ACTIVITIES FOR MINDFULNESS AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION

SUMMER SALE: $35.00 (Regularly $45.00) Extended through October 1, 2026

Format: Online

*This class is pre-approved by NCTRC and CBRTC*

This 1.5-hour session explores mindfulness, the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and creative expression as therapeutic tools for emotional well-being. Participants will engage in EFT tapping for stress relief and a creative arts activity such as mindful drawing, movement, meditation, and poetry. The session covers evidence-based practice (EBP) strategies, including research supporting EFT and methods for documenting client outcomes. It also focuses on developing individualized, person-centered goals to align mindfulness and creative techniques with diverse client needs.

By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

• Demonstrate a mindfulness technique, practice one, and explain its benefits for stress relief.
• Apply evidence-based TR practices by integrating mindfulness and creativity into treatment goals.
• Facilitate one creative activity to enhance emotional expression with diverse populations.

Presented by: Keelin Jardin, PhD, CTRS, RTC
Dr. Keelin Jardin is a certified Recreation Therapist and Laughter Yoga instructor with a passion for promoting wellness and emotional well-being. She holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and specializes in therapeutic recreation, creative interventions, and mind-body practices. With extensive experience in both academic and clinical settings, Keelin has worked with diverse populations, focusing on stress reduction, mental health, and holistic healing. Keelin is also a California State University, East Bay lecturer and a Recreation Therapy Consultant

NCTRC approved for .15 CEU's

Once registered you will receive your recorded link and upon completion of the class video you will receive a Certificate for .15 CEU's. Please note that is may take up to one business day for us to send you the recordings.

TESTIMONIALS- "I recently completed the recording of the Therapeutic Activities for Mindfulness & Creative Expression. I thoroughly enjoyed the activities and goals provided in this session. Thank you so much for the valuable information." - Mary Allen CTRS, RTC

" I thoroughly enjoyed your Mind Body online sessions. I felt a reconnection to our field and truly felt my ability to recenter myself. We have the tendency to help others and not ourselves and can get lost in the shuffle. I purchased ALL FIVE SESSIONS. They were smooth, educational and straight forward sessions that provided great learning tools. I look forward to future sessions." -Diane Bromirski

“This was a wonderful presentation and was very insightful. I'm looking forward to trying some of these activities and techniques with myself and with my clients.” — Courtney Addison, CTRS, M.Sc., B.Kin