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 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
75 Minute Individual Session
75 Minute Child & Caregiver
75 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
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
75 Minute Individual Session
75 Minute Child & Caregiver
75 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
