Expressive Therapies Summit: Los Angeles 2018

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for our
3rd Annual Conference!

MARCH 28-31, 2019

Our new program will be posted here
by the end of the year

Notification will be emailed to everyone
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THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

Over 600 people joined us in Los Angeles
from more than 30 states and 6 countries
for our extraordinary 2018 event

2017 photo courtesy of Ashley Blakeney

APRIL 26 - 29, 2018

HILTON LOS ANGELES AIRPORT
5711 West Century Boulevard • Los Angeles, California

Psychotherapy Approaches • Contemplative Practices
Community Building

2017 photo courtesy of Dana Wyss

New Experiences — New Connections

All the Creative Arts plus Play Therapy

Over 150 Faculty • 145 Sessions • 4 Days

Sponsored by

in partnership with

OVER 30 CE CREDITS AVAILABLE

Psychologists, Arts Therapists, Social Workers
Play Therapists, Counselors, MFTs, and Nurses

APT Credits are Provided by Starbright Training Institute, Co-Sponsor

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
DANIEL J. SIEGEL, MD

The Power of Awareness
The Science and Practice of Presence

Daniel J. Siegel, MD, is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. An award-winning educator, Dr. Siegel's unique ability to make complicated scientific concepts exciting and accessible has led him to be invited to address diverse groups including mental health professionals, neuroscientists, corporate leaders, educators, parents, and policy-makers. He has lectured for the King of Thailand, Pope John Paul II, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His upcoming book, Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence (Tarcher/Perigee, August 2018) will provide practical instruction for mastering the Wheel of Awareness, a life-changing tool for cultivating more focus, presence, and peace in one's day-to-day life.
Pre-registrants for this session (on or before April 19) will receive a complimentary eBook copy of Dr. Siegel's
Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation (Bantam, 2010)

2017 photo courtesy of Jason Jedrusiak

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2017 photo courtesy of David Ryzman, MoonriseMedia.com

What makes the Summit different?

The Summit is:
MULTIMODAL, featuring all of the creative arts therapies
INTERMODAL, emphasizing collaborative workshops by 2 or more specialists
MULTIDISCIPLINARY, including professionals and content from other fields

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2017 photo courtesy of David Ryzman, MoonriseMedia.com

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Quotes from Previous Summit Evaluations

"This is my favorite conference, and I do my best to make the most of it."

"I came here wanting to learn and yearning to be inspired, and that’s exactly what I got."

"The Summit was a restorative experience, reminding me of the power of the work we do."

"The Summit was worth every minute and dollar I spent.
I learned, met like-minded people, and enjoyed myself 100%."

"The Summit was amazing and life-changing for me.
A great balance of information and experientials.
I have been raving about it ever since."

"A great way to get more information about the field,
especially being an undergraduate student. It is a very welcoming place."

"This was an awesome day. We played. We laughed. We cried. We learned.
Who could ask for anything more?"

"I feel refueled, and can't wait to apply some of the ideas that were shared.
Reminds me why I chose to be a creative arts therapist."

Ryzman Finger Touching

"As a graduate student, I could participate in workshops led by top professionals
in all of the expressive arts. I am excited and proud to be joining this field."

"The BEST (and best organized) conference I've ever been to.
Varied in its offerings and responsible with its content...it fulfilled its promises."

"So much dynamic energy and passion gathered in one place!"

"A breath of fresh air in conferences: Excellent speakers, staff, facilities."

"I learned valuable information that will enhance my 30 years of practice.
The afterglow remains, as I continue to feel the positive effects of being there."

"ETS is an exciting, jam-packed meet-up of our extended professional family.
Is it 'legal' to have so much fun? Can't wait for next year!"

"Soul fulfilling! Thank you for an incredible experience as a presenter.
I want to come back every year!"

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WHO SHARE YOUR PASSIONS

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Daily and Multi-day Registration Options

Continuing Education Credits Available

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2017 photo courtesy of Ashley Blakeney

STRONGER TOGETHER^{TM
(our slogan since 2010)}

That has been our guiding principle in creating the Expressive Therapies Summit. After a half century of working in parallel process, it's time for us to gather and learn from each other, and work collaboratively toward the success of all the expressive arts therapies. Together we are stronger. So here's our chance to inspire and learn from each other, relax, and recharge.

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Touch Drawing by Deborah Koff-Chapin, Summit Faculty

ARTS & HEALING

We refer to ourselves variously: Creative Arts Therapists, Arts Psychotherapists, Expressive Arts Therapists, Social Emotional Arts Facilitators, Arts in Healing Specialists. We are all of these, and more. Not only do we help others, we do so creatively, using one or more of the visual and performing arts. Not limiting ourselves to a single muse or treatment model, we enable others to express their innermost selves, regardless of age, language, or ability.