HISTORY Art therapist Judy Rubin and drama therapist Ellie Irwin, founders of EMI, discovered a long time ago that by writing books and articles they could help many more people than they could reach directly, through enhancing the skills of other practitioners. Art therapist Judy Rubin and drama therapist Ellie Irwin, founders of EMI, discovered long ago that by writing books and articles they could help many more people than they could reach directly, through enhancing the skills of other practitioners. Early in their careers, they also discovered that films and videotapes were especially helpful in teaching about the creative arts therapies' treatment interventions and interactions--many of them nonverbal--needed to be seen in order to be fully grasped. From 1966 to 1969, Judy Rubin was the Art Lady for "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" on PBS. She remembers visiting Fred Rogers in his kitchen, bringing children's artwork inspired by the theme of each show. She and Fred then made things with the art materials, demonstrating not only how to work, but also how to respond empathically. Answering the letters of viewers, Judy was profoundly impressed by the power of television to reach people of all ages and by the many families who repeated these activities with their children. In 1970, Janet Adler, a dance/movement therapist in their Expressive Arts Study Group, made an inspiring film, "Looking for Me." In it, she illustrated her pioneering work with autistic youngsters, normal preschoolers, and adults, demonstrating the value of authentic movement for all human beings. Inspired by the ability of television and film to teach and to touch the viewer, Judy and Ellie made a series of educational films in the 70s and 80s, now available from EMI as classic films. They convey the "here and now" power of the arts in non-technical language, reaching both lay and professional viewers. The principles of good practice demonstrated in these early films are as sound today as they were then. Because a recent textbook (Art Therapy: An Introduction) seemed to need a videotape to illustrate its contents, Judy began the process that ended with "Art Therapy Has Many Faces." She was then asked by the American Art Therapy Association to make a short film on art therapy with the elderly: "Beyond Words." EMI will soon release two previously unavailable films on drama therapy made by Ellie and and a colleague. One shows different drama therapists working with disabled children; the other demonstrates a family puppet interview. We are more convinced than ever of the need for such resources, and are excited about being able to provide them to a new generation of creative arts therapists. CLASSIC FILMS ON SALE!