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Research .

Trusting the [creative] process is based on a belief that something valuable will emerge when we step into the unknown. There are elements of surrender and letting go which have more to do with flexibility and the ability to change direction, than with defeat and annihilation (McNiff, 1998, p. 27).

 


This 5 minute video shows our Purple Apple Arts program for children in Sonoma County. It was created by Jon Vissman. You may watch this video in full screen by pressing the screen expand icon to the right of the screen.

In addition to its Art Therapy Education Program, CCAT provides professional support and career development opportunities for creative arts therapists. Membership and volunteer programs offer opportunities for community service.

Through experiential in-service presentations, conferences, workshops, art exhibits, publications and community events, CCAT works to inform the public, business and civic leaders about the many benefits of the creative arts therapies.

Members are encouraged to publish their work on our site, which may then be used by the community for research purposes. All work is copyrighted by the authors.


CREATIVE ARTS IN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS  The Purple Apple. by Renee Conrad MA ATR-BC
©2008

When I see children in our after school programs being quiet and working intensely on their art project I am reminded of the quality of play that children bring when doing their own art work. Though some children need the interaction of others and desire companionship, others become so engrossed that they are quiet the whole hour.
One such hour a girl I will call Marry appeared ready for art time..... more




INSPIRATIONAL SALON SERIES. Open to the community. In 2009- March - June, we launched our Inspirational Salon series in the Spring. The series was designed to feature interesting presentations and participatory events, with time for the participants to network, share their work, and learn. Our presenters were:
Linda Chapman,
Debra Little Bear,
Gerri Ann Olson,
Carousel of presenters with short descriptions of their work using the creative arts in the community Cynthia Halliday, Christi Corradi & Renee Conrad.
Click on a link above to see photos of these events and click to view PDF Flyer of event.

Season Two Fall series -
September 26, 2009 with Catarina Martinico and Patricia Waters: Creating Illuminated intention Mandalas.
October 31, 2009: Marsha Connell: Dream Vessels: Night Visions, Day Dreams Collages and Poetry. and January 22, Naomi Mirakami. Spirituality and Art
Click here for more information about salon events.

 

The Center For The Creative Arts Therapies
1030 Second St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Post Office Box 9296
Phone (707) 579-2228.
info@creativeartstherapies.org


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