Mental health professionals, regardless of their particular degree or modality, strive to help clients with symptom relief. Traditional mental health professionals (e.g. counselors, social workers, psychologists, etc.) tend to address symptom relief through talk therapy. Creative arts therapists address symptom relief through both talk therapy and the arts. The creative arts therapies (which will be …
How to Choose a Creative Arts Therapist
Are you curious about working with a creative arts therapist but don’t know how to choose one? Choosing any type of therapist can be overwhelming since there are so many things to consider, but choosing a creative arts therapist often feels even more overwhelming since the work is sometimes confusing and misunderstood. This article will …
Veganism and Masculinity
Veganism is good for humans, animals, and the environment, as evidenced by the following: Vegan diets are associated with health benefits such as lower risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, and obesity as well as increased longevity. The American Dietetic Association says that a vegan diet is healthy, nutritionally adequate, and appropriate for …
How To Cope With Being Vegan In a Non-Vegan Workplace
Vegans are often in the minority at work and have unique challenges to face. These include: Being excluded. This happens accidentally, such as when a person ordering food for an event does not think to include vegan options. It also happens purposely when non-vegan co-workers consciously exclude vegans. Being questioned. Sometimes this is done innocently and …
Myths About the Creative Arts Therapies
Despite the Creative Arts Therapies being powerful healing tools, they are often misunderstood. This article clarifies some common misperceptions about the Creative Arts Therapy Field. Myth #1: Creative arts therapy sessions are like taking classes in the arts It is true that clients participate in creating artwork (which includes dance, movement, drama, music, and writing …
Interview on “Therapy Jam Session”
My friend and colleague, Karen Helfrich of Avalon Psychotherapy Associates, invited me to be a guest on “Therapy Jam Session.” We had fun geeking out about various mental health topics! Check out the interview if you: Want to learn about drama therapy (including examples of how I use it in sessions) Want to learn about why …
Celebrating My Many Accomplishments in Three Years of Private Practice
This month is my three year anniversary of being in private practice. When I worked at agency jobs full-time, it used to give me intense anxiety to even think about private practice! I used to get overwhelmed just thinking about the business side of it. Therefore, it’s still rather surreal to me that I have …
Interview with Psychology Arts
Have you ever wanted to know more about me or my work? If so, read this interview I did with Psychology Arts (whose website is unfortunately no longer active as of 11/1/19). What do you do? Who do you help? I mix drama therapy, talk therapy, and EMDR therapy to help people of all ages …
What Are Creative Arts Therapies?
Although creative arts therapies have been around for decades, many people are not very familiar with them. This article provides an overview about each of the six creative arts therapies. Creative arts therapies is an umbrella term “Creative arts therapies” is the umbrella term for the six therapies identified by the National Coalition of Creative …
Creative Ways to Practice Deep Breathing: Part 2
In last month’s article, I provided information about why deep breathing is healthy as well as about things to keep in mind when practicing deep breathing. I also shared some ways to practice deep breathing. This article covers several other ways to do deep breathing. PEACE breathing Appeal to the inner hippie in you with …