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Self-care Series 2009-2010

The first Thursday of every month the Kardon Institute for Arts Therapy will be hosting 90 minute workshops focused on therapist self-care, facilitated by local creative arts therapists.

Time is 7:00 – 8:30PM, participants are asked to arrive by 6:50PM to check in and receive handouts.  The fee for each workshop is $10.00, cash only.  100% of the fees collected will be paid to the facilitating therapist. Register in advance by emailing cwineberg@kardoninstitute.org or simply register at the door.

The “Self-Care Series” is approved by the CBMT for 15 CMTE credits.  Credits awarded by the CBMT are accepted by the NBCC. Kardon Institute, P-076 maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.  Through a reciprocal agreement any credits approved by the CBMT are also accepted by the State Board for Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.

In case of inclement weather, listen to KYW News Radio 1060AM, our “Snow Emergency” Number is 1005.  If the workshop is canceled because of foul weather we will reschedule for the following Thursday (second week of the month.)   Please call 215 637 2077 if you are unsure about the event schedule.

January 7, 2010:  “A Guide to Rejuvenation”

Gail will facilitate group Interactive Imagery to use relaxation to enhance creativity and promote healing by connecting to our inner guides and intuition.

Objectives:
Attendees will be able to

• experience an Interactive Imagery session, and the richness it imparts to art therapy
• evaluate the benefits of Interactive Imagery as an adjunctive modality and which populations benefit from using it.

*Host Note* This workshop will start on time and late arrivals will not be able to enter once the imagery has started.

Gail Perkin, MS,ATR-BC is an artist and art therapist with 25 years of experience in the field of holistic health.  She has extensive experience in the treatment of addictions, trauma and depression.  She uses an open and varied approach to the treatment of self discovery and transformation.  Gail earned a B.F.A. from the University of the Arts and an MS in Art Therapy from the College of New Rochelle. She is board certified in Art Therapy, is a Certified Addictions Counselor, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania.  She is a Board member of the International Institute of Visual Research and has presented on Art Therapy and Imagery nationally and internationally.  She is presently working as a therapist at Crisis Management Services and maintains a private practice.

February 4, 2010: “Nurturing Your Musical Self”

During this workshop, we will explore how we use music (and other modalities) in our daily life, and will focus primarily on how we experience music outside of our work as therapists.  In order to be an effective music or other creative arts therapist, it is important to remain connected to your modality and to your own musical identity which lead you to this field.

Learning Objectives:

• To be able to identify the various roles that music plays in your life, and the ways in which you use music.
• To explore techniques for identifying and nurturing your “musical self.”

Scott Horowitz MA, MT-BC is a full time music therapist for Kardon Institute who received his Bachelor of Arts in Music and Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Utilizing his background in music, psychology and special education, he went on to receive a Master of Arts in Music Therapy from Drexel University. Scott currently works in a variety of programs for Kardon including individual sessions, outreach group sites, and home based geriatric.  Scott has experience working with a variety of ages and populations including autism, mental health, dementia, traumatic brain injuries, Alzheimer’s, physical disabilities and other developmental disabilities. He also works on a team of Creative Arts Therapists in Philadelphia’s Family Court system.

March 4, 2010:  “Balancing Therapeutic Relationships”

Are you over-leading your client?  Are you over-working yourself?  Empower the client to achieve greater independence and examine potential barriers to achieving balance.

Using ballroom dance as a metaphor for the therapeutic relationship, this workshop will focus on restoring the balance in your work with clients.  Therapeutic change is largely the product of the complex transactions between client and therapist over time. This workshop will examine some of the deficiencies in the therapeutic relationship which may lead to an impasse, interminable therapy, premature termination, power struggles, or lack of significant therapeutic progress.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to identify clients’ personal qualities and attitudes that impede change in the therapeutic process.
• Participants will be able to identify therapists’ personal qualities and attitudes that impede change in the therapeutic process.

Mark Bottos, MCAT is the Assistant Director at the Kardon Institute for Arts Therapy. Mark holds a BA degree in Psychology and Dance from Allentown College of St. Francis De Sales and a Master of Creative Arts in Therapy from Hahnemann University, specializing in Dance/Movement Therapy. He has served as a Dance Therapist for the Kardon Institute and the Center for Autistic Children. Mark has been with Kardon Institute for 20 years. He oversees Institute program operations.

April 1, 2010: Becoming a Creative Arts Therapist

As creative arts therapists, we spend a good deal of time explaining who we are and what we do and, almost as often, who we are not and what we don’t do. Part of becoming a creative arts therapist involves developing a professional identity. Participants will be invited to explore this complex process through reflection, musical experience, and dialogue.

• Participants will identify 2 contributing factors to developing a professional identity.
• Participants will articulate a strategy for developing or maintaining their professional identity.

Roia Rafieyan, MA, MT-BC has spent the last 22 years becoming a music therapist at Hunterdon Developmental Center in Clinton, New Jersey. She hopes to continue her collaborative learning journey as she becomes a clinical supervisor to other professional music therapists. She has a particular interest in therapeutic approaches which are relationally-based and invite personal and interpersonal reflection.

May 6, 2010: Compassion Fatigue

Learn the difference between Burnout, Stress and Compassion Fatigue, how they affect each other, and how to care for yourself while dealing with them all.

• Participants will be able to define compassion fatigue.
• Participants will be able to identify the steps they can take to deal with compassion fatigue.

Karen Rider ATR-BC, LPC received her MA in Art Therapy from Hahnemann University.  She has over 20 years experience with a wide range of populations.  She currently works in an alternative school with emotionally disturbed adolescents.  In addition to supervising Art Therapy Interns and new graduates, she provides in-service training to staff and mentoring to novice teachers.  Since 1991 she has been a certified practitioner of deep interactive imagery.  She enjoys painting and beadwork.

June 3, 2010: Nurturing the Nurturer

As therapists, it is important to practice what we preach.  This is especially true when it comes to self-care and stress management activities.  We must take care of ourselves if we are to take care of others.  Since stress and burn-out often show through physical symptoms and illness, it is important that we learn to listen to and attend to our bodies.   This workshop will focus on movement and other physical self-care strategies.  Topics will include techniques for attuning to our bodies’ messages and strategies to address these messages.  Come dressed in comfortable clothes that you can move in.

• Participants will learn and implement methods to listen to their bodies and identify symptoms of stress and burn-out.
• Participants will identify and practice movement-based, physical self-care strategies.

Andrea Miner-Isaacson, PhD, ADTR is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Dance/Movement Therapist.  She is a graduate of Drexel University.  In her practice, located in Narberth, Andrea helps her clients solve the problems of living to create satisfying futures.  She has expertise in many types of difficulties including depression, anxiety and trauma.  Her specialties include Eating disorders, relationship issues and supporting parents whose children are in treatment.

Andrea’s other professional activities including supervising training psychologists, teaching and counseling students at Widener University.  A founding owner of Full Circle Solutions, a business coaching and consulting firm, Andrea has conducted trainings and acted as a consultant for area businesses.

When its time to play, Andrea enjoys a variety of activities.  An avid figure skater, she competes with the Philly Spirit, a synchronized ice-skating team.  She is, also, the leader of her daughter’s Girl Scout troop.  Andrea resides with her husband, two daughters and a collection of pets fondly called the “Isaacson Zoo”.

Annual Celebration 2010

Please save the date 

Sunday, December 5, 2010
Westin Philadelphia Hotel
4 – 6:30 PM

Donations are always welcome for the jewelry sale. Please contact Liz for a jewelry bag or we will make arrangements for a pick-up. Thank you.