A 6 hour training event with Bodhi Simpson, MA, MT-BC & Kate Beever, LCPC, ATR
8:30am – 4:00pm on January 22, 2020
(snowdate 1/29/20)
PRESENTATION: The Expressive Therapies embrace the use of creative expression as a path toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. Art and Music Therapy are integrative health tools used to address the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional goals of a wide variety of populations. This presentation will provide a basic understanding of art and music therapy in the prevention, treatment, and recovery stages of those dealing with substance use disorders. Participants will engage in discussion and experiential learning. No previous art or music experience is necessary. As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Gain introductory knowledge of what art and music therapy are and a basic history of the professions
- Learn about the benefits of art and music therapy
- Learn how adults with SUDs can benefit from engaging in the arts
- Learn through your own experience how to begin to incorporate creative expression and musical tools and interventions into your own clinical practice
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS: Kate Beever, MA, MT-BC studied at the USM School of Music and then worked for Frank Glazer before earning her Master’s Degree in Music Psychotherapy from New York University. She interned at Beth Israel Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She returned to the fresh air of Maine to open Maine Music & Health, LLC. She works with clients of all ages with cancer, cerebral palsy, brain injury, depression, developmental disabilities, dementia, and respiratory diseases. Kate presents at conferences and facilitates group and individual sessions while keeping an active performing schedule as a pianist and percussionist. She is also a trained REMO HealthRhythms facilitator and has her certification in Neurologic Music Therapy. Kate serves as vice president of the USM Alumni Board and served on the Maine Arts Commission. Bodhi Simpson, LCPC, ATR is a Registered Art Therapist with a private practice in Waterville, Maine called Conscious Art Therapy. She is co-founder of Vast Horizons Center for Personal Growth in Brunswick, Maine and also of Wisdom Journeys, LLC. She is a co-creator of The Self-Compassion Symposium held annually in Freeport, Maine. Additionally, Bodhi is a teaching artist at the Colby College Museum of Art, a workshop presenter for the Healthy Living Program at Maine General Medical Center, an adjunct instructor at Husson University, and a past president of the Maine Mental Health Counselors Association. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Wisdom Studies.
REGISTRATION FEE: *NHADACA Members: $55; *Non-Members $65; *NBCC add $5. Lunch will be on your own.
For registration information contact: 603-225-7060 traininginstitute@nhadaca.org
6 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domain: 1, 3, 4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 6, 7, 13
CPS Domains: 2, 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A) NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
PLEASE NOTE: Only one registrant per form. For multiple registrants you must register each person individually. Registration is not complete or guaranteed until payment is received. Payment by means other than credit card may slow down completion of registration. Checks and cash are still accepted, however, your registration will be placed on a pending list until payment is received. We strongly encourage payment by credit card for training's of high demand topics. THANK YOU.
