Working with People of All Ages and Abilities
Barbara has worked with adults of all ages and abilities and from all walks of life, including
- Adults with Special Needs (autism, downs syndrome, brain injury, developmental delays)
- Caregivers (for children, seniors, special needs)
- Counselors (addictions, mental health)
- Educators (ECE, primary, high school)
- Elders (adult day centres, nursing homes and recreation centres)
- Families
- Managers
- Professionals
- Parks and Recreation
- Substance Abuse Recovery
- Therapists (art, play)
- Women’s groups
Background, Training and Research
Education
- Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) Simon Fraser University
Triple minor in Women Studies, English and Communications
Courses and Workshops
- Art Therapy
- Brain Gym
- Dance and Theatre: Simon Fraser University Centre for the Arts
- Drum Circle Facilitation with Arthur Hull
- Health Rhythms with Barry Bitman and Christine Stevens
- Storytelling
- Voice
Major Influences
- Art and Creativity: Bev Boz, Julia Cameron, Clare Cherry, Rhoda Kellog, Robert Shirrmacher, Viktor Lowenfeld
- Brain Based Teaching: Eric Jensen
- Child Development: Jean Piaget
- Dance Education: Janice Boorman, Anne Green Gilbert, Moria Morningstar
- Learning Styles: Howard Gardner
- Movement and Learning: Carla Hannaford, PhD
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