About Dr. Lucia Capacchione
I would like to personally introduce you to my friend, mentor, and
Pioneer Art Therapist, Lucia Capacchione (pronounced kapa kee own ee),
Ph.D., Art Therapist Registered (A.T.R.), Registered Expressive Arts
Therapist (R.E.A.T.)
She is an art therapist, professional artist,
with combined sales of over 450,000 - she is a best selling author of 12
self help books,, psychologist, popular
international workshop leader, and corporate
talent development consultant who has worked
for Hallmark, Mattel, and the Walt Disney
Company.
Dr. Lucia is a remarkable person,
she has been a pioneer in her field for over
25 years, and her work GETS RESULTS! That's
why I'm featuring her "do-it-yourself" Art Therapy books and
tapes in our Self Discovery Bookstore.
"Since the mid-1970's I have shared
my discoveries at seminars for people of
all ages and occupations: in schools and
colleges, churches, corporations, counseling
centers, and spiritual retreats."
"Over the years I have documented my
discoveries and techniques in many books
(Self Discovery Bookstore) The feedback has been so inspiring, especially
in regard to the healing power of art, that
I was moved to write this book. It includes
not only my personal story and triumph over
difficult odds and a life-threatening condition,
but the impressive success stories of others."
"I became an art therapist in 1975 after
healing an "incurable" disease
primarily through spontaneous drawing and
writing. At the time of my illness, I was
a professional artist and teacher. I had
never heard of art therapy, and there were
no popular books on the subject. My spontaneous
self-exploration through art was undoubtedly
guided by a higher healing power within,
taking me step by step back home to my Inner
Self.
"When you read my story you will see
how the Inner Artist has played the role
of healer throughout my life. Through the
writing and drawing exercises, affirmations,
visualizations, meditations, and inspirational
stories, I hope you will find the healing
power of your own Inner Artist. I have found that tremendous
love - for yourself and for others - becomes
the overflowing pot of gold at the end of
the rainbow. it comes with the joy of finding
and expressing your own truth."
- "Capacchione's work is great! I recommend
her books to people I work with who have
a variety of problems. I think both drawing and writing encourage
a fundamental need that we have for self-expression. There may be an added benefit to writing
in that it translates experiences into language--which helps the person to resolve a trauma
more quickly."
- Prof. James W. Pennebaker
- Department of Psychology
- Southern Methodist University
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What is Journaling?
Biography
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Endorsed by Educators
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PHILOSOPHY:
Lucia Capacchione, Ph.D., A.T.R., R.E.A.T
Every individual carries within her the voice
of truth and personal guidance. Whether I
function as an expressive arts therapist,
author, teacher, workshop leader or corporate
consultant my job is to help the individual
find the god within, the voice of truth living
in their very own heart, their own inner
self.
I am fond of saying that my work is self-empowerment.
That is my dedication, that is my method
and that is reflected in a BODY of work which
spans 20 years and yet which goes back to
childhood, back to the sick bed I was in
at 9 years old. For me, the expressive arts
have provided the perfect vehicle for finding
the truth by calling it forth from within
and expressing it.
I have applied this philosophy in healing,
in creativity, in education, in business
and industry and in spirituality. My mission
and my life's purpose, simply stated, is
to find the God within through creative expression
and to help others do the same.
BIOGRAPHY:
Lucia Capacchione, Ph.D., A.T.R., R.E.A.T
Originally a professional artist, she discovered
the healing power of writing and drawing
with the non-dominant hand while struggling
with a life threatening illness. Dr. Capacchione's
full recovery without medication led her
to change careers and become an art therapist.
She has trained health care professionals,
psychologists, educators and spiritual counselors
internationally and continues to offer workshops
for the general public.
Dr. Capacchione's method for reparenting
the Inner Child is being used worldwide for
healing abuse survivors. Many of her books
are used as texts in expressive arts therapy,
psychology, creative writing and art courses,
and they have been translated into several
languages. Her Creative Journal method has
been used in prisons, elementary and secondary
schools and colleges, childbirth classes
and AIDS and HIV support groups.
Lucia Capacchione has spent 25 + years pioneering
effective methods of education on all levels
of learning, from early child development
to postgraduate training. She holds a doctorate
in psychology and has practiced art therapy
with individuals, families, and groups. A
consultant to businesses and schools districts,
a lecturer and workshop leader, and a trainer
of health-care professionals and educators.
In the early 60's she trained as a Montessori
teacher, then became Child Development Supervisor
for the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles,
where she was responsible for establishing
12 Head Start programs. Later she taught
child development classes in her local community
college: Child, Family, and Community and
Art for Teachers of Young Children.
She received instructor certification in
Dr. Thomas Gordon's P.E.T. (Parent Effectiveness
Training) and T.E.T. (Teacher Effectiveness
Training.) She taught parents, teachers,
and school administrators.
"As a mother, I have been to the
depths and also to the ecstatic heights of
what parenting has to offer. I have shared
parenthood as half of a couple, been a single
parent, and been the parent of stepchildren
in a blended family. Today, as a grandparent,
I can look back with the wisdom that only
age and experience can bring and share this
tool - "The Creative Journal. May your
journey into parenting bring you as much
life and love as it has me. You deserve the
best . And so do your children and their
children and all the children after them."
Lucia Capacchione, author, quote from The Creative Journal for Parents - A Guide
to Unlocking Your Natural Parenting Wisdom
"The
Creative Journal-The Art Of Finding Yourself" is a recognized classic in the field of art therapy and
creativity. It contains over 50 writing and drawing Journaling exercises for
getting in touch with your feelings, dreams and Creative Self.
There are
Journaling techniques for removing creative blocks, building self-esteem and
realizing your desires. It is written for both the novice and
veteran journal-keeper, as well as group leaders and counselors.
Her pioneering work with "The Creative
Journal - The Art of Finding Yourself "has
been supported by the following educators:
Dr. Raymond Terrell and Dr. Randall Lindsay,
School of Education, California State University
at Los Angeles, whose encouragement and support
introduced this method into the public schools.
Roberta Curinga for her enthusiastic guidance
as Director of our pilot project in the Garvey
School District in Rosemead, California
Dr. Gerry McCormack, who introduced the Creative
Journal to the Lawndale School District and
the staff of Mark Twain Elementary School
for their creative application in the classroom.
Zena Schaffer and the staff at Farmdale Elementary
School, Los Angeles Unified Schools, for
integrating this method into their curriculum.
Jean Katz for the opportunity to train special
education teachers in the Los Angeles County
Schools.
Her most famous works include:
Recovery of Your Inner Child
The Creative Journal - The Art of Finding
Yourself
The Power of Your Other Hand - A course in
channeling the inner wisdom of the right
brain
Visioning: Ten Steps to Designing the Life
of Your Dreams
Lucia Capacchione has written 3 great books
on parenting and teaching children to tap
into their creativity:
The Creative Journal for Children
The Creative Journal for Teens - Making Friends
With Yourself
The Creative Journal For Parents - A Guide
to Unlocking Your Natural Parenting Wisdom
"THE CREATIVE JOURNAL FOR CHILDREN represents
the leading edge of learning and where we
need to go with our educational system. For
the past fifteen years, Lucia Capacchione
has been a forerunner in the creation of
safe and nonjudgmental learning environments
that kindle children's curiosity and encourage
them to ask the kinds of questions that lead
to greater learning. In witnessing the development
and application of her methods in the school
systems, I have seen children experience
remarkable mental and emotional breakthroughs.
THE CREATIVE JOURNAL FOR CHILDREN is for
every parent and teacher who wants to give
children full opportunity for creative expression
and development."
Mona Brookes
- Author, Drawing With Children
CREDENTIALS AND SPECIALIZATIONS
IN EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPIES:
Lucia Capacchione, Ph.D., A.T.R., R.E.A.T.
Credentials:
Art Therapist Registered (A.T.R.), American
Art Therapy Association
Registration: 1977 (#77-055)
Status: Active professional registration
Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (R.E.A.T.),
International Expressive Arts Therapy Association
Registration: 1997
Status: Member, Professional Standards Committee
Art Therapy
What is Art Therapy?
Written by Pioneer Expressive Art
Therapist, Lucia Capacchione, Ph.D.
"Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which the client
usually creates some form of artwork such
as a drawing, doodles, a sculpture made of
clay, collage, or other 2 or 3 dimensional
art. None of these techniques require any
special talent, experience or training in
the “arts”.
The artwork is then used as a focus for reflection
in words between the client and therapist.
This artwork is used in much the same way
as dreams are used in therapy because both
artwork and dreams access the unconscious
very rapidly.
Using a journal or diary, the individual
is guided with focus questions about different
areas of their life. Most of the time the
suggested activities begin with a drawing
or some form of art expression. This is followed
by reflective writing about the images and
the feelings captured in the artwork, in
your journal.
One of the great advantages of art therapy
is it fosters use of both sides of the brain.
The nonverbal art expression is primarily
a right brain process; the writing is coming
from the left-brain language centers.
Dr. Capacchione’s Creative Journal Method
includes another technique that integrates
both hemispheres of the brain! As documented
in her ground breaking book ”The Power of
Your Other Hand”. This technique includes
written dialogs using Both Hands alternately
writing with the non-dominate hand is a proven
method for letting the left brain know what
the right brain is thinking. This is a powerful
tool for use in therapy and also for opening
up creativity in all areas of ones life.
None of these techniques require any special
talent, experience or training in the arts”.
- "Capacchione's work is great! I recommend
her books to people I work with who have
a variety of problems. I think both drawing and writing encourage
a fundamental need that we have for self-expression. There may be an added benefit to writing
in that it translates experiences into language--which helps the person to resolve a trauma
more quickly."
- Prof. James W. Pennebaker
- Department of Psychology
- Southern Methodist University
Areas of Competency and Specialization:
Healing & Wellness
People dealing with chronic illness, eating
disorders, grief, life-threatening illness,
pain, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, Sexual
Abuse, substance abuse. People wishing to
improve their sense of well-being. Pregnant
women and couples.
Parents, Children & Teens
Parenting problems, Teachers, parents, counselors,
teenagers, home school parents, pregnant
women and couples.
Personal Growth
Those interested in therapy, art therapy,
writing therapy, creativity, inner child
work, symbolism, voice dialogue and gestalt
work.
Professional Development - see all areas
Therapists, counselors, physicians, nurses,
health care practitioners, body workers.
Childbirth educators, midwives, obstetricians,
ob/gyn nurses, trainers of health care practitioners.
Career counselors, school counselors. Spiritual
counselors and directors of spiritual programs
and retreats. Family life instructors.
Talent & Career Development
Those searching for a career or career change.
Those wishing to develop talent, creativity,
inner guidance for life planning.
Testimonials
(Click on the blue link to go to that book's
descriptive page where you can purchase the
book, remember we carry Art Supplies for doing Dr Lucia's exercises)
Tools for life and career planning, talent
development and overcoming creative blocks.
Documented in:
Treatment for creative blocks with professionals
in the arts/entertainment industries and
school programs for learning disabled or
educationally challenged. Documented in:
Treatment for recovery from addictive behavior,
substance abuse, co-dependence, eating disorders
and obsessive/compulsive behavior.
Philosophy, methods and case studies documented
in her books:
Treatment of post-traumatic stress syndrome,
multiple personality disorder and other psychopathology
related to childhood sexual, physical or
emotional abuse.
Methods and case studies documented in her
books:
Treatment for family conflict and challenges
of parenting.
Documented in:
- "Lucia Capacchione's Creative Journal for Children provides a safe environment for children
to find the buried treasure within"
- Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D.,
-
Author, Love is Letting Go of Fear
Treatment for emotional stress related to
chronic physical pain, life-threatening illness,
recovery from injury or other acute illness,
overwork, toxic exposure. Treatment for stress
related to caring for the ill (as professional
or family member), grief over death of loved
one, trauma from natural catastrophes. Treatment
for emotional stress related to pregnancy
and early parenting.
Programs and case studies documented in:
Treatment for recovery from addictive behavior,
substance abuse, co-dependence, eating disorders
and obsessive/compulsive behavior.
Philosophy, methods and case studies documented
in her books:
Testimonials
- "Healing is making ourselves whole.
Healing our inner child is a major part of
our recovery. Lucia Capacchione is a master
at gently guiding you through this process.
Love yourself enough to recover from the
past."
- -Louise L. Hay
- author, You Can Heal Your Life
- "If I were king, I'd put Lucia in charge
of all the children."
- -R. Buckminister Fuller
- Author and architect
- "Capacchione's work is great! I recommend
her books to people I work with who have
a variety of problems. I think both drawing and writing encourage
a fundamental need that we have for self-expression. There may be an added benefit to writing
in that it translates experiences into language--which helps the person to resolve a trauma
more quickly."
- Prof. James W. Pennebaker
- Department of Psychology
- Southern Methodist University
- "A practical, playful, insightful and
delightful way to get in touch with the Inner
Self. It is remarkable that ones own intuitive
wisdom and creativity can be tapped so easily,
in a process that is readily available to
us."
- -Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.
- Harvard Medical School
- Author, Minding the Body, Mending the Mind
- "The process of healing is the product,
and her work guides us in the process, presenting
us with tools for change."
- -Dr. Bernie Siegel
- Author of Love, Medicine & Miracles
- "Putting Your Talent To Work will help
you accept, celebrate, express and use your
true talents. As happy and fulfilled as I
am, I gained many new and valuable insights
by doing the exercises in the book. I highly
recommend this book to all who want greater
joy, fulfillment and monetary rewards from
their work."
- -Jack Canfield
- Coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series
- "I can pay her no higher compliment
than to say that she succeeds in what she
sets out to do. She not only helps bring
out the best - but she helps to discover
that there is a best that is worth bringing
out."
- -Norman Cousins
- UCLA School of Medicine
- Author, Anatomy of An Illness
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