From The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: “Cathy is one of those forces of nature within the field of trauma and Expressive Arts. So much so that she’s not only our “cover” therapist, she’s also representing out Modality section. Here’s Cathy in her own words: ‘As a psychologist and expressive arts therapist who works with trauma and grief recovery, my goal is to help individuals, groups, and communities resource implicit forms of communication for repair and healing. Words are not always available when we embody narratives of suffering, shame, guilt, and loss, either on an individual level or a collective one.

Fortunately, as humans we all have the ability to access ways to communicate and transform distress, trauma, and loss and in uniquely powerful, yet simple ways. These approaches include deceptively simple pathways to healing — restorative movements, soothing sounds and rhythms, image making, enactment and improvisation, and sensory integration to support body, mind, and spirit. When used in combination—the essence of expressive arts therapy—these universal practices tap deeply embodied sources of health and well-being.’