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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.

Brookings Inst: The Killing Drugs, a new podcast about synthetic opioids. Part 1

Posted on April 2, 2025 by RichardB
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Joy, Interest, & Curiosity as Healing Resources

Posted on March 26, 2025 by RichardB
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Tidy desk or messy desk?

Posted on March 19, 2025 by RichardB

Working at a clean and prim desk may promote healthy eating, generosity, and conventionality, according to new research. But, the research also shows that a messy desk may confer its own benefits, promoting creative thinking and stimulating new ideas. The … Continue reading →

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Signs of Autism in Children

Posted on March 12, 2025 by RichardB
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Mayo Clinic Minute – New rule for ‘healthy’ food labels

Posted on March 5, 2025 by RichardB
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Art can change your brain

Posted on February 4, 2025 by RichardB

We’ve all heard about art’s psychological andart’s neurological impact physiological effects. Researchers have found, for instance, that a lunchtime jaunt to an art gallery can reduce work-related stress, and that creating art might even help cancer patients. But what about … Continue reading →

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Honesty Handout: Lies

Posted on January 28, 2025 by RichardB

1. Figure out why you lie and who you lie to. We’ve all lied at one time or another, to different people, to ourselves, and for different reasons. But coming up with a systematic plan for becoming more honest will … Continue reading →

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