This course is an experiential workshop for clinicians looking to integrate creative, body-based, and sensory modalities into trauma treatment. Together we will explore the therapeutic power of expressive arts—including visual art, movement, writing, music, and drama—to help clients safely process and transform traumatic experiences. We will engage in hands-on exercises and practical demonstrations to learn how creative interventions can bypass verbal barriers, regulate the nervous system, and foster resilience. By the end of the webinar, you will have a toolkit of innovative, trauma-informed techniques to support your clients in reclaiming their stories and healing through artistic expression.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Define expressive arts techniques
- Identify the ways in which expressive arts techniques aid in trauma work
- Implement a variety of expressive arts techniques with clients
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Define expressive arts techniques
- Types of creative techniques
- The connection between creativity and healing
- How expressive arts can be integrated into counseling
Objective #2: Identify the ways in which expressive arts techniques aid in trauma work
- The importance of somatic work in trauma healing
- How expressive arts impact the nervous system
- The importance of externalization
Objective #3: Implement a variety of expressive arts techniques with clients
- Art-based activities
- Writing-based activities
- Poetry
- Music and drama
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: June 21, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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Request for Special Accommodations: Learners can request special accommodations by contacting the administrative team at admin@ceus-ondemand.com