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Expressive Arts Training 2027

Two live days with Dr. Crystal Brashear and Dr. Nancy Thomas. 7 CE hours per level, with 5 hours of cultural diversity content across both. Join live from anywhere. No art experience needed.

Level 1 · 7 CE hours

Expressive Arts Training, Level 1

Learn what expressive arts therapy is, why it works, and how to begin using it with clients of any age or culture. Includes the neuroscience behind creative work, multicultural applications, live demonstrations, and paired practice with interventions such as the inner critic and the cultural mind map.

Date
Friday, Feb 5, 2027
Time
9 AM to 5 PM Central
10 to 6 Eastern · 8 to 4 Mountain · 7 to 3 Pacific
Format
Live online via Zoom, from anywhere
Prerequisite
None. No art experience needed.
$150 per person Register for Level 1
Level 2 · 7 CE hours

Expressive Arts Training, Level 2

Build on Level 1 with projective assessments (including animal projection cards), drawing interpretation, sandtray practice, and writing creative interventions into treatment plans with measurable goals. Includes a live demonstration and collaborative case practice.

Date
Friday, Apr 2, 2027
Time
9 AM to 5 PM Central
10 to 6 Eastern · 8 to 4 Mountain · 7 to 3 Pacific
Format
Live online via Zoom, from anywhere
Prerequisite
Completion of Level 1 (any past cohort counts).
$150 per person Register for Level 2

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What's included

  • 7 live CE hours per level with two experienced counselor educators
  • 5 cultural diversity hours across Levels 1 and 2
  • Live demonstrations and guided partner practice
  • Certificate of completion listing hours and content areas

Cancellations and accommodations

Cancel at least 14 days before a training for a full refund. Within 14 days, you can transfer your registration to a future Innovare training. If Innovare cancels or reschedules, you receive a full refund. CE certificates are issued for full attendance and a completed evaluation. Need an accommodation? Tell us on the form. Read all policies.

Expressive Arts Training 2027 flyer: Level 1 on February 5 and Level 2 on April 2, 2027, 8am to 4pm Mountain, hosted by Dr. Brashear and Dr. Thomas

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From past EAT attendees

6.5 / 7average rating across 88 attendee evaluations, 2024 to 2026. 72% gave the top score.
I started using EAT with clients after Level 1 training and really cannot imagine my work without it. I can't draw well and would not be categorized as an artist. It's wonderful that for EAT to be powerful and effective, I don't have to be and neither do my clients.
Jennifer O. · EAT Level 3
Do not think twice about whether or not you should do this training! You should.
Margi W. · EAT Level 1
It was very beneficial to experience the difference between expressing something verbally and feeling something in my body and emotional brain.
Heidi T. · EAT Level 1
This training elevated my counseling skill set, particularly when feeling stuck with a client. The training is versatile for clients of different ages, cultures, and genders. Highly recommend!
Kathryn P. · EAT Level 1
This is a fantastic training! The format kept me fully engaged and focused; the lectures, activities, and role-play definitely increased my competence as a counselor.
Christina A. · EAT Level 2
This training is practical for real-life counseling. It is a hands-on approach to counseling making the theoretical come to life.
Fee R. · EAT Level 2
Learning about Expressive Arts Therapy I found that it's so much more. I especially love how it can be used in multicultural therapy.
Jackie C. · EAT Level 1
I'll be using this next week!!
Aisha H. · EAT Level 1

Before you register

Will the hours count toward my license renewal?

Each licensing board sets its own CE rules, so check with yours before registering. You'll receive a certificate listing your hours, the date, the presenters, and the content areas covered, such as ethics or cultural diversity.

Do I need to be artistic?

No. Many attendees tell us they can't draw. The work is about process, not artistic skill, for you and for your clients.

Are the trainings live or recorded?

Live. Every training happens in real time on Zoom or in person, so you can practice, contribute, and ask questions. Join from anywhere.

How many CE hours is each Expressive Arts Training level?

Each level is 7 live CE hours. Levels 1 and 2 together include 5 hours of cultural diversity content.

Can I take Level 2 if I took Level 1 in a past year?

Yes. Level 1 from any past cohort with Dr. Brashear and Dr. Thomas meets the Level 2 prerequisite.