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JoinusSaturday,February29attheEcclesFineArtsCenteronthecampusofDixieStateUniversityfrom8am–5pm,withanopeningreceptionindowntownSt.GeorgeFridayNightatARTProvidesGallery,35NMainSt.
The2020ArtsandHealingSymposiumfeaturestwoinspiringkeynotespeakersand14breakoutsessions.
RegistrationincludesareceptionFridaynightFeb28atArtProvidesGallery,breakfastandlunchonSaturday.
Wehavebroughttogethersomeofthebestthinkersforyouatthisone-day,intensivesymposiumonArtsandHealingAcrosstheLifespan.
Thisistrulythefutureofhealthcare,somuchexcitingresearchisshowingtheprovenbenefitsofparticipatingintheartsforlongevity,mobility,cognitiveability,andqualityoflifeforall,regardlessofage.
Registrationandalightbreakfastwillstartat7:30am,lunchatnoon,withspeakersandworkshopsuntil5pm.Bothmealsandsymposiummaterialsareincludedwithyourregistrationof$50.00,withseniors65+andstudentsjust$35.00.Registerontheticketlinkatwww.artswashco.com
CEUCreditsAvailableParticipantscanearnCEUcreditsinPhysicalTherapy,OccupationalTherapy,RecreationalTherapy,SocialWorkandArt&MusicTherapy-uptosevencreditsavailable.Wewillhaveapplicationsattheregistrationdesk.CEUcreditsareavailablefor$15.00processingfee,prepayonlinewithyourregistrationoratthedoor.
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Sponsoredby:
ThisprojectissupportedinpartbyUtahArtsandMuseums,withfundingfromtheStateof
UtahandtheNationalEndowmentfortheArts.
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AGENDA
7:30–8:30REGISTRATION,BREAKFASTDeluxeContinentalBuffetMuffinsandorangerollsYogurtbarwithgranolaandfreshfruitOceanSprayjuicesCoffee,tea8:30–8:45–MAINSTAGEENTERTAINMENT
Dr.MassimilianoFrani,ConcertPianist,FounderGenoteHealthMusic8:45–9:45–MAINSTAGEKEYNOTESPEAKER
Dr.JeremyNobel
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PresidentoftheFoundationforArts&HealingandFounderoftheUnLonelyProjectFilmFestival,BrooklineMA,facultyoftheHarvardMedicalSchoolDepartmentofGlobalHealthandSocialMedicine
CanCreativeExpressionbeMedicine?Discoverhowcreativeexpressionreducesthephysicalandemotionalburdenassociatedwithvarioustypesofhealthconditionsandlifecircumstances.Exploretherelationshipbetweenhealthandcreativeexpressionthroughscientificresearch.Empowerindividualsthroughinnovativeprogramsandtools.Engageourcommunitythroughsharedstoriesof“artandhealing.”JEREMYNOBEL,MD,MPHAsapracticinggeneralinternistformanyyears,Dr.Nobelexperienced“thefrontlines”ofhealthcareanditsdelivery.Currently,throughhisfacultyappointmentsattheHarvardSchoolofPublicHealthandtheHarvardMedicalSchool,Dr.Nobel’steaching,research,andcommunity-basedprojectsaddressthedesignofhealthcaredeliverysystemsthatimprovequality,cost-effectivenessandaccess.Hisworkhasbeenthebasisofsignificantimprovementsinpreventative,acute,chronic,rehabilitative,andendoflifemedicalcarethatfocusonunderstandingwhatqualityhealthcaremeansfromapatientperspective,andhowbesttodeliverit.Dr.Nobelisalsoarecognizedleaderinthefieldofmedicalhumanities,aninterdisciplinaryendeavorthatdrawsonadiverserangeoffields,includingthecreativearts,toinformmedicaleducationandpractice.HeisthefounderandpresidentoftheFoundationforArtandHealing(www.ArtandHealing.org)whosesignatureinitiative,theUnLonelyProject(www.UnLonelyProject.org),addressingthepersonalandpublichealthchallengesoflonelinessandsocialisolation,hasgainednationalvisibility.Hisworkisdedicatedtoexploringtheimportantrelationshipbetweencreativeexpressionandhealthandwell-being,bringingthosebenefitstoindividualsandcommunitiesthroughinnovativeprogramsandanactiveresearchagenda.Apublishedpoet,Dr.NobelhasreceivedseveralawardsforhispoetryincludingtheBain-SwiggettPrizefromPrincetonUniversity,andtheAmericanAcademyofPoetsPrizefromtheUniversityofPennsylvania.Heisalsoaphotographer,andateacher—apractitionerofthehumanities.Withtheuniquebackgroundandtrainingrequiredtobridgescientificandhumanisticdisciplines,hehascontributedtosignificantexplorationsintohowcreativeexpressionmitigatesillnessandenhanceswell-being.Hehasbecomeaprominentadvocateforcreativeengagement,ancillarytoandintegratedwithtraditionalmedicalcare,asapathwaytohealing.TheUnLonelyProjectisthesignatureinitiativeofnonprofitorganizationTheFoundationforArt&Healing,whosemissionistobroadenpublicawarenessofthenegativephysicalandmentalhealthconsequencesofloneliness,whilepromotingcreativearts-basedinterventionstoreduceitsburden.TheUnLonelyProjecthasthreeprimarygoals:first,toraiseawarenessaboutlonelinessasapressinghealthproblemandpromotecreativeexpressionasaninnovativeapproachtoalleviateit;second,tooffercreativearts-basedtools,resources,andprogramsformanagingloneliness,adaptableforarangeofindividualsandcommunities;andthird,tocatalyzeandconductfurtherresearchintohowtomosteffectivelyreducetheburdenoflonelinessformillionsofAmericans.TheUnLonelyProjecthasgarnerednationalvisibility,includingbeingfeaturedontheTodayShow,TheNewYorkTimesandPsychologyToday.
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10:00–11:00BREAKOUTSESSIONSClassroom155
VickyMorgan,ArtTherapistArtTherapyforWellnessintheCreativeAgeArttherapyisamentalhealthprofession.Ithasbeenconsciouslydevelopedoverdecadesofstudyingtheeffectsofart-makingforpeoplewithmentalillness,addiction,medicalneeds,andtrauma.Benefitsofart-makingforallmembersofsocietyhaveenteredourpopularconsciousness.Yet,itisimportanttorealizethatwhenartprocessesareusedwithoutpropertraining,harmcancometopeoplewithvulnerabilities.Thispresentationprovidesanoverviewofhowarttherapydevelopedwithinhealthcare,education,andcommunitysettings.Arttherapyasapsychologicallyandartisticallyinformedprofessionwillbeshared.Attentionwillbepaidtoarttherapisteducationandpracticesettings.Arts-basedpracticestopromotewellnesswillbediscussed.Scopeofpracticeforethicalcareofindividuals,groups,andcommunitieswillbeexplored.Havinganinformedproviderisasafeguardforthewell-beingofpeopleengagingintherapeuticart-making.VickieMorganisaregisteredarttherapist(ATR),licensedclinicalmentalhealthcounselor(CMHC),andeducator.SheprovidesarttherapycounselingattheUtahNeuropsychiatricInstituteandteachesforSaltLakeCommunityCollege.Sheutilizesarts-basedmodelsappliedtopsychoeducational,CBT,self-efficacy,andgrouppsychodynamictherapies.VickieispresidentoftheUtahChapteroftheAmericanArtTherapyAssociation,isaCertifiedChangeLeaderwiththeUtahDivisionofArtsandMuseums,andhasworkedwithcommunityorganizations,includingBadDogArts,ArtAccess,CentroCivicoMexicano,andtheUniversityofUtahWomens’ResourceCenter.VickieearnedherMasterofArtsinArtTherapyattheSchooloftheArtInstituteofChicago.Asapracticingartistwhoseworkexplorestheintersectionofpersonal,psychologicalandculturalinfluencesonidentitydevelopment,harm,andresiliency,Vickie’sworkisfocusedonsupportingexpressiveart-makingtoimprovethelivesofpeopleandcommunities.
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VictoriaPetro-EschlerMusicinCommunity:ElSistemainUtahEnsembleMusicParticipationasLifelongResiliencyParticipationinmusicalensembleshasbeenproveninnumerousstudiestoenhancequalityoflifeanddiminishnegativeoutcomesforpeopleateverystageoflife.ThisinteractivesessionwillusecurrentprogrammaticofferingsfromSaltyCricketascasestudiesforthisphenomenon,focusingonwaystomaximizeimpactsforparticipants,andculminatinginagroupensembleperformanceasademonstrationofthisphenomenon.StudentsfromSaltyCricketwillsharetheirexperiencesandinsights.VictoriaPetro-EschleristheExecutiveDirectorofSaltyCricket,aSaltLakebasednonprofitthatseekstobuildcommunityaroundanygrouporindividualswhoaremarginalizedusingmusicasthebasisofthatcommunity.WithaB.M.inMusicTheory,M.A.inMusicology,andM.InternationalStudiesinInternationalNonprofitManagementandPublicPolicy,Victoriabelievesfirmlythatmusiccanchangepeopleandpeoplecanchangemusic.Herlife’sworkhasbeendedicatedtothatidea.ShelivesinSaltLakeCitywithherthreebiologicalchildren,composerhusband,twomutts,andpassionatelymissesheradopteddaughter,whocurrentlyattendsWeberStateUniversity.
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BlackBoxTheater
DebraEve,MAfounderandwriter,theLaterBloomerBlog.WhatHistory'sMostFascinatingLateBloomersCanTeachUsAboutCreativityandReinventionLaterBoomer:InspirationtoReinventDidyouknowthatmanyofhistory'smostfascinatingindividualsstartedcreatingatmidlifeandlater?BramStokerwrotehisfirstnovelinhis40s;hisfourth,atage50,wasthehorrorclassicDracula.Inher60s,FrancesGlessnerLeeadvancedthefieldofcrimesceneinvestigation—usingdollhouses.GrandmaMosesstartedpaintingat76becausearthritismadeneedleworktoopainful.Shecreatediconic"old-timey"artforanotherquarter-century.Discoverhowtheseandother"late"bloomersreimaginedthemselvesandwhyanyagecanbea"choose-your-own-adventure"story!Debrahasvariouslybeenanarchaeologist,amartialartist,andasoftwaretrainer.Inher50s,afterhercorporatejoblefthersickandburnedout,sheresolvedtohealusingherpassionforwriting.Butwhenshesearchedthemediaforstoriesoflate-bloomingcreativity,shemostlyfounddiscouraging"30under30"lists.ShelaunchedthepopularblogLaterBloomer:CreativityNeverGetsOld.Inaculturethatelevatesyouthandprodigy,Debraexcavatesstoriesofdeeperachievementthathavelittletodowithmoney.Lastyear,shewasfinallyabletoditchhercorporatejobandembracewritingfull-time.In2020,LaterBloomercelebratesadecadeontheInternet.
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DanceStudio
JoniWilsonandCharaHuckins–TannerDanceTheaterDanceThroughLife-findingopenspacesandplacesforcreativityInthisworkshop,participantswillexplorethephysicalandcognitiveaspectsofopenspacesthroughmovement.Engagingincreativeactivitiesthroughoutthespanoflifeoffersdepthandenrichesourperspective,increasesoverallwellness,andencouragesustogazeimaginativelyatoursurroundings.Openspacecanprovideopportunitiesforexploration,bytraversingthroughanddiscoveringnewplaces.Participantswillimproviseusingphotosandimageryfromthegreatopenspacesofearth’slandscape.TheimageswillincludeexquisitenativeUtahlandscapesandvariousimagesfromdiversecontinents.Explorationthroughmovementwillalsohelpparticipantsdiscovertheconnectionbetweendanceandourenvironment,delvingintothecausallinkbetweenmovement,andone’ssurroundingspace.Theworkshopwillincludemoving,discussing,andprovidingideasforfurtherimplementationintoahealthydailylife.Wewillexplorenotonlytheexternalenvironment,butalsotheintrinsiccreativevaluegeneratedthroughtheseopenspaces,therebyopeningspaceforlocomotiveinspiration.Participantswillalsobeprovidedwithlessonplansandoutlinesforthespecifiedworkshoptoguidethemthroughcreatingtheirowncontinualopenspaces.JoniUrryWilsonbeganherdancecareerasachildwithVirginiaTanner,andhascontinuedperformingandteachingnationallyandinternationallyforthepast30years.ShereceivedanHonorsBFAfromtheUniversityofUtahandanMFAinDancePerformanceandChoreographyfromMillsCollegeinOakland,California.Ms.WilsonhastaughtdanceatMillsCollege,PurdueUniversity,WeberStateUniversityandUniversityofHawaiiandworkshopsforteachersacrossthestateaswellasinternationally.Sheisanartist-in-residencefortheUtahArtsCouncil,SaltLakeArtsCouncilandVSA/ArtAccess.JoniisStudioDirectorfortheUniversityofUtahTannerDanceProgramwheresheteachesstudentsofallagesandabilities.Herfull-timeteachingincludesclassesforVirginiaTannerstudioclasses,balletclasses,TheChildren’sDanceTheatre,andDancerswithDisabilitiesclasses.CharaHuckinsisadanceartist,choreographer,educator,andadvocate.Asacertifiedmovementspecialist,shehasbroughtthemagicofdancetostudentsofallagesandabilitiesaswellasteacherswithherperformances,danceclasses,choreography,andprofessionaldevelopmentworkshops.SheperformedbothcontemporaryandhistoricalmoderndancewithRepertoryDanceTheaterfor19years.CharagraduatedMagnaCumLaudewithaBFAinmoderndancefromtheUniversityofUtah.SheholdsaM.Ed.inCurriculum
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andInstructionCreativeArtsinLearningfromLesleyUniversity.CharateachesandchoreographsfortheUniversityofUtahTannerDance.SheisadancespecialistfortheBeverlyTaylorSorensonArtsLearningProgramwheresheinspireshundredsofstudentstolearn,create,andperformthroughtheartformofdance.11:15–12:15BREAKOUTSESSIONS
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Dr.MassimilianoFraniConcertPianist,FounderGenoteHealthMusicHealthMusic:TheSoundofLifeThesessionisfocusedonprovidingtoolstobetterunderstandtheeffectsofHealthMusiconagingandrecoveryprocesses.ParticipantscanassessHealthMusicapplicationsasanon-pharmacologicalintervention.MassimilianoFrani’sdeterminationtoapplymusicinmedicinethroughrigorousandscalablemodalities,ismatchedbyinternationalacclaimforclassicalrecordings,performancesandoriginalworksforthetheater,operaandthemotionpictureindustry.Asmasterpedagogue,heperformsandlecturesworldwide.Massimiliano’sactivityisconvergedinHealthMusicresearchanddevelopmentwithinternationalinstitutionsfortheimplementationofmusicasadidacticandtherapeutictoolinEducation,SpecialEducation,andMentalHealth.HehaspresentedHealthMusicpapers,trainingsessionsandconferencesworldwideandistherecipientoftheMelvinJonesHumanitarianAward.
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BlackBoxTheater
Dr.BrandtWadsworthPsycho-dramatherapist;executivedirectorofCanyonCreekServicesTheaterforLifeThissessionwillexplorethefundamentalaspectsofdramatherapyanditsplaceamongthecreativeartstherapyprofessions.Applicationsofdramatherapyforbothtreatingmentalhealthissuesaswellasincreasingwellnessandqualityoflifewillbeexploredanddiscussed.Participantswillengageinexperientialswhichhighlightthebasicsofdramatherapyandhowitcanbeappliedandused.Informationonhowtoobtainappropriatetrainingandqualificationstopracticeasadramatherapistwillalsobeprovided.Dr.BrantWadsworthistheExecutiveDirectorofCanyonCreekServices,anonprofitthatprovidesfreeservicestosurvivorsofdomesticandsexualviolence.PrevioustohistimeatCanyonCreek,heservedasthefirstProgramDirectorofLavaHeightsAcademy,aresidentialtreatmentcenterforyouthcenteredonusingtheartsinmentalhealththerapy.Dr.Wadsworthhasalsoworkedasacreativeartstherapistwithadolescentmalesexoffenders,withadultsandchildrenwithphysicalandcognitivedisabilities,andasadjuncttheatrefacultyatBrighamYoungUniversity-Idaho.BrantholdsaPh.D.inCreativeArtsTherapiesfromLesleyUniversityinCambridge,Massachusetts,andamaster’sdegreeinDramaTherapyfromKansasStateUniversity.Hewasthe2017recipientoftheNorthAmericanDramaTherapyAssociation'sResearchAwardforinnovativeworkinthefieldofarts-basedresearch.DanceStudio
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NicholasCendeseandBarbaraLewisRepertoryDanceTheater(RDT)-MusicinMotionFlexYourCreativeImagination:anintroductiontotheMusicinMotionprogramExperienceaMusicinMotionclass,ledbyBarbaraandNick.Getreadytomove,create,andconnect!Iftimepermits,wewillhaveQ&AattheendasBarbaraandNicksharethemethodologybehindtheirprogram.Movementiscommontoeveryone,andmusicisatthesoulofeveryhumanbeing.MusicinMotioncombinesthesetwoelementsandexposesagingadultstotheirowncreativepossibilitiesastheyexploreinanenvironmentwhereneitherfearnorfailureexists.Thisprogramopenstheimaginationsofagingadultstonewwaysofseeingthemselvesandexpressingtheirfeelings.Ratherthantryingtoretrievewhatisnolongerretrievable,MusicinMotionaddressestheirpresentphysicalandmentalstate,takesthembeyondwhattheythinktheycannolongerdo,andshowsthemallthatispossible.Thisworkshopisdesignedforolderadultslookingfornewwaysofexpressingthemselves.StudentswillexploreartandcreativitythroughmovementandmusicwithdancerNicholasCendeseandmusiceducatorBarbaraLewis.BarbaraLewisisan86-year-oldretiredmusiceducatorandNicholasCendeseisa40-year-olddanceeducator.Together,andinpartnershipwithRepertoryDanceTheatre,forwhichNickisArtisticAssociateandDirectorofDevelopment,theyhavedevelopedthecreativemovementprogram,MUSICINMOTION.ForthelasttwoandhalfyearstheyhavetaughtthisprogramtotwogroupsofelderadultsatSagewoodatDaybreak,aseniorlivingfacilityinSouthJordan,UTwhereBarbarahasbeenalongtimevolunteer.OneclassiswithresidentsinindependentandassistedlivingandthesecondclassiswithresidentsinMemoryCare.NicholasCendeseisanArtisticAssociateforRDTwhodancedwiththeCompanyforelevenyearsbeforemovingintoanadministrativerole.Hehasdancedsincetheageof3andtaughtstudentsaged3-93.12:15–1:15–LUNCHSoup,SaladandBakedPotatoBarTossedgardensaladwithranchandlemonvinaigrettedressingsSoup-creamofbroccoliwithcheeseorveganvegetablewithwildriceBakedpotatoeswithchili,cheese,butter,sourcreams,chives,dicedtomatoesandpurpleonionsDinnerrollswithbutter
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1:30–2:30MAINSTAGEKEYNOTESPEAKER
EricaCurtisLicensedMarriageandFamilyTherapist,BoardCertifiedArtTherapistAuthor,speakerandinstructoratUCLArts&HealingRaisingConnected,Happy,SuccessfulKidsThroughArtTalking to kids often isn’t effective, especially when it comes to calming emotions. In this hands-on keynote, learn art-therapy trade secrets to address myriad challenges faced by children and teens when words are not adequate or accessible. From anger to anxiety and daily struggles, this session will equip you with practical tools for calming the kids in your life with creativity. Based on the award-winning book, “The Innovative Parent: Raising Connected, Happy, Successful Kids through Art,” this workshop is geared toward parents, grandparents, and professionals alike. EricaCurtisisco-authoroftheaward-winningbook,“TheInnovativeParent:RaisingConnected,Happy,SuccessfulKidsthroughArt”andaninternationallycitedexpertoncreativeandcutting-edgeapproachestopsychological,relational,andemotionalhealth(appearinginover70mediaoutlets).EricaisapastboarddirectorfortheAmericanArtTherapyAssociationandpastpresidentoftheSouthernCaliforniachapter.EricaisaninstructorandcurriculumdeveloperforUCLArts&Healingandinternationallysoughtspeaker.EricamaintainsapsychotherapypracticeinSanJuanCapistrano.
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2:45–3:45BREAKOUTSESSIONSClassroom155
KarenCarterMusicTherapist,PresidentUtahMusicTherapyAssociationMusic Therapy Across the Lifespan Whatismusictherapyandhowisitusedacrossthehumanlifespan?Wewillfocusonabroadoverviewofmusictherapy,andhowthisresearch-basedfieldbenefitsthehumanpopulationfrombirthtodeathandallthestagesinbetween.Researchdemonstratingtheeffectivenessofmusictherapywithinspecialeducation,psychiatric,medical,andphysicalrehabilitationsettingswillbeemphasized.Thepresenter'scurrentworkwithinpatientadultpsychiatricpatientsandolderadultsinastep-downsurgicalhospitalunitwillbeshared.Casestudiesandspecificexamplesofsuccessfulmusictherapyinterventionswillbeshared.Participantswillhaveanopportunitytoexploreusingmusictherapyprinciplesandpracticeforthebettermentoftheirownlives.ResourcesformusictherapyservicesthroughoutUtahandtheIntermountainWestwillbeavailable.KarenCarterSCMT,MT-BC,TRS,hasagiftofbringingmusicintoeveryrealmoflife.Shehasservedinvariouscapacitiesthroughouthercommunity,carefullyweavingtherapeuticskills,music,andleadershipintoeachrole.KarencurrentlyservesasPresidentoftheUtahAssociationofMusicTherapists.Sheprovidesfull-timetherapeuticservicesfortheadultrehabilitationandinpatientpsychiatricunitsatIntermountainHealthCareLoganRegionalHospital.Throughouthercareer,Karenworkedinmanysettingsincludingschools,skillednursingfacilities,andhospitals.Sheisexperiencedworkingwithchildrenandadultswithphysical,emotional,andpsychologicalchallenges.KarenisanadjunctfacultyinstructoratUtahStateUniversity.Shehassupervisedandmentoredhundredsofstudentsinbothpracticumexperiencesandpianoinstruction.Karenlovestocompose,andshecanoftenbefoundatherpianocraftinglyricsandmelodiestogethertocreatebeautifulmusicfromherheart.
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EricaCurtisLicensedMarriageandFamilyTherapist,BoardCertifiedArtTherapistAuthor,speakerandinstructoratUCLArts&HealingBefriendingChallengingEmotionswithCreativity Inthisbreakoutsessiontakeacloserlookathowcreativitycanhelpusidentify,understand—andevenharnessthepowerof—unpleasantandconfusingemotionsthatmightotherwisewreakhavoc.Discover,throughsimplecreativeexercises,howtointeractwithchallengingemotionsusingcompassion,curiosity,andyourowncreativeresources.Hands-on,creativeactivitieswillallowyoutopracticebefriendingyourownemotionsaswellasgiveyoutoolstohelpchildrenandteensbefriendtheirs.EricaCurtisisaMarriageandFamilyTherapist,board-certifiedarttherapist,andinternationallycitedexpertoncreativeandcutting-edgeapproachestopsychological,relational,andemotionalhealth(appearinginover70mediaoutlets).EricaispastboarddirectorfortheAmericanArtTherapyAssociationandpastpresidentoftheSouthernCaliforniachapter.EricaisaninstructorandcurriculumdeveloperforUCLArts&Healing,co-authoroftheaward-winningbook,"TheInnovativeParent:RaisingConnected,Happy,SuccessfulKidsthroughart",andinternationallysoughtspeaker.EricamaintainsapsychotherapypracticeinSanJuanCapistrano,CA.www.TherapyWithErica.comBlackBoxTheatre
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Dr.DavidTatePsychologist,PhD,IntermountainHealthCareMindfulnessandHealth:TheArtofConsciousLivingNotwantingtogettotheendofhislifeandrealizehehadn’tfullylivedit,HenryDavidThoreau,throughcarefulattention,discoveredthe“bloomofthepresentmoment.”Mindfulnesspracticebreaksusoutofthe“automaticpilot”modeandthe“beenthere,donethat”mindset.Itrestoresourinnatecapacitytoengagelifefully,enliveningus,enrichingourlivesandourrelationships,enhancingourfulfillmentinwork,ourappreciationofbeauty,ourdelightinplay,ourcreativityandjoy.Comesharemomentsofrenewalandnourishment,learninghowtoapplymindfulnesspracticestoyourdailylifetosupportyourhealthandhappiness.Dr.TatehasbeeninprivatepracticeasapsychologistinSt.George,Utah,forover20years.HehastaughtMindfulness-basedStressReductioncoursesfor30years,currentlyatDixieRegionalMedicalCenter.Dr.Tate'sdoctoraldissertationresearchwasanearlycontributiontothenowextensivebodyofresearch,findingsignificantemotionalandphysicalhealthbenefitsthroughMBSR.Dr.Tatehasprovidedmindfulnesstrainingsinavarietyofbusinessandhealthcaresettings,includingforNike,ErnstandYoung,NewLineCinema,AbbottLaboratories,thenationalMake-A-WishFoundation,ZionNationalParkandtheNCAA.HewastheinitialLeadMindfulnessTeacher,andlatertheProgramDirector,atMiraval,LifeinBalance,thefirstmindfulness-basedhealthandwellnessresort,wherehetaughtthousandsofguestsandtrainedhundredsofemployeesinmindfulnessprinciplesandpractices.Heandhiswifeandfivechildren(threegrandchildren),alllovethevisual,literary,andperformingarts.DanceStudio
SharonDaurelleLeadTeachingArtistMindingMotionforGracefulAgingMindingMotionforGracefulAgingExperience
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Usingmovement,musicandcommunitywewillencourageparticipantstore-engageintheirbestpartner-theirbodyanditsphysicality.Anddiscuss/facilitatetheintegrationofphysical,cognitive,creative,emotionalandsocialfunctioningtoenhancehumanpotentialandself-awarenessintheparticipants.Sharon Daurelle is a Master Lead Teaching Artist for Minding Motion for Graceful Aging. She providesmovementexperiencesandimpactfulinteractionsforolderadultsandtheseniorpopulationatseniorcenters,assistedlivingandmemorysupportfacilitiesinUtah.HerpriorexperienceincludesadjunctfacultypositionattheSaltLakeCommunityCollege.SharonhastaughtTheNiaMovementTechniqueatcommunityrecreationcenters,privateathleticclubs,andprivateaddiction-basedfacilities throughoutthestate. For30years,Ms.DaurellewasaCorrectionalAdministrator.Herfocuswasonjusticeinvolvedwomen,andvictimsoftrauma.4:00–5:00BREAKOUTSESSIONS
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EmilyChristensenandAlexMackJewishFamilyService:MusicforDementiaBolsteringDementiaCarethroughMusicListening,ChoralSingingandSupportGroupsJewishFamilyService(JFS)andCrescendoMusicTherapyhaveteameduptobringatrioofservicestopersonswithdementiaandtheircarepartners.First,JFSprovidesmonthlysupportgroupstocaregivers,whileatthesametimeprovidingprogramingfortheirpartnerwithdementia.Second,JFSisaprovideroftheMusicandMemoryprogram,providingpeopleinneedwithiPodspre-loadedwiththeirfavoritemusic;andthird,JFShaspartneredwithCrescendoMusicTherapytosponsor“TheGleefulChoir”,achorusfordementiacarepartners.Thiscombinationhasledtoincreasedqualityoflifeallaroundfosteringdeepfriendshipsandsupportforcaregivers,utilizingpersonalizedmusiclisteningtopositivelyaffectemotionandbehavioralissuesforthosewithdementia,andexperiencingthepositivecognitive,emotionalandsocialbenefitsofchoralsinging.EmilyChristensenisaboard-certifiedmusictherapistanddirectorofCrescendoMusicTherapy.ShecompletedherundergraduatedegreeinmusictherapyfromUtahStateUniversityandhergraduatedegreefromtheUniversityofUtahinGerontology.Emilyspecializesinhospice,dementiaandgeneraleldercare.ShehascompletedadditionaltrainingsinNeurologicMusicTherapyandisacertifiedHospiceandPalliativeCareMusicTherapist.Hercompanycontractswithhospiceagencies,nursingfacilitiesandprivateclientsacrossUtahto
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providemusictherapyservices.EmilyisthedirectoroftheGleefulChoir,achorusfordementiacarepartners,andisaboardmemberoftheUtahCreativeAgingCoalition.Emilyabsolutelylovesherclinicalworkandisendlesslyamazedatwitnessingtheastoundingeffectsthatmusichasonthequalityoflifeofherclients.AlexMackisadocumentaryfilmmakerturnedsocialworker,passionateaboutusingartsandcreativitytoincreaseconnection,self-expression,andhelpimprovethelivesofindividualsandfamilies.AlexreceivedherMasterofSocialWorkfromSilbermanSchoolofSocialWorkinNewYorkCity,butmovedhometoUtahinordertobeclosetofriends,family,andthebeautifuloutdoors.Currently,AlexworksatJewishFamilyServiceinSaltLakeCitywheresheprovidesindividualcounseling,caregiversupport,andoutreachtohelpgrowtheirMusicandMemoryProgram,whichprovidespersonalizedmusicforindividualslivingwithdementiaandtheircaregivers.AlexservesasthechairoftheUtahCreativeAgingCoalition.MainStage
Dr.JeremyNobel
PresidentoftheFoundationforArts&HealingandFounderoftheUnLonelyProjectFilmFestival,BrooklineMA,facultyoftheHarvardMedicalSchoolDepartmentofGlobalHealthandSocialMedicine
DeepDivewithJeremyNobelBlackBoxTheater
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SaundraShantiandRevClaudiaGiacomaArtifyingSpiritualCare:APortfolioThispresentationiscomposedofimagesandstories.Youwillseeandhearhowtheartshavebeenintegratedintocaringforthehumanspirit.Whilethelanguageofspiritualityandaestheticsareinthemselvesdifficulttodefineandprove,theyarebothattemptstogiveexpressiontotheineffable.Boththeartsandreligionofferlanguagesofsymbolsexpressinguniversalthemesoflife,death,ortranscendence.Peoplewhodonotaccesstraditionalreligiouslanguagetospeakabouttheirexperiencesoftranscendenceorhumanconnectionoftenwelcomeengagementwiththeartsasasensorylanguagethatcanhelpexploretherelationshipbetweenbodyandspirit.Thispresentationdemonstrateshowtrustingtheprocessofartmakingbringsconsolationandhealingtothesufferingperson,aswellasmeaningtotheseeker.Asaboard-certifiedmulti-faithchaplain,Shantimergesartandspiritualityinanimaginativeprocessthattransformsartsuppliesandlifeexperienceintosomethingtherapeuticandmeaningful.Shehasengagedhospitalstaff,patients,andsurvivorsofdomesticviolenceinartmakingtoexpressthemselves,exploretheirsuccessorsuffering,andmovetowardholisticwell-being.Herplayfulandprobingapproachreflectsherunderstandingofspiritualitywhichcultivatesconnectionwiththeessentialself,otherpeople,andthesacred.ShehastwicepresentedonintegratingartandspiritualityatthenationalconferencefortheAssociationofProfessionalChaplains.Heracademiccredentialsincludeabachelor’sinartandeducation,amaster’sintheology,andamaster’sinartsinmedicine.SheiscurrentlyachaplainattheUniversityofUtahHospital.OrdainedasanEpiscopalpriestatage72,Claudiaalreadyhadyearsoflifeandlearningtobringtoherministry.Heracademicbackgroundincludesinteriordesign,arttherapy,Anglicantheologyandstudiesingerontology.For25yearsClaudiahasoffered"Art&Soul"workshopstoexploreourhumanearthinessaswellasourrelationshiptotheNuminous.MotherClaudiaservesasaspiritualdirectorandmentortomanyartistsandexplorers.5:00–5:30LOBBY-WRAPUPHugsandBrownies