We must make art out of what happens to us. - Sheila K. Collins, PhD

About Sheila K. Collins, PhD

Sheila K. Collins (born July 14, 1939) Sheila K. Collins has been a “dancing social worker” for over 50 years. She has been instrumental in critical women's issues and [[Feminism] in the United States including contributing to legislation for [[Title 9]to give girls more access to sports in public education. Bringing the perspective of a dancer and theater artist to her work as a social worker, professor, clinic director, keynote speaker, and organizational consultant, she writes, speaks, and advocates for the power of play, dance, and the expressive arts to help people make it through life’s toughest challenges. Her first book Stillpoint was written originally to help [[Social Work] students with their [[self-care], and the revision as a response to the proliferation of caregiving responsibilities in women’s lives. Her [[TEDX UNLV] talk, "When Death Threatens Someone We Love - Life REALLY Matters" shares how to handle tough challenges.