Now Playing in 3D
Play Therapy Training for Adults
"Very Impressive." - Stuart Brown, M.D.
Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul
Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul
Splash City Studios
Developing Emotional Intelligence in an information overloaded world using CARTOON, STORY and WONDER |
Today, movies, TV and video games
are playing in 3D. But what about us? Are we playing in 3D? Or are we living in a flat, 2D state of mind? Now Playing in 3D: Play Therapy for Adults An Online Training for Mental Health and Wellness Professionals |
What was your favorite cartoon character as a child?
Answer quickly and honestly. Does it match your personality?
If the answer is yes, that's the projective nature of cartoon.
Answer quickly and honestly. Does it match your personality?
If the answer is yes, that's the projective nature of cartoon.
Bring the transformative power of PLAY, CARTOON & STORY into your practice,
through Splash City Studios inspiring "Awaken the Hero Within" Story Circles.
"The cartoon is a VACUUM into which our identity and awareness are pulled...
an empty shell that we inhabit which enables us to travel in another realm.
We don't just observe the cartoon, we BECOME it!"
- Scott McCloud, Understanding Comics, The Invisible Art
an empty shell that we inhabit which enables us to travel in another realm.
We don't just observe the cartoon, we BECOME it!"
- Scott McCloud, Understanding Comics, The Invisible Art
The Hero's Journey: A Means to Navigate Uncertainty
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"What's Splash City? A place where we risk becoming ourselves." - Ms. Bee Haven 
Ms. Bee Haven
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Dear colleague,
"What's Splash City?" This is often the inevitable question on visitor's minds when they arrive on our website. Is Splash City a cartoon? A book? A place? Splash City is a cartoon world that exists in our books, blogs and website. Every place in it is a perspective, every character a reflection. Its a projective tool we turned into a full therapeutic program to encourage emotional intelligence in a playful way. We call it a 'Walt-Disney-like approach to personal transformation'. An Awaken the Hero Within Story Circle (that you facilitate) offers a new and exciting means for your adult and young adult clients to explore within. As they re-write their life stories as a character in the cartoon world Splash City, they enhance their self-reliance, and empower their imagination, creativity, and flow. As a group, your clients transform their lives together, and begin "playing in 3D." Our comprehensive program, "Now Playing in 3D," is more than a technique. It is a step onto the mythological hero's journey. As we say in our books, "the hero's journey is an untraveled path, led only by purpose and imagination; a sacred and universal path of the individual toward themselves. The only instructions are the serendipities that occur along the way." When you sign up for this training, you are taking a step onto the journey yourself. Once you take it, with the aid of our program, you can then guide your clients toward it too. We encourage you to experience Splash City with an open mind and light heart -- to toon in -- for that's where you will find any answers you seek. As Ms. Bee Haven puts it, "What's Splash City?" "A place where we risk becoming ourselves." Deb Whitaker & Craig Cloutier Co-Founders, Splash City Studios |
Helping your clients with Awaken the Hero Within Story Circles
"Telling stories is not just the oldest form of entertainment, it’s the highest form of consciousness.
The need for narrative is embedded deep in our brains.
Increasingly, success in the information age demands that we harness the power of stories.
Stories are… state of the heart technology."
- Peter Guber, Psychology Today
The need for narrative is embedded deep in our brains.
Increasingly, success in the information age demands that we harness the power of stories.
Stories are… state of the heart technology."
- Peter Guber, Psychology Today
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When we are called by story, we pause whatever we are thinking or doing to ask one of life's most important questions: What happens next? Suddenly, we care. Recent research suggests that once a reader is in such an "experience-taking" state, they put aside their own identity, lose themselves in the story, and identify with the character until the thoughts, beliefs and emotions of the character are taken on as if they are their own. Neuroscience research further indicates that when reading a story, different brain regions collaborate to create an experience that is much like imagining a real life, vivid event. This is the transformative power of story. |
An Awaken the Hero Within Story Circle (that you facilitate) offers those clients interested in personal development a creative means to explore within. Sharing the Splash City Life Fables in a small (4-12 person) group allows you to bring your clients a Splash of Wonder (click on link to learn more) and to help your clients re-write their own life stories.
An Awaken the Hero Within Story Circle (that you facilitate) offers those clients interested in personal development a creative means to explore within. Sharing the Splash City Life Fables in a small (4-12 person) group allows you to bring your clients a Splash of Wonder (click on link to learn more) and to help your clients re-write their own life stories.
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Over the course of 6 sessions, your clients may use the Splash City cartoon world as a place to project themselves into, in order to discover what they need to change in their lives. In a Story Circle, your clients may share their reactions to the books, and write their own short story as a character in Splash City. As a group, your clients transform their lives together, and begin "playing in 3D." With her book, "Listen to Yourself" Lisa shares her story as a UPop Counselor to help you begin using Splash City in your practice. To learn more about the Cartoon World Splash City, watch the Introductory Slideshow. |
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And last but certainly not least, at our Now Playing in 3D training program, you will learn about Bathology, a simple, effective and FUN daily practice that fuses soap & story to cleanse the body AND mind, instantly turning frowns into smiles and worry into wonder:
Join us on this magical journey
Splash City Studios books (Life Fables), products (Bathology) and Story Circle Curriculum
(Awaken the Hero Within) offer a therapeutic complement to your practice,
and a new revenue source for your business.
Only Professional Prerequisites: An Open Mind & Light Heart
(Awaken the Hero Within) offer a therapeutic complement to your practice,
and a new revenue source for your business.
Only Professional Prerequisites: An Open Mind & Light Heart
The Play Therapy Online Training Course includes:
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Benefits to your Mental Health or Wellness Practice:
- A new and exciting Group for you to offer that attracts new clients, and re-energizes existing ones
- A Projective tool to promote emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- Added Revenue Source
- Offer and display Splash City Books and Products in your Practice
- Play, wonder, and vibrancy!
To learn more about the Cartoon World Splash City, watch the Introductory Slideshow.
Read Uno's e-book Imagine That! for Free!
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If you are considering taking a Training, but want to learn more before you commit, we are offering the first e- book in the series, Imagine That! by Uno for free! Click on the link above or on the slideshow to your left, click the Buy button, and when prompted, enter this Coupon Code: DB88Z to download it for free. |
Ready to Take the Training? Order Now: Special Introductory Offer
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In order to create the
FIRST WAVE of Awaken the Hero Within Story Circles, we are currently offering Mental Health and Wellness professionals a special Introductory Offer. When you order a Now Playing in 3D Training by June 15, 2017, you receive 50% off! (To purchase, scroll down the page) |
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Lisa Hearditall
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Awaken the Hero Within Story Circles
Play Therapy for Adults Everything you need to get started offering Awaken the Hero Within Story Circles in your Counseling or Life/Wellness Coaching practice Now Playing in 3D Online Training The Now Playing in 3D Training is both experiential and entertaining. Through story, images and video, Splash City Psychotherapist Lisa Hearditall takes you on a Hero’s Journey throughout Splash City, introducing you to the power of cartoon, story and play. You will be required to read all 5 Splash City fables, practice Bathology, and with the guidance of Splash City Cartoon Mentors, write your own story within Splash City. You will experience everything that your group will experience once you begin holding Awaken the Hero Within Story Circles in your community. |
Story Circle Training Package includes:
(1) Bathology Life Fable Kit, Lisa Hearditall and accompanying Mind & Body Bar
(1) each of remaining Now Playing in 3D Series books (for a total of 4) for your personal use in the Training
Access to Splash City (Password to Splash City Studios website)
Story Circle Curriculum
Marketing Materials
The Now Playing in 3D online Training may be completed in as little as a few days or a few weeks. You may learn at your own pace. Once you complete the Now Playing in 3D Training to the Splash City team’s satisfaction, we will email you a Now Playing in 3D certificate plus the Story Circle curriculum and marketing materials, so you may begin offering Awaken the Hero Within Story Circles in your community.
You set the event cost of your Awaken the Hero Within Story Circle (your cost of facilitation plus cost of products) and then order the books and Bathology Products online as a complete package for 4, 5 or 6 clients (double for 8, 10, or 12 clients). Story Circle Packages are offered at an introductory wholesale price (both paperbacks and/or e-books) and can be viewed at the Story Circle Packages page at SplashCitySoaps.com. Order after you've taken the Training, or after you have received full payment (suggested retail price - see Story Circle Packages page for prices) from your participants. To accommodate your group, you may consider spreading the payments out per week.
(1) Bathology Life Fable Kit, Lisa Hearditall and accompanying Mind & Body Bar
(1) each of remaining Now Playing in 3D Series books (for a total of 4) for your personal use in the Training
Access to Splash City (Password to Splash City Studios website)
Story Circle Curriculum
Marketing Materials
The Now Playing in 3D online Training may be completed in as little as a few days or a few weeks. You may learn at your own pace. Once you complete the Now Playing in 3D Training to the Splash City team’s satisfaction, we will email you a Now Playing in 3D certificate plus the Story Circle curriculum and marketing materials, so you may begin offering Awaken the Hero Within Story Circles in your community.
You set the event cost of your Awaken the Hero Within Story Circle (your cost of facilitation plus cost of products) and then order the books and Bathology Products online as a complete package for 4, 5 or 6 clients (double for 8, 10, or 12 clients). Story Circle Packages are offered at an introductory wholesale price (both paperbacks and/or e-books) and can be viewed at the Story Circle Packages page at SplashCitySoaps.com. Order after you've taken the Training, or after you have received full payment (suggested retail price - see Story Circle Packages page for prices) from your participants. To accommodate your group, you may consider spreading the payments out per week.
Story Circle Package
$
150.00
Now Playing in 3D Online Self-Empowerment Course,
Bathology Life Fable Kit Listen to Yourself, which includes paperback and Mind & Body bar*
(1) each of Now Playing in 3D Series books, Imagine That!. I Will Find My Way, Follow the Why, and See the Music;
(1) bar of Circles of Life anti-cynic soap (1) bar of Calm & Sense Soap
Membership to Splash City
Story Circle Curriculum & Accompanying Marketing Materials
*Mind and Body Bars include (1) Bathology series e-book and accompanying bar of soap,
(1) accompanying cartoon cue (1) mp3 Bathology Guided Visualization
Bathology Life Fable Kit Listen to Yourself, which includes paperback and Mind & Body bar*
(1) each of Now Playing in 3D Series books, Imagine That!. I Will Find My Way, Follow the Why, and See the Music;
(1) bar of Circles of Life anti-cynic soap (1) bar of Calm & Sense Soap
Membership to Splash City
Story Circle Curriculum & Accompanying Marketing Materials
*Mind and Body Bars include (1) Bathology series e-book and accompanying bar of soap,
(1) accompanying cartoon cue (1) mp3 Bathology Guided Visualization
“I have gathered and analyzed thousands of case studies that I call play histories. I have found that remembering what play is all about
and making it part of our daily lives are probably the most important factors in being a fulfilled human being. The ability to play
is critical not only to being happy, but also to sustaining social relationships and being a creative, innovative person.”
- Stuart Brown, M.D. Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul"
and making it part of our daily lives are probably the most important factors in being a fulfilled human being. The ability to play
is critical not only to being happy, but also to sustaining social relationships and being a creative, innovative person.”
- Stuart Brown, M.D. Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul"
About Us
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"In a 2D mindset, you write the story and usually fall short of living up to it. In a 3D mind in motion, you live the story, and usually fall short in trying to express it in words." - Craig Cloutier, Co-Founder, Splash City Studios |
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Deborah Whitaker, M.S.
As both a psychotherapist and a screenwriter, Deborah has spent 25 years conducting therapy sessions like plot lines and character arcs that needed extensive rewrite, and has written five deeply moving, transformational screenplays. She is the author of Looking Glass Sky (Jalmar Press, 1995), a thought-provoking parable on the art and science of self-love, and co-Producer of Emerald Drive Productions. Deb lives near the seacoast of New Hampshire.
As both a psychotherapist and a screenwriter, Deborah has spent 25 years conducting therapy sessions like plot lines and character arcs that needed extensive rewrite, and has written five deeply moving, transformational screenplays. She is the author of Looking Glass Sky (Jalmar Press, 1995), a thought-provoking parable on the art and science of self-love, and co-Producer of Emerald Drive Productions. Deb lives near the seacoast of New Hampshire.
Craig Cloutier
Craig’s passion in life is to uncover the art and science of the dream. This passion has taken him on many exciting journeys, starting with a bicycle ride across America at the age of 20, operating a successful tropical design business in New York City, working on Tony Robbins' events staff for 8 years and creating, producing, directing and hosting the television series “Power of a Dream.” He is co-Producer of Emerald Drive Productions. Craig lives near the seacoast of New Hampshire.
Craig’s passion in life is to uncover the art and science of the dream. This passion has taken him on many exciting journeys, starting with a bicycle ride across America at the age of 20, operating a successful tropical design business in New York City, working on Tony Robbins' events staff for 8 years and creating, producing, directing and hosting the television series “Power of a Dream.” He is co-Producer of Emerald Drive Productions. Craig lives near the seacoast of New Hampshire.
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"Come PLAY with us!"
Uno the Guard Dog
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