Auditory playback of child's voice offers reinforcement for language development.Įxpressive Builder offers a rich and fun environment for improving the ability to create grammatically correct sentences. Extensive use of audio clips promotes improved auditory processing for special needs children with autism spectrum disorders or sensory processing disorders. Own as an individual app or as part of our MES Speech Therapy Bundle.Įxpressive Builder is designed to help children accomplish the following educational goals: 1) Improve sentence ideation 2) Improve sentence formation and 3) Improve receptive and expressive language. Voted 3rd best educational app of 2011 by This shows that there is no such thing as a mistake, but rather only an additional layer to the final project.įor more information on the NWECA training program, visit. The book Beautiful Oops is an excellent resource to share with a client.
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The concept of free ranging and gravitating towards client’s needs may also be difficult to accept, so starting out with prompts or the utilization of bibliotherapy is very helpful for the adaptation. For me, I was most comfortable with visual arts, so it was more natural for me to use this modality as a primary drive for designing and developing therapy. What I have noticed is that I will get clients who are timid at first to try something new, and then once they try it, they will use it for multiple sessions.ĭo you have any recommendations for therapists who are looking for ways to incorporate creativity into their practice but don’t quite know where to start, either in terms of supplies and/or artistic experience?Ĭourtney: Most therapists are intimidated with the idea of trying something new or something out of their comfort zone. Some find strength and comfort with mostly writing, while others will engage in drawing and spend time playing with the different supplies. Sometimes there are sessions with specific prompts or directives. Utilizing a person-centered approach, we will spend time exploring their needs. It allows them to identify what materials they would like to engage in, providing them with the opportunity to develop a sense of agency. How do you find interesting ways to use the same materials in different ways each day?Ĭourtney: Having so much diversity and allowing a client to gravitate towards what they want to do is beneficial for their therapeutic process. Paper- card stock, lined, construction, velvet feeling, regular and multiple colored.This is when I decided to make a mobile art kit, so I can bring arts into schools with ease. This last winter, in one week I visited 11 schools providing them with counseling services. I also specialize in providing school-based counseling. I work at a nonprofit children’s community mental health agency, where we primarily work with Medicaid. I am currently working towards my 1000 direct hours towards the application for the REAT (Registered Expressive Arts Therapist) with the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association.
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The past year has been an excellent learning experience that has expanded my professional knowledge and has also provided me with the personal strength to heal. I may not have had the appropriate training to justify that, which is why I decided in Spring 2018 to enroll into the NWCEAI Certificate Training Program.
As a counselor, I have always used the arts.
On a personal level, using creativity as a way to cope and grow has been a great way to gain insight into my own personal needs and desires. What is your background and journey in expressive arts therapy, and what does your current work look like?Ĭourtney: Expressive arts have always been a fundamental component throughout my life. This week, we asked her about her therapeutic process, creativity, and recommendations for other therapists. Courtney uses a unique traveling art kit to bring creativity to her clients. Meet Courtney Taylor, a counselor and recent graduate of the professional certificate program at NWCEAI.
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