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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.

Brookings Inst: Which drugs are up, which are down? Part 3

Posted on April 16, 2025 by RichardB
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Coloring; Small Purple Fringed Orchid

Posted on April 12, 2025 by RichardB
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Brookings Inst: The radical challenge synthetic opioids pose for drug policy Part 2

Posted on April 9, 2025 by RichardB
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Myocardial Infarction and Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Cannabis Use: A Multicenter Retrospective Study – ScienceDirect

Posted on April 5, 2025 by RichardB

ScienceDirect article link “A new study found that people under the age of 50 who use marijuana are six times more likely to have a heart attack and four times more likely to have a stroke compared to non-users. his … Continue reading →

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Brookings Inst: The Killing Drugs, a new podcast about synthetic opioids. Part 1

Posted on April 2, 2025 by RichardB
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Joy, Interest, & Curiosity as Healing Resources

Posted on March 26, 2025 by RichardB
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Tidy desk or messy desk?

Posted on March 19, 2025 by RichardB

Working at a clean and prim desk may promote healthy eating, generosity, and conventionality, according to new research. But, the research also shows that a messy desk may confer its own benefits, promoting creative thinking and stimulating new ideas. The … Continue reading →

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