• Identify Somatic Indicators: Identify and document at least 3 nonverbal cues or physical tension patterns in self-portraits to apply toward tracking real-time somatic reactions during therapy sessions.

• Analyze Cultural Perception Dynamics: Evaluate how at least 2 intersecting identity factors (e.g., race, gender, size, disability) shape clinician visibility, client power dynamics, and nonverbal communication across cultural contexts. 

• Practice Reflexive Self-Study: Utilize phone-based self-portraiture as an innovative, reflective tool to build confidence, embodiment, and self-awareness in social work practice.

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Jennifer Berggren is a video director, photographer, and multidisciplinary artist residing in Mid-Michigan. She operates a boutique visual agency, Wondergold Pictures, and teaches workshops that facilitate a hands-on approach to media creation, self-employment in creative fields, and guided self-portraiture. She holds a BA from Michigan State University in Media & Communication with a concentration on Documentary Studies. As a storyteller with over 15 years experience interviewing and engaging people behind and in-front of the lens, she takes a holistic approach to media creation. 

More about jenny: jenniferaberggren.com and her business: wondergoldpictures.com

Sara Pulver is a muralist, illustrator, and multidisciplinary artist based in Mid-Michigan. She owns and operates Dear Ollie & Co., an independent stationery and gift shop, where she develops community-centered programming, using creativity as a tool for connection, reflection, and belonging. She leads workshops focusing on creative practice, visual storytelling, journaling, and more, emphasizing on making art accessible to people of all skill levels.  Drawing from over a decade of experience in arts administration, public art, and creative entrepreneurship, Sara's facilitation style is rooted in curiosity and play, and the belief that creative expression can deepen self-awareness, foster resilience, and strengthen community.You can find more of Sara’s work at sarapulver.com.