Join Us for an Expressive Arts Therapy Retreat and Learning Experience at Historic Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu New Mexico

October 31 to November 4, 2022, 9 am to 12:30 pm in the Beautiful Lower Pavillion

We are excited about this course and those of you who have been at Ghost Ranch for past courses know what a magic place it is. This five half-day, 15 hour continuing education course will focus on "Eco-Expressive Arts Therapy" and centralize Bilateral Stimulation, and Sensorimotor Expressive Arts Therapy principles and practices. We will ground these principles in the Four Elements found in nature-- Earth, Air, Water, and Fire -- and five central practices in expressive arts therapy-- movement, sound, image, enactment, and storytelling and story sharing. Because Ghost Ranch is a place where nature and the spirit meet, we will also integrate somatosensory concepts with the transcendent. multicultural dimensions of this amazing location. This course is open to psychotherapists, counselors, creative arts therapists, expressive arts therapists and facilitators, coaches, and educators.

COVID Information and Vaccination

Periodic Updates Will Be Posted!

Full Refund if the Event is Cancelled

As with any of our live events, if the event is cancelled, you can receive a full refund or a credit plus a bonus amount to be applied to future offerings [live course or webinar or online courses]. Also, please see the Refund Policy for Live Events on this page https://expressive-arts-therapy.thinkific.com/pages/refunds.

We are committed to providing a safe and restorative experience in this course and hope you will enjoy the natural beauty of this spectacular area on the planet. We will have a limited number of participants so that there is space for social distancing. Weather in Northern Mexico is generally temperate at this time of year so we will have many opportunities to be outdoors and to have good ventilation in the large studio space.

In-person class registrations may be limited due to any guidelines Ghost Ranch may impose.  Make sure to join our mailing list to receive up-to-date announcements regarding updates.

Vaccination Requirement: 

To ensure the safest environment for all, we will be following the standards set by Ghost Ranch as they become available. Right now, we do not know if they will require evidence of vaccination, but please check back for updates as we get closer to the event. We of course request that if you are showing symptoms of COVID at the time of the event that you do not expose participants and do not attend the course.

Make Your Accommodations Reservations Early!

Ghost Ranch is a popular destination and 2022 is no exception!

There are several options for accommodations near Ghost Ranch:

You can reserve very economical rooms at Ghost Ranch; these accommodations are similar to "hostels" and are basic, often with shared bathrooms and rooms. Go to https://www.ghostranch.org/plan-your-visit/your-stay/stay-overnight/ to make your reservation and say that you are attending "Art Therapy Without Borders" Event.

The Abiquiu Inn has a variety of rooms and accommodations with a restaurant on site. Go to https://www.abiquiuinn.com/cafe-abiquiu to learn more.

AirBnB is another option; make your reservations early for best selection in nearby Abiquiu and surrounding areas.



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Instructor

Institute Faculty Cathy Malchiodi, PhD

Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC, REAT holds a doctorate in psychology and is a licensed and board-certified art therapist and mental health counselor and has published numerous books, chapters, and articles in the field of art therapy including, Trauma and Expressive Arts Therapy: Brain, Body, and Imagination in the Healing Process, Creative Interventions with Traumatized Children, Breaking the Silence: Working With Traumatized Children, and Understanding Children's Drawings, which are standards in the field. She has trained counselors, therapists, and teachers throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, and Europe. In 2011, Cathy founded the Trauma-Informed Practices Institute to meet the need for professional education in the use of arts therapies, expressive therapies, mind-body approaches and resilience-building in trauma integration and recovery for children, adults and families. You can learn more about Dr. Malchiodi at her website https://www.cathymalchiodi.com/

Instructor

Institute Faculty | Supervisor Elizabeth Warson, PhD

Elizabeth Warson, PhD, ATR-BC, LPC, NCC, EMDR III, EXAT, EAP II, is a trailblazing force in the integration of equine-assisted therapy and expressive arts. As the founder of American Indian Art Therapy, her work stems from extensive faculty research at George Washington University and Eastern Virginia Medical School. Currently based in northern Colorado, Elizabeth operates Healing Pathways LLC, where she combines EMDR with art and horses, drawing on her expertise as a certified EMDR practitioner and consultant, Registered Art Therapist-Board Certified, certified Eagala professional and an EquiLateral trained equine-assisted EMDR therapist. As a faculty member at the Trauma-Informed Practices & Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, Elizabeth teaches both in-person and online courses focused on polyvagal-informed, equine-assisted, nature-based, bilateral stimulation, and sensorimotor-informed expressive arts therapy. Her research interests span stress and pain reduction interventions for Native American cancer survivors, culturally responsive practices, and trauma-informed methods. Her significant contributions include receiving a 2010 National Endowment for the Arts grant for her community-driven Coharie Heritage Empowerment Project, emphasizing cultural preservation. Elizabeth’s academic journey includes a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art, an MA in Art Therapy from Vermont College, and a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies from Colorado State University. She has presented extensively at regional and national conferences, focusing on medical art therapy and culturally-responsive interventions, and has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Recently, she co-authored E.Qi: Equine & Expressive Arts Inspired Qigong with collaborator Sifu Kurtis Tilley. In addition to her therapeutic work, Elizabeth is a professional artist whose sculptural pieces have been exhibited both nationally and internationally, earning her an Ohio Arts Council fellowship award. Her multifaceted approach bridges art, counseling, and equine therapy, creating impactful experiences for individuals and communities alike.

Course Curriculum

This course integrates expressive and somatosensory concepts applicable to a wide range of practitioners. In the past participants include psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, coaches, facilitators, body-oriented practitioners, and educators.

    1. Course Description and Start Time

    2. Syllabus: Expect Updates by September 1, 2022

    3. About Your Instructors

    4. Walkthrough this Site and Its Features

    5. Recommended Supplies to Bring to Ghost Ranch

    6. Connect with Participants | Room and Transportation Sharing

    7. Recommendations For Transportation

    8. Contact Information and Lodging at Ghost Ranch

    9. Purchasing Meals at Ghost Ranch

    1. Day One is Dedicated to Grounding Us In the Splendor of the Environment and in Being with Each Other

    2. The MSSS Model of Expressive Arts (Malchiodi)

    3. 4 Functions of Expressive Arts Therapy | Dr. Malchiodi

    4. Experiencing the Circle of Capacity

    5. Trauma and the Circle of Capacity

    6. Psychology Today: Tapping the Healing Rhythms of the Vagal Nerve (Malchiodi)

    7. 5 Movements

    8. Therapeutic Feltmaking

    9. Felted Grounding Stones (Warson)

    10. Nature-Based Expressive Arts Therapy: Some Definitions

    1. Day Two is Dedicated to Grounding and Relaxation

    2. Psychology Today: 4 Functions of Rhythm in Expressive Arts Therapy (Malchiodi)

    3. Psychology Today: Synchrony and Entrainment (Malchiodi)

    4. Psychology Today: Bilateral Drawing (Malchiodi)

    5. Bilateral Summary | Short Film

    6. Nature and Social Connectedness: Evidence

    7. Psychology Today: Tapping the Healing Rhythms of the Vagal Nerve (Malchiodi)

    1. Day Three is Dedicated to Bringing Everything Together with Passion, Inspiration, and Restoration

    2. Resensitizing the Body Through Expressive Arts

    3. Visual Journaling and Nature-Based Expressive Arts Therapy

    1. Day Four is Dedicated to What is All Around Us

    2. Tree of Nature-Based Practices-- Including the Transcendent

    3. The Positive Impact of Awe: The Restorative Impact of Nature

    4. A Recap of Awe and Therapeutic Benefits in Detail

    5. The MSSS Model of Community and Relationship

    6. Layers of Nature We Can Witness in Ourselves, Others, and the Environment

    7. Transcendence and Sublime Experience in Nature: Some Data!

    1. Day Five: A Vision

    2. Healing Stories

    3. Storytelling Therapy

    4. Indigenous Storytelling

    5. Indigenous Oral Stories

    6. Digital Storytelling (Johnson-Fuller & Warson)

    7. EXAT Storytelling & Telehealth

    8. Non-Verbal Storytelling

    9. Expressive Arts-Based Storytelling Study

    10. National Storytelling Network

About this course

  • $499.00
  • 53 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

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