The Profession of Art Therapy
According to the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), art therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.
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Art therapy, facilitated by a professional art therapist, effectively supports personal and relational treatment goals as well as community concerns. Art therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensorimotor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress, and advance societal and ecological change
The full definition of Art Therapy can be found in the AATA website, visit: https://www.arttherapy.org/upload/2017_DefinitionofProfession.pdf
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Art therapy, facilitated by a professional art therapist, effectively supports personal and relational treatment goals as well as community concerns. Art therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensorimotor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress, and advance societal and ecological change
The full definition of Art Therapy can be found in the AATA website, visit: https://www.arttherapy.org/upload/2017_DefinitionofProfession.pdf
What is a REACE?
What is a REACE? REACE is the acronym for Registered Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator. A REACE is a professional who brings creative process and awareness of multi-modal expressive arts into a variety of environments. Has experience using the expressive arts as tools for conflict resolution, organizational development, education, personal or professional growth, the healing arts, spiritual enrichment and more. While this work may be of therapeutic value, it is not psychotherapy nor does this registration give recipients authority to conduct psychotherapy.
The Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator uses a variety of arts processes such as visual art, movement or dance, creative writing, voice techniques, music and poetry. She or he understands the potential in using expressive arts in the above contexts and has working knowledge of the various art processes and materials.
While the expressive arts therapy environment requires an in-depth understanding of human development and psychological growth, those in the Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator field will have a broad spectrum of educational and/or professional backgrounds. These professionals may work in organizational development, management, health care, service organizations, primary, secondary or adult education, and a wide spectrum of additional environments.
While the expressive arts therapy environment requires an in-depth understanding of human development and psychological growth, those in the Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator field will have a broad spectrum of educational and/or professional backgrounds. These professionals may work in organizational development, management, health care, service organizations, primary, secondary or adult education, and a wide spectrum of additional environments.
The board members of the House of Healing represents the community. Having donated years of work for the improvement of the quality of lives for all children and their families in our multicultural cities and around the world. All are distinguished for their fire, love, and dedication ... combined are providing services with love.
Below meet the Board:
Lee Cohen, Founder, President
Lee Cohen is a MPS (Masters in Professional Studies) and a PhD candidate in Expressive Therapies at Lesley University. Lee has over 25 years of experience in the arts as an artist, producer, actress, dancer, and an advocate for the arts. Lee facilitates workshops on the integration of spirituality and art therapy and the prophetic arts locally and internationally. The population she works with are with children and their families, hospice patients, substance abuse and those in the correction system especially the youth at the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. She has a degree in Human Development with concentration in the Expressive Arts, is a professional member of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) and the American Art Therapy Association (AATA).
Dr. Audrey Josey, Vice-President
Jocelyn Hall, Treasurer
Jocelyn has a Masters in Business Administration, specializations in Finance and Management. Member of the National Black MBA Associations and National Society of Hispanic MBA.
Annie Hudson, Secretary
Ana Flaquer Hudson has had a lifelong enthusiasm in education and empowerment. She believes in empowering individuals and their families to not be defined by their “labels” and to reach for their full potential. Since graduating from Florida State University with a Master’s Degree in Special Education, she has worked in many different educational environments and positions. She, and her husband of almost 25 years, have 4 children together, one who has special needs. Currently, she is homeschooling three of her four children, while being deeply involved with her son’s special needs school. She administrates two businesses with her husband, a home bakery and a CPR/First Aid Training Center. Born in Puerto Rico to Dominican parents, she is a native Spanish speaker.
Christina Zayas
Christina Zayas is a board certified Music Therapist since 2015. She is passionate about enhancing the quality of life of individuals through the power of music. Christina has worked with various populations including hospice care, children with developmental delays and bereaved individuals. She has her Masters in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University with a concentration in Complex Health Systems. She also owns a private practice for Music Therapy: INARA MT LLC.
Ana Maria Reyes
Ana Maria is an experienced tech-savvy creative strategist, an integrated marketing communications director, and a designer with multidisciplinary expertise. She has more than 25 years experience doing hands-on “concept through completion” projects utilizing a wide variety of successful marketing tools from comprehensive multiple media creative platforms to a-la-carte advertising solutions. Ana Maria has worked the gamut of clients like the City of Miami, Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, International Solidarity for Human Rights, to name a few.
"I love working in the Graphic Design Industry because has the ability to influence people in a positive way – visual communication has the power to change someone’s behavior for good. What we create inspire the people around us...By the way, I also love coffee"-Ana Maria Reyes
"I love working in the Graphic Design Industry because has the ability to influence people in a positive way – visual communication has the power to change someone’s behavior for good. What we create inspire the people around us...By the way, I also love coffee"-Ana Maria Reyes
Barbara Ann Martin
Barbara Ann Martin has thrived in many artistic genres, including: the theatrical stage; in front of the camera; and, behind the scenes as a film and video producer for commercials, television and news. In conjunction with her acting and production career, Martin has a passion for teaching such acting-for-the camera and stage, dance, and film/video production. This passion has encompassed instructing and mentoring students from pre-school to University; sometimes those that would not experience the arts because of lack of means. As media liaison for The Children’s Trust, Martin was pleased to promote many children’s artistic, educational and health initiatives, including theatre & music programs, programs for physically and mentally challenged children, well-being and safety services such as Health Connect, The Injury Free Coalition Bus and more. Besides working with The House of Healing, Martin has volunteered and been on the board for many of South Florida’s organizations, including: Educate Tomorrow; Job’s for Miami’s Stay-in-School Program; Dance Now; and the Boys and Girls Club Gala Committee. Martin was and remains a recognized and beloved figure in the Hispanic (and Anglo community) for her co-starring role as Sharon on America's first bilingual situation and Emmy Award nominated comedy Que Pasa USA?
Advisory Board
Chati Barkett
Gabriel Cohen
Gabriel is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) He teaches the children tunes on the guitar and keyboard while focusing of modifying behavior.
Gabriel is aspiring to be a psychologist.
Gabriel is aspiring to be a psychologist.
