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Creative arts therapies are proven, evidence informed interventions that prove successful with students and adults alike. Our students have had wonderful results with CIIATs virtual therapists. #arttherapy #CIIAT #counseling #educationalpsychology

Creating Emotional Care Tags in Art Therapy offers a creative way to express emotional needs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtYPdBM8 #arttherapynj #arttherapy

Not every client finds their voice through words, and that’s where the power of movement comes in. 🌟 Our Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) course for therapists is designed to help you unlock the potential of creative expression in your practice. Comment "DMT" below, and we'll let you know how to join us. In this course with Clinical Psychologist and DMT expert - Richa Mohta , you’ll explore: - The Science of DMT - Understand the therapeutic benefits of movement and how it impacts the mind-body connection. - Creative Techniques: Learn how to incorporate dance and movement into therapy sessions to help clients express emotions that are difficult to verbalize. - Hands-On Practice: Engage in practical sessions that will empower you to bring these techniques into your therapy practice and group settings with confidence. Movement is a language of its own—are you ready to help your clients speak it? #DanceMovementTherapy #TherapistTraining #CreativeTherapy #MentalHealth #NonverbalExpression #MindBodyConnection #HealingThroughMovement #TherapistsOfLinkedIn #DMT #TherapyTools #MentalWellness #InnovativeTherapy #ExpressiveArtsTherapy #ProfessionalDevelopment #TherapistEducation

‼️4 Cultural Competency Credits‼️ To be clear, this is NOT an anti-faith or anti-Christianity space. This is meant to be an inclusive and supportive space to enhance our understanding and competency in supporting folks who are struggling/ questioning their experiences within the Christian setting. We are seeing more folks coming into our therapy spaces questioning and unpacking their religious experiences and we want to support them in the most compassionate and ethical way. Join us on 9/27 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and learn from GTC’s Religious Trauma Expert: Nicolle Wargo-Boswell, LPC. As always, clinical experience and resources will be shared as well as experiential practice and clinical tools to incorporate into your work (that’s what GTC is known for!). In this training you’ll go on a deep dive into what the Deconstruction and/or Reconstruction process may look like for clients ⛪️ While also learning how you can hold space for these clients in your session. Credits approved by NASW/CT for social workers in CT, RI, MA, VT, and LPC, LPCA, LMFT, LMFTA, LMSW, and psychologists in CT. Save your spot at drgrechko.com ✨ #training #GrechkoTraining #religioustrauma #religiousabuse #trauma #professionaldevelopment #privatepractice #therapistsofig #privatepracticetherapist

Unlock Emotional Healing Through Non-Directive Art Therapy Explore the transformative power of art therapy in emotional management! Join our therapist as they guide you through non-directive art engagement techniques, helping individuals cope with their feelings through creative expression. Learn how art can be a vital tool for emotional regulation and self-discovery. #ArtTherapy #EmotionalManagement #CreativeExpression #CopingMechanism #TherapySession #NonDirectiveArt #MentalHealthAwareness #ArtAsHealing #EmotionalRegulation #SelfDiscovery

In this video, counsellor and psychotherapist Zara Kadir explains how sand trays can help clients demonstrate how they're feeling >> https://lnkd.in/e74fChJ2

According to J. L. Moreno, who synthesized the discipline of psychodrama and sociometry, the smallest human unit cannot be less than two persons. Underlying this statement is a belief that we can only be understood within our personal/social context. To be human is to be connected to others in ways that can be comfortable, distressing, or neutral. Moreno referred to this "nucleus of relations" that help to define a person as the social atom. The purpose of the social atom is to 'map out' a person's relational world. This may be done for reasons of assessment, treatment, stabilization or insight. The social atom allows an individual to explore his or her ‘family of choice’. Discover all this and more in the Foundation course in Expressive and Creative Arts Therapies – FECAT, a year-long training program that starts in January 2025 and trains participants to become Expressive Arts Practitioners. Modalities taught are Therapeutic Communication, Visual Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Drama Therapy, Play Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, Caste and Mental Health and Trauma Informed Practices. Details here https://lnkd.in/fZzjEgc

Unlocking Healing Through Creativity Here’s a moment from a recent art therapy session I conducted with a young child. In this calm, creative space, the child explored emotions and experiences that are often difficult to express in words. Art therapy is a powerful tool in clinical psychology—it encourages children to communicate through colors, shapes, and patterns, fostering emotional growth and resilience. Watching them immerse themselves in their artwork is a testament to the transformative power of creativity in healing. #ArtTherapy #ClinicalPsychology #ChildTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #HealingThroughArt

✨ What is Art Therapy? And, why do we need it?✨ Art therapy isn’t just about making beautiful art—it’s about making sense of our emotions when words alone can’t do the job. 🎨🧠 It’s a unique form of psychotherapy that uses the power of creative expression to help individuals process complex emotions and heal. Led by licensed professionals, this practice is more than just picking up a paintbrush. It's a journey into understanding ourselves and navigating difficult experiences. At the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) Conference, we’re thrilled to connect with the incredible community of art therapists—those who are passionate about combining empathy, creativity, and clinical expertise to transform lives. 💫 So, why does the world need art therapy? Because in an age where stress and anxiety are on the rise, art therapy provides a space for true self-discovery and healing. 🌱 Whether it’s helping trauma survivors find a voice, or aiding children in navigating complex emotions, the work of art therapists is more crucial than ever. To all the amazing art therapists out there: thank you for the work you do. 🖌️💖 #ArtTherapy #MentalHealth #AATA2024 #CreativityForHealing

Looking forward to the one and I need to cull my research data on my recent investigation of expressive arts therapy in classrooms and with stressed-distressed-traumatic stressed teachers. What a great line up of speakers Trauma Research Foundation see https://lnkd.in/g4VNQvgP #trauma #conference #live #continuingeducation #virtual #education #expressiveartstherapy