The Use of Expressive Arts Therapy for People With Substance Use Disorder - August 28, 2026
Includes a Live In-Person Event on 08/28/2026 at 8:30 AM (EDT)
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- Learners - $40
A 3-Hour Training with Serena Duckrow Fonda, PhD, ATR-BCCS, LCMHC, NCC & Laina Reavis, CRSW
8:30am-11:45am
130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301
Presentation: This 3-hour course allows the recovery support workers, clinicians, and other support staff to receive an overview of the history of art therapy, information on who and how art therapists work with people struggling with substance use disorders, and time working on and reflecting on their own creative process guided by a licensed and board-certified art therapist.
As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
- Explain three creative modalities that are used by expressive art therapists in inpatient programs;
- Engage in art materials of their choice and create an individual and group piece of art reflective of their internal experiences of the presentation;
- Describe what an art therapist does and their level of education; and
- List two ways to support people struggling with addiction using art therapy.
3 Contact Hours Available
CRSW Performance Domains: 4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-7, 15 & 18
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A)
NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
This course has been approved by New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association (NHADACA), as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #23792, NHADACA is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
Serena Duckrow Fonda, PhD, ATR-BCCS, LCMHC, NCC
Art Therapist
The Southern NH Expressive Art Therapy Studio, PLLC
Serena Duckrow Fonda is an art therapist in private practice out of Pembroke, NH. Serena is a supervisor, consultant, and adjunct professor. They specialize in working with and for people with trauma, neurodiversity, and the LGBTQIA-2+ community. Serena enjoys making art in the art studio, jogging, and training Tasi, their service dog in their free time.
Laina Reavis, CRSW
Senior Project Manager
Harbor Care
Laina Reavis, CRSW, is a woman in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder. She currently is the Senior Project Manager for Peer Recovery Support Services – Facilitating Organization at Harbor Care, Inc. in Nashua, NH. Laina is part of a team that is responsible for the building, developing and sustaining 20 Recovery Community Centers throughout New Hampshire. She comes to Harbor Care, Inc. from SOS Recovery Community Organization located in Dover, NH, where she worked as a Capacity Building Specialist. During her time at SOS, she provided direct service through a Telephone Recovery Support Program, Volunteer services, Recovery Coaching services and also is a trainer of trainers for multiple CRSW classes. Laina has been providing and implementing recovery support since 2016.
Music and art are really important for Laina’s recovery; she enjoys live music, museums and pretty much any activity incorporating both. In her free time, Laina enjoys crafting, journaling and spending time with friends and family and her beloved cat, Luna. In nice weather, Laina is an avid swimmer and enjoys kayaking and camping