In this episode, Sare, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, explains how creativity allows us to explore how we experience the world in a tangible way.  She also explains the therapeutic process she utilizes while in session with her clients.  Additionally, we explore perfectionism in relation to the creative process and "healthy risk taking", as well as how she guides her clients through this experience and supports them in building flexible thinking. 

Sare delves deeper into the neurobiological aspects of utilizing art therapy by explaining her trauma sensitive approach that involves nurturing developmental traumas that a child may have experienced.  Sare emphasizes creating a safe holding space for her clients, and inviting parents to learn engagement tools through attunement and observing their child without judgment.

Lastly, she describes how she utilizes a Gestalt framework in her sessions by staying in the moment and providing an authentic presence.  In particular, we talk about how transparency can be helpful in working with teens.  Sare discusses her experience facilitating a teen group.

Important resources:

How to contact Sare Gebhardt-

[email protected]

http://www.healingartstherapy.org/about-sareacute.html

More on Gestalt Therapy-

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/gestalt-therapy

In this episode, I will explore many different types of unhelpful and inaccurate thinking styles from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework.  I will help you learn how to challenge those thoughts and understand how they impact how you are feeling and behaving.  

Listen to hear what you can expect to hear from this podcast this season!