Art Therapy
Art therapy is a form of therapy that uses creative expression through art-making to improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Participants are encouraged to explore their emotions and thoughts through different art forms such as painting, drawing, or sculpting. Art therapy can be particularly helpful for people who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
Interactive Experiences to date
Hosted by Lisa Richardson, Spirited Away Art Therapy
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga allows one to let go of the stresses of daily life. This practice is a form of deep rest and a great remedy for mental tension and pressure.
Bolsters, blankets and eye coverings are props provided to support the body in positions of comfort and ease. This support creates a release of muscular tension. The brain becomes quiet, giving the message that it is safe to let go. Without effort, one is guided through simple centering breath and meditative exercises to further induce a peaceful, relaxed state.
Hosted by Nancy Long, MA, LMHC
Licensed Psychotherapist
Certified Restorative Yoga Instructor
Music Therapy
Music therapy is a form of therapy that uses music to promote mental and emotional well-being. Music therapy can include listening to music, creating music, or using music as a way to express emotions. Music therapy has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Hosted by Virginia Bibler, MT-BC, NICU MT, Gulf Coast Music Therapy
Sensory Room
Sensory rooms often feature elements like soothing lighting, tactile materials, calming sounds, and visually stimulating objects, all of which can be adjusted to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the individual using the room. The primary goal of a sensory room is to create a safe and comfortable space where people can engage with sensory input to either relax or stimulate their senses, depending on their individual requirements.
Hosted by David Stone, LMHC, Clinical Supervisor/Behavioral health intervention team, Sarasota Memorial Health Care
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a practice that involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness techniques can include meditation, breathing exercises, and body awareness. Mindfulness has been shown to be effective in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression and improving overall mental health and well-being.
Hosted by Maria Schaedler-Luera, Atomica-Arts
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that uses technology to monitor and provide feedback on brain activity. Neurofeedback can be used to help people learn to regulate their brain activity, which can be helpful for treating a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Hosted by Troy Turner, APRN, Resilient Retreat
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique/Tapping)
EFT is a form of acupressure that involves tapping on specific points on the body to reduce stress, anxiety, and other negative emotions. EFT can be used as a self-help tool or in conjunction with therapy.
Hosted by Chaplain Kelvin Foster, BCC, BCCTR, DAAETS, Resilient Retreat
Child-Centered Therapy/ Centeredness for Children
During this experience, parents will have a chance to reflect and explore thoughts and feelings that come up in parenting their young child. At times, all parents feel lost of without a clue about what their child might need from them. Imagine what it might feel like if parents were able to make sense of what their child was really asking from them. The Circle of Security Parenting program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. This interactive experience will share a snippet of the COS-P program to help parents in the journey of parenthood.
Hosted by Melissa Bradley,, LMHC, IMH-E, The Florida Center for Early Childhood