My interview on the Finding Your Way Through Therapy podcast went live this week! Even though I’ve done several podcast interviews about drama therapy, this one is unique in that guest host Courtney (who is a dance/movement therapist!) asked me to speak about common misperceptions about the creative arts therapies. We talked about points I …
Tag: creative arts therapies
Book Review: EMDR And Creative Arts Therapies
The book I’m reviewing here not only scratches my psychology nerd itch mentioned in my prior book review, it also scratches my itch for the two main modalities I use: EMDR and creative arts therapies (CATs). Even though many of us creative arts therapists have been blending creative approaches with EMDR for years, no such book …
Podcast Interview: Drama Therapy Radio
I was recently interviewed on the Drama Therapy Radio podcast! I talked mostly about my how I use drama therapy in my vision board workshops and shared what I’ve seen works to help people achieve their intentions/goals. Give it a listen here, if you’re interested. Please note that my interview is episode 28 and requires …
Podcast Interview: the Creative Psychotherapist
I am excited to share that I was a featured guest on Season 2 Episode 21, “Using Your Strengths as a Creative Arts Therapist to Build Your Practice,” on the Creative Psychotherapist Podcast! Here is the link to the episode on their website. It can also be found on your favorite podcast player by searching the …
Interview with Bold Journey Magazine
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Bold Journey magazine. Check out the interview to learn about: How I found my purpose Ways I’ve been expanding into other services and projects besides individual sessions and workshops 3 traits/strengths that have helped me succeed in my career My biggest obstacle and how I have been …
Interview with CanvasRebel Magazine
I was recently interviewed by CanvasRebel magazine! You can check out my interview here. Check out the interview to learn about: Why I became a drama therapist My specialties as a therapist Workshops I provide in addition to providing individual therapy What sets me apart from other therapists What helped build my reputation in my …
Interview with VoyageBaltimore Magazine
This interview with VoyageBaltimore magazine is a good reason to write my first blog post in a long time! I actually did the interview in August but am just getting around to posting it due to having been busy moving into my new home around that same time. Check out the interview to learn about: …
Podcast Interview: Creative Therapy Umbrella
I recently had the honor of having an interview on the podcast Creative Therapy Umbrella. The podcast is hosted by music therapist Kate Shannon. It focuses on various types of creative therapies, especially the creative arts therapies and play therapy. During the interview, Kate and I talk about the following: My work in private practice …
Creative Arts Therapies: Examples and Interventions
Article Contributors (for consultation about dance, music, and art therapy): Rachel Wagner-Cantine, LCPC, BC-DMT Alyssa Wilkins, MT-BC Eleni S. Liossis, Psy.D., ATR, LPC In a previous post, we explored the umbrella term “creative arts therapies” as well as the six types of creative arts therapies that fall under the term (which will be referred …
Benefits of the Creative Arts Therapies
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 …