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WELCOMING
REMARKS,
KEYNOTE SPEAKER,
SPECIAL SESSIONS,
PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION
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(comment on previous N.E.T.A. conference) Dorri Jacobs, Ed.D. |
For those qualified applicants who wish to apply for and receive Certification at the Conference itself.
John William Johnson, M.Ed., M.F.C.C., N.C.M.T. (see elsewhere)
Shidoshi Louis Hurtado
6th Degree Black Belt. Former training officer, New York City Police Department. Retained by Audrey Hepburn, Elliot Gould, Sean Connery, etc. Plus the entire demonstration team of the V.I.P. Martial Arts Academy.
Physical assertiveness in a safe environment can be a source of release and relief, especially for those dealing with hidden past traumatic experiences or unresolved internal conflicts, as well as aggression, acting out, anxiety and depression. Karate focuses on motivation, self-esteem and respect. Kick-boxing focuses on motion, accuracy and determination. These are all elements of many different kinds of therapeutic undertaking. This spectacular session will include a martial arts demonstration, as well as a discussion of the psychologically healthful benefits of martial arts practice.
Christiana Brinton (see elsewhere)
Many spiritual tools have reemerged in the past few years. They all point to a search for meaning. The Labyrinth, in particular, has struck a chord. It is a powerful tool open to seekers of all beliefs. The Labyrinth is a divine imprint found in religious traditions in various forms around the world. Labyrinth designs have been found in Crete, Algeria, France, Italy, Great Britain, Scandinavia, and the southwestern United States. By walking the Labyrinth we are discovering a long-forgotten mystical tradition. The mysterious winding path that takes us to the center becomes a metaphor for our own spiritual journey. Going in, we release the cares and concerns which detract us from our source. The center is a place of prayer and meditation where we receive clarity about our lives. As we walk back out on the same path that brought us in, we are granted the power to act.
(Informal and largely unscheduled meetings such as this one provide unparalled opportunities to raise questions, share information, discuss issues and communicate with colleagues from around the world.)
Moderated by Steve Ross, Ph.D. (see elsewhere)
The National Expressive Therapy Association
The New York Mental Health Counselors Association is the advocacy organization which is spearheading the effort to license the clinical counselors of New York. Their licensure bill recently passed the New York State Assembly, and as of September 1, 2001 they are hoping for passage in the Senate. To find out more about the licensure effort and the New York Mental Health Counselors Association, please visit their website at NYMHCA.org; email them at [email protected], or call them at 1(800)4-NYMHCA.) is the advocacy organization which is spearheading the effort to license expressive therapists and expressive arts therapists in each and every state. Members of the Association receive periodic updates regarding progress. Conference participants will have the opportunity to find out what is happening, as well as ask questions and contribute feedback.
Into the Light - A Creative Healing
Stephanie Buck, M.P.S. (see elsewhere)
"All of us eventually come to know that death is a part of life. I believe that we can be helped through our journey if we know that life is a part of death, and that any act of creativity is life-affirming.
I lived through a period of time when I was virtually traumatized by an experience of multiple deaths. There was no conscious plan to guide me through this time. I lived it and responded to it by listening to my inner voice, by paying attention to my dreams, my visions, and the urgent and recurring images. First came the poems, later and in between came drawings and paintings. Even later came grave rubbings, photographs and collages.
During this time of grieving, my friend Lee made a beautiful necklace for me, as a gift of comfort and love. (She told me that she had chosen the beads to symbolically represent the loved ones I had lost.) I have tried to string together my poems and my paintings, letters and photographs, so as to make a meaningful and beautiful necklace. I have used the thread of life's events, as they unfolded in time, and as I was moved to respond to them through my creative efforts. I offer it, too, as a gift of comfort and love."
"The Quilt Wall is essentially a long paper poster that is sketched to look like quilt squares. Individual quilt squares are glued on the poster, either with comments or drawings. The end result is very strong and builds up over the days of the conference.
"The title of the conference and the logo could be centered on the quilt as well as this poem which I have used before.
"I am a quilt
I am a quilt
I am a quilt
I am an heirloom quilt
Elin R. Babcock"
of this and that
bits and pieces of memory
of time collecting and time assembling
of comfort and warmth
of color and design.
of stories laughed over and cried over
but above all, remembered.
As pieces are placed side by side,
each quilter adds a unique pattern.
I am the gathering point for conversation and sharing.
of fancy silk and satin quilt
or one made of flannel and cotton.
I put children to sleep and hang on museum walls.
But above all, I tell the stories.
I am a quilt.
At the present time, this collection is the only one of its kind in the entire world. Some of the tapes are quite rare. A few may be the only copies in existence.
EVENING PRESENTATIONS Trance Dance: Entering Our Body/Mind Consciousness
Wilbert Alix
has earned international recognition as a contemporary healer
and teacher of body-centered psychology and shamanic studies. He was born and raised in the "Storyville" section of New
Orleans. "Personally, my original experiences of trance dance and trance
music were through my involvement in neighborhood 'Indian practices,' a
weekly ritual gathering of New Orleanians of African descent who worshipped
their historic connection with the Native American Indians who gave them
shelter during the days of slavery." From 1975-86 his work with Baylor College of
Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center ranged from
cardiovascular research to organ transplantation. From 1990-93 he served
as president of the Capital Area Mental Heath Center, one of the largest
psychotherapy programs in the United States. He is the creator and director
of the "Common Ground Project," a conflict management program that
successfully brings together opposing groups through an education in
integrity building and creative problem solving. His popular TV show
"Awakening The Mind" has aired on public television since 1988.
The Trance Dance Workshop is an exploration into the unique use of healing
sounds, dynamic percussive rhythms, transformational breathing techniques
and the innovative use of a blindfold or bandana - together stimulating a "trance" state that promotes spiritual awakenings, mental clarity, physical
stamina and emotional well-being. Driven by unique musical soundtracks
recorded specifically for this method of healing, Trance Dance takes
participants on an "inner journey" not limited to our normal perceptions of
space/time. Previous participants report that Trance Dance unveils a deep "inner
landscape" of images, experiences and "primal thinking" that contributes to
the health and well-being of their spiritual life. Some participants have reported the reduction (and sometimes elimination) of
long-standing, chronic ailments and pain.
Elin R. Babcock, M.Ed., M.F.A. (see elsewhere)
This workshop focuses on creativity as a method of expression, healing, and awareness development. The relaxed non-threatening atmosphere allows participants to attain or further develop the confidence of creative expression. The workshop will be presented in a combination of lecture, hands-on guided creative projects, and slides. Comfortable clothes are suggested.
John William Johnson, M.Ed., M.F.C.C., N.C.M.T. (see elsewhere)
The chakra system is thousands of years old. This session is a non-verbal approach to what they have to teach you. Like hatha yoga, the chakras can help you to move through your personality issues into a deep state of pure bliss and presence. After a brief introduction, the session will be all about using movement to find your own personal odyssey. Wear comfortable clothing. No experience necessary.
The official Bookstore for the Conference is Mental Health Resources, which will provide a quality onsite resource center at which Conference attendees will be able to explore and purchase the most extensive selection of resources on expressive therapy and expressive arts therapy, as well as other related therapies. Their conference bookstores are often noted as a highlight on post-conference evaluations. They offer a full line of educational and clinical resources, including audio and video tapes. Typically they carry 300-400 titles related to the conference topics, garnered from their research and close consultation with the conference organizers. In this case, that will include Dr. Furth's book, The Secret World of Drawings, recently republished by Inner City Books. Mental Health Resources will arrange with all Conference speakers to have each of their publications available, and will coordinate author book signings.