(HS MacCarthy 150006 2025) Neurodevelopmental Art Therapy: A Whole Brain Healing Approach for Acute and Chronic Trauma
Tracking # 20-1291758
Course overview
We know ART is a right brain creative activity with the power to access traumatic memories and body-based sensations stored in the right brain ... ... and when you integrate creative expression with neuroscience, you set your clients on a path to healing and empowerment. That's the power of Neurodevelopment Art Therapy, a proven approach to trauma treatment. It's designed to engage the whole brain, reprogram trauma responses, and build resilience resulting in long-term symptom reduction and overall well-being. Watch Carey MacCarthy, MA, ATR, LPCC, trauma expert, author, presenter, and voted Top Art Therapist of 2024 (IAOTP) who will teach you how the Neurodevelopmental Art Therapy Trauma Treatment Model will: Provide a proven roadmap to achieve physical, emotional, and cognitive homeostasis Achieve remarkable breakthroughs overcoming PTSD, anxiety, ADHD and more Reverse epigenetics of historical and intergenerational trauma Integrate left/right brain bilateral stimulation techniques crucial for trauma recovery And more! Through engaging case studies, discussions, and interactive art experiences, you'll elevate your impact, enrich your practice, and help clients achieve lasting well-being through the transformative benefits of Neurodevelopmental Art Therapy. Plus, this approach is culturally relevant, effective, and developmentally appropriate for diverse populations to heal and promote the preservation of spiritual and cultural heritage, shown to expedite trauma recovery in indigenous and non-indigenous cultures.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III
Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Carey MacCarthy maintains a private practice and is the founder of Start Up! Art Therapy and Indigenous Healing Arts Alliance Non-Profit Organization. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Carey MacCarthy is a member of the American Art Therapy Association and Art Therapy Credentials Board.