Author Archives: RichardB

About RichardB

I am trained and work as a Creative Arts Therapist. I have passionately studied, worked, and taught as a hands-on practitioner of the Creative/Expressive and Healing Arts since 1983. I have integrated trainings in modalities which include Swedish Massage, Jin Shin Do, Trager Work, Hatha Yoga, Gestalt Therapy, Halprin Method, Group Creative Arts Therapy, Tai Chi, Meditation, Motional Processing, Rituals, Interfaith Celebrations, Progressive Early Childhood and Adult Education, Addiction and Recovery Services, Counseling and Psychotherapy, Dance/Movement Therapy. I currently provide Creative Arts and Counseling services to a local nonprofit agency as well as teaching local classes and workshops. I use compassion and acceptance to create an environment that is safe and nurturing for individual clients and/or groups.

truest expression

Posted on May 27, 2023 by RichardB

The truest expression of a people is in its dance and in its music. Bodies never lie. ~Agnes de Mille

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 Self-care is Setting Boundaries

Posted on May 24, 2023 by RichardB

“Some of us have so many voices in our heads, we could hold group therapy by ourselves,” said Rokelle Lerner, a popular speaker and trainer on relationships, women’s issues, and addicted family systems. This internal chorus is often composed of … Continue reading →

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creativity is courage

Posted on May 20, 2023 by RichardB

Another word for creativity is courage.  George Prince

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How Does Art Therapy Heal

Posted on May 17, 2023 by RichardB
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Canada Goose Coloring Page

Posted on May 11, 2023 by RichardB
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Meditation can relieve pain

Posted on May 10, 2023 by RichardB

Meditation can relieve pain, and it does so by activating multiple brain areas, according to an April 2011 study in the Journal of Neuroscience. Fadel Zeidan of Wake Forest University and his colleagues scanned people’s brains as they received uncomfortably … Continue reading →

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Bombay Cat Coloring Page

Posted on May 4, 2023 by RichardB
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