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THE 2026 PROGRAM

9 am-1 pm, MDT

JULY 30, 2026

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JULY 31, 2026

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AUGUST 1, 2026

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AUGUST 2, 2026

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Begin each morning with intention. Join Polly Ryan, LMFT, and Robert Thomas for a guided meditation designed to ground and center you before the day's sessions begin. This offering is a space to pause, breathe, and arrive fully present for the transformative conversations ahead.

Open to All Registered Attendees | Complimentary

Morning Meditation

Friday, July 31; Saturday, August 1; and Sunday, August 2, 2026

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8:00 AM – 8:45 AM MDT

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Live on Zoom

Sign-Up: Required

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Please note: This session is complimentary for all registered Creativity and Madness attendees and is not eligible for continuing education (CE) or continuing medical education (CME) credit. No attendance tracking is required.

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CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Both live options include 28 CE/CME hours

LIVE REGISTRATION

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** Afternoon Workshops Not Included

LIVE REGISTRATION AND POST CONFERENCE VIDEOS

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from $449.00

** Afternoon Workshops Not Included

WORKSHOPS

2 pm-5pm, MDT

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JULY 30, 2026

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JULY 31, 2026

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AUGUST 1, 2026

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AUGUST 2, 2026

NEED FEWER HOURS? REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS ONLY!

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

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ONE WORKSHOP

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from $65.00

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  • $85 (If you are registering for workshop only ~ CE Certificate included)

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TWO WORKSHOPS

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  • $140 (If you are registering for workshop only ~ CE Certificate included)

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THREE WORKSHOPS

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Three Workshops
from $180.00

  • $180 (If you are attending the main conference choose this option)

  • $200 (If you are registering for workshop only ~ CE Certificate included)

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FOUR WORKSHOPS

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Four Workshops
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  • $200 (If you are attending the main conference choose this option)

  • $220 (If you are registering for workshop only ~ CE Certificate included)

Creativity and Madness® CE/CME programs are thoughtfully crafted for health care professionals who desire continuing education that is both clinically relevant and personally enriching. Our courses blend cutting-edge psychological theory, neuroscience, and evidence-based best practices with the transformative power of creativity and the arts.

Who Attends Creativity and Madness?
Our attendees include psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, social workers, marriage and family therapists, counselors, naturopathic and integrative providers, allied health professionals, artists, healers, and lifelong learners from around the globe.

Sessions are designed to support clinical excellence, fulfill continuing education requirements, and honor the whole learner, mind, body, and creative spirit.

An Educational Experience
The Creativity and Madness® Live Virtual Conference convenes internationally acclaimed health care experts, educators, therapists, and master storytellers to explore the dynamic intersections of psychological theory, clinical practice, and creativity.

Topics may include:

  • Psychological studies of art and artists

  • Neuroscience and evidence-based clinical care

  • Somatic and Indigenous healing traditions

  • Metabolic health and integrative medicine

  • Spirituality, creativity, and energetic approaches to healing

A 45 Year Tradition of Excellence in Education
For more than four decades, Creativity and Madness® has fostered a multigenerational professional community, engaging tens of thousands of health care providers and lifelong learners worldwide.

Our live virtual format creates unique opportunities for connection, interdisciplinary exchange, and shared inquiry and opportunities for meaningful learnings.

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Self-Portrait (1889)
Vincent van Gogh

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This educational activity is designed to enhance professional knowledge and clinical understanding.

Participation does not imply endorsement of specific therapeutic modalities or approaches.

Important Accreditation Notes

  • ACCME | APA | ASWB | NBCC | AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

  • CE/CME credit is awarded only for sessions attended live or viewed in full via the enduring format, in accordance with accreditation requirements.

  • Credit is issued upon completion of required evaluations.

  • Partial credit is awarded where applicable.

The American Institute of Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 28 credit hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all planners and faculty are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. The planners and faculty of The American Institute of Medical Education (AIMED) and the Creativity and Madness™ 2026 Live Virtual Conference have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Accreditation/Approvals: 

The American Institute of Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing education for physicians. AIMED designates this educational activity for a maximum of 28 AMA PRA Category I credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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American Institute of Medical Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7562. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Institute of Medical Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made on or before April 1, 2026 will receive a full refund, minus credit card processing fees.

  • If you cancel before May 31, 2026, you will receive a refund minus a $100 cancellation fee and any applicable credit card processing fees. You may also choose to transfer your registration to the On Demand program instead of canceling.

  • After June 1, 2026, no refunds are available.

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