Cathy Malchiodi

Cathy Malchiodi, founder of Trauma Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, discusses the importance of rhythmic synchronization and action-oriented interventions in trauma healing. She introduces a new method of expanding the client's 'Window of Tolerance' for trauma integration and playfulness. The episode explores the journey into expressive arts therapy, emphasizing the results and incorporating playfulness and curiosity in therapy. It also discusses using expressive art therapies to help a military veteran with PTSD, books on expressive arts therapy and understanding children's drawings, and the importance of action, playfulness, and expressive arts therapy.

Join Cathy Malchiodi, world-renowned art therapist and author, as we discuss the transformative power of art therapy. Topics include learning art therapy in a women's shelter, expression in therapy, journaling and the immune system, and using expression to self-regulate.