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Welcome back to Creative Therapy Umbrella! We are excited to share this upcoming series with you called “Whats In Your Therapy Bag?” The first four episodes of this series will include short minisodes with Kate where she shares her current favorite resources, interventions, and skills that she uses all the time! We then have four super special interviews lined up with other creative arts therapists, followed by two capstone episodes that will be more of Kate sharing important skills for creative arts therapists working with emotional skills!

Today’s episode is with Sarah Mauskapf — she shares her favorite additions to her “emotional regulation toolkits”, her favorite games, art supplies and how she uses Rhythm Band instruments in her sessions! Check out the links below to get access to the mentioned products and interventions in the episode!

Sarah Mauskapf, MA, MT-BC, ATR, LPC (she/her) is a professional counselor, board-certified music therapist, and registered art therapist with experience across mental health, educational, and private practice settings. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Therapy from Slippery Rock University and dual Master of Arts degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Pennsylvania Western University. Sarah’s professional work spans educational settings, consultation, and private practice, with a focus on supporting social-emotional learning, mental health, creativity, and well-being. She currently works as a mental health consultant within a specialized educational setting, supporting neurodivergent learners and the professionals who work alongside them. Sarah is also the owner of Beyond Words Creative Arts Therapy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she works with clients of all ages and abilities through counseling, music therapy, and art therapy services. She is passionate about advocating for greater understanding and recognition of the creative arts therapies and recently launched the Beyond Words Advocacy Shop, featuring apparel and accessories designed to advocate, educate, and spark conversations about the work of creative arts therapists. Outside of her professional work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and their two boys, traveling, photography, and finding opportunities to be creative.

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Check out Sarah’s emotion regular toolkits, group music session plans, social emotional learning activities, and more on her Teachers Pay Teachers! Follow Sarah on Instagram or check out her website!!

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