Are you looking for helpful and easy to implement tools to support clients with anxiety?
Are you interested in experiential and creative practices to build mindfulness and self-soothing?
Topics include:
The purpose and benefits of anxiety
The Autonomic Nervous System and how the body responds to threats
How Compassion-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy can address anxiety
Using mindfulness and art-making to soothe anxiety
"Finding Safety Within" was originally developed as an online workshop by Creative Healing Workshops to support individuals in the community who were struggling with anxiety. Sigal and Danielle will walk you through the psychoeducation and emotional regulation strategies that were helpful for their participants so that you can use this material with your own clients (and maybe for your own self-care as well.)
Guided mindfulness and art experiences in the course will help participants deepen their understanding and develop confidence in these techniques.
What To Expect:
The course includes approximately 1.5 hours of learning content, as well as additional time suggested for personal art-making and self-reflection. 1.5 CE credits are available for MFT's, social workers, counselors, and psychologists. CEs should meet the standards for ATCB; art therapists should verify the current requirements.
The online platform allows you to work with your own schedule and at your own pace.
You will learn through informational videos and experiential art activities.
Please keep in mind that this course does not certify you Art Therapy or any other treatment model. Instead, this course is intended to provide you with information and skills that you can integrate in to your work as a mental health clinician. You may wish to get additional consultation or training.
Course Objectives
Participants will be able to:
1. Summarize how to work with a client's anxiety utilizing specific modalities and interventions that reduce symptoms.
2. Explain how the body regulates emotions.
3. Describe a mindfulness exercise and an art directive to soothe the nervous system and "feel safe" in the body.
Course curriculum
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1
Welcome
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Understanding and Addressing Anxiety
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Conclusion
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Welcome Course Objectives & CE Information Course Info Supplies Suggested Art Supplies Tips for Uploading Your Images -
Introduction and Disclaimer Let's Take a Moment Check In Why We Want Anxiety When Does Anxiety No Longer Serve Us? Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Supportive Therapeutic Modalities for Anxiety Part 1 Supportive Therapeutic Modalities for Anxiety Part 2 Interventions for Regulating Nervous System: Mindfulness Additional Interventions: Art Therapy Wrapping Up Quiz -
Completing the Course References Course Evaluation How To Get Your CE Credits
Instructors
Sigal Govrin and Danielle Gardea
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Instructor
Sigal Govrin
Sigal Govrin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and a Registered and Board-Certified Art Therapist. She graduated from Seton Hill University in 2013 with a Masters in Art Therapy, Counseling Specialization, and has been working with adult clients primarily in an outpatient setting providing individual therapy. She describes herself as having an “integrative style” which encompasses her knowledge in art therapy, mindfulness, CBT and other psychotherapy theories and approaches. Most recently Sigal has named a new “why” or purpose. She realized that without normalizing emotions and reducing shame and judgment, we cannot truly heal. This has been a great influence in developing CHW as the hope is to understand that we all have emotions that need support, and leaning into self-compassion is one of the greatest “antidotes” for reducing pain. When Sigal is not in the office you can find her working on her own paintings in the studio, practicing yoga and working out, creating yummy art in the kitchen, and exploring the amazing outdoors and cuisine of Austin, TX. -
Instructor
Danielle Gardea
Danielle Gardea is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in the state of Texas and a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of New Mexico. She received her graduate degree at Our Lady of the Lake University in 2011 with a Masters in Science in Counseling Psychology. Her education was formed on a strength based approach, Solution-Focused Therapy, that focuses on the present and building on existing skills for change. With her years of experience primarily working with individuals, couples, and family in the outpatient setting, she grew to incorporate mindfulness and somatic awareness while connecting to the present and to the Self. Danielle learned that with the ability to grow more consciously aware of ourselves in the moment, with evidence-based interventions, we also build the ability to make decisions and actions more thoughtfully. Learning to connect with ourselves moment to moment with intention is one of the foundations of CHW. For fun Danielle works on connecting with herself through yoga and mindfulness practices, being active, spending time outdoors camping or admiring the desert scape of west Texas, and nurturing her many plants and dogs (also known as her children).
Creative Healing Workshops
This course is presented by Sigal Govrin and Danielle Gardea of Creative Healing Workshops. The mission of CHW is "to empower healing by understanding emotions and building skills with mindfulness and art." These workshops, facilitated by licensed psychotherapists, are designed to provide skills, education, and community support around topics like anxiety, anger, and self-compassion.
Creative Healing Workshops has partnered with Creativity in Therapy to offer their workshop material in a CE format to mental health clinicians and other helping professionals.
Feedback from workshop participants:
“The session was so valuable. I would definitely take another workshop and recommend them for anyone new to a mental health journey or those well on their path of self-awareness” -Anxiety workshop participant
“[Creative Healing Workshops] puts together very informative workshops on different topics. It is so helpful to first learn about these topics but then also get to work with them through mindfulness activities and art directives. I’d recommend these workshops for anyone who wants to learn more about themselves.” -Workshop Participant
FAQ
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Who is this course for?
This course is for all mental health and helping professionals who want to deepen their understanding of anxiety and how to support clients with mindfulness and art-making. (If this course isn't right for you, be sure to look at the full list of available courses at https://creativityintherapy.thinkific.com/collections)
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Does this course give me the education to do Art Therapy or be an Art Therapist?
No. Art Therapists (and Expressive Arts Therapists) attend graduate level 2-3 year training and have extensive supervision. There is a lot more to "art therapy" than what is covered in this course. However, this course aims to help other clinicians use art with their own scope of practice, so that they can help their clients in a way that is better informed, more effective, and ethical.
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I'm not sure I have time to do the course right now. Can I sign up later?
One of the great advantages of an online course it that you can work at your own pace and around your own schedule. If you are interested in the course, we encourage you to sign up now and then work through the course when you are able.
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Do I need to have art supplies or anything else?
You'll need a variety of art materials to complete the hands-on art experiences. We recommend having drawing paper, colored drawing media, and maybe paint. We also recommend having a journal for your own self-reflection.
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What if I have questions during the course?
We'll be happy to help! Email us at anytime if you have questions about the course or the material that you are learning. If you are wondering how to implement the ideas with particular clients or need more resources, feel free to ask by email or in the course Discussion feature.
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Can I get CEs for this course?
A Certificate of Completion will be provided for all participants when they complete the course. If you choose, you may also take a post-test through our co-sponsor CE-Classes.com to obtain their certificate for 1.5 APA-approved CEs (available for MFTs, professional counselors, social workers, and psychologists; current approval until 11/1/2025). Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form. Licensed professionals should consult their regulatory board rules to verify that this course meets their requirements. CEs may be used for ATCB re-certification, but art therapists are encouraged to verify the current CE requirements.
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What types of clients will these ideas be helpful for?
Sigal and Danielle work primarily with adults, so these approaches will work best with adults and older adolescents who are dealing with anxiety or stress. As this material was developed from a community workshop, you will also find that it works well in a group setting or single-meeting situation.
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What if I'm still not sure this course is for me?
Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have other questions before signing up. Sigal, Danielle, or Carolyn will get back to you with our thoughts.
Price: $45
Cancellation/refund policy: You may cancel for a full refund within 48 hours of purchase. No refunds will be given if more than 25% of the course has been completed
We are looking forward to sharing with you through this course. Experiential practices like mindfulness and art-making can be powerful tools to help our clients move through their anxiety. You will leave this course with clear and easy to implement strategies for psychoeducation and emotional regulation.
Grievance Policy
Creativity in Therapy seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to: Creativity in Therapy at [email protected]. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.
Accommodations for the Differently Abled
Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact: Carolyn Mehlomakulu, carolyn@creativityintherapy, 512-660-7279.
Conflicts of Interest
There are no known conflicts of interest for the course.
CE Approvals
CE-Classes.com is approved by:
• The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
• Florida Certification Board
• The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2025
• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
• California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0225 Expires 02-2025
• The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
• The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
• The Texas Board of Marriage & Family Therapists – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education. Effective 1/1/24, at least half of the 30 hours must be obtained from a provider listed in 801.261(f). This course meets that requirement.
• Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)
• Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.
• New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education
Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120.
• New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0260.
• New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
• Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure (LPCs, LMFTs and LBCs)
• South Carolina - CE-Classes.com is approved by the S.C. Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapist, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists (#4696).
• Illinois - CE-Classes.com is a registered social work CE sponsor by the State of Illinois. License 159.001607 Expires 11/30/2025
• The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2026 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
• The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2024.
• This course is NOT available for NBCC credit
• This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.
