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All about REACE®
Registered Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator
What is a REACE®?
A Registered Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator (REACE®) is a professional who facilitates Intermodal Expressive Arts for a broad range of purposes including creative expression, personal growth, social action and community building, in areas such as education, organizational development, health fields and more.
A REACE® has demonstrated and documented their mastery in the application of integrative/intermodal expressive arts facilitation. The cornerstone of their work is fluency and the ability to facilitate multiple modalities such as visual art, movement, dance, creative writing, music and poetry using an integrative/intermodal approach.
The REACE® designation from the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association indicates that this professional has met all necessary training and experience requirements and is an expert in the field.
Why become a REACE®?
As the field of expressive arts facilitation emerges on the world stage and is acknowledged for its power and proficiency in education and healing, the need to have vetted experts has never been greater. Becoming a REACE® means that you will be part of a thriving global community of experts who provide integrative/intermodal expressive arts in service around the world.
Having this designation communicates that your work has been substantiated by extensive training and experience, putting you at the head of the field. It provides the opportunity to network and share scholarship with other professionals and to be supported by guiding ethical standards and practice.
How to register as a REACE®?
The REACE® designation was established as part of IEATA’s mission to promote professional excellence and standards of practice for practitioners and consumers.
You must apply to become a Registered Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator (REACE®), be an IEATA member, and meet all of the registration standards and requirements through a screening and registration process.