GENERAL

American Art Therapy Association (AATA) (arttherapy.org)
Describes the therapeutic process of art therapy, posts research articles on its use, and in the Members section provides links to Chapter web sites throughout the U.S. to locate practitioners who are AATA members.

Coloring Therapy (www.coloringtherapy.com)
Many people find meditation difficult to attain even though the benefits are well documented. In Coloring Therapy, the focus of meditation is easily attained through the activity of coloring itself. Coloring is used as a way to begin to quiet the mind, listen inwardly and open up to higher knowledge, healing, and creativity. This alternative to formal meditation practices can help people of all ages in recovery improve coping and awareness skills through an enjoyable activity. The web site describes three steps in color therapy, online articles, coloring stories and health links.

Creative Source (creativesourcesf.com)
Adriana Marchione, MA, CHT, specializes in working with recovery from all forms of addiction. Her work offers creative healing opportunities that complement psychotherapy and twelve-step programs. Her approach draws from a movement-based expressive arts therapy model and Depth Hypnosis - a method of hypnotherapy that utilizes hypnosis, meditation and shamanic techniques. Through individual and group sessions this therapeutic approach employs a variety of methods to support emotional and physical health, creative growth and a deeper connection to life. Recovery groups and retreats are also available that offer the opportunity for participants to express their stories in words, images and movement both in the studio and in natural surroundings.

National Coalition of Arts Therapies Associations (nccata.org)
Founded in 1979, this coalition brings together the professional associations dedicated to the advancement of six creative arts therapies. Their web site provides basic information on these approaches: art, dance/movement, drama, music, psychodrama and poetry. Each modality uses the creative process to support health, communication, self-expression, and positive change.

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DANCE

American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) (adta.org)
Provides information on the field of dance therapy including its philosophy, training and credentials, and research. The Contacts page lists members who serve as contacts for various regions in the U.S. and the Information page contains a form to purchase the ADTA membership directory ($10.00) in order to locate a dance therapy practitioner.

DRAMA

National Association for Drama Therapy (NADT) (nadt.org)
Describes the process of drama therapy, educational qualifications for therapists, and provides contact information for regional representatives in order to locate member practitioners by geographic area.

MUSIC

American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) (musictherapy.org)
Explains the practice and applications of music therapy and provides information on how to find a music therapist through calling the AMTA National Office or e-mailing indMT@musictherapy.org.

Drumming (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Drumming can be a simple yet powerful way to enhance recovery. New medical research shows that it can slow down brain wave cycles, enhancing theta-wave production and brain wave synchronization.  This is important as addicts often have brain wave abnormalities as explained in our section on brain wave biofeedback.

POETRY

National Association for Poetry Therapy (NAPT) (poetrytherapy.org)
Poetry therapy is the intentional use of the written and spoken word for healing and personal growth. Their web site provides links to poetry sites and training and education information. A Mentor list posted on their web site under Training and Education can be used to locate a poetry therapy practitioner in various geographical locations in the U.S.

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