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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.

the social fabric

Posted on April 12, 2026 by RichardB

We all participate in weaving the social fabric; we should therefore all participate in patching the fabric when it develops holes. Anne C. Weisberg

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like snow

Posted on April 11, 2026 by RichardB

A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water. Carl Reiner

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Embracing your words

Posted on April 8, 2026 by RichardB

When I work with groups I am constantly observing and evaluating. I use evaluations to guide and direct; to ascertain the problems and needs of the group, and program. According to Cruz, Berrol, (2004), “…quantitative methods explore measurable observable phenomena … Continue reading →

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Longtailed SkipperButterfly Coloring Page.

Posted on April 4, 2026 by RichardB
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Handout: characteristics

Posted on April 1, 2026 by RichardB

Here is a simple and potentially deep handout. It developed out of a number of process conversations in Mens group when I asked, ‘who was the first person to turn you onto your substance of choice’. From that question and … Continue reading →

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Handout: Men’s recovery stats

Posted on March 18, 2026 by RichardB

Over the years I often facilitated men’s groups including working with men in recovery from intoxicant use. Below is a handout I sometimes used to facilitate discussion. I recommend updating the info. 1. SAMHSA studies (1996 and 2000) have found … Continue reading →

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Monarch Butterfly Coloring Page.

Posted on March 14, 2026 by RichardB
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