Brooke Campbell
RDT/BCT, LCAT
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Brooke is based in Clark, New Jersey, where she works at Creative Kinections, LLC. Other work history includes: New York University; School of Visual Arts; Celebrate the Children School; High Focus Centers; Creative Heartwork; YWCA - Peace A Learned Solition Program (PALS program); Safe in Hunterdon; UMDNJ Hospital; NYU Langone Hospital; Catholic Charities- PALS program; The Family Wellness program - The Children's Aid Society; The Mothers Center of Central New Jersey. Brooke is also a teaching fellow for the University of Pennsylvania's School of Social Policy and Practice.
Brooke has an MA in Drama Therapy from New York University, a Certificate from the University of Pennsylvania's Executive Program for Social Impact Strategy from the School of Social Policy and Practice.
CLINICAL POPULATION:
- Children
- Adults
- Teens
- Families
- Couples
- Addiction
- Trauma
- Domestic violence
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mental illness
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Cancer survivors
- Divorce
- Foster care
DRAMA THERAPY APPROACH:
- Role Theory
- Psychodrama
- Developmental Transformations
- Playback Theatre
- Play Therapy
- Sand Tray
APPROACH TO WORKING WITH STUDENTS:
- Attuned personal approach
- Supports students in reaching their fullest potential as a drama therapist
- Provides Supervision
- Recommends internship sites
COURSES & TRAINING OFFERED:
- Introduction to Drama Therapy
- Drama Therapy for Special Populations
- Creative Arts Therapy course through Creative Kinections
Barbara McKechnie
RDT/BCT, LCAT, LPC, CP, PAT
Barbara is locted in East Brunswick, New Jersey. She is a proud member of the NJ Association for Creativity in Counseling. Her work experience includes: Port Richmond MICA Day Treatment Program - St. Vincents, Staten Island; St. Vincent’s Hospital, Behavioral Health Child and Adolescent Unit, New York; New York Presbyterian Hospital, Payne Whitney, PHP, APAP and Inpatient, New York; New School University, Creative Arts and Healing faculty member; Gracie Square Hospital, Consultant for Therapeutics Activities Department; Exceptional Wellness, Manalapan & Redbank, New Jersey - Private Practice.
Barbara has an MA in Drama Therapy from New York University. Her other training includes: International Trauma Studies Program: MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction): Mindfulness Based Family and Play Therapy: Psychodrama: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT); and Sand tray.
Barbara uses creativity in counseling, the action oriented methods of psychodrama, and the projective tecniques (including sandplay, story, role-play, masks and puppets) of drama therapy so clients will be able to explore issues that create obstacles in a safe and affirming environment.
CLINICAL POPULATION:
- Children
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Families
- Dual Diagnosis
DRAMA THERAPY APPROACH:
- Role Theory and Method
- Psychodrama
- Developmental Transformations
- Integrative 5 Phase Model
- Ritual
APPROACH TO WORKING WITH STUDENTS:
- Models approach on the methods of the extraordinary mentors who have supported and encouraged her
- Connect students to a larger body of knowledge
- Connect students with others in the field
COURSES & TRAINING OFFERED:
- Psychodrama and the Creative Process - a monthly psychodrama training group that incorporate Drama and Music therapy (Courses in New York and New Jersey)