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About RichardB

I am trained and work as a Creative Arts Therapist specializing in group therapy. I have passionately studied, worked, and taught as a hands-on practitioner of the Creative/Expressive and Healing Arts since 1983 integrating various modalities working in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. I currently provide Creative Arts and Counseling services to nonprofit agencies as well as occasionally teaching classes and workshops in communities of faith. I use compassion and acceptance to create an environment that is safe and nurturing for all individuals and groups. In my spare time I engage in research and write articles on a variety of subjects, create: poems, music, abstract artwork, and photograph nature.

A Child’s View of Sensory Processing

Posted on April 10, 2019 by RichardB
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The science of improving your brain’s creativity | Nick Skillicorn

Posted on April 8, 2019 by RichardB
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2 lie

Posted on April 6, 2019 by RichardB

It takes two to lie. One to lie and one to listen. Matt Groening

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Our treasure

Posted on April 5, 2019 by RichardB

Our treasure lies in the beehive of our knowledge. We are perpetually on the way thither, being by nature winged insects and honey gatherers of the mind. Friedrich Nietzsche

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Meditation and Pain management

Posted on April 3, 2019 by RichardB

According to a new study, mindfulness meditation exhibited even stronger physical pain reductions than morphine, says the study’s lead investigator Open any magazine and you’ll find that mindfulness has gone mainstream. You’ll also notice there are studies that purport to … Continue reading →

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Anger Management

Posted on April 1, 2019 by RichardB

Over the years I have facilitated anger management groups. I use a variety of handouts and activities to have a process oriented group interaction. One of the hand outs I use is below. I use it in 1 of 2 … Continue reading →

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Injury

Posted on March 27, 2019 by RichardB

Currently recovering from an injury and will start posting again in a week or so.

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