Dr. Mary DeRaedt was part of a panel discussion sponsored by the DC Creative Affairs Office discussing the Care for Creatives program. The panel was part of a webinar series, Business Over Brand - Create the Generate Week hosted by the DC Creative Affairs Office and gener8tor. The panel included Lee Perine of the DC Creative Affairs Office, Maryann Lombardi of the DC Creative Affairs Office, Dr. Mary DeRaedt, PhD, LPC of The George Washington University / Gil Institute, and Lanada Williams, NCC, LCC, LCPC from Alliance Family Solutions.
Overview of the Care for Creatives program:
In designing this innovative program, Dr. DeRaedt collaborated with the District to provide teletherapy to members of the DC creative committee who have been hard-hit by COVID-19. With the support of Dean Feuer and the contribution of volunteering post-practicum counseling students, Dr. DeRaedt designed and manages the program, offering artists, musicians, film-makers and others in the arts and entertainment industry innovative mental health services.