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More Than Talk: Integrating Creative Processes into Therapy with Intention and Care

from $89.00

October 23rd 1:00-3:00pm EST, conducted online via Zoom

While verbal processing remains central to therapy, words are not always sufficient for exploring emotions, identity, embodied experiences, or complex life events. Research suggests that creative processes can support emotional expression, regulation, meaning-making, well-being, and therapeutic engagement (Jean-Berluche, 2024; Keyes et al., 2024; Weir, 2025). This training explores how therapists can thoughtfully integrate creative processes, including creative check-ins, object metaphor, art observation, and visual journaling, while remaining grounded in ethical, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practice (Kaimal et al., 2025; Emmanuel, 2024). Participants will distinguish art therapy from the ethical integration of creative practices, explore when and how these approaches may deepen therapeutic work, and leave with practical strategies that support both client care and therapist well-being, including visual journaling as a tool for addressing vicarious trauma (Gibson, 2018).

Learning Objectives:

  • Differentiate between art therapy as a specialized mental health profession and the ethical integration of arts-based practices within psychotherapy.

  • Describe how creative processes can support emotional expression, regulation, meaning-making, and therapeutic engagement.

  • Assess the appropriateness of integrating arts-based interventions by considering client goals, readiness, cultural context, and scope of practice.

  • Demonstrate two arts-based approaches that can be incorporated into psychotherapy to support therapeutic goals.

Cultivating Healers seeks to provide educational and engaging CEUs with liberatory information, pop-quizzes, and case studies to ensure your learning.

This training is eligible for 2 Continuing Education Credits for NBCC Counselors & NY LMHCs, LCSWs, LMSWs, LMFTs, LCATs, and Art Therapists. Cultivating Healers is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

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October 23rd 1:00-3:00pm EST, conducted online via Zoom

While verbal processing remains central to therapy, words are not always sufficient for exploring emotions, identity, embodied experiences, or complex life events. Research suggests that creative processes can support emotional expression, regulation, meaning-making, well-being, and therapeutic engagement (Jean-Berluche, 2024; Keyes et al., 2024; Weir, 2025). This training explores how therapists can thoughtfully integrate creative processes, including creative check-ins, object metaphor, art observation, and visual journaling, while remaining grounded in ethical, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practice (Kaimal et al., 2025; Emmanuel, 2024). Participants will distinguish art therapy from the ethical integration of creative practices, explore when and how these approaches may deepen therapeutic work, and leave with practical strategies that support both client care and therapist well-being, including visual journaling as a tool for addressing vicarious trauma (Gibson, 2018).

Learning Objectives:

  • Differentiate between art therapy as a specialized mental health profession and the ethical integration of arts-based practices within psychotherapy.

  • Describe how creative processes can support emotional expression, regulation, meaning-making, and therapeutic engagement.

  • Assess the appropriateness of integrating arts-based interventions by considering client goals, readiness, cultural context, and scope of practice.

  • Demonstrate two arts-based approaches that can be incorporated into psychotherapy to support therapeutic goals.

Cultivating Healers seeks to provide educational and engaging CEUs with liberatory information, pop-quizzes, and case studies to ensure your learning.

This training is eligible for 2 Continuing Education Credits for NBCC Counselors & NY LMHCs, LCSWs, LMSWs, LMFTs, LCATs, and Art Therapists. Cultivating Healers is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  • Deanna Barton is a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist℠ (ATR-BC®), educator, artist, and founder of ALLUMA: Art & Healing LLC. She believes in the transformative power of the arts as a catalyst for healing, connection, and liberation. With over 15 years of experience in schools, community settings, and private practice, Deanna supports individuals and communities through creative, embodied, and culturally responsive approaches to healing, integrating visual art, writing, movement, mindfulness, and nature-based practices.

    As a graduate-level educator, clinical supervisor, and facilitator, Deanna is passionate about fostering growth through creative learning experiences. Her published work and presentations explore nature-based approaches, grief, embodiment, cultural humility, and racial trauma within art therapy practice. She also serves on the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE), helping advance excellence in art therapy education nationwide.

    As Education Manager at Cultivating Healers, Deanna helps shape and expand accessible, inclusive learning opportunities that support the growth of QT-BIPOC healers and the advancement of anti-oppressive, liberatory mental health care.


    Instagram: @allumabewell

  • Kenya Crawford, LMHC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0269. Kenya Crawford, LMHC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. #SW-0736. Kenya Crawford, LMHC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists. #MFT-0151. Kenya Crawford, LMHC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0132.

    Kenya Crawford has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7470. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Kenya Crawford is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

    Cultivating Healers is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cultivating Healers maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

    Kenya Crawford, LMHC is recognized by the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB) as an Authorized Continuing Education Provider for art therapists. Provider ID: 63628089.

    To be eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), participants must attend the training in its entirety. Individuals who arrive late or depart early will not qualify for CEU credit.

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  • References 

    Emmanuel,O. (2024). The role of art in empowering marginalized communities. Research Invention Journal Of Research In Education 4(2), 54-57. https://doi.org/10.59298/RIJRE/2024/425457

    Gibson, D. (2018). A visual conversation with trauma: Visual journaling in art therapy to combat vicarious trauma. Art Therapy, 35(2), 99–103. https://doi.org/10.1080/07421656.2018.1483166

    Jean-Berluche, D. (2024). Creative expression and mental health. Journal of Creativity, 34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yjoc.2024.100083

    Kaimal, G., Stickley, K. S., Malhotra, B., Valldejuli, K., & Herres, J. (2025). Psychosocial benefits of engaging in heritage arts practices in art therapy. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2025.102271

    Keyes, H., Gradidge, S., Forwood, S. E., Gibson, N., Harvey, A., Kis, E., Mutsatsa, K., Ownsworth, R., Roeloffs, S., & Zawisza, M. (2024). Creating arts and crafting positively predicts subjective wellbeing. Frontiers in Public Health, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1417997

    Weir, K. (2025, September 1). What happens in the brain when we experience art: How to unleash the power of neuroaesthetics for health, well-being, and social change. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/09/art-mind-brain

  • Due to the nature of this product, all sales are final and we are unable to offer refunds. If you are no longer able to attend a group, email us at info@kenyacrawford.com and we can transfer your confirmation to the following group.

  • If you are no longer able to attend a scheduled training or group session, you may request a one-time transfer to a future session of the same group or training.


    To request a transfer: Email info@kenyacrawford.com with your name, order confirmation number, and the session you originally registered for. Indicate which future session you would like to transfer your confirmation to. Requests must be made at least 48 hours before the session start date to be eligible for transfer.


    Transfers are subject to availability and must be used within six months of the original purchase date. For any additional questions regarding this policy, please contact us at info@kenyacrawford.com