Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC is the first person and art therapist to speak to the world at TEDxOverland Park about the power and potential of art therapy as a "game changer" in people's lives.

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Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC, is a leading international expert, syndicated writer, and educator in the fields of art therapy and art in healthcare. She is a research psychologist, a Board Certified and Licensed Professional Art Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and has had over 25 years of experience and education in trauma intervention and disaster relief and integrative approaches to health. Cathy is the founder, director and lead faculty member of the Trauma-Informed Practices Institute, dedicated to teaching trauma-informed intervention that integrates neurodevelopment, somatic approaches, mindfulness, and positive psychology. In particular, it supports the use of creative arts therapies including art therapy, music therapy and movement therapy, play therapy, integrative expressive arts therapies, and mind-body approaches for recovery and wellness in children, adults and families. Cathy is also the President of Art Therapy Without Borders and is one of its founders. Cathy is a member of the Buckeye Art Therapy Association.

You can find Dr. Cathy Malchiodi's TEDx talk here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yHu6909NTTc