Birch Tree Therapeutic Arts

09/17/2025

This is amazing! Such a slam thing to make a giant difference!

💙BLUE ENVELOPES💙
The Blue Envelope Program is for individual drivers who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The envelopes will contain the driver's insurance card, registration and driver license, so they can hand it to the officer during a traffic stop.
The goal is to avoid misunderstandings between the officer and the driver. We ask that drivers tell officers if they keep the envelope in either their glove box, visor or console. Once they hand over the envelope, the driver and officer can follow tips and instructions on how to communicate with each other.
The instructions warn the driver that the officer might have a radio and flashing lights on their car, which can be disruptive for people with autism. The envelope also directs the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel — even if the officer is not by their car. The envelope also instructs police to allow the driver extra time to respond, to simplify their requests, and to clearly tell the driver when they may leave.
The purpose of the Blue Envelope Program is to improve the interaction between a driver with ASD and a Police Officer on a traffic stop.
👉The envelopes can be picked up at the Hackettstown Police Department at 215 West Stiger St.

08/14/2025

This is so true! As I grow into my artist, I’m discovering this for myself more and more. She seemed to hide from me for a long time, but was not so much that she was hiding. It was me, not recognizing her for what she is - amazing and ready to take her place.

07/09/2025

05/14/2025

When a therapeutic approach clicks and makes sense, we learn all we can to make it part of who we are and incorporate it into what we do.

I’m officially a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist! The theory and techniques are global and ageless.

Gratitude does not encapsulate how I am feeling to incorporate SPT into my practice.

02/04/2025

That is all.

01/05/2025

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12/27/2024

Love this! Yes, we are supposed to change - sometimes it takes us by surprise - others, too!

Embrace it, slow it down, speed it up….at your own pace and need.

10/22/2024

Birch Tree Therapeutic Arts

What direction to choose in life?

Tough question.

Therapy is a great way to increase your self awareness of goals, direction, and congruence in your approach to life’s dilemmas.

As always, I’m here to help!
www.birchtreetherapeuticarts.com

Photo credit: Gwen Blake

10/18/2024

This is a beautiful place to start. Such a powerful piece of wisdom here! Remember - help and support are always a good part of the healing!

"You're not yourself when you're triggered. You become who you think you need to be to survive. If we remain in environments that trigger our fight or flight mode, our identity starts to slip away because our values and personalities are constantly being hijacked by thoughts of fear, panic and survival."