CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

We invite you to explore a transformational journey of awakening creativity for healing, personal growth, professional development

and positive social change.

This certificate program founded by

Dr. Natalie Rogers is unique because it

combines experiential learning, theory

and practice in the person-centered

philosophy of Carl Rogers and the

expressive arts.

Our Meridian University training

program consists of six week-long

residential intensive courses over two

years, with a commitment to both years.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Expressive arts refers to using the emotional, intuitive aspects of ourselves through movement, art, sound, journal writing and psychodrama.

It does not use art to diagnose, analyze or ‘treat’ people. We use the arts to let go, to express, to gain insight and self-empowerment.

WHAT IS “EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY”?

We are psychotherapists, social workers, educators,

counselors, nurses, and organizational consultants.

We work with people in private sessions, facilitate groups,

and teach classes. We work in clinics, hospitals, recovery

centers, educational institutions, organizations and other

facilities that promote creativity and mental health. In

many cases we are artists ourselves.

WHO ARE PERSON-CENTEREDEXPRESSIVE ARTS PRACTITIONERS?

ABOUT OUR STUDENTS

Our participants come from around the globe. They are of

all ages and come from a wide variety of backgrounds.

They attend six week-long courses over two years at

Asilomar, a world class conference center by the sea on

the Monterey Peninsula in California.

For complete information regarding dates, content and cost see the Program Details tab on our website.

Dr. Sue Ann Herron and Dr. Natalie Rogers

OUR FACULTY

Meridian University offers this new concentration with 18 graduate units available.

“My purpose is to inspire you to rediscover your innate creative ability and to learn ways to explore that creativity with a freedom of self-expression that is healing and transformative.”

~ Dr. Natalie Rogers

THE CREATIVE CONNECTION® PROCESSof Dr. Natalie Rogers

…combines the different modalities of expressive arts in a synergistic tapestry—each one deepening and building on the other to create an experience

that far exceeds any one modality used on its own.

“The client-centered or person-centered approach developed by

my father, Carl Rogers, emphasizes the therapist’s role as being

empathic, open, honest, congruent, and caring as she listens in

depth and facilitates the growth of an individual or a group.”

“This philosophy incorporates the belief that each individual has

worth, dignity, and the capacity for self-direction. Carl Rogers’

philosophy is based on a trust in an inherent impulse toward

growth in every individual. I base my approach to expressive arts

therapy on this very deep faith in the innate capacity of each

person to reach toward her full potential.”

~ Natalie Rogers

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “PERSON-CENTERED”?

You will practice the person-centered skills developed by Carl Rogers in each of the six courses:

PERSON-CENTERED SKILLS

Dr. Carl Rogers

• active listening• empathic response• positive regard • and congruence

This will enhance your personal relationships, your counseling and coaching skills, and be applicable in all professional situations. 

A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

The Person-Centered Expressive Arts Certificate Program will transform the way you think about yourself and the creative process. The six courses that make up the program are designed to connect participants to body, psyche, soul, and our world.

The person-centered approach is a profound way of being that enhances emotional intelligence, facilitates healing of ourselves and others, fosters healthy relationships, and helps us realize our authenticity and greatest potential.

AND A NEW WAY OF BEING

LIVING AND LEARNING TOGETHER

Being in an ongoing mult-cultural cohort allows us to appreciate and learn from each other. We practice listening deeply to each other and resolving our conflicts.

EXPRESSING OURSELVES WITHSOUND AND MUSIC

EXPLORING MOVEMENTAS SELF-EXPRESSION

EXPRESSING OURSELVESTHROUGH COLOR

WORKING WITH CLAY

FREE WRITING AND REFLECTION

LEARNING ABOUT THEHEALING POWER OF PLAY

EXPERIENCING THE POWER OF BEING WITNESSED

CELEBRATING OUR UNFOLDING SELVES

EXPERIENCING AND EMBRACINGBOTH THE DARKNESS AND THE LIGHT

A SAFE SPACE FOR SHARING

PROFOUND, LIFE-CHANGING PROCESSES

COLLABORATIVE CREATIONS

MAKING SOUL CONNECTIONS AND LIFELONG FRIENDS

A SHARED JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

AND OPENING OUR HEARTS TO JOY!

IS THE PERSON-CENTEREDCERTIFICATE PROGRAM RIGHT FOR YOU?

For complete information about the content of each course, the dates of the six weeks, the cost and an application link, please go to the Certificate Program section of www.PersonCentered ExpressiveArts.com or Natalie Rogers website www.nrogers.com

We are happy to answer any questions you may have. If you would like to set up a telephone call please email:

Sue Ann Herron: sueannherron@comcast.net