catherine is here today with Linda Ugelow. Linda helps experts, authors and entrepreneurs, overcome the fear and anxiety of speaking online and on stage so they can build their brands, business and thought leadership. With her degree in Expressive Therapies, and 30 years performing experience, she's been helping people get comfortable in their skin for decades. Although she used to be terrified of speaking publicly, she now delights in storytelling, has emceed a TEDx event and hosts a TV show/podcast, Women Inspired. Linda says if you've got a big dream, a big scheme. And you can picture it and feel exhilarated. You yearn for visibility — you long to express it and share it with the world. You want to grow out your business; you want your ideal clients to find you; you want to be featured in the media; and you want to be seen as an authority to make your mark on the world. Then you hesitate, procrastinate. You don't feel camera-ready; there is a part of you that doesn't want to be seen. You see the challenge that women face is that we're not encouraged to be ambitious: We're taught to seek approval and please. We are praised for being “good,” — for being supporters, not leaders. Find Out More About Linda Ugelow Visit Linda's Website Here Connect with Linda Ugelow on Facebook Follow Linda on Twitter @LindaUgelow Follow Linda Ugelow on Instagram @lindaugelow If you are ready to unleash your full potential as a message of your business, to feel fearless and empowered, well you're in the right place - it's now time to tune into this one very inspirational human being. Enjoy!
Linda Ugelow helps experts, authors and entrepreneurs, overcome the fear and anxiety of speaking online and on stage so they can build their brands, business and thought leadership. With her degree in Expressive Therapies, and 30 years performing experience, she’s been helping people get comfortable in their skin for decades. Although she used to be … Continued
Jo Ablett is an experienced psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and a senior trainer for the Expressive Therapies Institute Of Australia (ETIA). She facilitates certificate-training courses in Expressive Therapies, Sandplay Therapy and Transpersonal Therapy. She has an extensive background in working with children and adolescents, with 10 years teaching in the secondary school system and 20 years in primary schools. Jo has been the part time school counsellor in a local primary school for the past 10 years. The foundation of Jo’s work is expressive therapies and sandplay therapy, which place significant emphasis on somatic and emotional processes as well as transpersonal psychotherapy.
068 – Expressive Therapies – Reviews in Counselling – Working with Goals In episode 68 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the strengths and hazards of expressive therapy, before ‘Practice Matters' examines reviews in counselling. Then, the presenters discuss goal-setting with clients. Expressive Therapies (starts at 2.05 mins) Expressive […] The post 068 – Expressive Therapies – Reviews in Counselling – Working with Goals appeared first on Counselling Tutor.
068 – Expressive Therapies – Reviews in Counselling – Working with Goals In episode 68 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, Ken Kelly and Rory Lees-Oakes talk about the strengths and hazards of expressive therapy, before ‘Practice Matters’ examines reviews in counselling. Then, the presenters discuss goal-setting with clients. Free Download: Reviewing ProgressClick here to download… The post 068 – Expressive Therapies – Reviews in Counselling – Working with Goals appeared first on Counselling Tutor.
Mitchell interviews the founder and director of the Expressive Arts Summit, happening next week in NYC. Barry M. Cohen, MA, ATR-BC began his career in the helping professions as a Child Life Specialist at Yale/New Haven Hospital in 1979. In 1982, while Director of Expressive Therapies at Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, VA, he developed the Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS), a standardized art assessment and award-winning multicenter research project, still in use worldwide. Cohen is the author/co-author of numerous journal article sand chapters, and co-authored/co-edited three books, including Telling Without Talking: Art as a Window into the World of Multiple Personality, and the workbook, Managing Traumatic Stress through Art, both published in 1995. Barry joined Expressive Media as Executive Director in 2008, and introduced its Institute of the Arts in Healing Spring Institute in 2009, then founded the annual Expressive Therapies Summit in 2010. In 2013, with Eliana Gil, he co-founded the Mid-Atlantic Play Therapy Training Institute, an annual conference held just outside Washington, DC. In 2017, Barry co-founded the annual Expressive Therapies Summit: Los Angeles conference with Ping Ho of UCLArts & Healing. Mitchell will be offering a Qi-Gong, Stress Management Workshop for therapists, healers and healthcare practitioners Thursday evening at 6 at Pratt in Brooklyn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abwmitchellrabin/support
Mitchell interviews the founder and director of the Expressive Arts Summit, happening next week in NYC. Barry M. Cohen, MA, ATR-BC began his career in the helping professions as a Child Life Specialist at Yale/New Haven Hospital in 1979. In 1982, while Director of Expressive Therapies at Mount Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, VA, he developed the Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS), a standardized art assessment and award-winning multicenter research project, still in use worldwide. Cohen is the author/co-author of numerous journal article sand chapters, and co-authored/co-edited three books, including Telling Without Talking: Art as a Window into the World of Multiple Personality, and the workbook, Managing Traumatic Stress through Art, both published in 1995. He has taught extensively in the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. A professional conference planner and consumer fair promoter, he produced and chaired the Eastern Regional Conference on Trauma and Dissociation (1989-1996) and was Conference Manager of the American Art Therapy Association's 2006 and 2007 conferences. Barry joined Expressive Media as Executive Director in 2008, and introduced its Institute of the Arts in Healing Spring Institute in 2009, then founded the annual Expressive Therapies Summit in 2010. In 2013, with Eliana Gil, he co-founded the Mid-Atlantic Play Therapy Training Institute, an annual conference held just outside Washington, DC. In 2017, Barry co-founded the annual Expressive Therapies Summit: Los Angeles conference with Ping Ho of UCLArts & Healing. Mitchell will be offering a Qi-Gong, Stress Management Workshop for therapists, healers and healthcare practitioners Thursday evening at 6 at Pratt in Brooklyn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abwmitchellrabin/support
Public speaking isn't just about what you say, it's also about what you think. In today's episode, I interview Linda Ugelow, a public speaking and performing coach who helps entrepreneurs and professionals overcome their self-consciousness and nerves so they can be freely expressive in meetings, on video or on stage. She has a Master's in Expressive Therapy and has taught improvisation forms of movement for over 25 years. We discuss her methods for helping new speakers get over their fear of speaking and how to create new neural pathways to create a better experience on stage. Linda has built her own signature program that helps speakers of all levels gain more confidence, feel more connected to themselves, and build better presentations. You'll hear how she discovered the need for this work through her own experiences and the type of people who have benefited from what she does. If you deal with negative self-talk when thinking about or performing a speech, this episode is for you! Learn more about linda at www.lindaugelow.com.
Meet the host, Orit Krug, as she provides a brief introduction of this podcast series and a more in-depth description of Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT). Click here to read the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Orit Krug, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT is the Director of Expressive Therapies at Rockford Center, an inpatient/outpatient psychiatric hospital in Newark, […]
Today on Financial Fluency I am pleased to have Linda Ugelow on the show. Linda is a Visibility and Confidence coach with a Master’s degree in Expressive Therapy who helps people clear the visibility blocks that keep them from moving forward. Linda shares how when you are able to identify these impacting influences and clear them away, suddenly you have so much more energy and confidence. This then makes putting yourself out there a peak experience and you can thrive in the connecting instead of wishing for the moment to end. Linda herself has been a performer for 35 years as a dancer, and although she is comfortable dancing in front of others, she was not at all comfortable speaking on stage and would avoid it at all costs. It took a process for her to feel confident enough to introduce herself on stage, and now brings her knowledge to others. Our conversation explores how historically women have not been very well prepared to deal with wealth, and it was men who took the financial reins most of the time, even when it was the woman who had the money to begin with - it’s just the way things were done. With more and more wealth coming into women’s lives through various mediums, be it self-generated, inherited or as a settlement, women are having to learn how to manage having wealth and the visibility that it inevitably brings about. Fear of losing the money, guilt of having more than others, fear of being judged, or not fitting in with their peers is a reality for many women who have wealth. Prior to starting her online business, Linda she was an organic farmer, growing specialty vegetables for local restaurants which fit her introverted personality. Inspired by business coaches like Marie Forleo, she began applying all of the concepts of niche marketing to obtain raving fans to her own business. She soon came to the realization that she herself wanted to help others grow, and that was what she was meant to do. Today accessibility to online business tools is easier than ever, and it is allowing for more women to start up businesses with little capital investment. When she started her business about 1 ½ years ago, Linda was bootstrapping it, and she was very proud of that. She felt as though walking the walk was more credible in her quest to help others create their future with little monetary investment. When her mother passed, she inherited some money, and found herself in a position to be able to to invest in her business. This created a struggle within herself as she felt that she was somehow cheating, and had to do a lot of money block clearing. We also discuss the impact an inheritance has on our children, and how having the conversations beforehand can really make a difference in their success. Also, avoiding having strings or conditions for obtaining the inheritance can establish a healthier attitude towards money in general in our children, and empower them to make the best possible decisions for themselves. Linda shares her message here: Many entrepreneurs and business women feel uncomfortable speaking publicly on camera or live on stage. This impacts the opportunities that they have available to them to get in front of their audience to get known and to share their knowledge. The fear itself is what is so uncomfortable and it feels impenetrable. However, It's really more like layers of veils comprised of impacting past experiences, limiting self and cultural beliefs, your own thinking process. My process and suggestions are to: 1) Release these past impacting memories, beliefs and practices; 2) Restore your sense of safety being seen and heard; 3) Expand your capacity to hold more feelings of confidence, relaxation, gratitude; 4) Rehearse for refined communication; 5) Relay your message with your new radiant presence. Getting on camera or stage doesn't have to be dreaded. It can, in fact, be a peak experience and one that you look forward to expand your sense of being. You can connect with Linda on her website at www.lindaugelow.com, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/ and on her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lindaugelowbiz/ Quotes: The guilt with inheriting money does seem to fall heavier on women from my observations. ~Jen Turrell I feel that in terms of passing on a nest egg to our children is more about us helping them identify what they feel a life worth living is about, and identify ways that they feel compelled to make a difference in the world. ~ Linda Ugelow
I first encountered Stephen Levine through his writing. In particular his book, Poiesis: The Language of Psychology and The Speech of the Soul, which I began reading in the summer of 2004, before I started the Expressive Therapies graduate program at Lesley University. If you have noticed the name of my blog and my podcast, you can see that this book, along with Steve's chapters in the book Principles and Practices of Expressive Therapies, made just a wee bit of an impression on me. While I was at Lesley, Steve was not faculty there, and I only encountered him once in a brief workshop on creative process. I remember thinking that the way he talked reminded me of Christopher Walken. I now know Steve is a Brooklyn boy. Maybe there’s a connection? A quick google search reveals that Christopher Walken grew up worlds apart, in Queens. In any case, Steve’s accomplishments are too numerous to cover here. Briefly though, he is the Paul Celan Chair of Philosopy and Poetics in the Arts, Health, and Society Division at The European Graduate School in Switzerland. He is also the Dean of the Doctoral Program in Expressive Arts there. He along with his wife, Ellen Levine, founded THE CREATE INSTITUTE in Toronto, in 1994. He holds a Ph.D. in philosophy, and another in anthropology. He is a trained psychotherapist and Expressive Arts Therapist. He has authored numerous books, and is a passionate social/political activist. I was both thrilled and terrified when he agreed to be on my podcast. I felt as though I had wandered into a dragon’s den. As it turned out, the dragon was exceptionally kind hearted and down to earth. In this episode, we cover a lot. Steve shares some of the stories and numerous pearls of wisdom from his poietic life journey. I can't help but feel we only scratched the surface. There are a couple of glitches with the sound, but over all it does not interfere, or matter so much, as we settle into our conversation. There is one point around the 20 minute mark where my audio freaks out and goes into skip mode. You might notice a quality change in the microphones I'm using after that. I didn't edit this out because I feel like the discussion around this part is an important part of the conversation. So listen in as Steve shares stories on everything from: - his involvement with Students for a Democratic Society - his thoughts on social political critique - the meaning and practice of poiesis - therapeutic presence - approaching art-making - the history of philosophy and Heidegger and more... Links: The European Graduate School CAET Creative Arts in Education Therapy: Eastern and Western Perspectives THE CREATE INSTITUTE The Living Theater Poiesis: The Language of the Psychology, and the Speech of the Soul SDS Lesley University Principles and Practices of Expressive Therapy: Toward a Therapeutic Aesthetics The Imperative of Responsibility Being and Time The Denial of Death I am Love The Golden Notebook Giovanni’s Room Rashomon Butoh People mentioned: Martin Luther King Jr.Paul Celan Denise Fujiwara Heidegger Ellen G. Levine Judith Malina Julian Beck Hans Jonas Aron Gurwitsch Husserl Ernest Becker Paolo Knill Shaun McNiff Elizabeth Gordon McKim Hegel MarxJacob Moreno Donald Trump Bernie Sanders Doris Lessing James Baldwin Roy Hart
Neal H. Brodsky, LMFT uses expressive therapies to help adults, young people, and families create lives they love. He is licensed in Marriage & Family Therapy and certified in both Core Energetics and Embodied Couples Work (Exceptional Marriage Approach.) Neal was originally trained in Film and Television and is particularly adept in helping clients visualize […]
Neal H. Brodsky, LMFT uses expressive therapies to help adults, young people, and families create lives they love. He is licensed in Marriage & Family Therapy and certified in both Core Energetics and Embodied Couples Work (Exceptional Marriage Approach.) Neal was originally trained in Film and Television and is particularly adept in helping clients visualize […]
Puppies and paintbrushes: therapy comes in many forms. This project offers active duty and military veterans a safe space to access art supplies that they can use to express themselves. It also offers a space to meet others with shared experiences and begin or continue the healing process from trauma. Kristin Beck is the subject of a CNN documentary called "Lady Valor" which shows the dichotomy of a Navy SEAL and a transgender journey. The documentary is can be seen on NETFLIX. She is running for Congress in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. You can follow her on Twitter @theladyvalor The 296 Project mission is to promote, fund, and support Art and Expressive Therapies (painting, ceramics, writing, music, etc) as a viable way to heal from trauma or traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Julia Byers is the Art Therapy Coordinator, Co-coordinator of the Advanced Certificate in Play Therapy, and Senior Advisor in the PhD Interdisciplinary Studies and Expressive Therapy programs. Julia has provided workshops and lectures in crisis intervention and alternative therapies in 14 different countries. From an inter-disciplinary perspective, Dr. Byers is interested in the use of art therapy for positive psychological growth.Dr. Byers’ research interests include working with many diverse international groups of people on topics of wellness, prevention, organizational consulting, creativity and innovation, and studio arts based inquiry. Julia has published many articles on humanitarian art therapy, excellence in teaching, crisis intervention and other related topics emphasizing the role of the arts for building empathy and hope within our complex global societies.
Brian Harris, PhD, MT-BC, LCAT is a music psychotherapist in private practice in NYC. He holds a PhD in Expressive Therapies and is an adjunct faculty member at New York University and SUNY New Paltz. Brian is the founding director of the company Creative Arts Psychotherapy, and is the past head of the Pavarotti Music Center’s music therapy department in Mostar, Bosnia where his work focused on children with post-war traumas. Brian has published and presented nationally and internationally and has worked for 20 years with a diverse range of populations including, LGBT clients, trauma, psychiatric, Autism, and Alzheimer's.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.
Odelya is a trauma survivor who became a therapist, trainer, facilitator and consultant with over a decade of experience working with survivors and aid workers in locations of conflict and trauma. She has worked for the UN, governmental institutions, and NGOs in the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Odelya focused on trauma studies in three graduate studies programs, earning a Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation as a Fulbright scholar at Eastern Mennonite University, a Masters in Expressive Therapies at Lesley University, and a PhD in which she researched efficacy of strategies for mitigating secondary traumatic stress in aid workers, also at Lesley. In her practice she works primarily in an expressive therapies modality, supported by wholistic approaches to trauma integration, especially nutritional awareness and sensory integration. Before relocating to the Washington, DC area with her husband and twin sons in April, 2015, Odelya resided in the Philippines, Lesotho and Israel. In addition to training and consulting for organizations, government agencies, and individuals in these and other locations, she has provided expressive eTherapy by phone and Skype to aid and development workers worldwide. Her personal self-care interests include parenting, reading, dancing, music, puzzles, yoga and meditation, cooking, and movies. For more on herwork as a trainer, consultant, and writer on stress and trauma-related topics, see her website on Expressive Trauma Integration at www.eti.training.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.
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