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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.

Advice on how to get out of a rut

Posted on January 9, 2019 by RichardB

1. “Get out of the studio… far away from the computer and look for the fabulous in the mundane. Mini road trips to antique malls and thrift shops provide some of the most amazing juxtapositions of function, color, shape and … Continue reading →

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Anxiety

Posted on January 7, 2019 by RichardB

We all know the uncomfortable feeling of anxiety. Our hearts race, our fingers sweat, and our breathing gets shallow and labored. We experience racing thoughts about a perceived threat we fear will be too much to handle. That’s because our “fight or … Continue reading →

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To Town in Winter Snow

Posted on January 6, 2019 by RichardB

Testing my Canon Powershot A2500 mounted with PanaVise, oriented forward. 720p.  

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Coloring Page Mandala

Posted on January 6, 2019 by RichardB
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emotion

Posted on January 5, 2019 by RichardB

Art is the overflow of emotion into action.  ― Brian Raif  

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courage

Posted on January 4, 2019 by RichardB

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. Anaïs Nin  

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Rough Road/Path photos

Posted on January 4, 2019 by RichardB

I have been involved in facilitating groups for decades. One of the tools I use for groups of adults, teens, or children are photos. I use photos as a way for folks to become familiar and used to talking and sharing … Continue reading →

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