#88- Why the personal is professional; conversations on race, equity, and social justice (Part 1) with Kristiana Miner, MM, MT-BC

Check out this episode on Youtube with automatic closed captioning! In part one of this episode, Kristiana Miner talks with us about social justice within the creative arts therapies from a personal and professional perspective. She also shares her experiences related to racism, trauma, misogyny, oppression, and more in the music therapy field and we touch on some of the issues within the field related to continued oppression for marginalized therapists, clients, and communities. Kristiana Miner is a board-certified music therapist in community-based services in Colorado. She is a cult and abuse survivor and is passionate about therapy, social justice, and amplifying marginalized voices as someone who holds marginalized aspects of her own. Reach Kristiana by email at [email protected] Check out Kristiana's newly released (and STUNNING) coloring book called "Delve" - available in PDF form and paperback! Book Description: DELVE is a coloring book for people who have been through some sh*t. When I was struggling my hardest with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and a chronic illness I didn't even realize I had yet, I turned to art. These are the pictures I drew during those hard times, to help me fight my demons. Color in my doodles, write in your own thoughts wherever you please. Let's fight our demons together. Join the Music Therapists For Social Justice Facebook page Utah Association of Music Therapists Events - Follow them on Instagram! Arab News: Israeli-Palestinian Crisis Tensions between Israel and Palestinians are sky-high. Here's what you need to know Israel Accused Of 'Apartheid' Crimes By Human Rights Watch Rise in Antisemitism: Germany vows 'zero tolerance' for attacks on synagogues Southwest Asian North African (SWANA) Music Therapy Alliance Facebook Group Join our newsletter for free downloads, creative ideas, and exclusive access to our materials! Follow Creative Therapy Umbrella on Instagram or on Facebook! Have feedback? Fill out our anonymous survey to let us know your thoughts, concerns, questions, suggestions, and feedback. For us to serve you better, we need to hear YOUR voice!