ODL 281: Artful Healing: The Power of Therapeutic Doodling

Created On: 6/25/24 Revised on: 11/20/24

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, case managers, nurses, and counselors.

Overview:

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery that is both relaxing and energizing. In this engaging session, participants will explore the therapeutic benefits of doodling, unlocking a pathway to mindfulness and stress relief. Guided by the creator of Therapeutic Doodling, you’ll learn to channel your thoughts and emotions into creative expressions on paper, fostering a sense of calm and mental well-being. No artistic experience is necessary – just bring an open mind and a willingness to embrace the healing potential of doodling in this empowering and rejuvenating hour of self-care.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session – the participant will be able to:

• Summarize doodling as a tool for self-expression and stress relief 
• Discover mindfulness through doodling, engaging in the present moment to reduce stress and enhance mental clarity
• Demonstrate therapeutic doodling skills into their daily lives, personally and professionally, by applying practical techniques and insights for ongoing stress reduction and improved well-being

Presenter(s):

Carin Channing, LCSW, Certified Living Inquiries Facilitator, Somatic and Mindfulness-based Therapist, and Author

Carin Channing, LCSW, is a speaker, trainer, author, and therapist whose therapeutic doodling books and teachings have reached into schoolrooms, prisons, architecture firms, state parks, and other institutions. Southwest Airlines developed a doodling program based on Carin’s work. With over 17 years in the field, her focus is on practical tools, melding mindfulness, neuroscience, and creativity. Creator of The Therapy Booth (like Lucy from Peanuts), Doodle Outreach (Connecting the World through Simple Creativity), and other interactive public art projects, Carin leads people in the experience of living from their authentic, all-inclusive spirits. Carin has led programs for participants all over the world and continues to be surprised by the simple, fun, and exciting efficacy of her tools. Carin Channing is the author of 365 Days of Doodling: Discovering the Joys of Being Creative Every Day (2015, Intentional Publishing) and Doodle Book Junior – 101 Creative Prompts for Kids (2016, Intentional Publishing).

1 CREDIT HOUR APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credit for an asynchronous course. Some state boards may place restrictions regarding the modality of training required for ethics credits to be awarded. If this training indicates ethics credits are available, please verify that your state allows them to be earned through an on-demand course format.