EP 90 – What Role Does Creativity Play In Healing? with Sharene Rodamaker

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/t-597jwOpPg   What is art therapy? How do we go beyond judgment and rediscover our creativity? What freedom and healing are possible when we engage in the creative process?   Find a super fun, expansive. and inspiring conversation on the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with licensed marriage and family therapist, registered art therapist, life coach, and certified EMDR and energy psychology practitioner, Sharene Rodamaker.   You will hear about the many joyful possibilities for incorporating art and play therapy modalities into your life, practice, and healing regimens to facilitate freedom, expression, and relaxation.   In this episode: Sharene’s childhood, dyslexia, and discovery of art therapy Art therapy  Inner critic and judgment Art, language and communication The creative process Freedom and safety Inner child work Kids in therapy Trauma and art therapy Dreams and dreamwork Sand tray therapy Art therapy and the brain Journaling Non-dominant hand work Parts therapy Collage and gluebooks work Groups and retreats Integration for psychedelic-assisted therapies Dr. Stanislav Grof Mandalas Playing on your own   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Firebird Healing: https://www.firebird-healing.com/about Sharene's website: https://sharene27.com/   About Sharene: Sharene Rodamaker, MA, LMFT, ATR is a licensed marriage and family therapist, registered art therapist, life coach, and certified EMDR and energy psychology practitioner. She loves to help facilitate personal and professional breakthroughs on all levels: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. She also loves to work with her clients on creating a life they have dreamed of, embracing who they are, and moving through the traumas and limitations that have held them back.   “They usually leave after doing art feeling free.” – Sharene   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find the book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu? Medium: https://medium.com/@dradrianapopescu   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.