Expressive Arts Therapy Training Program
NEW! 2022 EXPRESSIVE ARTS FACILITATION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Begins: MAY 21, 2022
Registration begins Sept. 1, 2021
Registration begins Sept. 1, 2021
Please join us for our NEW 2022 Expressive Arts Facilitation Program, beginning on May 21, 2022. During this training, you will be learning the theory and practice of Expressive Arts for healing and self-discovery. This is an eight-month training program in the use of expressive arts in various venues and with different populations. This training program is an experientially-based program. We will be exploring different theoretical models as well as practical applications of expressive arts in different fields of work.
This program is designed for participants to gain both professional and personal growth. It is ideal for therapists, coaches, teachers,s, and healers, who are looking for a multi-modal, non-verbal approach to enhance their practice.
This program is a Hybrid Program that allows our students to take this training either online via Zoom or In-Person at our Studio in Carlsbad, CA. Please email us with any questions you may have about the training or its applications.Mindfulness Therapy/Coaching Certificate
This Certificate is a combination of Mindfulness Practices woven into the Expressive Arts Training to provide you with the tools necessary to confidently work with clients. You learn how to be fully present for them and provide them with training based in personal empowerment and wellness.
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
Expressive Arts Therapy is a multi-modal approach to healing, self-actualization, social healing, and collaboration.
It incorporates a combination of Art, Music, Movement, Writing to help in a multitude of areas, personally, socially, and globally.
In my Expressive Arts Training, I also combine SandTray World Play Therapy and MARI (Mandala Assessment Research Inventory) training.
This Certificate is a combination of Mindfulness Practices woven into the Expressive Arts Training to provide you with the tools necessary to confidently work with clients. You learn how to be fully present for them and provide them with training based in personal empowerment and wellness.
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!
Expressive Arts Therapy is a multi-modal approach to healing, self-actualization, social healing, and collaboration.
It incorporates a combination of Art, Music, Movement, Writing to help in a multitude of areas, personally, socially, and globally.
In my Expressive Arts Training, I also combine SandTray World Play Therapy and MARI (Mandala Assessment Research Inventory) training.
Each weekend will be a balanced combination of didactic information combined with experiential exercises designed to put into practice the information for that module. Exercises will revolve around how the arts create healing for the body, mind, emotions, and Soul. Additionally, we will look at how the arts can be used with various populations in different venues.
Weekends will be held in Carlsbad CA.
At the Live Your Art Studio on Saturdays and Sundays 9-5 PM. We will meet one weekend per month for 10 months.
At the Live Your Art Studio on Saturdays and Sundays 9-5 PM. We will meet one weekend per month for 10 months.
Training Overview
MAY 21, 2022 ~ Creativity & the Body/Mind/Spirit
- Creativity and the Brain
- The Creative Process
- Mindfulness
- Embodiment
- Trauma & Expressive Arts
JUNE 18, 2022 ~ Visual Arts as a Multi-Modal Approach
- Color Theory
- Language of Image
- Symbols
- Touch on Archetypes
JULY 23, 2022 ~ Music as a Multi-Modal Approach
- Music: Lyrics Analysis, Musical Games
- VocalToning
- Music and Art (Paint to Music)
- Sound & Frequency for Healing
AUG., 20, 2022 ~ Dance Movement As a Multi-Modal Approach
- Dance / Movement Theories & Practice
- Authentic Movement
- Body Poses & Postures for Healing
SEPT 24, 2022 ~. Creative Writing And the Expressive Arts
- Fairytale, Myth, Archetypes
- Hero’s Journey
- Poetry & Journaling
- Creative Writing
OCT 29, 2022 ~ Transpersonal Expressive Arts
- Spirituality & Expressive Arts
- Chakra Art & Dance
- Mindfulness Meditation and Expressive Arts
- Somatic Therapy & Expressive Arts
NOV 19, 2022 ~ Working with Different Populations
- Special Populations (Homelessness, Eating Disorders, Anx & Dep,)
- Children & Adolescents
- Wellness Populations
- Group Dynamics, Creative Corporate & Employee Enrichment
- Schools, Communities
DEC 17, 2022 ~ Business of Expressive Arts
- Legal & Ethical
- Business (Business Cards, Brochures, Write up their philosophy, Ideal Client)
- Social Media & Advertising (FB, Linkedin, Instagram)
- Finding your own Expressive Arts Identity and Ideal Population
- IEATA, REAT & REACE
Included in the Training
Materials
Supervision Meeting
- Meeting via GoTo Meeting; Six (3) one-hour long supervision meetings after the training to provide a gathering where participants can:
Private Facebook Page
- All Art Materials and other Materials needed for training
- Expressive Arts Therapy Manuel
- Group Workbook
Supervision Meeting
- Meeting via GoTo Meeting; Six (3) one-hour long supervision meetings after the training to provide a gathering where participants can:
- Check-in and Consult
- Ask Questions
- Share Stories and Case Studies
- Get support and feedback from Group and Supervisor
Private Facebook Page
- A private FB page for your training group will be included in this program. This FB page will be a safe confidential place where participants can meet in-between weekends to have ongoing support and interaction. This facebook page will be monitored by the instructor. During the month people can share their work and ask questions get feedback and collaborate.
Who will you learn to use the arts to help?
You will learn how to work with:
You will learn about how the creative process is used to help deal with:
And also how to use the arts for:
Who is this program for?
- Adults
- Children & Adolescents
- Creative Aging
- Employee Enrichment
- Community Building
- Systems Theory
You will learn about how the creative process is used to help deal with:
- Emotional Issues: Anxiety
- Depression
- Physical Issues: Chronic Pain
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting & Childhood issues
- Clinical work
- Skill Building
- Transformational Healing
And also how to use the arts for:
- Motivation
- Relaxation
- Goal Direction
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Enrichment
- Leadership
- Creative Enrichment
Who is this program for?
- ANYONE who wants to use the creative process and the arts for personal healing and personal growth
- ANYONE who would like to include the arts in what you do in the world.
- ANYONE who would like to incorporate the Expressive Arts into their Counseling Practice
- Whether you are in the Therapeutic Community, the Corporate world, the Educational world, or simply want to learn to incorporate the arts into your world and the world of others.
What is a Mindfulness-based Expressive Arts Therapy/Coaching Certificate?
It is a combination of Mindfulness practices woven into the Expressive Arts Training to provide the trainee with tools of how to work with clients being fully present for them and providing them with training based on personal empowerment and wellness.
It is a combination of Mindfulness practices woven into the Expressive Arts Training to provide the trainee with tools of how to work with clients being fully present for them and providing them with training based on personal empowerment and wellness.
JOIN US!
FOR THIS ENRICHING JOURNEY!
Yvette Lyons, Ph.D. | 760-805-5556 | ylyonsphd@aol.com
Carla Bittencourt, M.A. | 619-408-4413 | calbittencourt@gmail.com