A Unique Week of Learning at Historic Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico! We had such a positive experience in 2017 and 2018 at Ghost Ranch, we have planned another week of learning for 2020. This year we are trying out a new format designed to let you really experience this spectacular part of the Southwest, holding formal coursework each morning [9:00 am- 1:00 pm] and allowing for participants to choose how to spend the afternoons in the studio, hiking around the Ranch or taking side trips to the many locations in the Abiquiu area. Santa Fe, Ojo Caliente and Taos are a few of many ways to experience this region of New Mexico.

Our course will present key trauma-informed expressive arts therapy strategies through a variety of hands-on experiences [individual and group] using principles of self-regulation/co-regulation, safety as a core foundation, embodied awareness, and storytelling through narrative, enactment, movement and improvisation grounded in emerging research and best practices. The key approaches presented in this course can be applied to individuals of all ages, but particular emphasis is on adults from a culturally-responsive, trauma-informed perspective. While the emphasis is on visual journaling as a strategy, participants will be introduced to a variety of brain-wise, body-based approaches to prompt and support psychotherapeutic applications of journaling in practice.

Visual Journaling and Expressive Arts: Advanced Approaches to Self-Regulation and Meaning-Making qualifies for 20 hours of continuing education credits [4 hours per day].  A $25 processing fee is charged for a continuing education certificate [you can pay with cash or check at the workshop]. All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion as part of the course fee indicating the hours of attendance [20 clock hours].

Counselors/National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6557. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute is an Approved Continuing Education Provider by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Texas no longer requires a provider number, but our previous provider number is 2318.

Art Therapy Credentials Board [ATCB]. The ATCB recognizes a variety of CEC activities, including those in the areas of professional and mental health counseling. These activities are clearly outlined in their recertification standards provided to all ATR-BCs in their recertification year and on their website. A minimum of six CECs must be earned in the area of ethics each cycle. If you are licensed as an art therapist in your state, please check with your state board to verify what types of CEC activities are acceptable for license renewal.

Art Therapists, Music Therapists, Drama Therapists and Dance Therapists. Please check with your credentials board or state license board to ensure that any courses you take can be applied for credential renewal.

California Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Educational Psychologists and Professional Counselors. As of July 1, 2015, the State of California /Board of Behavioral Sciences [BBS] amended its regulations for continuing education providers to include National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as a "board-recognized approval agency." If you are licensed as a marriage and family therapist, social worker, educational psychologist or professional clinical counselor in California, NBCC Approved Continuing Education Providers are recognized by the BBS to fulfill continuing education requirements. As of July 1, 2015, required CE hours can be accumulated entirely through self-study and distance learning. 

Other Mental Health and Healthcare Professionals. As we continue to expand our offerings we will be expanding our continuing education credits into other areas. Please use the Contact form to provide recommendations for future continuing education needs.

Learn more about https://www.ghostranch.org/explore/the-land/abiquiu-surrounding-area/; there are accommodations at Ghost Ranch but please make your reservations early in order to secure your preference of room. AirBnB is another option to rent apartments, homes or rooms in the area. The Abiquiu Inn is about 10 minutes from Ghost Ranch; for those who do not have transportation, there are often some participants with cars who are willing to provide rides to the Ranch each day. Santa Fe, Ojo Caliente and Taos are nearby, but is a bit of a drive each day-- but you may prefer to stay there as there are more options for accommodations and restaurants.