Author Archives: RichardB

Unknown's avatar

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.

Your brain’s creativity

Posted on February 15, 2019 by RichardB
Posted in Brain, Create, Creativity, youtube | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

hands

Posted on February 13, 2019 by RichardB

To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world. Karl Barth

Posted in Quiet, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Opportunities 4 mindfulness

Posted on February 11, 2019 by RichardB

For most of us, a typical day begins when we get out of bed, wash, and then start our activities. At some point, we get a bite to eat, walk somewhere, and talk to someone. Often, by the end of … Continue reading →

Posted in Grounding, Handout, Meditation, Mindfulness, Wellness | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Coloring Page

Posted on February 10, 2019 by RichardB
Posted in Coloring Pages | Leave a comment

Narrow Indication for Abuse-Deterrent Morphine

Posted on February 8, 2019 by RichardB

The latest opioid approved by FDA will be “expected” to reduce abuse by only one route — injection — in its official labeling. In a carefully-worded press release, drugmaker Egalet said its extended-release morphine drug Arymo ER “increased resistance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Opioids, Pain, RecoveryWellness, research, Substance use | Tagged , | Leave a comment

believe

Posted on February 6, 2019 by RichardB

“We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or … Continue reading →

Posted in creative arts therapy, photo, Quote | Leave a comment

Habits

Posted on February 4, 2019 by RichardB

DESPITE the best intentions for the new year, the reality is that by next month, gym memberships will lapse, chocolate will replace carrots and Candy Crush will edge out Moby Dick. It’s not (only) that we’re undisciplined slugs. It’s that … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Psychoeducation, Research, Wellness | Tagged | Leave a comment