Creative Compliance:

Art Therapy for SC Adult Day Care Providers

ISBN: 979-8-3507-5160-4
By: Lyles, Dyanne

ABOUT THE BOOK

Creative Compliance: Art Therapy for SC Adult Day Care Providers is a comprehensive, state-aligned guide that integrates therapeutic art activities into the regulatory framework of South Carolina Regulation 61-75. Developed by a team of community leaders, caregivers, and ministry advocates, this guidebook provides adult day care facilities with creative tools to enhance participant care while meeting state-mandated requirements for meaningful daily activities, documentation, staff training, and compliance.

Designed for facility administrators, direct care staff, and program coordinators, this book includes:

  • A regulatory roadmap for implementing art therapy under §901 and §701 of SC Regulation 61-75
  • Step-by-step instructions for planning, documenting, and evaluating art therapy sessions
  • Templates, IPC integration tips, and participant rights-based best practices
  • Evidence-based insights for improving cognitive health, engagement, and quality of life
  • Appendices with sample schedules, material lists, and SC-DHEC-safe activity plans

Published by Anointed Connect Academy, Creative Compliance equips South Carolina providers with the confidence to use art as both a healing tool and a compliance strategy—infusing joy, dignity, and creativity into the lives of adults who deserve our best care.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dyanne Lyles

About the Author

Dyanne W. Lyles is a pioneering educator, arts program developer, and community health advocate with over 40 years of experience in teaching, adult program administration, and creative therapeutic services. She is the appointed Administrator for the MaryAnn Riley Adult Day Care Corporation, a proposed state-licensed facility opening in fall of 2025 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to quality care, regulatory excellence, and creative enrichment for aging adults and those with disabilities.

Ms. Lyles holds a Master of Arts in Teaching in Art Education from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education from Claflin University. Her credentials meet the Administrator qualifications under South Carolina Regulation 61-75, Section 502, and she brings decades of front-line experience in art instruction, elder care, and program compliance.

As the lead author of Creative Compliance, Ms. Lyles integrates regulatory standards with the healing power of art, offering adult day care providers a practical, spiritually grounded guide for enhancing participant quality of life through creativity. She also serves as Executive Director of Active Expressions Art Academy, leading intergenerational art therapy initiatives and community wellness outreach.

Her certifications in Art Therapy, CPR/First Aid, and state-aligned elder care supervision, combined with extensive continuing education in dementia care and infection control, position her as a compassionate caregiver and a rigorous compliance professional. Her work continues to empower facilities and families across South Carolina to embrace creative healing as a vital part of adult day care.

About the Co-Authors

John W. Bryant, CSA
John W. Bryant is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and retired U.S. Army Major who brings decades of leadership, systems integration, and community development experience to the adult care space. He is the founder of Reinvest Carolina, a nonprofit committed to developing senior housing and care infrastructure throughout South Carolina. With a track record in federal systems oversight and veteran advocacy, Bryant is also instrumental in integrating technology and strategic planning into compliant, community-based elder care programs. His contributions to Creative Compliance reflect a deep commitment to honoring and serving aging adults through housing, health, and holistic support services.

Simone N. Whiteside
Simone N. Whiteside is the co-founder of MaryAnn Riley Adult Day Care Corporation, a faith-based adult care initiative dedicated to promoting dignity, wellness, and engagement for seniors in Spartanburg, South Carolina. With hands-on experience in daily care coordination, Simone leads the design and execution of participant-centered therapeutic activities, staff training, and nutritional service oversight. She has helped shape policies that align with SC Regulation 61-75, making her a foundational voice in operational compliance and compassionate caregiving.

Jermaine E. Whiteside
Jermaine E. Whiteside is a doctoral candidate at Liberty University School of Divinity, pursuing advanced research in Christian Leadership with a focus on team ministry and next-generation care. As Executive Director of Anointed Connect Academy and founder of several health and education-based nonprofits, he combines regulatory insight, theological vision, and community strategy. Jermaine leads initiatives focused on adult day care development, training systems, and spiritual integration in senior services. His theological and administrative contributions to Creative Compliance bridge faith, compliance, and practical care innovation.
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