Webinar: Art-Making as a Bridge to Understanding Grief

add to outlook calendar add to gmail calendar January 17, 2023, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Eastern
Course Available

Creative expression has many uses as a healing tool. From a simple scribble drawing to a more elaborate mixed media piece, there are a variety of benefits from engaging in creative activities that may support your grief journey. Join Jennifer and Jenna for an interactive discussion and hands-on activity (no art experience or special supplies needed).

This webinar is presented by the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing®.

 

Presenters

 

Jennifer Baldwin

 

Jennifer Baldwin, MA, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCPAT

Jennifer, a board-certified art therapist, holds a Master's in Art Therapy from The George Washington University. She has been practicing in the Northern Virginia and D.C. area since 1997, blending art therapy with traditional talk therapy to support grief and trauma recovery. Certified in grief and trauma therapy through the Wendt Center, Jennifer is also adjunct faculty at George Washington University and a certified art therapy supervisor. She has led workshops and clinician training, helping others use creative expression for healing. Jennifer has worked with hospice and is currently part of a private group supporting those grieving the loss of a loved one.


 

Jenna Michalik Preston

 

Jenna Preston, PsyD, LP ART-BC

Dr. Preston is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist. She earned a Master's in Art Therapy from The George Washington University and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C. Dr. Preston is a proud (retired) military spouse. Her husband retired from the Air Force in 2015. Her career includes serving children, adolescents, and adults with multiple treatment settings to include a unique opportunity to work with the Metropolitan Police in Washington, D.C. and opening a private art therapy practice while stationed overseas. Currently, Dr. Preston works as a Clinical Psychologist at Buckley Space Force Base serving all six branches.


Program Details

This webinar is free and open to the public. Continuing education credit is not available. A "Certificate of Attendance" is available for $10. Instructions for obtaining a Certificate of Attendance will be provided at the end of the program.

 

About the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing®

The TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® is positioned to be the national and worldwide leader in training and education for bereavement professionals, bereaved individuals, and grieving military, veteran and civilian families. The Institute serves as a resource and training center, providing a hub for high-quality collaboration among professionals working in the field of grief and loss.

The Institute is where practical information on coping with loss are accessible for all who seek current strategies, the most effective tools, and best practices for supporting those who are grieving and those who serve the grieving. 

The Institute provides workshops, seminars, panel discussions, and more to educate caregivers, mental health professionals, clergy, funeral directors, casualty officers, the bereaved themselves, and so many others on the best ways to travel the grief journey.

TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® is located at TAPS Headquarters, 3033 Wilson Blvd., Third Floor, Arlington, VA 22201

Email us at Institute@taps.org or give us a call at 800-959-8277 (TAPS) with any questions.