Creative Spirit

Susan Snyder has many years of experience as an activity leader and creative facilitator with elders. She has an master's in counseling psychology/drama therapy and has worked at the Jewish Home for the Aged and Institute on Aging in San Francisco. Most recently, Susan spent three years as program manager for Elders Learning Community in Richmond, California. The focus of her work there was creating opportunities, both private and public, for elder art. Susan is a longtime improviser and also a certified mental health first aid trainer. Find out what she has to say about the creative spirit in elders in this fascinating interview!