“The more we can learn to recognize and honor all of our parts, the more we can find inner peace and balance.” This quote by Dr. Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems, illustrates the importance of allowing space for each distinct aspect of ourselves, including the parts that developed out of a need […]
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art and healing, Art Therapy, art trauma, arts and health, creative arts, creative process, creativity, drama therapy, expressive arts therapy, inner critic, journal writing, narrative, stress
Meeting Your Inner Critic with Creativity & Curiosity
30
Sep
Sep
“They’re all going to know I’m incompetent. They’re going to find out I’m a fraud. I’m not good enough to be in this position; I should just give up.” Negative thoughts about yourself and your capabilities flood your mind as you try to remember the important points of the presentation you’ve prepared to give […]
art and healing, Art Therapy, creative arts, creative process, creativity, drama therapy, expressive arts therapy
Reflections from a Graduate of Our Training Program
03
Jun
Jun
“As we tap into the deep sources of bodily wisdom through creative art expression, we dance the renewal, recreation, and healing of ourselves and our world.” This quote by Anna Halprin illustrates how creative expression not only helps to strengthen the body-mind connection but also aids in the process of our healing as individuals andas […]
Art Therapy, art trauma, creative arts, creative process, creativity, drama therapy, expressive arts therapy, journal writing
To Make Art is Human, To Create Divine.
01
Oct
Oct
I am privileged to work with so many wonderful people who come to the institute for workshops and trainings. They come because they are drawn to the concept and practice of using the expressive arts for healing, but not everyone starts out being comfortable engaging in the arts experiences. Offering a safe space to explore […]
Art Therapy, drama therapy, expressive arts therapy, Uncategorized
Drama Therapy: Healing Through Action
06
Feb
Feb
We recently sat down with the amazing Bobbi Kidder to ask her a few questions about Drama Therapy. Bobbi Kidder, MA, RDT/BCT has served on the Executive Committee of the National Association for Drama Therapy and currently serves on the board of the Drama Therapy Fund. She previously taught at Rogue Community College and served […]