Art Therapy & CRM
We are excited to integrate a cutting edge method of body based trauma treatment, the Comprehensive Resource Model, developed by Lisa Schwartz, M.Ed. (CRM Basic Training, February 2016, CRM Intensive, September 2016). The method utilizes multi-modal resourcing, allowing clients to release and transform attachment rifts which can occur at any age, and are the basis of trauma, simultaneously providing stabilization, trauma processing, and integration while feeling grounded, centered, and safe.
CRM is a gentle treatment that calms the central nervous system and allows one to work underneath memory in a sense, as if working directly with the "mainframe", versus the "desktop" of many therapy models. It builds one's relationship with the self, strengthening intuition and knowing.
Art Therapy is a natural addition to assist in CRM integration of resources, and new truth work between CRM sessions. Many Art Therapy techniques are useful in helping to ground, self soothe and reinforce positive change. Intuitive art making builds on the groundwork of CRM.
Deanna Miesch, Merri Isom and Anita Stoll all incorporate CRM training into their psychotherapy practices. Please reach out to them individually if you have questions or are interested in working with this model.
In October of 2016, Deanna Miesch and Anita Stoll offered a workshop for area professionals in an effort to introduce the CRM model and in preparation for Lisa Schwarz's Basic training in January of 2017:
Anita Stoll, LMSW, E-RYT, and I are happy to host Lisa Schwartz's training here in Austin January 19-22nd, 2017. Here is a link to her registration page: comprehensiveresourcemodel.com/event-registration/?ee=54
In preparation for Lisa's training, Anita and I led a workshop with Austin In Connection's Year of Conversations on October 28th. Here is the information and a link to AINC's page: http://austininconnection.org/events/year-of-conversations/
Friday October 28
Layers of Resource: Incorporating Elements of Comprehensive Resource Model & Art Making with Deanna Miesch, LPC-S, ATR-BC, and Anita Stoll, LCSW, E-RYT
We want to share inspiration from our recent, in-depth study of Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), a powerful therapeutic approach shown to contribute positive change with all levels of trauma, including complex PTSD, medical issues, and mood disorders. Participants will be inducted into breath work, and protective space/power animal resourcing—three layers of CRM—and will explore incorporating these CRM layers into art making.
Deanna Miesch, LPC-S, ATR-BC is an Art therapist in private practice and founder of Art Therapy Austin,
Anita Stoll, LCSW, E-RYT is a psychotherapist and yoga/meditation instructor in private practice in Austin, www.yogaandtalk.com
For more information on the Comprehensive Resource Model, visit www.comprehensiveresourcemodel.com.
Here is the link to my listing on their website: http://comprehensiveresourcemodel.com/find-a-crm-therapist/name/deanna-miesch/
