Upcoming Course
Art Therapy and DBT Skills: Mindfulness using the 5 senses
Discussion will include what mindfulness is and how mindfulness and grounding can be used together to alleviate feelings of stress and anxiety and promote feelings of calmness, relaxation, and insight. Participants will be asked to imagine themselves in a favorite place where they feel calm and happy. Participants will be guided through an exercise where they will be asked to identify what they experienced using their five senses. Saturday, February 8, 2020, 9-12
Suicide Prevention
One of JCAHOs 2019 standards is suicide prevention. Finding the proper treatment is crucial to curtailing suicidal ideation and reducing suicide attempts. It is noted "A growing body of evidence suggests that suicide prevention is enhanced when specific treatments for underlying conditions are combined with strategies that directly address suicide risk.” Using art therapy as a complementary treatment, those at-risk for suicide can merge artistic approaches with other strategies to help reduce suicidal thoughts and decrease risk of self-harm. This course will focus on the QPR: Question. Persuade. Refer method.
Art Therapy and Adult Coloring Books
Are adult coloring books art therapy? Some say yes some say no, but there is no doubt they can have therapeutic benefits. Using adult coloring books can reduce anxiety, create focus, calm the mind and occupy the hands. This simple act of coloring can take ones’ attention away from oneself and onto the present-moment activity. This course will provide information on how to incorporate adult coloring books and art therapy. Self Study opportunity. Please email me directly for the information regarding this course.
Course Expectations
Course Length
Courses are three or six hours in length.
Length in Contact Hours:
3 hours = 3 CEUs
6 hours = 6 CEUs
Course Time
Courses are usually Saturdays
Starting at 9am
Course Fees
Courses are usually $25 per credit.
Accepting cash, credit cards, check & Venmo.
Course Instructor
Lisa Phillips, ATR-BC, LCAT, MEd
I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. My experience includes 15 years as an art therapist at an in-patient, acute psychiatric hospital. There I provide art therapy and psychotherapy to patients of all ages and diverse diagnoses. My education includes Masters Degrees in Creative Arts Therapies and Education specializing in counseling, both with distinction. I have artwork on display around the world and most recently, my work was included in The Archives of American Art at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC.
Seaside Serenity
Course location:
740 East Broadway
Long Beach 11561
Between Roosevelt and Pacific
Street parking available
Nourish Mind and Body
Enjoy fresh baked goods and coffee upon arrival and cold bottled water throughout the day.