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“Healing Art: Explore Self-Care by Creating a Small Art Booklet” Workshop
Fall ’22 at the Goshen Painters’ Guild— Press Release from the Goshen Painters’ Guild Workshop, Sat., Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (one-hour lunch break) Instructor: Kortney Malone, M.P.S., Professional Art Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Kortney, a practicing art therapist at Family Psychology of South Bend, specializes in recovery from trauma and depression. She is […]
Sex After Dark: That event you were embarrassed to go to
For years, I have been aware of the annual (except for COVID) Sex After Dark event IUSB Residence Life hosts. I wasn't sure what to expect when I agreed to serve on the panel. I am usually speaking about sex to couples who are at least in their 30s.
How Art Helped Me Understand My Sexual Trauma
Are you a survivor of trauma, a health care provider, or a caregiver having experienced vicarious trauma? Have you ever wondered how to embrace your struggles and view them as a form of strength and resiliency? I have also had to answer this question. A survivor of sexual assault in college and child of a […]
Creating Resiliency through Art Workshop
Finding My Voice Project with mixed media accordion-style bookmaking On March 12, 2022, I will lead attendees in a full one-day creative and expressive arts workshop, Creating Resiliency through Art, from 9:00-4:00 at the Goshen Painters Guild. Participating in this event can be where attendees can discover what makes them resilient in the aftermath of […]
Beacon Health and Fitness Autism Training
I consulted with Beacon childcare staff at the Grainer location on creating a positive environment for their autistic members. Working with the South Bend community is something I’m passionate about.
Beacon Health and Fitness Autism Training
Is your relationship suffering from gridlocked, escalating conflict?
If so, you may be worried about the health and future of your relationship. And for good reason! Contentious, gridlocked conflict often includes criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and even contempt. These four elements have been forebodingly dubbed the “four horseman of the apocalypse” by relationship experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman of The Gottman Institute—because they […]
ABC 57 Interview: How to have an open conversation with children about tragedy
The news has been flooded with violence. In the past month alone, the United States has had 45 mass shootings. Many of these frightful situations are happening where people buy their groceries, or even just go to work. Read the article on ABC 57