[Self-Study] AS-125 Nontraditional Use of the Bridge Drawing for Envisioning Personal Change

Recorded On: 12/05/2021

ATCB, NBCC, NY LCAT
Libby Schmanke, MS, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAC, MAC
A review of the therapeutic use of bridge metaphors to
reflect on progress in the Stages of Change is
supplemented by applications of the bridge to change
models by Clear “atomic habits” and Lewin “ice cube.”
Participants will create a bridge to reflect on a personal
change process.

Suggested Art Materials: Pencil; Copy
paper or similar sized drawing paper; Colored drawing
media is optional.

Libby Schmanke

MS, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAC, MAC

Libby Schmanke is a board-certified art therapist, licensed clinical addictions counselor, and Art Therapy Certified Supervisor. She has been on the faculty of Emporia State University’s graduate Art Therapy program for 18 years. Libby’s clinical experience spans over 25 years, working with adults and adolescents with trauma and addiction across diverse treatment settings. She is the author of Art Therapy and Substance Abuse (Jessica Kingsley, 2017) and has contributed chapters to edited art therapy texts. Libby has presented nationally on art therapy and addictions, served three terms on the Art Therapy Credentials Board, and continues to create art while teaching, presenting, and writing.