Living Arts Counseling Center

We're excited that the Living Arts Playback Theatre Ensemble will be performing at this year's Expressive Therapies Summit on Saturday, April 24 from 6:00 - 7:30pm PST. This session is open to the public, and offered free of charge, thanks to a generous grant from Patrisha Thomson. Register today!

Want to explore how the expressive arts can help facilitate growth and change? Join this low-cost Expressive Arts (EXA) Therapy workshop to get a taste of the healing power of the arts! WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 2021 9:30am Noon PST... COST: $25 BIPOC Discount Available (CODE: BIPOC) Space is limited to 8 participants so reserve your spot today. https://livingartscounseling.org/event/exaintro-march2021/

Last Call to Register for Workshops, Groups, & Trainings! Join Living Arts Drama to expand, enhance, and enliven your clinical toolbox while receiving Continuing Education credits! * Healing the Wounds of Patriarchy: A Drama Therapy Workshop for Men > Jan 30 | 1-Day Drama Therapy Workshop for Men... * Foundations of Expressive Arts Therapy: A 15-Week Training Group > Feb 1 - May 10 | 15-Week Training Group * Authoring a New Story: A 12-Week Therapeutic Writing Group > Feb 2 - April 20 | 12-Week Therapy Group * Principles of Drama Therapy: Healing Through Action w/Armand Volkas > Feb 5 - May 14 | 15-Week Training Group * Theatre as a Therapeutic Act: Transform Your Life through Autobiographical Therapeutic Performance > Feb 10 - April 21 | 11-Week Individual & Group Process * Love Stories: A 1-Day Playback Theatre Workshop > Feb 13 | 1-Day Playback Theatre Workshop * Facing Whiteness: A 1-Day Drama Therapy Workshop > Feb 28 | 1-Day Drama Therapy Workshop REGISTER TODAY: https://conta.cc/3r1TfP0

We invite you to embark on a transformative journey of uncovering and reclaiming self-defeating life scripts through Autobiographical Therapeutic Performance (ATP). During this 11-week rite of passage process, you will be guided through the journey of creating a solo theater piece, performing your story to an invited group of reparative and trustworthy witnesses. Space is limited ~ RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! www.livingartscounseling.org/events

Curious how you can integrate drama therapy into your practice? Join Armand Volkas and learn how to facilitate drama therapy with individuals, groups, couples, and families. Continuing Education credits available. To learn more and register, visit: www.livingartscounseling.org

Is there a personal story living inside of you that is wanting to be told? 12-Week Therapeutic Writing Group starts Feb 2! - Uncover internalized messages that keep you stuck - Recover a sense of empowerment - Transform your stories into new narratives.... To learn more & registration visit: www.livingartscounseling.org

We all experience the impact of patriarchy. It is a hierarchy that elevates one individual over another. We invite all male-identified folks to join us as we use embodied action methods to heal the personal and collective traumas engendered by patriarchy. Learn more & register online: https://bit.ly/HWHPatriarchy-Winter2021 Facilitated by Armand Volkas and Melvin L. Escobar, LCSW, RYT - Mindfulness Psychotherapy and Yoga

Living Arts is proud to wide offer a range of Drama and Expressive Arts Therapy workshops, groups and trainings! Check out our full line up below & register online: www.livingartscounseling.org Healing the Wounds of Patriarchy: A Drama Therapy Workshop for Men Foundations of Expressive Arts Therapy: A 15-Week Training Group Authoring a New Story: A 12-Week Therapeutic Writing Group... Principles of Drama Therapy: Healing Through Action w/Armand Volkas Healing Historical Trauma through Drama Therapy: A 13-Week Training Theatre as a Therapeutic Act: Transform Your Life through Autobiographical Therapeutic Performance Love Stories: A 1-Day Playback Theatre Workshop Facing Whiteness: A 1-Day Drama Therapy Workshop See more

Join our Healing the Wounds of History series this winter and explore how drama therapy can support in the healing generational, historical and/or collective trauma. * Healing the Wounds of Patriarchy: A Drama Therapy Workshop for Men * Healing Historical Trauma through Drama Therapy: A 13-Week Training * Facing Whiteness: A 1-Day Drama Therapy Workshop... Learn more & register online: www.livingartscounseling.org

Join the Living Arts this Fall! Register now for innovative and transformative online Drama and Expressive Arts Therapy workshops. Continuing Education Credits Available! https://conta.cc/3fSG6Sy

Curious how you can utilize the creative arts for personal transformation? Living Arts is hosting two expressive arts offerings this July including an 8-week process group & a 5-hour workshop for mental health professionals. Register today to save! https://conta.cc/2YExPej

Are you a mental health professional looking to revitalize your practice? Join us for this Intro to Expressive Arts Therapy Workshop for Mental Health Professionals! This 5-hour workshop is designed specifically for mental health professionals to explore and expand their clinician toolbox. We will provide an in-depth foundational overview of the field of Expressive Arts Therapy and give you a wealth of tools you can utilize with your clients. ... Saturday, July 16th ~ 10am 3pm Cost: $70 Early bird special $55 ~ Register by July 1 & save $15! Space is limited to 12 participants. Reserve your spot today! https://www.facebook.com/events/1004230253371375/

Curious how you can utilize the creative arts for personal growth? Join us for an online 8-Week Expressive Arts Therapy group where we will use visual arts, writing, movement, and role playing to explore the arts as therapeutic tools. We invite you to experience first-hand the power of the creative arts! We will create a safe and supportive environment to try out new tools, build resilience, and nurture change. Workshop Dates: ... Mondays | July 6-August 24 | 6-8:30pm See more

Curious how Drama Therapists are transitioning to telehealth? Check out the latest article featuring our very own Kholoud Nasser as she discusses how she's adapted her practice to online. Kholoud is an integral member of the Living Arts staff and we are very proud of the work she's doing. Way to go Kholoud! #livingartscenter #internship #dramatherapy #expressivearts https://www.berkeleyside.com//what-do-you-do-when-your-job