The Creative Connection: Expressive Arts as Healing

Dr. Natalie Rogers has developed a process called the Creative Connection that interweaves the expressive arts -- movement, sound, drawing, painting, writing, and guided imagery -- to tap into the deep wellspring of creativity within each of us. The aim is to reclaim ourselves and then to help others reclaim themselves as actively playful, spirited and conscious individuals. Rogers emphasizes the importance of psychological safety and freedom while using the creative arts. This reflects her extensive work with her father, Carl Rogers, and a deep belief in his person-centered approach to counseling