Ericha Scott, PhD, LPCC917, ATR-BC, REAT

Biography

Ericha Scott, PhD, LPCC917, ATR-BC, REAT, is a licensed psychotherapist with additional certifications as a registered and board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), registered expressive arts therapist (REAT) and as an Interfaith spiritual director. In addition, she is a published author, artist, and advocate for disempowered populations. Dr. Scott is a healer who walks the fine line between mysticism and evidenced-based psychotherapy. For 39 years, she has worked with those who struggle with substance and behavioral use disorders, survivors of trauma, complex trauma, torture, dissociation, and victims of sex trafficking and ritual crime. She is an honorary Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. Her commitment to health, wellness, and "art as medicine" includes experiential teaching for medical doctors in Andrew Weil’s University of Arizona Center for Complementary Medicine, professional clinicians, the public, and her own personal health journey.

Her investment in social change via the arts across the world includes travel, presentations, collaboration, and cultural exchange in 4 continents. Her worldwide creative and spiritual workshops bring hope and healing to diverse populations. Several of her peer-reviewed academic publications and lectures have been translated into Prussian, Arabic, and Czechoslovakian. Last year, Dr. Scott was the keynote speaker in Cairo for the first international scientific art therapy conference in Egypt.

"I give the credit for my success to the power of art to heal and transform even the most challenging problems.”

Presentation Description

"People have more grief over unexpressed love than profound trauma. Tell people you love them!"

Because ubiquitous psychological issues - such as trauma, loss, compulsivity and disordered attachment styles - can negatively impact our ability to love fully, it is no surprise that unexpressed love has become rampant in contemporary society. As a result of unexpressed love, people suffer with a remarkable amount of suppressed grief, which in turn fuels increased emotional distancing from the very people “closest” to them.

By the completion of this experiential workshop participants will have written a poem, made a piece of art, and completed an intimate love letter. As you create, you will also contemplate the love you have for your letter recipient.

While this workshop may evoke intense emotions, by the end of the workshop these emotions transform into peace and joy. By employing this letter writing practice at home, you will find your life filled with deeper connections, enhanced intimacy, and love grounded in concrete reality!