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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 Difference Between “Therapeutic” Dance and Dance/Movement Therapy

Posted on June 22, 2021 by RichardB
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Masanobu Coloring Page

Posted on June 19, 2021 by RichardB

Masanobu (1686-1764): The actor Ichikawa Monnosuke in the role of Hojo Tokimune. 1723

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A tree as metaphor

Posted on June 15, 2021 by RichardB

Before I ever got to graduate school to study dance movement therapy I practiced, studied and assisted in a movement based creative arts modality for 20 some years. This modality, called Motional Processing is based on the (Anna) Halprin Method and uses therapy … Continue reading →

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Blue Jay Coloring Page

Posted on June 12, 2021 by RichardB
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Narixa – Short Film by The Emigrated Movement

Posted on June 8, 2021 by RichardB

Narixa is a short dance film based on the beautiful natural element of water. Shot in the ‘Río Chillar’, Nerja it explores the waters journey from spring to sea. Through dance and cinematography we analyse the waters relationship with both … Continue reading →

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Blackburns Bluet Coloring Page

Posted on June 5, 2021 by RichardB
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Resiliency

Posted on June 1, 2021 by RichardB

In Dance Movement Therapy sometimes we work with the idea of resiliency. Resiliency ….. What does it mean to be resilient? Bounce back, bounce off of, withstand, remain standing. Is it a part of our hereditary, our inborn temperament? Perhaps it’s a … Continue reading →

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