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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.

Abuse, Neglect and Addiction

Posted on December 6, 2022 by RichardB

Somewhere south of a sunny childhood are emotional and physical abuse and neglect. There are four possible combinations: emotional abuse, emotional neglect, physical abuse, and physical neglect. If one or more of these describe your childhood, maybe you’ve worked hard … Continue reading →

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Flicker Coloring Page

Posted on December 3, 2022 by RichardB
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How to Help Yourself if You Are Depressed

Posted on November 29, 2022 by RichardB

Depressive disorders can make one feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. It is important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and do not accurately reflect the actual circumstances. Negative thinking fades as treatment begins to … Continue reading →

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Goldfinch Coloring Page

Posted on November 26, 2022 by RichardB
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Arts appear to play role in brain development

Posted on November 22, 2022 by RichardB

Brain research in the past several years is just beginning to uncover some startling ideas about how students learn. First came the proof, some years ago, that our brains do not lose brain cells as we get older, but are … Continue reading →

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California Dogface Coloring Page

Posted on November 19, 2022 by RichardB
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Irrational Beliefs Guide

Posted on November 15, 2022 by RichardB

Consider the following questions carefully. Reflectively answer each one briefly but completely regarding those people or things about which you are most emotionally disturbed. This assignment may be emotionally painful, but it may help you achieve needed insight so that … Continue reading →

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