Expressive Arts Therapy

A focus on advanced skills in Expressive Arts Therapy and sensory-based approaches through the Circle of Capacity framework and the MSSS Model-- Movement, Sound Storytelling, and Silence (Self-Regulation). We will explore the process of body mapping; facilitating and working with feeling states; resilience and supporting wellness in body and mind [in individuals and ourselves] through expressive methods and using the Circle of Capacity to support enlivenment, self-efficacy, mastery, joy, curiosity, and empowerment.

Participants will learn and practice skills in the following areas and more:

• Visual journaling as a process for restoration, sensory exploration, and healing;
• Body mapping as sensory processing, somatic therapy, and resilience-building;
• Building a Wellness Wheel for health and well-being;
• An introduction to Bilateral Movement and Drawing;
• Feeling States/Mind States and "Maps of Subjective Feelings" to explore body-mind connections;
• Building a "Tree of Life" and integrating narrative therapy and creative writing;
• And applying the MSSS Model, Circle of Capacity, and the Expressive (Arts) Therapy Continuum in your work with individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities.

No prerequisite required! If you did not take the Introductory course (Expressive Arts Therapy 101 or home study Foundation course), you can still join this course. All courses are self-contained and you can begin anywhere in the sequence.

Meeting on Tuesdays from 12 noon to 3 pm Eastern Time/New York Time. A replay of each session is up on the course site 24-48 hours after each webinar session. Live Webinar Meetings on:

January 21, 2025

January 28, 2025

February 4, 2025

February 11, 2025

February 18, 2025

These meetings are live so that you only need to complete a course evaluation and do not have to take a final examination for your continuing education and professional development hours and certificate.

This course is a "drip format"-- the contents are available each week and we constantly add new resources in the form of films, downloadable documents and protocols, links to articles, and more. Each section has a module where you can share your impressions and images, connect with other participants, and network with colleagues around the world.

Open to learners who want to integrate expressive arts and sensory-based practices in their work-- counselors, creative arts therapists, psychotherapists, coaches, educators, body-based and somatic facilitators, and more. Welcome to our global community of participants throughout the world!

Continuing Education Information

Counselors/National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6557. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

Art Therapy Credentials Board [ATCB]. The ATCB recognizes a variety of CEC activities, including those in the areas of professional and mental health counseling. These activities are clearly outlined in their recertification standards provided to all ATR-BCs in their recertification year and on their website. A minimum of six CECs must be earned in the area of ethics each cycle. If you are licensed as an art therapist in your state, please check with your state board to verify what types of CEC activities are acceptable for license renewal.

California Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers and Professional Counselors. As of July 1, 2015, the State of California /Board of Behavioral Sciences [BBS] amended its regulations for continuing education providers to include National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as a "board-recognized approval agency." If you are licensed as a marriage and family therapist, social worker, educational psychologist or professional clinical counselor in California, NBCC Approved Continuing Education Providers are recognized by the BBS to fulfill continuing education requirements. As of July 1, 2015, required CE hours can be accumulated through self-study and distance learning. 

International Expressive Arts Therapy Association [IEATA]. Many participants go on to apply for the REAT or REACE credential with IEATA and use our expressive arts therapy coursework to do so. Please check with IEATA to make sure you are meeting their current requirements for registration and let us know if you need additional information to help you qualify.

Psychotherapy and Counseling Fedration of Australia [PACFA]. Many of our Australian participants indicate that these hours are accepted by PACFA---Psychotherapy and Counseling Federation of Australia. Please check with PACFA to verify this and let us know if you require any additional information for this organization to qualify your professional development hours.

Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association [CCPA]. Many of our Canadian participants indicate that these hours are accepted by CCPA for certain professional development requirements. Please check with CCPA to verify this and let us know if you require any additional information for this organization to qualify your professional development hours.

CPD hours [Professional Development] are currently in the application stage. We also welcome teachers to this course; please contact us for additional information.