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When we watch horses move, we are riveted. We see freedom, power, dignity, beauty, grace, and incredible ease of natural movement—all qualities we might long for in our own lives. Working with horses provides unique opportunities for contact and touch, creativity, and empathy. In this daylong workshop, participants will learn new ways to process feelings in their own bodies. Knowing the core emotions and where they reside in one's body can facilitate self-acceptance, empowerment, and positive change. Participants will observe the movement of horses, and then express those movements in their own ways.
Please Note: Session will be held at the HorseAbility Center for Equine Facilitated Programs on the Old Westbury campus of SUNY. There is an additional $50 facility fee. Bring layers, including boots and gloves, for this active—and potentially wet and muddy—outdoor experience. Registrants will be responsible for their own travel to the site, but roundtrip travel by the Long Island Rail Road (the Ronkonkoma line) to the Hicksville, NY, station can be easily reached from Penn Station (34th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues), and we will travel together from there. Roundtrip fare (not included with registration) runs approximately $25.Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Whether we call it writing therapy, poetry therapy, or journal therapy, the therapeutic power of writing lies in its transformative qualities. This workshop will introduce the ten principles of transformative writing as put forth by Dr. Sherry Reiter in “Writing Away the Demons” (North Star Press, 2009). The didactic portion of the program includes samples of writing. The experiential component will include expressive writing with the option of sharing. Bring pen, paper, and your unique presence.
GUIDED AUTOBIOGRAPHY: PROMOTING HEALTHY AGING WITH THERAPEUTIC WRITING GROUPSThere’s a growing body of literature on the benefits of cognitive activity and social connection with regards to healthy aging. With an increasing number of older adults suffering from chronic disease, depression and cognitive dysfunction, clinicians often struggle knowing that medication and therapy simply aren’t enough. Guided autobiography provides an avenue for the aging population to gain self-confidence, connect and share with peers, and keep the brain active. It is a group writing exercise whereby members write about “life themes” together and celebrate their personal histories. As a therapeutic process, it is a very powerful adjunct to therapy, and does not require any expertise in writing. Come experience the process in this three hour workshop.
WRITING OUT OF DEPRESSION: FOUR PATHS TO WHOLENESS
In this workshop, participants will explore four paths to overcome situational depression that stems from a painful separation from the true, whole self. The First Path is to dwell in the house of the self. The Second Path is to cultivate and preserve kindness toward the self and others. The Third Path is to use discernment to understand your story. And lastly, the Fourth Path is to practice transformative thinking and writing. Through poetry and writing exercises as well as mindful meditation, participants will learn to navigate through the Four Paths to Wholeness.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
North Hall Room 202
Day 1 of a 2-Day Training Intensive
Pioneer art therapist Edith Kramer escaped the Holocaust and was, herself, a model of resilience; in her therapeutic work lie the precedents of today’s Positive Psychology. In this 2-day training, participants will be introduced to treatment techniques devised by both Kramer and her students, as applied to their clinical practices in art therapy with traumatized populations of all ages, including Native Peoples, survivors of life-threatening illnesses and natural disasters, and military personnel.
DAY 1 — Touching, Repairing, Connecting Participants will engage in therapeutic interventions devised by Kramer and the presenters to promote strengths and resilience. These treatment techniques relate to dealing with traumatic life changes, establishing a deep connection to self, and minding interpersonal dynamics. They include: fashioning prayer flags from cloth; creating artists’ trading cards using collage and drawing materials; and working with clay to create a face by touch. Attendees will be encouraged to discuss their experiences, applications for these interventions, and ways to develop new clinical approaches for the populations with whom they work.
Please note: Each day of this 2-day Intensive can be registered for separately, but the program has been developed with continuity in mind for those attending both days.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 701
Altered bookmaking is an art form in which the artist recycles or transforms a preexisting book into a new piece of art. As chronically traumatized clients often suffer from persistent negative core beliefs, the healing process of therapy involves altering that story in some way. As the client becomes conscious of ineffectual beliefs and perceptions, the story shifts to accommodate new ways of being and understanding the world. When used in art therapy, the altered book becomes a container and record of the therapeutic process, and also the means by which the client is able to literally rewrite or rework her or his personal narrative. In this workshop, case examples will be used to demonstrate the application of altered books in individual and group psychotherapy for clients with complex trauma. Participants will engage in a variety of experiential book altering methods in order to understand the applicability to this client population.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) asks us to consider three states of mind: Emotional, Rational and Wise. Awareness of these different states are meant to guide people toward healthy choices and right action. Psychodrama identifies the roles of the Expressive, the Supportive, and the Reflective Double, which work together to help develop new and adequate responses to situations. This parallel found between DBT and Psychodrama makes their synthesis all the more powerful. In this highly participatory workshop, we will address how psychodrama can be used to concretize the three states of mind, and in particular, how to help clients discover and develop their Wise mind. Participants will work in pairs for individual session enactments, and will also have the chance to participate in a large group psychodrama demonstration. No previous psychodrama experience is necessary.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
The beauty of clay is that it can take any form; the tactile experience of working with it in therapy can enhance and enrich the process of self-exploration and transformation. This daylong Master Class will explore this shape-shifting medium through an in-depth, hands-on approach. Coupled with journaling and peer discussion, participants will have the opportunity to experience the use of clay as a way to relieve stress, stimulate the imagination, and discover deep connections within. We'll also explore the interrelationships of developmental levels of expression, play, resistance, diagnosis, psychotherapeutic interaction, and the limits and advantages of ceramic materials and techniques in the therapeutic context. The information and experiences offered will be applicable to clinical treatment with diverse populations.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
TISHMAN
This facilitation training workshop is designed to build skills for leading drum circles that integrate rhythm, melody, and movement. The goal of the therapeutic drum circle is to provide a safe space for community-building and self-discovery through interactive, rhythmic exercises. This workshop will feature brain-based drumming activities that engage and invigorate groups while stimulating key mind-body connections. By practicing these sequential activities, participants will develop facilitation skills that incorporate "ice breakers," non-verbal communication, intentional movement, self-expression, and creativity. These skills will help initiate drum circles that are seamless, integrated, and that can turn into transformative, community music-making experiences for therapeutic groups of all types. No instrument playing skill is necessary.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 705
In order to introduce artmaking into counseling or psychotherapy safely and with maximum therapeutic impact, clinicians need to have a clear understanding of why, when, and how to evoke (and to respond to) a client’s creative efforts. This daylong Master Class with one of the pioneers in the field of art therapy offers a primer for clinicians who want to incorporate art successfully into their work with people of all ages and abilities. She will highlight the key considerations involved in: deciding what to do; inviting people to create; observing the creative process; interviewing during and after the activity; and re-viewing and assessing progress over time. Topics of special interest will include: how to engage clients in a way that promotes comfort and involvement in the process, how to deal with resistance, and how to make the most of empathic attunement. These principles and practices are universal, and therefore applicable to work with individuals, families, and groups in a wide variety of settings. Professionals at all levels of training and experience are welcome.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Active listening, empathy, and knowledge of human behavior are three tools that are crucial to effective treatment of self-destructive and suicidal tendencies, as well as essential skills in improvisational theatre. This Master Class offers clinicians from any discipline the chance to hone these skills while also experiencing the power of interpersonal play and self-expression. Particular attention will be paid to the value of the improvisational technique for trauma survivors, suicidal individuals, and burned-out mental health professionals. Participants need not come from a particular method or discipline, although concepts from Dialectical Behavior Therapy will be used throughout the presentation. All that is required is an ability to be honest about your own practice and to take risks in a supportive environment.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSROOM 712
Sand therapy is a three-dimensional projective technique used with people of all ages. It is often also practiced by expressive arts and play therapists. For clinicians, it is especially important to be attuned to the psychic impact of the symbolic process inherent in sand therapy work. Understanding the various contexts and meanings that occur in sand scenes is also critical, helping therapists to grasp the essence of their clients' processes. Of course, clinician projections must be managed and also addressed. In this daylong Master Class, the speaker will provide an overview of the core principles and practices for the safe, ethical, and empowering use of sand in the clinical setting. Relevant research and case examples will be offered and complemented by an experiential component during which registrants can work with peers to explore the core principles and practices that will be featured.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
This session also eligible for APT credits
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It's easy to express yourself through color, texture, and rhythm with SAORI — a form of mindful meditative weaving from Japan. Dedicated to free expression and self-development, Loop of the Loom is bringing this method to New York City; their free-form "happy weaving" approach employs brightly-hued natural fibers and threads to create colorful, one-of-a-kind tapestries. Their goal is not just to teach a craft, but to encourage self-exploration and promote competency and healing through the artistic process. In this daylong Master Class, participants will learn about the origins of SAORI and how it is currently being used by art therapists and others to work with people of all ages and abilities in a variety of therapeutic settings that include hospitals and homeless shelters. Join us to celebrate the beauty of imperfection, an aesthetic that is eminently compatible with the creative arts in psychotherapy. No previous experience is necessary.
Please Note: Registration is very strictly limited to 8 participants who will be given ample time to spend at the looms. Only a few seats remaining!Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
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For centuries, cloth, garments, and natural plant fibers have been made into paper by hand. The dynamic process of this traditional art form takes the artist through cycles of deconstruction and reconstruction while providing a safe container for therapeutic experiences to unfold. Hand papermaking with emotionally charged materials like hospital gowns, “skinny jeans,” and army fatigues can facilitate emotional healing for individuals and communities alike. Back by popular demand for the third year, this Master Class will be hosted at one of the most prestigious papering studios in the country, Dieu Donné. Participants will learn about the history of hand papermaking, gain experiential understanding of this therapeutic process, and leave with practical tools for incorporating this ancient art form into modern day clinical practice. Participants can expect to dip their hands into the papermaking process and explore techniques for creating and activating paper. The presenters will share how this modality can be adapted to a variety of populations including adult veterans of war, inpatient adolescents with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, and at the bedside with medically hospitalized patients. In hand papermaking, each sheet of paper has a story to tell.
Please Note: There is a $20 materials fee for this session. Wear comfortable clothing that you won’t mind getting a little wet. Closed-toed shoes with good traction (rubbers or light rain boots, particularly) are recommended since floors get wet during the course of the papermaking process.Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS Pending
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 704
This daylong Master Class includes a brief overview of a neurological-psychophysiological theory of how trauma and emotional dysregulation occur. Participants will be presented with a model of treating trauma and dysregulation that features the integration of multiple expressive arts modalities with psychotherapy including: visual art, music, movement, and playback theater. Emphasis will be on the power of intermodal transfers — that is, taking material in one modality and further engaging with it by re-expressing it in another modality.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
New York City Voice Dialogue Center - Thursday
630 Ninth Avenue, #212 (at the Film Center Building, near 44th Street)
Bridgit Dengel Gaspard, LCSW
Developed by Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone in 1972, Voice Dialogue rests on the premise that our personality consists of an assortment of Inner Selves. The core of this psycho-spiritual practice involves learning to engage and work with the many Inner Selves that make up the whole self. This workshop will incorporate Voice Dialogue into dreamwork to teach participants an introspective method that facilitates self-realization and individuation. Through lecture, demonstration, and experiential exercises, participants will learn to access their core issues, archetypes, and energetics to awaken their dream Selves—and learn from them. Art- and movement-based interventions will invigorate this method, and participants will leave with the ability to incorporate the knowledge and techniques into their own clinical practices immediately.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 702
Many children who present for treatment following trauma have dysregulated systems, typically reflecting chronic instability at home and/or violence within the community. In this daylong Master Class, we liken this phenomena to being in a war zone. In the settings in which these speakers work, each uses play and creative arts therapies interventions to address hyperarousal and soothe the brainstem. Play (like the arts) is inherently fun, imaginative, and healing; using it skillfully with traumatized children can help them to self-regulate affect and feel safe in their bodies, homes, and communities once again.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
This session also eligible for APT credits
In this daylong seminar, the speakers will review issues and skills not typically taught in graduate training programs, yet are essential knowledge for the private practitioner. We’ll outline a practical, ethics-based approach to treatment activities, including daily administrative, legal, and business decisions that have significant implications for risk management, personal safety, and the well-being of both client and therapist. Assessment, billing, contracts, outcome measures, and the imperatives of clinician self-care will also be discussed. Since it is important to be prepared for private practice audits, a psychologist who performs them will review the current standards for maintaining progress notes and clinical documentation. If you are a private practitioner, and in need of a “business brush up"—whether or not you are seeking ethics credits—this is a session to seriously consider.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Meet in Museum atrium • 5:45 sharp
ART BRUT IN AMERICAThe Incursion of Jean Dubuffet
Heinrich Anton Müller • 1920s • Crayon
This exhibition is organized in collaboration with the Collection de l’Art Brut, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Further details forthcoming
Evening Events Not Included with Summit Registration
Tickets $10 • Strictly limited to 20 participants
Please Note: This tour is not eligible for continuing education credits.Eligible for 1.5 credit hours: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 2.0 credit hours: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Hoerle Lecture Hall - Room UL105
Sand therapy is a projective tool that allows clients to map their inner world using three-dimensional objects in a sand tray. As a process that is primarily nonverbal and non-directive, it is a powerful approach for clients who are unable to articulate their experience through language. This evening consultation session is designed to help clinicians increase their understanding of sand scenes through a communal examination of case material. Topics of discussion will include: the relationship between the symbolic nature of sand scenes and clinical case material; the ethical implications of explication and amplification when addressing trauma themes; developmental issues and cultural dynamics; and the limits and benefits of different approaches to case conceptualization that include play therapy, group therapy, and individual work. Three different models of case conceptualizations will be addressed: Jungian (shadow, self, complexes), Roger’s Client-Centered Therapy (empathy scales), and the Social Constructionist’s Narrative Therapy (cultural constructs). All are welcome!Eligible for 2.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
This session also eligible for APT credits
Interpersonal neurobiology is now confirming what evidence-based research has shown for nearly 30 years: expressive writing has positive effects on health, mood, and behavior. Most mental health professionals agree that writing down thoughts and feelings can be a helpful adjunct to therapy. Many advocate that their clients keep journals. However, very few clinicians have learned the theory, techniques, skills, and strategies that transform the everyday journal into a powerful therapeutic tool. And even fewer have up-to-the-minute knowledge about the powerful interaction between therapeutic writing and the new, emerging brain science. This workshop will present a neuroscientific take on the Journal Ladder, a classic journal therapy method. Parallel theories and applied practices of the Journal ladder will be interpreted through the lens of neuroplasticity. Participants will leave with a toolbox of techniques and strategies for helping their clients change their lives through their brains - on ink!
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 711
Day 2 of a 2-Day Training Intensive
Participants must register for both days to attendFor session description, please refer to Thursday listing.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Pioneer art therapist Edith Kramer escaped the Holocaust and was, herself, a model of resilience; in her therapeutic work lie the precedents of today’s Positive Psychology. In this 2-day training, participants will be introduced to treatment techniques devised by both Kramer and her students, as applied to their clinical practices in art therapy with traumatized populations of all ages, including Native Peoples, survivors of life-threatening illnesses and natural disasters, and military personnel.
DAY 2 — Moving, Building, Releasing
Participants will engage in therapeutic interventions devised by Kramer and the presenters to promote strengths and resilience. These treatment techniques focus on: physically releasing inhibitions; calming and focusing for meditative experiences; and dealing with traumatic/emotional material. They include: warming-up with movement and charcoal; creating talking/intention sticks from ephemera and natural objects; and working with clay to build a group world together. Attendees will be encouraged to discuss their experience, applications for these interventions, and ways to develop new clinical approaches for the populations with whom they work.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 701
This daylong Master Class will address evidence-based and humanistic treatments for children and adolescents with autism. Following an overview of autism and its core deficits, the presenters will discuss the application of art therapy in treating this particular population. The Social Emotional Development framework will be delineated, as well as Floortime and other techniques used to build upon the individual strengths of clients through playful interactions. Videos, photographs, and case examples will be used to bring the didactic material to life, and an experiential component will aid participants in reflecting on what makes their practice unique. There will be ample time for discussion and the sharing of ideas.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSThe aging population in the United States is multi-faceted, and senior citizens (ages 65+) currently represent the fastest growing population in the country. More pressing is the fact that this population is frequently underserved and portrayed as homogenous. This 3-hour workshop will focus on the intersection of aging, life context, and creativity, and demonstrate the value of art, music, and mindfulness therapies in addressing core clinical issues when working with this population. The goal of this workshop is to bolster the healing power of the arts for aging individuals, who often find themselves in a particularly difficult life context (e.g. loss of ability and independence, change in cognition and temperament). The benefits of providing multi-sensory experiences through expressive arts interventions will be highlighted, and the presenters will seek to challenge the notion that creativity declines with age.
Oasis for Aging: A Garden-based Multimodal Group for Seniors
Linda Lee Goldman, MEd, ATR-BC
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
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The beauty of clay is that it can take any form; the tactile experience of working with it in therapy can enhance and enrich the process of self-exploration and transformation. This daylong Master Class will explore this shape-shifting medium through an in-depth, hands-on approach. Coupled with journaling and peer discussion, participants will have the opportunity to experience the use of clay as a way to relieve stress, stimulate the imagination, and discover deep connections within. We'll also explore the interrelationships of developmental levels of expression, play, resistance, diagnosis, psychotherapeutic interaction, and the limits and advantages of ceramic materials and techniques in the therapeutic context. The information and experiences offered will be applicable to clinical treatment with diverse populations.
Eligible for 6.0 Credit Hours: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
This highly experiential daylong Master Class is designed to provide those professionals who wish to integrate artmaking into any expressive therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy practice with a formal decision-making system regarding what initiatives (task structures) to assign, which materials to use, and when to use them to greatest effect. We will focus on the Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC), a 4-level model for effective arts therapies planning and treatment, co-published by this author in 1978, and now widely used by practitioners. Additionally, the relationship between Media Dimension Variables (MDV) and the ETC, and how their interaction influences various therapeutic functions, will be demonstrated through a number of hands-on artmaking activities for use with clients of all ages.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
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It's easy to express yourself through color, texture, and rhythm with SAORI — a form of mindful meditative weaving from Japan. Dedicated to free expression and self-development, Loop of the Loom is bringing this method to New York City; their free-form "happy weaving" approach employs brightly-hued natural fibers and threads to create colorful, one-of-a-kind tapestries. Their goal is not just to teach a craft, but to encourage self-exploration and promote competency and healing through the artistic process. In this daylong Master Class, participants will learn about the origins of SAORI and how it is currently being used by art therapists and others to work with people of all ages and abilities in a variety of therapeutic settings that include hospitals and homeless shelters. Join us to celebrate the beauty of imperfection, an aesthetic that is eminently compatible with the creative arts in psychotherapy. No previous experience is necessary.
Please Note: Registration is very strictly limited to 7 participants who will be given ample time to spend at the looms. This session just added!ROOM 710
Intensive Trauma Therapy (ITT) is a brief, time-limited, outpatient treatment program for trauma survivors. Through lecture, demonstrations, group discussions, and a hands-on component, this daylong Master Class will teach participants the essential tasks of trauma therapy and PTSD treatment. Specifically, two therapeutic procedures used in the ITT program will be presented and explored: Graphic Narrative Processing, and Externalized Dialogue. Participants will be guided through the process of these two methods, and learn how the sequential use of them can be an effective form of treatment for PTSD. This workshop is recommended for those with at least one year of clinical experience, and a previous class or workshop on the topic of trauma.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSSOLD OUT
For centuries, cloth, garments, and natural plant fibers have been made into paper by hand. The dynamic process of this traditional art form takes the artist through cycles of deconstruction and reconstruction while providing a safe container for therapeutic experiences to unfold. Hand papermaking with emotionally charged materials like hospital gowns, “skinny jeans,” and army fatigues can facilitate emotional healing for individuals and communities alike. Back by popular demand for the third year, this Master Class will be hosted at one of the most prestigious papering studios in the country, Dieu Donné. Participants will learn about the history of hand papermaking, gain experiential understanding of this therapeutic process, and leave with practical tools for incorporating this ancient art form into modern day clinical practice. Participants can expect to dip their hands into the papermaking process and explore techniques for creating and activating paper. The presenters will share how this modality can be adapted to a variety of populations including adult veterans of war, inpatient adolescents with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, and at the bedside with medically hospitalized patients. In hand papermaking, each sheet of paper has a story to tell.
Please Note: There is a $20 materials fee for this session. Wear comfortable clothing that you won’t mind getting a little wet. Closed-toed shoes with good traction (rubbers or light rain boots, particularly) are recommended since floors get wet during the course of the papermaking process.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
They say language began as song. Throughout centuries and across cultures, song has been used to express joy, hope, grief, fears, and that which is unbearable to contain. This introductory Master Class will combine therapeutic principles with breath, movement, imagery, and improvisation, to demonstrate how engaging the body and voice through song can liberate the self beyond ordinary words and language. Through the power of song, participants will be guided through a process of self-discovery and empowerment, and learn to harness the voice that resides within. Our voice is at once our unique signature—conveying emotional states, words and thoughts—it is also the mystery that emanates from within us. Come experience the richness of this most ancient communication tool and learn how it can used in the clinical setting with people of all ages and abilities. No experience necessary; if you have a voice, you can sing.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Art therapy and yoga are two disciplines that naturally complement each other, not only for their various common attributes, but also in that they share the same ultimate goal: generating healing and positive change. In this daylong Master Class, participants will learn about the practice of Intention Centered Yoga and Art, a therapeutic method developed by the presenter that combines yoga with art therapy. Following an introductory lecture on the basic principles of this method, there will be an experiential exercise where participants will work in groups, and use the concepts learned to respond to a hypothetical clinical concern. No previous yoga experience is necessary.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing
STARR
Story after story, we hear about extraordinary people transcending traumatic events. This daylong Master Class will introduce StoryPlay®, an internationally recognized model of play therapy that offers a restorative approach to reawakening the inner “resiliency pathways” inherent in all people. This resiliency-based, indirective model weaves together elements of story, metaphor, creativity, and expressive arts to form a unique and proven method to effect positive change, healing, and problem-solving for those who have experienced trauma and/or grief. With its theoretical foundations rooted in the principles of Dr. Milton H. Erickson, indigenous wisdom teachings, and concepts of cultural diversity, this multi-sensory healing method is applicable to working in therapy with all ages and a wide variety of populations.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
This session also eligible for APT credits
Join us at The Rubin Museum of Art, the premier museum of Himalayan art in the Western world. The museum’s collection contains more than 2,000 works including paintings, sculptures, textiles, ritual objects, and prints spanning a period from the second to the twentieth century. We'll gather in the K2 Lounge at 6:00 pm sharp for a "lite bite" followed by a 1-hour guided museum tour created just for us. We'll see work from the current show as well as highlights from the renowned permanent collection.
Becoming Another illuminates the common threads and distinct differences in mask traditions from Northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Mongolia, Siberia, Japan, and the North-West Coast tribes of North America. Featuring masks used in shamanistic practices, communal rituals, and theatrical performances, this exhibition speaks to the human impulse to transform one’s identity.
Evening Events Not Included with Summit Registration
$15 ticket required; available via online registration. Strictly limited to 20.
Please Note: This tour is not eligible for continuing education credits.GRACE STREET
Results from the study Grace Street
Diane Austin DA, ACMT, LCAT
Performance Credits
Diane Austin, DA, ACMT, LCAT: Writer and composer
Director of the Music Psychotherapy Center in New York City
Adjunct Associate Professor, New York University
John Mahoney, PhD., LCAT, MT-BC: Music Director
Director of Music Therapy, State University of New York, New Paltz
CAST
Alyssa R. Courter: Katie
Jeff Starace: Peter
Kristin Ryan: Hannah
Nick DeFeo: Willy
Rising from the Ashes
Created and Performed by Michael Viega, PhD, LCAT, MT-BC
Assistant Professor Music Therapy, State University of New York at New Paltz
Participatory Prelude
Led by Jon Samson, MT-BC
To get us “warmed up” for the evening, music therapist Jon Samson will facilitate a brief CoCreative music interaction involving gutsy rhythms and heartfelt melodies. Using just our voices, we’ll take a quick and humorous journey through various vocal archetypes, making connections along the way. Prepare to engage an aspect of yourself that's often eclipsed by daily responsibilities and social constraints!Tickets $25 online ($35 at door) includes reception with lite fare.ROOM 809
Adverse psychological implications have been well-documented in cases of childhood hospitalizations. Psychological distress may include: separation from family members and/or friends, loss of privacy and sense of control, and fear of painful or invasive procedures. The majority of the published research on procedural support involves doctors and nurses implementing music as a form of distraction to decrease patient anxiety level or sense of fear. However, music therapy has the potential to move beyond mere “distraction.” This presentation will explore further potentials of music therapy as procedural support for pediatric patients, as perceived by a music-centered therapist and a music psychotherapist entering the medical setting. Music therapy interventions that place emphasis on engaging children, and allowing them to become more collaborative in their therapeutic processes, will be examined and clarified. In addition, the dynamics of collaboration between child life specialists and music therapists will be discussed.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSROOM 715
This paper presentation will provide an overview of the applications of art therapy in the sex offender population, and how it is implemented at a psychiatric-forensic facility with civilly committed sex offenders. The presenter will discuss how art therapy is utilized in the group setting to address dynamic risk factors such as dysfunctional self-evaluation, callousness, belief in the deceitfulness of women, and a lack of emotionally intimate relationships with adults. Instruments such as the Interpersonal Reactivity Index, Hostility Towards Women Scale, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale will be introduced, as well as examples of art therapy directives used in the treatment of this population. Patient artwork and self-reports will be shown to illustrate how these directives are implemented, which will lead to a discussion on their impact, limitations, and applications with other forensic populations.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 705
Many children today are absorbed — mind, body, and spirit — in a world of video games, internet, Instagram, and other technological diversions, leading to an ever-increasing disconnect from the natural world. Medical and mental health professionals are exploring the possibility that some diagnostic behavioral disorders may very well be, in part, a consequence of this disconnect. A phenomenon, coined by journalist Richard Louv as the Nature Deficit Disorder, speaks to the detrimental effects of decreased access to the world of nature. This workshop will address these issues through the exploration of play therapy modalities that incorporate a natural element. Participants will explore how the use of natural objects such as shells, gemstones, rocks, botanicals, and sand, can be used therapeutically to tap into deeper metaphors, while also connecting to sensory experiences in the world around us. Play therapy modalities, such as StoryPlay®, that bridge nature with storytelling, will be featured. Please bring your favorite natural object to share!Appropriate for populations of all ages and abilities.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
This session also eligible for APT credits
ROOM 711
The impact of suicide is not self-contained; it affects families, friends, and entire communities. Therefore, it is the task of everyone to work together to become an informed “suicide alert community.” In this 90-minute workshop, participants will be introduced to KeepSAFE, a group intervention program designed to change the culture of silence and stigma that often surrounds this sensitive topic. KeepSAFE is an interactive curriculum of psychoeducation, experiential exercises, journaling, and homework, delivered over a 4-week period. The presenters will discuss the theoretical and practical foundations of this promising new program, and present the results from its initial pilot study. In the experiential component, participants will engage in an art activity called SHIELD (“Show How I Enjoy Living Daily”), a core component of the KeepSAFE program.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 808
This session will feature a case study to demonstrate a combination of Family Play Therapy approaches used in working with a family with two adopted sons; one being extroverted and high energy, and the other, quiet and often dissociative. Three methods will be highlighted: Filial Therapy, Relational Sandtray, and Somatic Experiencing. Filial Therapy is an evidence-based model focusing on attachment and parenting skills in which the parent becomes the direct agent of change. Relational Sandtray involves the parent-child dyad and combines the dynamic world of sand scenes, storytelling, and video. Somatic Experiencing concentrates on the effect of trauma on the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and on interventions that promote healing by increasing regulation of the ANS. Videos of Filial Therapy and Sandtray sessions will be shown, and activities that safely expand the “Window of Tolerance” (the dance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems) will be demonstrated and practiced.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
This session also eligible for APT credits
ROOM 803
Dancing Mindfulness is a practice that cultivates mindfulness using the channels of breath, sound, body, mind, spirit, and story, and fusing them into a fun, supportive container for self-exploration. Not “dance therapy,” per se, Dancing Mindfulness is a therapeutic community practice developed within a trauma-informed clinical context. In this workshop, participants will have the chance to experience the Dancing Mindfulness practice, learn about its clinical and cultural foundations, and discuss its implications for community-level wellness and healing. Initial phenomenological research findings will be presented, along with the speaker’s own experiences of bringing Dancing Mindfulness into the recovery and wellness communities.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSROOM 802
Despite their often inert or lethargic state (especially in institutions), people with significant dementia can be quite capable of moving energetically. However, lacking the ability to initiate, they become dependent on caregivers to provide sufficient sensory stimulation, and end up moving very little. This 3-hour workshop will present ways to structure dance and expressive movement groups to meet the needs and abilities of individuals with dementia. Based on the teachings of dance therapy pioneer, Norma Canner, this workshop will demonstrate techniques that focus on building strengths and elicit self-expression, liveliness, increased socialization, and self-esteem. Participants will learn how to create a safe, compassionate, playful, and therapeutic space for everyone to get moving and have lots of fun.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 704
The process of group therapy can be deepened through the use of psychodrama that is based on personality and group dynamics. In this 3-hour workshop, participants will be a part of an experiential group process whereby action methods will be used to facilitate emotional healing and understanding, with a focus on shame reduction. The role of the therapist will explored along with the relational dynamics within the group setting. Through this process, participants will experience the “working through” of hurt, pain, and shame, and cultivate new behaviors that can aid their therapeutic practice.
NOTE: Attendees are strongly recommended to be psychologically prepared for personal exploration and discovery in this workshop.Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing
ROOM 801
The Russian painter, Wassily Kandinsky, once said, “Color is a power which directly influences the soul. The artist is the hand which plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul.” This workshop will introduce a system of working with color and color meanings that participants can apply directly into their clinical practice. Various color systems, as well as the presenter’s ongoing research with color associations will be examined, and color palettes associated with illness, trauma, injury, and healing will be presented. There will also be an experiential art exercise in which participants will explore how color works as the “language of affect” in art and imagery.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Archetypal psychology features a core belief that human beings are in a continuous process of development. This ongoing creative cycle is greatly enhanced by the discovery of symbolic archetypes that speak to common human experiences. As Carl Jung once wrote, “It is only possible to live the fullest life when we are in harmony with these symbols; wisdom is a return to them.” Creative and expressive processes, when viewed through an archetypal framework, invites us to identify patterns that connect our personal experiences to the universal human condition. This workshop will provide an overview of Jung’s theoretical framework of the psyche’s content and structure; this will form the foundation for exploring psychological processes through the lens of archetypes, symbols, imaginal principles, and the Hero’s Journey. These theoretical considerations will be coupled with a presentation of art therapy strategies to develop creative pathways to individuation that are applicable to diverse clinical and non-clinical settings for use by clinicians of all persuasions.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS Pending
Mask-making in Clinical Practice and Arts-based Research: Hidden & Revealed
Yehudit Silverman, R-DMT, RDT (Canada)
Carlos J. Rodriguez Perez, MA, RDT-BCT, LCAT (Canada)
In this 3-hour workshop, we will explore the use of mask-making in clinical practice, arts-based research, and as a creative reflective process. The presentation and discussion will focus on how the process of mask-making can illuminate hidden aspects of the self, how masks can function as both subject (when worn) and object (when taken off), and how they can be used as a means of both covering and uncovering personal and collective material. There will be a slide show presentation of the various masks created by the presenters, patients, and clients in therapeutic and community settings. Come learn how to incorporate mask-making more meaningfully into your practice!
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 712
While film and video have long been used in psychological practice, researchers and practitioners have only just begun to explore the benefits of film and video production as as a therapeutic tool. Based on the presenter’s recently published book, this workshop will present film and video-based therapy interventions that incorporate digital storytelling, equine-assisted therapy, sandtray, individual therapy, and process groups. Lecture and video presentations will demonstrate how this expressive medium can be used in a wide range of settings that include jails, psychiatric hospitals, and community counseling centers, and with a variety of clinical populations such as at-risk youth, trauma victims, developmentally disabled youth, and combat veterans.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing
ROOM 711
While accessing the depths of painful memories may be necessary in psychotherapy, establishing safety is the most critical first step in trauma work. Music is a powerful modality that can be used to support the journey into these depths; its dual ability of evoking, yet containing, an emotional memory creates a safe container for self-exploration and introspection. This paper session will outline how music can aid the process of navigating through traumatic material. Participants will be invited to actively engage in the examination and discussion of this topic. Case examples and relevant theoretical concepts will support the presentation of innovative music therapy techniques used in the treatment of trauma.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 809
Circular forms in nature have served as symbols of cosmic unity across cultures and time. This workshop will explore the therapeutic process of mandala-making through the lens of art therapy, body psychotherapy, and ecopsychology. A brief overview of traditional cultural practices and modern day therapeutic methods concerning environmental consciousness will be provided, and participants will engage in an activity that expands on these ideas. Various theoretical approaches will be examined to define the emerging phenomenon of eco-art therapy. The presenter will also discuss how the therapeutic creation of mandalas can visually and symbolically integrate mental, physical, and social aspects of an environment. Participants will be guided through the process of mandala-making, and will learn to incorporate this creative method into their own clinical practices.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 705
When conducting individual therapy with children or adults, projective storytelling techniques can enliven, deepen, and add valuable metaphors to the therapeutic work. Mooli Lahad’s Six-Part Story is a projective storytelling technique created to uncover the various coping styles of clients, and can be used in both psychotherapy assessment and treatment. This 90-minute workshop will allow participants to create their own six-part story, learn the history of the technique, and practice ways to explore stories using the "BASIC Ph" method, a coping and resiliency model that employs narrative, drama, and art techniques.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 701
The presenter will discuss how his BHRS in a Wraparound Cup® model of behavioral health rehabilitation services has been successful in treating children with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other disabling conditions that are becoming increasingly diagnosed in young people. Based on treatment outcome studies conducted by independent researchers at four educational institutions since 2007, a statistically significant association was found in children between the ages of 2 and 21 receiving this treatment model and reduction in physical aggression, safety deficits, communication and socialization deficits, and noncompliance with adult prompts. Remarkably, funding for this treatment is available in all 50 states via Medicaid — and in 33 states (including New York), regardless of family income! The speaker will discuss his 20 years of work with children in this regard, funded entirely by the EPSDT mandate of the Medicaid Act. Challenges presented by managed care, state and county governments, and private insurance carriers will be described, along with solutions that have been successfully implemented since 1996.
Eligible for 1.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing
Eligible for 1.0 Credit Hour: ATCB; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 1.0 Clock Hour: NBCC
ROOM 705
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Professional credentialing is a hallmark of competency, and every creative arts therapy discipline has a professional organization and/or credentialing body that protects consumers by credentialing competent therapists. Board certification indicates that the therapist has passed a scientifically-produced examination within a nationally accredited certification program. Licensing gives the expressive therapist the legal right to practice a profession, use a specific title, and moreover, protects the public by ensuring minimum standards of competency, and holding licensees accountable for their professional practice. As licensing is subject to laws specific to each state, this lunchtime session will focus on the licensing standards in the state of New York, and is geared towards art therapy students and recent graduates. It will provide an opportunity to participate in an exchange about the credentialing process for creative arts therapies and will also explain the difference between professional credentialing and state licensure.
Eligible for 1 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSROOM 801
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SAORI is the zen art of weaving by hand that is dedicated to free expression and self-development regardless of physical or mental ability, age, sex or artistic aptitude. A SAORI weaving program has been developed at the Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant Clinic at the Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York Presbyterian because illness—whether physical or psychological—can activate feelings of fear, isolation, and helplessness, not only for the affected child, but also for their siblings and parents. In this 50-minute Lunch & Learn session, we’ll illustrate the healing properties of SAORI weaving through presentation, discussion, and demonstration.
Please Note: This session is not eligible for continuing education credits.
ROOM 705
Eating disorder symptoms often serve as a symbolic language to express underlying issues such as trauma, anxiety, and depression. This 90-minute paper will explore how art therapy provides these clients with a chance to find their inner voice and learn healthy modes of self-expression. By providing a safe, therapeutic space for self-discovery and expression, clients can learn to process and work through their emotions and gain a sense of control in their recovery. Through a presentation of didactic material and experiential techniques, participants will learn how to guide clients toward self-regulation and a healthy mindset.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 704
This paper presentation will examine a variety of iPad applications and computer software used with children in private practices as well as adults in inpatient hospitals. These featured apps offer safe and "clean" alternatives to traditional and familiar mediums such as pencils, paints, and clay. In addition, a case narrative and accompanying video from a recent publication titled, “Filming the Fantasy: Green Screen Video from Novelty to Psychotherapy” will be presented to demonstrate how special effects video can effectively treat ADHD and Oppositional Defiance symptoms.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 802
Is music therapy universal? How do Western approaches to music and music therapy translate to non-Western cultures? This 90-minute workshop will examine our implicit cultural understandings of the arts, with a focus on music through a multicultural lens. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own cultural connections to the arts, and consider how the clinical use of music can attend to clients of diverse cultural backgrounds. The practice of music therapy with Latino communities in particular will be discussed, as well as the use of music as a therapeutic tool in Southern India. Participants will learn tools and techniques for expanding their musical repertoire, and will learn how the therapeutic use of rhythm, sound, and voice can be made effective in working with people of all cultures.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSROOM 714
Through the use of drama and improvisational techniques, the therapist can provide persons with dementia the opportunity to draw upon their life experiences and revisit former roles. In creative play, anything is possible, and the limitations of illness and infirmity can be set aside while active imagination takes hold. This experiential workshop will demonstrate dramatic techniques that help these individuals maximize cognitive and communication skills, foster creativity and individuality, reduce stress, encourage physical activity, strengthen self-esteem, and build community. Participants will learn the use of drama games, enactments, storytelling, and puppetry to inspire a process of reminiscing and reviewing one’s life journey, acknowledging one’s life achievements, and learning to resolve what may feel incomplete. Practicing these techniques promote a sense of well-being for both the patient and the caregiver, and they can be adapted to many different settings and situations, as appropriate for the different progressive stages of this disease. No theatre experience is necessary.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSROOM 801
Mindful self-compassion looks at the universal experience of suffering through the lens of lovingkindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Through its practice, one can gain access to something that is intuitive and innate in every individual. This 90-minute workshop will teach participants how to incorporate the practice of mindful self-compassion in their lives, both professionally and personally. Through simple movement and voice exercises, poetry, and visual explorations, participants will experience first-hand the clinical and personal applications of mindful self-compassion.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSEligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 715
Reflecting Teams and Outsider Witnessing Practices are two techniques used in Narrative Therapy to share important developments in a person’s life with other people. Historically, this is done through conversation. More recently, a development in this practice called Visual Reflection Teamwork incorporates visual and expressive arts into this process. Visual Reflection Teamwork can be useful in group therapy situations with teens, adults and/or elders, as well as in work with marginalized populations for whom empowerment and connection are uncommon experiences. This 90-minute workshop will teach participants the process of Outsider Witnessing and provide an opportunity for group members to participate in a Visual Reflection Team exercise. Familiarity with Narrative Therapy is not required, but an openness to learn via participation is encouraged.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
This session also eligible for APT credits
ROOM 803
SOLD OUT
In this 3-hour workshop, participants will be introduced to a structured improvisational experience that incorporates writing and storytelling into dance/movement therapy. This interdisciplinary method is suitable for clinical work with all ages and diverse populations. The goal is to help clients develop bodily awareness and attunement at a nonverbal and implicit level. Participants are invited to experience this method firsthand, and explore the power of interdisciplinary expressive arts therapy for activating mind/body integration, interpersonal interaction, and self-expression. No prior dance experience is required.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 710
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Needle felting is the process of creating soft, two- or three-dimensional images by jabbing barbed needles into clouds of colorful wool. It can feel rhythmical, relaxing, and deliciously aggressive. This workshop will introduce needle felting as an art, as well as a therapeutic art modality. Needle felting combines the stimulating, restorative properties of kinesthetic artmaking with the soothing, self-reflective practice of deep focus. As such, it is an intervention that can help people manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma, and learn to mindfully re-balance arousal states. Come experience the wonderful world of needle felting!
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSEligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS Pending
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS Pending
ROOM 801
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Creative Self-Care is about feeding your soul. This workshop invites you to re-examine the concept of self-care as more of an attitude towards life than any specific set of techniques. Following an initial discussion about the meaning of self-care, participants will spend time experimenting with inventive art journaling techniques and other mindful processes designed to help the creative arts therapist better attend to their own feelings—and have fun doing it! Participants will walk away with a self-care strategy worksheet and an e-booklet of art journaling techniques, prompts, and processing questions to enhance their professional practices and personal lives.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 802
In this 90-minute workshop, a dance/movement therapist and a music therapist will introduce collaborative models of expressive arts therapy treatment using experiential and didactic methods. In addition to discussing the considerations for collaboration and/or co-treating, participants will explore how best to combine creative arts for improved efficacy. Theory will be supported by material from the presenters' own work with families. Learn about ways in which elements of any modality can support and/or enhance the other in collaborative clinical work with people of all ages and treatment situations. Whether or not you currently have the opportunity to work this way, come learn how your clients can benefit from this approach.
This session is not pre-approved for continuing education credit hours.
ROOM 705
This 90-minute workshop looks at the need, and potential, for bringing together two distinct treatment disciplines: art therapy and sex therapy. We will first review the basic clinical premises of each field, common trends, and different histories, then explore the way creative explorations of sexual issues—informed by both disciplines—can deepen clinical work. Finally, expressive therapists and others will be presented with specific information about how to get certified as a sex therapist, consult with a sex therapist, or identify resources for clients and clinicians regarding sexuality for couples, sexual trauma, and sex addiction.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 715
Theater is a community-based, low-risk modeling of human experience that is uniquely suited to address the core emotional and existential questions that may arise in the life of a person suffering from chronic illness. Puppetry, as a specific subset of theater, enables a further distancing and observation of inner experience that can breathe new life and meaning into situations and perspectives. This 90-minute workshop will introduce a developing theatrical and narrative-autobiographical approach to therapeutic patient education for populations suffering from chronic illness. The presenters will discuss the educational and therapeutic aspects of this work, and demonstrate how theater and puppetry can heal individuals through metaphor-creation and narrative transformation. There will be a 15-minute puppetry performance by an actor with Type 1 diabetes, followed by various exercises that will help illuminate the theatrical/puppetry process.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Ask anyone who attended our Fifth Anniversary Celebration last year and they'll tell you it was a bit of a 3-ring circus and a lot of fun. That's what we're aiming for again this year, and we'll be posting updates throughout the next 3 months to keep you current on what's in store. Join your colleagues to unwind, laugh, eat, make music, create art, and move together. Hope to see you there!
Evening Events Not Included with Summit RegistrationPlease Note: This event is not eligible for continuing education credits.
ROOM 808
Parent-Child Art Therapy is an interdisciplinary conceptualization of art psychotherapy that involves philosophy, psychoanalysis, developmental psychology, and neuropsychology. This 90-minute paper will explore the dyadic techniques that this model offers to transform the implicit, sub-symbolized components of parent-child interaction into explicit, tangible forms that precipitate reflection and effect relational change. Participants will learn how the Parent-Child Art Therapy model can widen the parent’s awareness of their parenting, co-parenting, and trans-generational themes, how to utilize it as a diagnostic tool, and foster an optimistic view of communication between parent and child.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 703
In this 90-minute workshop, participants will be introduced to the basic techniques and skills for creating participatory group photography sessions for at-risk populations. Participants will learn the process of making and selecting photographs that most accurately reflect the individual’s challenges and strengths. The exploration of the issues and themes that emerge from these images provide a safe container to effect positive change not only for the self, but for other members in the group as well. This method is appropriate for use with clients in a variety of age groups and settings; it is easily adaptable to the needs of art therapists, social workers, and counseling professionals.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSROOM 810
Taking time for ourselves in the brief moments between sessions to heal from our therapeutic witnessing is important for clinician self-care. Through mini-collages and short stints of writing, breathing, grounding, and mindfulness meditation, participants will learn new tools to create “space” between these interstices, both literally and figuratively. In this 3-hour multimodal workshop, participants will be invited to create a poem or prose piece, and a mini-collage. No prior writing or collage experience necessary.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
This session also eligible for APT credits
ROOM 712
Cultural competency in working with diverse populations is essential for all therapists. Exploring multiculturalism within the creative arts therapy field, and cultivating awareness of various considerations when working with populations that may differ in race or ethnicity than our own, enhances clinical effectiveness. In 2012, a New York-based network of creative arts therapists of color, CATs of Color (www.catsofcolor.com), was formed in dedication to building community and diversifying the profession. In this 3-hour workshop, CATs of Color members will draw upon their collective expertise to present cultural self-assessment tools and clinical vignettes, and conduct experiential exercises to stimulate discussion, raise cultural awareness, and support multicultural sensitivity. Participants will experience hands-on examples from various therapeutic modalities, including music, art, drama, and dance/movement. Practitioners who wish to develop and strengthen their cultural competency will find personal support, clinical solutions, and ways to bridge cultural gaps within therapeutic relationships.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 704
Therapeutic flow consists of the dynamic changes and movements of energy within a therapeutic dialogue. During this 3-hour workshop, we will examine possible challenges to this flow that therapists might encounter in their clinical practice. A psychodynamic developmental outline will inform a role play demonstration in which we will consider a range of therapeutic interactions that are manifested during the course of clinical artmaking, as well as barriers to the therapeutic process. An experiential group process will enable us to address the specific challenges of working with a problematic patient within this conceptual and clinical framework.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 715
Based on the premise that we are all made of vibrations, the homeopathic “Principle of Similars” considers healing with vibration a powerful method to deepen the mind/body connection and promote wellness. This 3-hour workshop will give participants a chance to experience this healing process using therapeutic drone instruments that include crystal and Tibetan bowls, tuning forks, and Indian shruti boxes. Through this experiential process, participants will learn the practice of deep listening. During periods of anxiety, depression, or trauma, deep listening with therapeutic drones can help alleviate symptoms of stress by slowing down the heart rate, facilitating abdominal breathing, and promoting stillness, giving clients the room to experience insight, and decompress. Meditation and voice work will be incorporated to enhance the process. Participants are encouraged to try out the instruments themselves. The workshop will end with a short Q&A session.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, NursingPlease Note: This workshop is offered as a complement to the afternoon Touch Drawing workshop. Register for either one or both.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, NursingIn this daylong Master Class, discover how and why stories function as a healing modality, and how storytelling, mindfulness awareness practices, art therapy, drama, and dance provoke deep expression of one’s personal story. Participants will learn practical skills and experience a profound collaborative method in service of uncovering the story that inspires personal transformation, as well as the stories that we tells others for community healing and well-being. The teaching team will demonstrate the potency of deep listening, and the attunement necessary for working with trauma of all kinds. This training is applicable for those working with diverse populations in a variety of settings that include schools, humanitarian organizations, prisons, men and women’s groups, and community crisis efforts in the aftermath of disaster or conflict. Everyone is welcome!
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 802
This popular daylong Master Class will explore the power of the voice in nurturing connections within the self and with others. Vocal Psychotherapy is a model of music therapy developed by the presenter that incorporates depth psychology theories with breath, toning, and improvisation techniques to facilitate intrapsychic and interpersonal transformation. Participants will be introduced to vocal holding, free associative singing, and other techniques for accessing conscious and unconscious feelings, memories, and other associations — all of which can be incorporated into clinical practice. No singing experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water.
Eligible for 6.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 703
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The Poets of Well-Being present a collaborative performance, followed by a panel discussion of how their poetry and spoken word workshops have helped people recover from substance abuse and trauma. They will demonstrate how creative writing can engage one’s inner wisdom, humor, and lyricism to empower both individuals and communities in their journeys through recovery. Through discussion, ideas on how to use poetry and spoken word as means for transformation will be explored, and the presenters will share their own experiences and insights as poet/therapists, and as the founder/facilitators of the Poetry of Well-Being workshops. With a focus on personal and professional collaboration to develop creativity and community, this 90-minute workshop invites participants to share the joy of the written and spoken word by engaging in this interactive performance experience.w
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 711
In a quest to bring art to public spaces, Austin community art therapist, Wanda Montemayor, worked with other local art therapists, artists, students, art educators, and community stakeholders to organize the creation of a large-scale public mural in Austin, Texas. The Deep Eddy Mural is a 1,200 square foot tile-based mural erected at the oldest outdoor pool in Texas. Its creation was an exercise in strengthening community ties, healing, and artistic expression. It successfully integrated art therapy with public art to create a meaningful monument that can be enjoyed by the entire community for years to come. In this 90-minute workshop, participants will get the nuts and bolts of how to organize the production of a large-scale mural, as well as the essentials of how to organize a community-based art therapy project—from its initial concept, funding, to its materialization. A 28-minute documentary film on the Deep Eddy Mural Project will also be presented.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSEligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
This session also eligible for APT credits
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Please Note: This session is not eligible for continuing education credits.
Eligible for 1.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Professional guidelines and laws are evolving to protect freedom of gender expression, and with increased media coverage, more people are coming out as transgender at increasingly young ages. Unfortunately, attitudes among many family members, colleagues, and school personnel have not evolved at the same rate. This gap can contribute to the discrimination and alienation of transgender individuals, and puts them at a greater risk for depression and suicide. This brief lunchtime presentation will provide a concise overview of the issues and describe creative arts techniques that can be used to raise awareness and understanding of gender diversity in a variety of settings.
Eligible for 1.0 Credit Hour: ATCB; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 1.0 Clock Hour: NBCC
Eligible for 1.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
This session also eligible for APT credits
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing
ROOM 711
Art therapy is often referred to as a non-verbal therapy, and because of this, it has the potential to cross the boundaries of language, abilities, and culture. The presenters of this workshop have provided intensive trauma relief work in both the US and Japan through their East/West art therapy approach. This paper session will introduce their unique methodology that has been used in multicultural environments where people come from different linguistic backgrounds and have limited verbal communication. Participants will learn the value of integrating Eastern and Western approaches to enhance the healing process in the globalized context.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing
ROOM 712
Dichotomies of the private and public, universal and specific, concealing and revealing, impulsive and planning, pain and pleasure, are all a part of the psychological terrain of tattoos. This 90-minute workshop will address tattoo art in the therapeutic setting, and its connection to cultural symbolism. As a cultural form that cuts across the boundaries of gender, socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity, discussing tattoo art can open the door for disclosure of personal narratives and symbols. Cautions of intimate client disclosure that may occur before the establishment of proper therapeutic trust will be also be addressed, as tattoos often contain deep personal meaning. After the didactic portion of this session, participants will be invited to create a sketch of a client’s tattoo to explore its significance on as a personal and collective symbol.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYSROOM 810
In the helping professions, there are so many ways to talk about disorders and what is wrong, but when it comes to expressing happiness, satisfaction, and state of well-being within the clinical context, fewer options come to mind. In this 3-hour workshop, participants will gain a basic understanding of wellness-focused work, and practice applying some of these tenets through reflective reading and writing exercises. Prompts, poems, and psychodramatic action methods that demonstrate wellness metaphors and identify aspects of resilience will be presented through the Health and Wellness Coaching framework. Come learn new ways to work with themes of joy and resilience with your clients! No prior experience with coaching or psychotherapy is necessary; this workshop does not substitute for formal training in either.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
This session also eligible for APT credits
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 701
Session Full — Wait List Initiated
The Sanskrit word “chakra" means wheel and invokes a sense of movement and energy. The seven chakras, located along the vertical axis of the body, become activated by social and emotional stimuli. This 3-hour workshop will explore these energetic points, discuss symptoms of chakra imbalances, and offer possible healing remedies. Through the use of breath, voice, yoga, and artmaking, participants will learn to safely connect with their chakras, and will be introduced to yoga postures and art directives that can help restore balance wherever it is needed. Participants will learn how to utilize these techniques in clinical practice to help their clients access and balance their chakras. No previous experience with yoga is necessary.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, NursingROOM 809
The Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC) is a foundational theory that can increase communication among creative arts therapists of all disciplines by providing a framework for the planning, formation, and organization of therapeutic arts-based practice. This 3-hour workshop will demonstrate how the ETC can be used to guide the therapeutic decision making process with the modalities of sound, movement, drama, and artmaking. Using the artist’s studio “space” as a source of inspiration, participants will explore how different media and tools can be utilized as vehicles for creative expression and nonverbal communication within the ETC framework. Through this playful exploration, three of the four levels of the ETC (sensory/kinesthetic, perceptual/affective, and cognitive/symbolic) will be examined as they pertain to clinical interventions in daily practice.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 714
No matter the modality, story is the most powerful tool that an expressive therapist has to work with. The metaphorical story allows us to understand our clients and their experiences through their own words, images, sounds, and narratives. This 3-hour workshop will explore story and metaphor at the intersection of art and drama therapy in trauma-informed work. We will discuss how to discern treatment goals for clients using fictional narratives and art work; experiential exercises will demonstrate the therapeutic power of the metaphorical storytelling process. Participants will gain a better understanding of the theoretical principles behind art and drama therapy, including their similarities and differences, and learn ways to apply their new knowledge and tools immediately in clinical practice with people of all ages.
Eligible for 3.0 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 801
Touch Drawing, developed by artist Deborah Koff-Chapin, is a simple yet profound way of creating images. Paper is placed over wet paint, and the pressure of fingertips on the page forms images on the underside. The speed and directness of this process allows for many drawings to be made in a single session. In this 3-hour workshop, participants will be introduced to this creative and transformational process, and learn its clinical applications. A slide show presentation will explore its use in a variety settings for diverse populations, including veterans, special needs children, at-risk youth, grief and trauma work, at the hospice, and in healthcare settings for patients with Parkinson’s, cancer, and stroke. The presenters will also discuss how Touch Drawing can be facilitated in a 60-minute therapy session. Specific case examples will be presented. No artistic skill is needed to experience the transformational power of this process.
Please Note: This workshop is offered as a complement to the morning Touch Drawing workshop. Register for either one or both.Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 702
Complicated grief arises from experiences like the aftermath of suicide, loss of a child, war, tragic accident, and crime-related death. Trauma-focused therapists are often hesitant (even fearful) about treating it, as the countertransference challenges alone are substantial: how to effectively keep an objective stance in the face of intense emotional pain while simultaneously maintaining compassion? A review of the neurobiological effects of complicated grief, drawn from current trauma theory and bereavement models, will ground this 90-minute workshop. Collage-making offers the boundaried emotional safety that “found” magazine imagery can provide, as opposed to spontaneous image-making drawn from within. We will explore our personal and professional experiences of loss through collage-making as a vehicle to piece together our countertransference responses to our clients’ tragic experiences while learning a creative, yet structured, activity to include in work with bereaved clients in trauma-focused psychotherapy.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
ROOM 703
In this 90-minute workshop, we will discuss a range of therapeutic applications for co-creative music with a variety of ages and populations, and engage in musical activities that demonstrate how this process works. Improvised songs by children, in particular, can bring you to tears, induce belly laughs, and help you connect with your own emotions and inner child archetype. The universal truths they reveal can be quite dynamic, and often generate a sense of renewal in the listener. As such, they can enhance clinical creativity in your practice, and provide a new tool for managing countertransference and dealing with everyday challenges. No musical experience necessary. Appropriate for working with clients of all ages and abilities.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing
ROOM 712
Integrating complementary treatment modalities gives us greater flexibility in meeting the preferences and needs of our patients and clients. In this 90-minute workshop, we will examine the integrative process of combining music therapy and dance/movement therapy for working with adult patients in a psychiatric inpatient facility. Individual and group responses to multimodal experiences will be presented, and the advantages and challenges of multimodal treatments will be discussed, detailing the interactions and negotiations between co-facilitators that can occur. Various themes, such as group cohesion and synchrony during the music and movement sessions, will be touched upon. An experiential exercise will demonstrate how the integration of music therapy and dance/movement therapy principles and interventions may be incorporated into a collaborative practice that can better serve the variety of people with whom we work.
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing; SWNYS
Eligible for 1.5 Credits: ATCB, NBCC; ASWB, APA, MFT, Nursing