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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.

Watch “Insight into the Music Therapy Profession”

Posted on November 29, 2023 by RichardB
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Red Admiral Butterfly Coloring Page

Posted on November 25, 2023 by RichardB
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Past Talking: Music Therapy

Posted on November 22, 2023 by RichardB

Of all the creative arts therapies, music therapy may be most familiar to the public, having received the lion’s share of media attention. It’s been widely acknowledged as an especially useful therapeutic modality ever since it was used to help … Continue reading →

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Zebra Longwing Butterfly Coloring Page

Posted on November 18, 2023 by RichardB
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Watch “Poetry as Therapy: Rachel McKibbens at TEDxFlourCity”

Posted on November 15, 2023 by RichardB
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Mandala six Coloring Page

Posted on November 11, 2023 by RichardB
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Past Talking: Poetry Therapy

Posted on November 8, 2023 by RichardB

Poetry therapy is “the use of language, symbol, and story in therapeutic, educational, and community building capacities.” It’s effective, with a wide range of populations, from children to elders, and with a broad range of problem areas, including family violence, … Continue reading →

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