Schedule of Events
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9am-10am – Keynote Speakers & Performers:
Marc Otto & Melanya Helene of The Brooklyn Bay Theater
Melanya is an award winning performer and director, and the lineage holder for the mindfulness based performance process passed down from Scott Kelman. She has been leading groups, individuals and families through deep healing creative processes for many years.
Marc has an MA in Somatic Psychology from The Naropa University and 20 years experience in the mental health and addictions field.
Together they have been developing embodied relational practices involving play (gentle movement and sounding) and mindfulness. They have been studying IPNB in depth with Bonnie Badenoch, PhD for over 4 years. Through the integration of these two elements, a process for genuine healing has emerged that is both gentle and effective. Click here for more information about upcoming performances.
10:15am-11:15am – Workshops A:
Creativity & Brain Science – Jesse Payne, Ed.D.
Yoga and Social Emotional Learning: An Integrated Approach – Lynea Gillen, M.S., LPC, E-RYT200
Restoration and Rejuvenation for Health Care Providers – Elsbeth Martindale, PhD
Mandalas and Creative Explorations – Melanie Gurley
11:30am-12:30pm – Workshops B:
Creativity for Family Empowerment – Ruth Matinko-Wald, Parenting Coach
Creativity and Social Change – Kristine Bella, MA, ATR-BC, CADC1
Collage for Wellness – Deanna Ellerbe
Creativity in Motion – Aaron Wheeler Kay of Do Jump & Echo Theatre!
12:30pm-1:30pm – Lunch on your own & Vendors
1:30-2:30 – Workshops C:
Embodying Creativity – Pearl Waldorf, M.S., M.A.
Mindful Fun With Food – Dawnn McWatters, 
Psy.D.
Music for the Body, Mind, and Spirit – Jodi Winnwalker, LCSW, MT-BC
Creativity and Leadership – Paul Elmore, MA, MS
2:45-3:45 – Workshop D
Creative Writing and Wellness – Katherine Factor, 
MFA
Sand Trays and the Creative Process – MereAnn Reid, M.A.
Exploring Creative Flow – Pearl Waldorf, M.S., M.A.
The Creative Healing Benefits of Art Therapy – Molly McDavitt, ATR, LPC & Pat Jenkins
4:00pm – Social Gathering for Professionals – Creative Networking
Family Experiences 1-4:30pm
Join Free Arts NW, Creative Roots, The Family Experience, and other professionals for a fun afternoon of creative explorations for the whole family!
4:30pm – Silent Auction Closes and Winners are Announced