Stacia Boynton, LMHC, REAT Eligible Movement Based Expressive Arts Trainer Co-Founder of Creating the Space Stacia uses movement, art, and sensory based techniques with children and families to enhance awareness of connections between the body, brain, and breath. This integrated approach helps clients to find their inner strength, confidence, and ability to regulate their bodies and minds. Stacia is currently welcoming children ages 3-12 for individualized sessions at Transitions Training. These sessions can be therapeutic, but it are not therapy. Consulting opportunities available upon request for Stacia to join your child's wellness team.
Education Lesley University: MA, Mental Health Counseling with a Specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy University of New Hampshire: BS, Family Studies Certified Family Life Educator, Minor Kinesiology
Professional Movement Based Expressive Arts Trainer: Transitions Training LLC Fusion Behavioral Health & Fitness: Mental Health Counselor Specializing in Expressive Arts Therapy Administrative Assistant & Marketing Manager: Boynton Family Dentistry
Past: Agape Inn: Expressive Arts Therapist Arbour Counseling Services: Expressive Arts Therapist McLean-Franciscan Child and Adolescent Inpatient Program: Expressive Arts Therapy Intern Paraclete: Expressive Arts Therapy Intern Friends of Jaclyn Foundation: Director of Adoptions & Family Relations Duxbury Recreation Department: Kids Camp Assistant Director, Basketball Camp Counselor
Trainings, Certifications, Credentials Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, Eligible (Application in Process) Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy SMARTmoves: Foundations Training • 2019, 2022 STOTT PILATES® - Trained Level I Mat Little Flower Yoga - Trained Level I, II, III Tree of Life Tai Chi - Trained Levels I , II, & III Total Barre® Qualified Instructor Therapeutic Yoga Certified For Those Treating Children With Trauma History Neurokenetic Therapy® - Trained Level One
Continuing Education & Volunteer Work SMARTmoves: Spring 2022 Immaculate Dissection: Core January 2021 31st Annual International Trauma Conference Boston • 2020 Life Movement: Online Education Series - Spring • 2020 Life Movement: Stand in Your Power: SomaSoul • 2020 Boston Yankee Dental Congress • 2019 • 2020 Expressive Arts Therapy Summit: NYC • 2016 DIR 101: An Introduction to DIR® and DIRFloortime® • 2018 Cape Cod Play Therapy Summer: Enhancing Attachment through Drama and Play Therapy • 2018 29th Annual International Trauma Conference: Boston • Magical Moon Foundation: Volunteer • 2007- Present Friends of Jaclyn Foundation: Volunteer 2007 - 2020 Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Starry Night Boston: Volunteer • 2012 - 2020
Movement Based Expressive Arts Sessions with Stacia Email • creatingthespacellc@gmail.com
Kids Movement Based Expressive Arts: These sessions provide a unique opportunity for a child to explore the connections between their body, brain, and breath through a bottom-up approach. These sessions include the use of movement, rhythm, art, music, storytelling and other sensory based techniques. Each session is tailored to the child’s individual need to help them to grow and thrive. Each session kids will be provided opportunity to move, connect, and create. (Ages 3 - 12) Session Investment Opportunities: 50 Minute Individual Session 50 Minute Child & Caregiver 50 Minute Sibling Session
Movement Based Expressive Arts Sessions Can Provide The Following Benefits: Gaining a deeper understanding of clients body-mind connection Increased ability to self regulate and expand creative breathing techniques Create meaningful social connection to increase self expression