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"Awaken to the mystery of being here and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence."
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J. O'Donohue
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J. O'Donohue
Barbara Murray-Lane, MA, LCSW
Barbara began her career working with children, first as a nursery school teacher and then as a teacher with a small children's dance company. Eventually, she began working in after-school settings and psychiatrist hospitals as an expressive arts therapist, obtaining a Masters in Dance Movement Therapy from NYU. Later acquiring a Master's in Social work from Un Conn while also gaining experience with adolescents and adults.
Barbara's background as a dancer, teacher, expressive arts therapist and social worker enables her to offer a variety of services and interventions to her clients to allow them to move towards greater balance and growth.
Barbara's background as a dancer, teacher, expressive arts therapist and social worker enables her to offer a variety of services and interventions to her clients to allow them to move towards greater balance and growth.
Relaxation Techniques
Barbara began teaching relaxation techniques first as a dancer to her dance students, then as a movement therapist to her patients in hospitals and presently in her private practice as a psychotherapist. She has over twenty five years experience of working and teaching women, adolescents and children in a variety of settings.
Guided Imagery
Guided imagery, sometimes known as "visualization," is a technique in which a person imagines pictures, sounds, smells, and other sensations associated with reaching a goal. Imagining being in a certain environment or situation can activate the senses, producing a physical or psychological effect.
Studies have shown that practicing guided imagery may be able to:
Studies have shown that practicing guided imagery may be able to:
- temporarily increase numbers of immune system cells to keep the rest of your body healthy
- help reduce feelings of depression
- increase feelings of well-being
Expressive Arts Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy is a non-threatening way for clients to access and communicate feelings, which may be difficult to convey verbally. Therapeutic activities typically involve the creative arts such as movement, art, sound, writing and guided imagery. Adolescents may be good candidates for this manner of treatment although it is suitable for individuals of all ages.
This process interweaves these arts to tap into the deep wellspring of creativity that is within each person. Barbara understands the need to engage in processes that awaken and integrate all aspects of self: the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Expressive arts does just that — it is a non-verbal language that helps individuals communicate at a deep level.
Although Barbara has clinical training in a number of the arts, she has a Masters of Arts from New York University in Dance Movement Therapy. For more information, please see the Dance Movement Therapy Fact Sheet or the American Dance Therapy Association website (www.adta.org).
This process interweaves these arts to tap into the deep wellspring of creativity that is within each person. Barbara understands the need to engage in processes that awaken and integrate all aspects of self: the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Expressive arts does just that — it is a non-verbal language that helps individuals communicate at a deep level.
Although Barbara has clinical training in a number of the arts, she has a Masters of Arts from New York University in Dance Movement Therapy. For more information, please see the Dance Movement Therapy Fact Sheet or the American Dance Therapy Association website (www.adta.org).
Helpful Links
Professional Affiliations
Barbara Murray-Lane is a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW),
Connecticut chapter of the Clinical Society and Clinical Social Work Association.
Connecticut chapter of the Clinical Society and Clinical Social Work Association.
Publications/Presentations
- Fran J. Levy, Dance and Other Expressive Art Therapies:When Words are Not Enough (1995), Chapter 6 "Walls of Addiction"
- "My Body Belongs to Me" - Co-authored preventative sexual abuse program for children (1988)
- "Dance/movement classes help with emotional issues". The Middletown Press, Sept. 2000. Renee J.S. Thompson.
- Mommy Minute Blog, www.ctnow.com/mommyminute
- Mommy Minute Blog, www.facebook.com/ctmommyminute
- Presenter at Women's Health Conference in New Haven, CT - March 2011
- Presenter at The CT Chapter of the EAP Association at GayLord Hospital Wallingford, Ct December 2015
Education
- Master of Social Work, University of Connecticut, West Hartford, Connecticut. August 1994
- Master of Arts, New York University, New York, New York. October 1982
Continuing Education
2024
~Angels in the Dark: Meet your Inner Healer with Meditation and Paint George Herrick
~Integrated Therapy for co-occurring disorders and overcoming shame Sarah Allen Benton
~Spirituality and Eating Disorder Timberline Knolls
~The Archetypal Death Parents as Toxic Shame Dr. Daniela Sieff
~The Dreaming Way: Courting the Wisdom of Dreams Toko Pa Turner
~ Country of Nowhere: A voyage into the Imaginal Toko Pa Turner
~ Every Body's Prayer: Expressing Faith through Movement Patricia Carlson/Lindsey McLaughlin
~ Fairytales Thomas Moore
2023
~Psychological and Nutritional Counseling for Binge Eating Disorder: Clinical Perspectives: Walden Treatment Center
~Internalize Death Parent and Toxic Shame: Dr. D. Sieff
~Mystical Hope Today 6-week course with Cynthia Bourgeault
~Understanding Loss: Impact and Need for Support and Next Steps: Kate Tetuan, LCSW Smith College CEU training.
2022
~Weekend Training with Pema Chodron and Tim Olmstead: Tonglen Practice of Meditation
~The Knower in You and Lessons of the Equinox with Toka pa Turner
~Celtic Spirituality 12-week course with Carl McColman
~Reproduction Decision Making Matters with Melissa Bell, PhD
~Smith CEU training with Martha Strauss: Effects of the pandemic on adolescents and young adults
2021
~Interrupting the Reign of Pain: Therapy Tools to Eliminate Chronic Pain Dr. H. Schubiner, MD
~Stop the Dread & Avoidance of Anxiety! How to apply IFS Techniques for Anxiety R Schwartz, PhD
~Healing Cultural Trauma with IFS: A Culturally Sensitive Approach Deran Young, LCSW
~Writing Lost Lives: Medieval Women and Stillbirth
~ Who is Thich Nhat Hanh and how do I do his One Stone Mediation with Clients? Donald deGraffenried,LCSW
~Internal Family Systems Master Class: IFS in Action with Complex Trauma and PTSD Richard Schwartz, PhD
2020
~ Working With Core Beliefs of "Never Good Enough."
~ Racism and the Myth of Colorblindness
2019
~ Spotlight on Men & Gender Equality Dr. J Katz & Kane Smego
~ The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself Dr. Kristen Neff
~ The Divine Feminine: A Mirror in the Soul a Journey Circle Retreat Jan Blencowe
~ Sound Healing" A Holistic Approach to Stress Relief"
2018
~ Weathering the Adolescent Storm in a Pressure Filled World
~ Understanding Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder
~ Clinical Aromatherapy: Using Essential Oils for Health and Wellbeing.
2017
~ Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
~ Healing the Body/Psyche/Soul Spirit Split
~ The Unconscious Mind: The Importance of Dreams
~ Connected Self
~ Round Hole, Square Peg
~ Shame Shields: The Armour We Use to Protect Ourselves Brene Brown
2016
~ Body and Mind are One: Thich Nhat Hanh
~ Crafting What You Preach: How making Art informs your practice.
~ The New Divine Feminine: Spiritual Evolution for the Soul: Meghan Don
~ Beyond the Basis: Advanced Clinical Interventions with Trans Youth and their Families
2015
~ Mindful Creativity for Client Engagement
~ The Essence of Buddhist Psychology Jack Kornfield
~ The Power of Mindfulness as Practice Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.
~ Mindfulness and Yoga for Children and Adolescents
~ Can I email My Patients and be HIPAA Complaint
~ Mindful Creativity for Client Engagement
~ The Essence of Buddhist Psychology Jack Kornfield
~ The Power of Mindfulness as Practice Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.
~ Mindfulness and Yoga for Children and Adolescents
~ Can I email My Patients and be HIPAA Complaint
Other Certificates
- E.F.T. Emotional Freedom Techniques. Level I Certificate
- Incorporating Dreamwork into Your Practice
- Dissociative Disorders in Children, Adolescents and Adults
