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Exploring Art Therapy: Learning How to Be Respectfully Assertive

Nov 11, 2021
07:00PM - 08:00PM EST
Online Event
Overview

Bring a white piece of paper and colored pencils or crayons to this unique event as we get to explore art therapy with licensed therapist, Linda Levin. Linda will explain what assertiveness means and how we can respectfully apply this principle to advocate for ourselves as myeloma caregivers along with our loved ones.

Agenda
07:00 PM
Introduction
Audrey Burton-Bethke and Linda Levin
Audrey will introduce Linda, Linda will begin the presentation by talking about what it means to be assertive.
07:15 PM
Art Therapy
Linda Levin
With prompts from Linda, use your colored utensils and white paper in order to draw (no need to be an artist, just draw what you're feeling!)
07:25 PM
Group Discussion
Audience
Let's discuss as a group what we drew, what we've learned, and what we will take away from this meeting.
Speakers & Moderators
Healthtree contact Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey joined the HealthTree Foundation as the Myeloma Community Program Director in 2020. While not knowing much about myeloma at the start, she has since worked hard to educate herself, empathize and learn from others' experiences. She loves this job. Audrey is passionate about serving others, loves learning, and enjoys a nice mug of hot chocolate no matter the weather.
Healthtree contact Linda Levin

Linda Levin

Linda is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2014 and had a stem cell transplant in 2014. Her family and friends were a great support system for her during those trying times. In turn, she is dedicated to helping others through their journey with multiple myeloma.