Gretchen M. Miller, MA, LPAT, ATR-BC®, ACTP
DBT Informed Methods & Approaches to Media in Art Therapy
This three-part online, synchronous/live CE series for art therapists explores watercolor, alcohol inks, and gelli printing as DBT-informed processes for practicing and building mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation. Participants will learn & experience practical art-based strategies, techniques, & clinically relevant interventions to support clients and mental wellness. Register for a single workshop, choose two, or attend all three!
Each workshop includes:
- Hands-on experiential learning
- In-depth clinical application of DBT skills for art therapy practice
- Trauma-informed orientation
- Reflective processing & small group discussion
- Relevant handouts & resources
- ATR-BC® & Ohio LPAT, LPCC CEs, including required documentation
Please note:This live, synchronous workshop will not be recorded. All sales are final. After purchase, you will be redirected back to this site & information page with workshop log in/meeting details. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at gretchenmilleratrbc@gmail.com. Thank you!
Practicing Mindfulness
with Watercolor
- Describe three ways watercolor processes strengthen mindfulness, including present-moment awareness, non-judgment, and acceptance;
- Demonstrate two watercolor-based interventions designed to support mindfulness such color meditation & sensory-based grounding;
- Apply mindfulness principles to clinical practice by developing one watercolor-based intervention plan that supports client self-regulation and awareness.
(C) 2026 Gretchen M. Miller, MA, LPAT, ATR-BC®, ACTP
Building Distress Tolerance through Alcohol Inks
- Describe three ways alcohol inks support distress tolerance, including increasing tolerance for uncertainty, reducing reactivity, and supporting present moment awareness;
- Demonstrate two alcohol ink–based interventions that help clients practice distress tolerance skills, such as urge awareness & paced response;
- Develop one clinically appropriate alcohol ink intervention plan that integrates distress tolerance skills.
Gelli Printing for
Emotional Regulation
- Learn how to use gelli printing to promote emotional expression & increased awareness of internal experiences;
- Demonstrate two techniques for using gelli printing to regulate emotions, such as layering & repetition;
- Develop one clinically appropriate gelli printing intervention plan that integrates emotional regulation skills.
May 31, 2026 | 7pm-9pm EST
Register for all 3 workshops
$200.00 USD
6 CEs | ATCB Approved
June 14, 2026 | 7pm-9pm EST
July 26, 2026 | 7pm-9pm EST
Register for 1 workshop of your choice
$80.00 USD
2 CEs | ATCB Approved
Register for any 2 workshops
$140.00 USD
4 CEs | ATCB Approved
As an ATCB Authorized Art Therapy Continuing Education Provider℠, I am committed to delivering content that upholds the art therapy profession’s highest standards & ensures that my offerings meet ATCB standards and their designated content areas.
