Cathy Malchiodi, PhD, LPAT, LPCC, REAT is a leading international expert, writer, and educator in the fields of art therapy, expressive arts therapy, trauma and arts in healthcare. She hold a doctorate in psychology, a Licensed Professional Art Therapist, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and has had over 30 years of experience and education in trauma intervention and disaster relief and integrative approaches to health. Cathy is the founder, director and lead faculty member of the Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, dedicated to teaching trauma-informed intervention that integrates expressive arts, neurobiology principles, somatic approaches, mindfulness-based strategies, and embodied awareness. In particular, it supports the specific use of expressive arts therapies including art, music, sound, movement, rhythm, synchrony, play , dramatic enactment, humor and mind-body approaches for trauma recovery and wellness in children, adults, families, groups and communities. Cathy is also the President of Art Therapy Without Borders and is one of its founders.