Continuing Education
Jamron Counseling is recognized by New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists #CAT-0100 and mental health counselors #MHC-0292.
We offer continuing education for LCAT and LMHC.
About
Vision Boards (Online)
In this virutal continuing education workshop, Kiri Lester-Hodges ATR-BC, LCAT, will engage in vision boards as a creative approach to facilitate communication, generate new goals, and develop different perspectives; while offering practical creative interventions for professionals to apply to their professional development, and clinical application. Through the use of arts-based methods and reflective writing, the hour will be focused on vision boards as a creative approach and participants will be encouraged through intention setting, guidance, and prompts to engage in self-examination, introspection, and reflection on their personal and professional experiences as they envision their ideal future.
Participants are encouraged to have available the following materials; collage images, word cutouts, glue or tape, and coloring materials.
Learning Objectives:
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Participants will have an understanding of ways to facilitate vision boards as a clinical application tool to facilitate client’s treatment plans (e.g., endorsing self-expression, client goals)
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Participants will learn to use to vision boards to facilitate components of professional development (e.g., self-awareness, professional goals, countertransference, transference)
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Participants will engage in experiential learning and creative arts approaches to process didactic material.
Speaker Bios:
Kiri holds a Masters of Professional Studies in Art Therapy and Creativity Development from Pratt Institute. In her art therapy practice, Kiri provides a tailored approach for each client’s individual needs and backgrounds. Kiri will collaborate with you to find adaptive, creative ways to achieve your goals, keeping in mind the various systems and contexts at play. Kiri has experience working with adults and children, both individually and in groups. She holds space for people to process their struggles and celebrate their strengths in a safe, judgment-free therapeutic space.
Jamron Counseling is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0100
1.0 CE for LCATs
Up to 3.0 CE availble for LCATs if you register for all three workshop dates.
Date: March, 11 - 2024
Meet Our Instructors
Mental Health Counselor
Brittany Butts, LMHC (She/Her)
Brittany Butts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a MA degree from Hofstra University. She has worked on psychiatric inpatient, outpatient and home-based levels, providing mental health counseling to a variety of individuals from all walks of life. Brittany’s therapeutic orientation is rooted in cognitive behavioral and mindfulness methodologies in which she collaborates with her clients to work toward individualized treatment goals. Brittany is a proponent of self-reflection as a means of developing insight into one’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors to enhance one’s ability to cope and facilitate self-growth. Brittany creates a warm and inviting space for therapy and is dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of her clients.
Art Therapist
Kiri Lester-Hodges (She/They)
Kiri is a licensed and board-registered art therapist with a Masters of Professional Studies from Pratt Institute. In her art therapy practice, Kiri provides a tailored approach for each client’s individual needs and backgrounds, and has experience working with adults and children, both individually and in groups. She holds space for people to process their struggles and celebrate their strengths in a safe, judgment-free therapeutic space. Kiri has experience working in restaurants, bars, and cafes, and has run peer support groups for fellow hospitality workers for the past two years.
Art Therapist
Christine Atkinson (She/Her)
Christine Atkinson is a licensed creative arts therapist and is board certified (LCAT, ATR-BC) with a MA degree in Creative Arts Therapy from Hofstra University. Christine focuses on a person-centered approach while creating self-awareness, increasing quality of life, and promoting growth. She has worked with a variety of individuals from all age ranges, from children to adults to seniors. Christine has previously worked in settings such as hospitals, domestic violence shelters, nursing homes, short-term rehabilitation centers, and in both group and individual settings. She has experience that includes working with clients to reduce stress and strive towards allowing individuals to redefine themselves. Christine creates a safe creative space to begin a journey of growth, renewal, and a path towards achieving authenticity.