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Belinda G. Todd is a Licensed Creative Art Therapist. She holds a post graduate certificate in Biography & Adult Learning from Sunbridge College, Spring Valley, NY; a certificate in Foundations in Anthroposophical studies, Sunbridge College; a M.A. in Visual Arts from Montclair State University; a B.A. in Artist-Teacher from The College of New Jersey; a B.S. in Liberal Arts from The University of the State of New York.

In addition to her private practice. Ms. Todd has worked as an Art Therapist at several private schools for children with developmental delays and a psychiatric hospital specializing in the treatment of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.
Ms. Todd presents seminars and has her work published in professional journals. Since 1992, she has been actively involved in a research project--Facilitated Communication: Drawing, Handwriting & Painting-- which led to the production of the two videos listed on this web site. This project is on-going and invites comments and collaboration.



Privately, Ms. Todd is the wife of a retired Reform Church minister. They have five sons and ten grandchildren ( 7 girls & 3 boys). From her studio on the beautiful Hudson River, she paints watercolors and works with various crafts (quilting, paper quilling, and knitting). She has recently returned to the home of her childhood and enjoys walking through the orchards and down the village street revisiting early memories.