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Use the code Podcast10 to get 10% off any of our courses or resources in our shop! Watch this episode on Youtube! Check out the Simple Practice discount! This week, we’re honored to welcome Samantha, a neurodivergent, board-certified music therapist, Child Behavior Strategist, and mother to three autistic children. Samantha brings a deeply personal and professional lens to her work, empowering parents of neurodivergent children with the tools, confidence, and compassion they need to thrive. In this conversation, we explore: ✨ What led her to this work and how her journey as a parent shaped her path 🎵 The powerful role of music therapy in family support 🤝 Why therapists should consider including parents more intentionally in the process 🧠 Structured strategies that therapists and parents can implement together 🧭 How Samantha supports parents beyond traditional therapy sessions Whether you’re a therapist looking to expand your impact or a parent seeking connection and clarity, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration. 🔗 Learn More + Connect with Samantha: 🌐 Website: www.everybrainisdifferent.com 📸 Instagram: @everybrainisdifferent 📺 YouTube: @everybrainisdifferent 📘 Download: Ultimate Guide to Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child 🎧 Tune in now and discover how every brain really is different — and worthy of understanding and support. As always, thanks for hanging out under the umbrella with us! Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice. Use the code Podcast10 to get 10% off any of our courses or resources in our shop!

Use the code Podcast10 to get 10% off any of our courses or resources in our shop! Watch this episode on Youtube! Check out the Simple Practice discount! In the second part of our series, we break down actionable strategies to integrate parents and caregivers into your sessions as co-therapists. From esteem-building and attunement to co-regulation and repair work, you’ll get concrete interventions, scripts, and playful activities designed to strengthen the caregiver-child connection—both in and outside of session. 💡 You’ll Learn: How to coach parents using “Special Play Time” Ways to teach tracking, reflection, and emotional labeling The “Art of Apologies” as a therapeutic intervention Tips for co-regulation and building safety through attunement → This episode is packed with tools you can start using immediately—whether caregivers are joining in person or supporting from home. the how in Part Two. As always, thanks for hanging out under the umbrella with us! Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice. Use the code Podcast10 to get 10% off any of our courses or resources in our shop!

Use the code: Celebrate20 for 20% off everything on our site! Take a look at our courses or if you like our resources like this free download, check out our Resource Library! Watch this episode on Youtube! Check out the Simple Practice discount! Part One: Why It Works (Backed by Research) In this episode, we dive into the science behind caregiver involvement in child and teen therapy. From improving emotional regulation to supporting long-term clinical outcomes, the research is clear: when parents are meaningfully involved, therapy becomes more effective. Learn why family dynamics, consistency across settings, and caregiver insight can make all the difference—and walk away with foundational tips to begin building collaborative relationships with the adults in your clients’ lives. 🔍 Topics Covered: Evidence-based outcomes from family-integrated models How caregiver insight supports treatment planning The impact of home reinforcement and generalization Therapist-tested tips for building trust and setting expectations → Listen now and explore the why before diving into the how in Part Two. As always, thanks for being here and listening!! Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice! Use the code: Celebrate20 for 20% off everything on our site! Take a look at our courses or if you like our resources, check out our Resource Library!

Use the code: Celebrate20 for 20% off everything on our site! Take a look at our courses or if you like our resources like this free download, check out our Resource Library! Watch this episode on Youtube! Check out the Simple Practice discount! 🖨️ Download the Free Printable: H.E.A.R. Apology Handout In this episode, we’re digging into a topic every therapist (and parent) bumps into sooner or later: apologies — and how to teach kids and teens to do them well. We’ll explore why the word “sorry” often falls flat, what gets in the way of real repair, and how you can introduce a simple, therapist-friendly tool: the H.E.A.R. method. Whether you’re working with young kids, tweens, teens, or even parent-child dyads, this tool can help make apology a skill — not just a reflex. ✨Why Apology Is a Skill — Not a Script As child and teen therapists, we know the truth: most kids don’t apologize because they feel deep remorse — they apologize because they’re told to. And often, those apologies come out like this: “I’m sorry… BUT he started it.” “I said I was sorry already!” Cue dramatic side eye! That’s why we need to slow the process down and teach kids (and caregivers!!) that a real apology is more than a word — it’s a repair tool. When done right, apologies build trust, foster emotional awareness, and create space for reconnection. My favorite part about this is teaching PARENTS/CAREGIVERS how to apologize in a healthy way. This gives kids the other end of receiving healthy apologies — and how good does that feel?! ✨ Introducing the H.E.A.R. Apology Method The H.E.A.R. method is a four-step tool you can introduce in therapy sessions to help clients of all ages give more meaningful, connected apologies. Here’s what it stands for: H – Hurt: Acknowledge the other person’s feelings (garner empathy) E – Express: Share a genuine, honest apology A – Accept: Take responsibility without excuses (NO BUTS – I always emphasize this part for the humor) R – Repair: Offer what you can do to make things better This acronym is easy for kids to remember and invites them to slow down, reflect, and make repair in a developmentally appropriate way. ✨How to Use the H.E.A.R. Method in Therapy You can introduce the H.E.A.R. method in: Individual sessions (especially around conflict at school, with friends or siblings) Parent-child sessions where both sides may need support in repairing trust Parent-only consultation sessions to support parent education Group therapy or social-emotional learning (SEL) groups As a take-home tool for parents to reinforce healthy communication 🖨️ Download the Free Printable: H.E.A.R. Apology Handout To make this even easier, I’ve created a FREE printable H.E.A.R. apology visual that you can: Print and hang in your therapy space Use during sessions to talk through apologies step-by-step Send home with families to encourage consistency outside of therapy ✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why “sorry” isn’t enough (and why it often backfires in therapy) How to break down a real apology into simple, teachable parts Common apology blockers (like shame, blame, and emotional dysregulation) How to use the H.E.A.R. method with kids, teens, and even parents Ideas for integrating this tool into your existing therapy work ✨ Final Thoughts Apologizing is hard — even for adults. But with a little structure, support, and practice, kids and teens can learn how to take accountability AND spot an unhealthy apology from a mile away. 🖨️ Download the Free Printable: H.E.A.R. Apology Handout As always, thanks for being here and listening!! Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice! Use the code: Celebrate20 for 20% off everything on our site! Take a look at our courses or if you like our resources, check out our Resource Library! Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram or reach out to us at [email protected] Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!

Check out this episode on YouTube! Use the code: Celebrate20 for 20% off everything on our site! Take a look at our courses or if you like our resources, check out our Resource Library! Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram or reach out to us at [email protected] Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!

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We’re (kind of) back! Check out this episode that is a little update on the past few years and where things have been at. We hope to bring back some more consistent podcast episodes – although they may look a little different! Join our newsletter so you don’t miss out on our free visuals, resources, and discounts! Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!

Save $100 on your new Simple Practice subscription! Save 10% on your professional website with Media Queeries! Learn more about them here. In this episode, I update you on my plans for the CTU podcast and share some thanks for how amazing this experience has been. Thank you for being a supporter and a part of this journey with me! Stay creative!

Save $100 on your new Simple Practice subscription! Save 10% on your professional website with Media Queeries! Learn more about them here. In this episode, Jael and Kate discuss the coolest of the cool – the history of creativity, art-making, music and more in history. This episode covers so many topics and it’s truly a gem. Tune in to learn about the earliest evidence of creativity in anthropological records, discussions about the desire to create, and theories on how creativity is what kept us alive! Jael Weinberg is a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate. She operates a therapy private practice – Art Therapy PNW – in Seattle, WA and is Co-Founder of the Creative Dementia Collective. In her private practice, Jael specializes in working with men seeking to decrease shame and increase capacity for vulnerability. In her role with the Creative Dementia Collective, she specializes in legacy work for people living with dementia and their care partners. Jael is passionate about storytelling and utilizes creative expression to support others in telling their story. Learn more about Jael and her practice at her website!

Save $100 on your new Simple Practice subscription! Save 10% on your professional website with Media Queeries! Learn more about them here. In this episode, Nicole of Aspire Music Therapy, shares with us the many hats that she wears as a music therapist, a business owner, a supervisor, and more. Tune in to get some ideas about songwriting as well as some insight on business adventures during the pandemic. Enjoy! Nicole Keller, MT-BC has been a board-certified music therapist since 2016 in Fort Wayne, IN. In 2019, Nicole began her own private practice called Aspire Music Therapy, LLC. She’s worked with a variety of populations, including developmental disabilities, geriatrics, physical disabilities, and mental health. Nicole strives to provide a creative, compassionate environment during sessions for music to impact her clients physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Aside from work, Nicole spends time with her husband, church community, and enjoys the local coffee shops. Follow Nicole and Aspire Music Therapy on Instagram or check out the website here! Join our newsletter for free downloads, creative ideas, and exclusive access to our materials!  Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram or on Facebook! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!

Save $100 on your new Simple Practice subscription! Save 10% on your professional website with Media Queeries! Learn more about them here. In todays episode, Ariel talks with us about geek therapy, how to use media in sessions, combining art with gaming, and a bit about narrative therapy. Check out the episode to learn more! Ariel Landrum is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Art Therapist. She is a proud Filipino American currently practicing teletherapy out of Reseda, California. She is a self-identified “geek therapist” who uses her client’s passions and fandoms to create connection, strength identification, and support of their individuality. She provides the service of assessing and certifying emotional support animals and letters for gender-affirming treatments. She has worked with children ages 3-17 years old, adults 18-61 years old, and senior citizens 62-83 years old. Populations she specializes in working with are: military members and their families, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and survivors of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. When she is not performing her clinical duties, she can be found playing Animal Crossingor petting her pup while watching Disney+. Check out Ariel’s private practice website, Guidance Therapy. Take a listen to her podcast called “The Happiest Pod on Earth” on the Geek Therapy Network! Join our newsletter for free downloads, creative ideas, and exclusive access to our materials!  Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram or on Facebook! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!

In this episode, Monica of Hold Space Creative, shares with us how important it is that we regularly schedule maintenance for our business websites, how we can better promote ourselves via our websites, and why a healthy website promotes mental health accessibility. Take a listen and enjoy! Monica is a former art therapist and counselor turned web designer for therapists. She’s passionate about making therapy more accessible by helping therapists present themselves in a more accessible way. She lives in Michigan with her two kitties, Bubbles and Pearl, and when she’s not designing websites, she can usually be found somewhere in nature. Save $100 on your new Simple Practice subscription! Follow Monica on Instagram and check out her site here. Take Monica’s blog post “Keeping your website healthy: Monthly to-dos for therapists and coaches” Join our newsletter for free downloads, creative ideas, and exclusive access to our materials!  Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram or on Facebook! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!

So save some time, save your creativity, and head over to this link to save $50 on your subscription with Simple Practice. This episode features three wonderful women who have created a wonderful service and experience for people living with dementia. As truly holistic approach, you’ll hear about their experience in guiding people living with dementia as well as their families, staff, and care teams. Take a listen to hear more about healthy selfishness, important for all care team members and helping professionals in general! About The Creative Dementia Collective: We are three passionate millennial women who have extensive experience in the senior care industry.  Our experience has shown us where the gaps and needs are for people living with dementia and their loved ones.  We saw the need for real and tangible support which, oftentimes, is not available to them through larger, more institutional organizations.  The need for additional, deeper support and resources remains a real and ongoing concern, and we created The Collective to address and support these needs as well as to work toward normalizing, not stigmatizing people living with dementia.  Our people-first approach to creatively caring for our clients and their loved ones allows us to build relationships, create much needed educational opportunities and bring awareness to the people behind the disease. Links: Website: CreativeDementiaCollective.com Instagram: instagram.com/cCeativeDementiaCollective Facebook: facebook.com/CreativeDementiaCollective Learn more about Kaylee’s Story, Jael’s Story, and Erin’s Story Find a music therapist at cbmt.org Check out more info about art therapy at Arttherapy.org Join our newsletter for free downloads, creative ideas, and exclusive access to our materials!  Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram or on Facebook! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!