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By Reina Lombardi September 11, 2024
FEATURED GUESTS: Ericha Scott, PhD, ATR-BC, REAT, LPCC917 Dr. Scott is a healer who walks the fine line between mysticism and evidenced-based psychotherapy. She is a licensed psychotherapist (LPCC917) with additional certifications as a registered and board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), registered expressive arts therapist (REAT), internationally certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor (ICAADC), and as a certified interfaith spiritual director. In addition, she is an Amazon number one best selling author in six countries, artist, photographer, and poet. For 40 years, she has worked with those who struggle with substance and behavioral use disorders, survivors of trauma, complex trauma, torture, dissociation, victims of sex trafficking, and ritual crime. She is an Honorary Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, the oldest trauma organization in the world, and she was given the Alumni Recognition Award by Sierra Tucson for her work as a trauma and addiction therapist. For ISSTD she was nominated for her research on the topic of profound self-mutilation by those with dissociative identity disorders, and her advocacy for disempowered populations. This research, which included life-sized silhouette drawings and poetry, was published in a peer review journal by UCLA in 1999. Her commitment to health, wellness, and "art as medicine" includes art-based experiential teaching for the medical doctors in Andrew Weil’s University of Arizona Center for Complementary Medicine (8 years), professional clinicians, the public, and her own personal health journey. Her investment in social change via the arts across the world includes travel, presentations, collaboration, and cultural exchange in 4 continents. Her worldwide creative and spiritual workshops bring hope and healing to diverse populations. Several of her peer-reviewed academic publications and lectures have been translated into Prussian, Arabic, Spanish, and Czechoslovakian. Last year, Dr. Scott was the keynote speaker in Cairo for the first international scientific art therapy conference in Egypt. "I give the credit for my success to the power of art to heal and transform even the most challenging problems.” LISTEN & LEARN: Various ways disassociation manifests in an individual. Use of Creative interventions to reveal and challenge cognitive distortions. Use of Body Maps in work with clients experiencing trauma and dissociation. Use of poetry and stream-of-consciousness writing in parts-work. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: https://artspeaksoutloud.org/ or 310-880-9761 for information on her intensive offerings Connect with Dr. Scott at https://artspeaksoutloud.org/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/ehitchcockscott Facebook: www.facebook.com/ErichaScottPhD or www.facebook.com/erichascott Twitter: www.twitter.com/ErichaScott YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ErichaScottPhD To Attend Dr. Scott's FREE ONLINE workshop on Historical & Clinical Perspectives of Art by Patients who Report Extreme, Ritualized, and Organized Trauma on September 27th, 12:00 -1:30PM PDT {Content Advisory: Be aware that this presentation and associated materials contain explicit content regarding ritual abuse, including images and descriptions that may be disturbing. Please engage with care and take breaks or seek support as needed.} SESSIONS AT THE SUMMIT: November 7th, 2024 from 2:00-5:00 pm EST Haiku Poetry and Stream of Consciousness Writing for Release and Relief from Trauma and Dissociation at the Expressive Therapies VIRTUAL Summit 2024. https://www.expressivetherapiessummit.com {Disclaimer: To be transparent, some links to the books/ products mentioned in the show are affiliate links. We receive a small fee if you purchase an item using the links. We use the fees to help us grow and improve the podcast. We will never use an affiliate link to a product that we don't believe in or haven't vetted ourselves. Thank you for your support.}
By Reina Lombardi August 29, 2024
FEATURED GUESTS: Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS is a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Certified Supervisor, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor. She owns Florida Art Therapy Services, LLC , a full-fee group practice, where she and a team of therapists provide in-person and technology facilitated individual and group art therapy and counseling services, contracted art therapy groups at various community agencies, supervision and continuing education programming for counselors and art therapists. She has contributed to several academic texts on the topics of art therapy and clinical supervision, and is a frequent presenter/speaker at local and national professional conferences. She also owns Creative Clinician’s Corner, LLC where she provides practice building resources and consultation services for creative arts therapists with a desire to build and scale their own private practice. She is the host of The Creative Psychotherapist Podcast where she interviews successful creative therapists about the tools and strategies they used to grow their dream practices, as well as how they have hustled to create additional streams of income using their knowledge and creativity by developing products and services that enhance their therapy practices. LISTEN & LEARN: - What goes into taking an intentional pause - What Reina hopes to learn from taking an intentional pause - Why intentional reflection is important as we grow our businesses RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Need support in creating your practice email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com
By Reina Lombardi May 30, 2024
FEATURED GUESTS: Jasmine Parker is a Registered Art Therapist and holds a dual master’s degree in both Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy. Her clinical experience covers a wide range of settings to include: Residential Treatment, Public Schools, Community Agencies, Psychiatric Hospitals, Medical Hospitals, Juvenile Correctional Centers, and private practice. Jasmine’s vision is to empower young people by providing them with a safe space to express themselves creatively and openly, free from judgment; giving them the opportunity to explore their inner workings and learn how to successfully navigate life's daily challenges. Jasmine is the owner of Listen to Your Art Therapy & Empowerment Services LLC, a company focused on the needs of the clients. Her practice is an art based, group focused and caters to teens and young adults Jasmine’s life goal is to help teens and young adults build resiliency and hope. LISTEN & LEARN: - What goes into operating a mobile art therapy practice. - What Jasmine learned since taking her practice on the road. - Community collaboration as part of a practice business model. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect with Jasmine at www.ltyart.com Check out Jasmines Art Therapy Notebook https://www.ltyart.com/category/all-products Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltyart_tes https://www.instagram.com/Miniatr_dolls Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LTYArt/
By Reina Lombardi May 17, 2024
FEATURED GUESTS: Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS is a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Certified Supervisor, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor. She owns Florida Art Therapy Services, LLC , a full-fee group practice, where she and a team of therapists provide in-person and technology facilitated individual and group art therapy and counseling services, contracted art therapy groups at various community agencies, supervision and continuing education programming for counselors and art therapists. She has contributed to several academic texts on the topics of art therapy and clinical supervision, and is a frequent presenter/speaker at local and national professional conferences. She also owns Creative Clinician’s Corner, LLC where she provides practice building resources and consultation services for creative arts therapists with a desire to build and scale their own private practice. She is the host of The Creative Psychotherapist Podcast where she interviews successful creative therapists about the tools and strategies they used to grow their dream practices, as well as how they have hustled to create additional streams of income using their knowledge and creativity by developing products and services that enhance their therapy practices. LISTEN & LEARN: How to identify when you are ready to hire help to run your practice. Considerations for which tasks to hire out. Why to onboard before you really need the help. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Need support in creating your practice email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com
By Reina Lombardi May 9, 2024
FEATURED GUESTS: Sharon Itkoff Nacache ATR-BC LCAT LPAT PMH-C is a trauma-informed, attachment-based, relational clinician with a virtual practice serving New Jersey and New York. As a perinatal art therapist with almost 15 years of clinical experience, she specializes in supporting those who identify as caregivers–personally or professionally–in cultivating creative resilience in the workplace, throughout their family building journeys, and beyond. Her work has been featured in both the New York and LA Times, and her creative clinical approaches are grounded in principles of cultural humility, humanism, and the healing power of an empathic creative process. Sharon also provides integrative arts-based wellness workshops to aid in burnout prevention and creativity development on the job for employees in both the public and private sectors. She is currently involved with an ongoing partnership with the Whitney Museum of American Art and NYC Health and Hospitals system via their HHC Art of Medicine program, bringing creative spaces to public hospital settings. To learn more visit www.cocreatearttherapy.com. LISTEN & LEARN: Sharon's model of Creative Resilience. The relationship between Role Fatigue and Burnout. The scope of perinatal mental health. The role of self-compassion as therapist and entrepreneur. The benefit of engaging in a modality outside your comfort zone as creative self-care. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Connect with Sharon at www.cocreatearttherapy.com LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/co-create-art-and-reproductive-therapy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocreatearttherapy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cocreatearttherapy
By Reina Lombardi April 24, 2024
FEATURED GUESTS: Reina Lombardi, ATR-BC, ATCS, LMHC-QS is a Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Art Therapy Certified Supervisor, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Qualified Supervisor. She owns Florida Art Therapy Services, LLC , a full-fee group practice, where she and a team of therapists provide in-person and technology facilitated individual and group art therapy and counseling services, contracted art therapy groups at various community agencies, supervision and continuing education programming for counselors and art therapists. She has contributed to several academic texts on the topics of art therapy and clinical supervision, and is a frequent presenter/speaker at local and national professional conferences. She also owns Creative Clinician’s Corner, LLC where she provides practice building resources and consultation services for creative arts therapists with a desire to build and scale their own private practice. She is the host of The Creative Psychotherapist Podcast where she interviews successful creative therapists about the tools and strategies they used to grow their dream practices, as well as how they have hustled to create additional streams of income using their knowledge and creativity by developing products and services that enhance their therapy practices. LISTEN & LEARN: Five mindset characteristics to help navigate challenges as a business owner. Why we need to reconsider how we define failure. Using our greatest asset - creativity - in how we approach mindset in business.  RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Need support in creating your practice email me for a consult: creativeclinician@gmail.com
By Reina Lombardi April 18, 2024
FEATURED GUESTS: Dawn Burau, ATR-BC, LMHC worked in a therapeutic classroom for 13 years at a school in Lexington, MA. The school works with children with social, emotional, behavioral, neurological and academic struggles and their families. She is currently a therapist in their outpatient program. Dawn was core faculty at Lesley University in the Graduate School of Expressive Therapy form 2016-2023. She has given multiple lectures at local and national conferences on topics related to special education, curriculum modifications, use of arts in the school setting, and interpreting and applying neuropsychological assessments in the classroom and in the development of treatment plans. Dawn co-authored two books with Daniel Reinstein: Integrating Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessments (2014) and Applying the Results of Neuropsychological and Psychological Assessments (2017). Dawn loves nature and being outdoors, recently opening a gardening coaching business Wild Indigo Gardening. LISTEN & LEARN: How understanding the results of neuropsychological and psychological assessments can enhance your therapeutic practice. Why the Expressive Therapies Continuum provides an excellent framework for media process selection in connection with the results of assessments. The value of listening to your needs and personality as you develop your business. The role of risk tolerance and business creation. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about Dawn Burau at: www. wildindigogardening.com Email Dawn at Dawn@wildindigogardening.com https://www.routledge.com/Integrating-Neuropsychological-and-Psychological-Evaluations-Assessing/Reinstein-Burau/p/book/978041570888 https://www.routledge.com/Applying-the-Results-of-Neuropsychological-and-Psychological-Assessments-A-Manual-for-Teachers-and-Specialists/Burau-Reinstein/p/book/9781138238961
By Reina Lombardi April 11, 2024
FEATURED GUESTS: Juliet L. King, PhD, ATR-BC, LPC, LMHC is an Associate Professor of Art Therapy at The George Washington University and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Juliet has over two decades as a clinician, administrator, and educator. She developed and implemented the graduate art therapy program at Herron School of Art & Design-IUPUI, where her leadership spearheaded over 30 graduate student internships in the Indianapolis community and throughout the state. As a translational scientist, Professor King investigates the systematic integration of art therapy and cognitive neuroscience, applying her research to support those exposed to trauma across diverse populations and contexts. In 2016, she authored and edited Art Therapy, Neuroscience and Trauma: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives, with a highly anticipated second edition slated for release in early 2024. LISTEN & LEARN: How having a general understanding of neuroscience can help support stigma reduction in treatment. How helping clients to understand their nervous systems can have a positive impact on treatment outcomes. The importance of interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary collaboration in research in art therapy. Benefits of the growing body of research in support of the arts as healing practices. The Expressive Therapies Continuum's role in helping therapists select interventions to facilitate different neurological responses. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about Juliet King at: www.arttherapyresearch.com Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tertiaryprocess/ LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-l-king-23377529/ Art Therapy, Trauma & Neuroscience edited by Juliet King, PhD Neuroarts Blueprint https://neuroartsblueprint.org/ Arts & Mind Lab https://www.artsandmindlab.org/
By Reina Lombardi April 3, 2024
FEATURED GUESTS: Robert L. Bray, Ph.D., LCSW has worked in the field of traumatic stress recovery for over 40 years. Beginning as volunteer on a crisis hot line and throughout his professional career, he has always focused on the impact of traumatic stress on the mental and physical health of individuals, families, and communities. Dr. Bray has extensive experience as a clinician helping in recovery from natural disasters, criminal acts, and domestic violence of all types. He has been training, writing, and developing Thought Field Therapy since 1996. Dr. Bray’s book “Heal Traumatic Stress NOW: Complete Recovery with Thought Field Therapy – No Open Wounds” provides a consumer-friendly self-help guide to anyone struggling with overwhelming stress. He is also an approved ICISF trainer. https://rlbray.com/ LISTEN & LEARN: How TFT engages the full person - body, mind and spirit. The crisis tapping sequence used in TFT. The role of muscle testing in TFT and how it circumvents the need for using verbal language. The integrative capacity of TFT with any other therapy modalities. History of TFT and the creator, Roger Callahan. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about & Train with Dr. Robert Bray at: www.rlbray.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtFieldTherapyCenter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlbray/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrRobertBray Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology https://www.energypsych.org/ No Open Wounds E-Book https://rlbray.com/product/no-open-wounds-e-book/ More on Founder of TFT Dr. Roger Callahan http://www.rogercallahan.com/callahan.php
By Reina Lombardi March 21, 2024
FEATURED GUESTS: Bridget Steed is a licensed therapist, Person-Centered Expressive Arts Practitioner, and intermodal artist with a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy. She is passionate about using “art as healing” and believes that creative expression is an inner resource available to everyone. Bridget is the Arts & Recovery Team Lead for Disastershock, an international humanitarian relief organization whose goal is to help children and families affected by disaster-related stress and trauma, and she has served on the Board of Directors for The International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) since 2020, currently acting as one of the board’s Executive Co-Chairs. After working in clinical settings, both online and in-person, with adults with intellectual and physical disabilities as well as children and adolescents dealing with poverty, abuse, addiction, and a myriad of other social and emotional issues, Bridget is now focusing on growing her private practice, Precious Cargo Expressive Arts Therapy, while living on the Yucatán Peninsula in Southern Mexico. LISTEN & LEARN: Logistical considerations for providing telehealth services while traveling. The power of creating connections through volunteer work. The benefits of showing up as we are with consistency to build opportunities in your practice. An example of a non-hustle mindset approach to marketing. Recognizing fear as a guide and the voice of historic programming designed to keep us safe at the expense of creating an impact in the world. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Learn more about Bridget at: https://www.bridgetsteed.com/ Bridget's online practice at: https://preciouscargoexpressiveartstherapy.com/ International Expressive Arts Therapy Association: https://www.ieata.org/ Disastershock at: https://www.disastershock.com/
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Meet the Host of The Creative Psychotherapist Podcast

 

Hi. I am Reina Lombardi, host of the Creative Psychotherapist Podcast. 

I interview successful creative therapists about how they built their dream practices and created additional streams of income using their knowledge and creativity. 

I am on a MISSION to EMPOWER therapists to:

command fees so that their business & families THRIVE;

structure the business to supports their career & personal VISION; 

implement strategies to buffer risks & liabilities;

understand how “money” impacts ethical practice;

implement policies and procedures to ensure a PROFIT;

OVERCOME the discomfort of marketing; 

design a results producing marketing road map aligned with their personality;

use their creativity to make a POSITIVE IMPACT;

implement healthy work-life boundaries; 

AND move from a place of surviving the field to THRIVING in it!

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The Creative Psychotherapist is the official podcast of The Creative Clinician’s Corner, a practice building resource for Creative Psychotherapists. TCP is the cast for creative, expressive, and experiential focused psychotherapists with a desire to dream up, build, and scale a thriving private practice. 

Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Reina Lombardi, interviews successful creative therapists about the tools and strategies they used to grow their dream practices, as well as how they have hustled to create additional streams of income using their knowledge and creativity by developing products and services that enhance their therapy practices. 

Reina is passionate about helping therapists build the practice of their dreams! She has spent half of her career in private practice and owns a small group practice in Ft. Myers, Florida. She shares wisdom gained from many years working as a contractor in a group, operating a solo practice, and growing a thriving small group practice. 
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