Danielle Drake's guest appearances

Danielle Drake

CIIS Public Programs

Radical Magical Brilliance: Centering The Well-Being of Black Women

The Creative Psychotherapist

Deepak Chopra

Sharon Salzberg

Anita Moorjani

Jessica Lanyadoo

Tiffany Shlain

Ijeoma Oluo

Celeste Headlee

Richard Tarnas

Mark Epstein

Dan Siegel

Roshi Joan Halifax

Robert Wright

Kristin Neff

Oren Jay Sofer

Elizabeth Gilbert

OwlTail

FEATURED GUESTS: Shoshana Simons, PhD, RDT, an expressive arts-centered drama therapist, voice actor, professor and former Chair of the CIIS Counseling Psychology program, Expressive Arts Therapy concentration. She earned her MA in Human Development and PhD in Human &amp; Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate Institute, an MA in Sociology &amp; Social Policy from London Metropolitan University, UK. Shoshana completed her drama therapy training at the Omega Theater Transpersonal Drama Therapy Program, MA. Her extensive training and experience in the UK and USA in community-based work with children &amp; families, counseling, education, leadership and systems change informs her work preparing expressive arts therapy students to transform mental health systems into humane, equitable, and culturally responsive communities of practice. Shoshana also offers “NarrARTive” coaching workshops and courses through Key of Life Academy, and the North West Creative &amp; Expressive Arts Institute based on the narrative expressive arts approach to counseling and coaching she has been developing over the last decade at CIIS.  Danielle Drake, PhD, is associate professor and Program Chair of the Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy MA program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University, and developed and conducted an initial validation of the Black Spiritual Creativity Scale. Danielle uses a liberatory-informed theoretical approach that incorporates Womanist (black feminist), and Black/African-centered psychologies with Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and contemplative practices. She is co-author of the chapter, “Womanism, Creativity and Resistance,” published in the American Psychological Association’s, Womanist and Mujerista Psychologies: Voice of Fire, Acts of Courage. A spoken word artist, she is a former Oakland Poetry Slam Champion, and author of Cast Iron Life: A Collection of Poems and Recipes. LISTEN &amp; LEARN:  How Dr. Simons has developed the NarrARTive Expressive Arts Therapy approach over time. The value and power of using narrative work within community. Impacts of the Womanist lens and how it informs the expressive therapy interventions that Dr. Drake facilitates with clients. The power of connection achieved through the creativity to facilitate healing. How metaphor is used in both the Tree of Life and Laundry of Life approaches to amplify self-understanding.  RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Dr. Drake at dydrake@ciis.edu Dr. Simons at Keyoflife36@gmail.com www.KeyoflifeAcademy.com Cast Iron Life: A Collection of Poems &amp; Recipes by Dr. Drake Womanism, creativity, and resistance: Making a way out of "no way" Drake-Burnette, D., Garrett-Akinsanya, B., &amp; Bryant-Davis, T. (2016). Womanism, creativity, and resistance: Making a way out of "no way" In T. Bryant-Davis &amp; L. Comas-Díaz (Eds.), Womanist and mujerista psychologies: Voices of fire, acts of courage (pp. 173–193). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/14937-008 Expressive Therapies Summit 2022  Find more resources on our website: https://www.creativeclinicianscorner.com/vfts2022-3  ---   Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support

FEATURED GUESTS: Shoshana Simons, PhD, RDT, an expressive arts-centered drama therapist, voice actor, professor and former Chair of the CIIS Counseling Psychology program, Expressive Arts Therapy concentration. She earned her MA in Human Development and PhD in Human &amp; Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate Institute, an MA in Sociology &amp; Social Policy from London Metropolitan University, UK. Shoshana completed her drama therapy training at the Omega Theater Transpersonal Drama Therapy Program, MA. Her extensive training and experience in the UK and USA in community-based work with children &amp; families, counseling, education, leadership and systems change informs her work preparing expressive arts therapy students to transform mental health systems into humane, equitable, and culturally responsive communities of practice. Shoshana also offers “NarrARTive” coaching workshops and courses through Key of Life Academy, and the North West Creative &amp; Expressive Arts Institute based on the narrative expressive arts approach to counseling and coaching she has been developing over the last decade at CIIS. Danielle Drake, PhD, is associate professor and Program Chair of the Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy MA program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University, and developed and conducted an initial validation of the Black Spiritual Creativity Scale. Danielle uses a liberatory-informed theoretical approach that incorporates Womanist (black feminist), and Black/African-centered psychologies with Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and contemplative practices. She is co-author of the chapter, “Womanism, Creativity and Resistance,” published in the American Psychological Association’s, Womanist and Mujerista Psychologies: Voice of Fire, Acts of Courage. A spoken word artist, she is a former Oakland Poetry Slam Champion, and author of Cast Iron Life: A Collection of Poems and Recipes. LISTEN &amp; LEARN: <ul> <li>How Dr. Simons has developed the NarrARTive Expressive Arts Therapy approach over time.</li> <li>The value and power of using narrative work within community.</li> <li>Impacts of the Womanist lens and how it informs the expressive therapy interventions that Dr. Drake facilitates with clients.</li> <li>The power of connection achieved through the creativity to facilitate healing.</li> <li>How metaphor is used in both the Tree of Life and Laundry of Life approaches to amplify self-understanding.</li> </ul> RESOURCES MENTIONED: <ul> <li>Dr. Drake at dydrake@ciis.edu</li> <li>Dr. Simons at Keyoflife36@gmail.com</li> <li><a href="https://www.keyoflifeacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.KeyoflifeAcademy.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cast-Iron-Life-Collection-Recipes/dp/0980129664" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cast Iron Life: A Collection of Poems &amp; Recipes</a> by Dr. Drake</li> <li><a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2016-01113-008?doi=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Womanism, creativity, and resistance: Making a way out of "no way"</a> Drake-Burnette, D., Garrett-Akinsanya, B., &amp; Bryant-Davis, T. (2016). Womanism, creativity, and resistance: Making a way out of "no way" In T. Bryant-Davis &amp; L. Comas-Díaz (Eds.), Womanist and mujerista psychologies: Voices of fire, acts of courage (pp. 173–193). American Psychological Association. <a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/14937-008" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1037/14937-008</a></li> <li><a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/45206260-b3a7-4f14-b98d-80b873359582/summary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expressive Therapies Summit 2022</a></li> </ul> Find more resources on our website: <a href="https://www.creativeclinicianscorner.com/vfts2022-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.creativeclinicianscorner.com/vfts2022-3</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reina-lombardi5/support</a>

VFTS 2022 3 | Dr. Danielle Drake & Shoshana Simons | Narrative Therapies, Womanism & Community

“Dr. Danielle Drake is one of those torch bearers, healers, her open hands offering us tools to remember that our worth, wonder, wholeness and humanity is implied. Regardless of those who lack the soul or substance to acknowledge it. Dr. Drake's scholarship and commitment reminds us that the visionary power of those who have come before us is within us and is needed now more than ever." Danielle Drake, PhD is Associate Professor, Program Chair, and alum of the Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy MA program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University with her dissertation study focused on the use creativity and spirituality among African Americans. As a result of her dissertation research she developed and conducted an initial validation of the Black Spiritual Creativity Scale. Her post-doctoral internship at Rafiki Coalition focuses on holistic health and wellness in the Bayview / Hunters Point community of San Francisco. Dr. Drake’s clinical work as an Expressive Arts Therapist engages clients in creative writing, music, and visual arts processes.  She uses a liberatory informed theoretical approach that incorporates Womanist (black feminist), and Black/African-centered psychologies with Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and contemplative practices. Dr. Drake is co-author of book chapter, “Womanism, Creativity and Resistance,” published in American Psychological Association publication, “Womanist and Mujerista Psychologies: Voice of Fire, Acts of Courage.” In 2018 Dr. Drake hosted a conversation with Angela Davis for CIIS Public Programs on Dr. Davis’ life of activism. As a spoken word artist Dr. Drake is a former Oakland Poetry Slam Champion, and author of Cast Iron Life: A collection of poems and recipes.

“Dr. Danielle Drake is one of those torch bearers, healers, her open hands offering us tools to remember that our worth, wonder, wholeness and humanity is implied. Regardless of those who lack the soul or substance to acknowledge it. Dr. Drake's scholarship and commitment reminds us that the visionary power of those who have come before us is within us and is needed now more than ever." Danielle Drake, PhD is Associate Professor, Program Chair, and alum of the Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy MA program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University with her dissertation study focused on the use creativity and spirituality among African Americans. As a result of her dissertation research she developed and conducted an initial validation of the Black Spiritual Creativity Scale. Her post-doctoral internship at Rafiki Coalition focuses on holistic health and wellness in the Bayview / Hunters Point community of San Francisco. Dr. Drake’s clinical work as an Expressive Arts Therapist engages clients in creative writing, music, and visual arts processes.  She uses a liberatory informed theoretical approach that incorporates Womanist (black feminist), and Black/African-centered psychologies with Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and contemplative practices. Dr. Drake is co-author of book chapter, “Womanism, Creativity and Resistance,” published in American Psychological Association publication, “Womanist and Mujerista Psychologies: Voice of Fire, Acts of Courage.” In 2018 Dr. Drake hosted a conversation with Angela Davis for CIIS Public Programs on Dr. Davis’ life of activism. As a spoken word artist Dr. Drake is a former Oakland Poetry Slam Champion, and author of Cast Iron Life: A collection of poems and recipes.

Interview with Dr. Danielle Drake

CIIS faculty member and Expressive Arts Therapist Danielle Drake examines how communities who engage in creative processes can inspire social change. This talk was part of the Big Ideas at CIIS series.

Danielle Drake: Social Change Through Expressive Arts