Expressive arts therapy and sensory processing are part of the current forefront of emerging methods that incorporate both neuroscience (brain-wise) research and somatosensory (body-wise and sensory-oriented) findings within the contemporary treatment of stress and traumatic stress. Expressive arts therapy integrates the arts movement, music/sound, drawing, storytelling, improvi- sation, dramatic enactment, play, and creative writing within the practice of psychotherapy and counseling. Material presented in this course draws not only from the healing components of the arts themselves, but also from Polyvagal theory, autonomic nervous system, bilateral work and sensory integration, mindfulness practices, and narrative therapy approaches. In each session, participants will explore and experience why expressive and sensory-based practices go beyond what language and traditional talk therapy capture to access implicit, sensory-based experiences. These approaches not only resetthenervoussystem ,reducestress,distress,andtraumaticstressreactions, but also enhance and increase our capacities for joy, enlivenment, playfulness, curiosity, and resilience. It is this reparative nature found in expressive arts and the senses that help individuals re-sensitize both body and mind to positive sensations rather than simply learning to expand tolerance for distressful reactions. It also helps individuals to begin to live in the present, rather than remaining stuck in the distressful sensations of past events.
- Provider:Milton H. Erickson Foundation
- Activity Link: https://www.cape.org/
- Start Date: 2025-06-30 05:00:00
- End Date: 2025-06-30 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 15.0 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Live Course
- CME Finder Type: Conference
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Provider Ship: Jointly Provided
- Registration: Limited