The arts are inherently expressive and often function as a vehicle for processing emotions, connecting with others, and igniting change. As a result, artists regularly engage with people who open up about their challenges, yet they are not typically seen as a population requiring training or tools for responding in ways that are compassionate, safe, and healthy… or for supporting their own wellbeing in the process. Now there is a mental wellness training designed specifically for people in creative professions, a training that recognizes the potent intersection of creativity and mental health. As a musician whose touring career was ended by major depression, Dr. Tasha Golden designed the training she wishes she’d had all along. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode179 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/enhance-life-with-music-909096 In-episode promo:  JAMBAR https://jambar.com/  Sonix http://sonix.ai/invite/enhancelife100