[Self-Study] Beyond the Felt Sense

Recorded On: 11/18/2025

Description:

This session will focus on findings from a collection of neurobiological and physiological research on distinct art materials and how those findings illuminate theoretical perspectives important to the practice of art therapy. A compendium of empirical research findings is presented along with the theoretical underpinnings that guide such neurobiological and physiological research. This work highlights the summaries and inspiration from the Conclusion chapter in the 2nd Edition of Art Therapy and the Neuroscience of Trauma.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

Understand at least 3 unique distinctions between different art materials and processes and connect this information to the Expressive Therapies Continuum theory (ETC).
Differentiate between theoretical understanding and building knowledge through empirical research findings.
Apply findings from research based on scientific inquiry to enhance further research and research-to-practice initiatives (e.g., development of evidence-based rationale for the use of distinct art materials) in art therapy approaches.

Additional Information:

This session is worth 2 CEUs
This session is ATCB & NBCC Eligible

Kerry Kruk-Borisov

ATR-BC, LPC, MS

With 20 years of experience working with families, adolescents, adults, and children, Kerry intends to provide a well-rounded and holistic therapy experience for her clients. She has prior experience in intensive in-home family-centered treatment, group work in substance abuse and sexual abuse trauma therapy, and inpatient crisis stabilization and detoxification treatment for adults. In her experience providing art therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families, she has witnessed the power and effectiveness of strengths-based, solution-focused, and experiential art therapy to foster awareness, recovery, growth, and healing.

Kerry has worked with a wide range of individuals experiencing a range of life conflicts to include substance abuse and recovery, depression, anxiety disorders, self-esteem, life phase conflict, peer and family conflict, sexual abuse, and PTSD. She is passionate about learning about the brain and how psychotherapeutic approaches, particularly art therapy and EMDR, can effectively change perception and neurological function. Kerry describes her treatment approach as a coordinated synergy of person-centered art therapy, humor, positive psychology, narrative therapy, motivational enhancement, and family systems in order to address immediate concerns and to promote growth and progress. She believes in fostering a creative, therapeutic space in which self-discovery and growth are possible.

She is an avid presenter and public speaker and has presented her research as well as other topics on the practice of art therapy locally, nationally, and internationally. She also has experience as a Human Rights Coordinator, providing advocacy for individuals receiving community behavioral and developmental services. Kerry is also an Adjunct Faculty member in the Graduate Counseling & Art Therapy program at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences University at Old Dominion University (formerly known as Eastern Virginia Medical School).