Art Therapy

Is there anyone here who studied the Masters program at Sheffield, UK?

I just accepted a place there to begin studying in September and I am really looking forward to it.
I am wondering what to expect.

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Hi there!
So next week I promised a friend of mine that I'd do a presentation regarding art therapy for her class. I have an hour to talk and do an activity for them. I plan on talking about the history of art therapy, the techniques, why it's beneficial, etc. I am stumped on what activity to do with the students though. Any ideas? I know the possibilities are endless, but I am just drained. I would preferably like it to involve construction paper, crayons, glue, tape, you know, the common art supplies so I don't have to spend a lot of money.
Thank you!

For anyone who has Verizon Fios, there is a channel on there called Veria, which has a show on it called "the art of living gallery" which is a show about Art Therapy.

I've never seen it before (not yet anyway,but now plan to) but my friend told me about it tonight, and thought I'd pass along the info!!

So I'm currently a jr in college and I'm majoring in psychology with a minor in art. I would like to get an internship this summer so I get some experience with this field and know if this is what I definitely would like to do. However, I have NO clue where to start. I don't know of any art therapists or know anyone that knows one.

Has anyone here ever had an interned with an art therapist, and if so, how did you go about doing so?

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Hi everyone.

I have recently completed an introductory Foundation course in Art Therapy at Bath College and I have finally finished my applications for a Masters degree so that I can eventually become a fully accredited Art Therapist in the UK.

While I am working towards that I have been creating new art by writing out lists of words; colours, techniques, other suggestions that might promote some creative thinking, cutting them up and selection one or a couple at random. I like that it forces me out of my comfort zone, that I have to react to what ever it throws at me without too much conscious thought.

New things I create will be posted on my blog on my website at http://sepheri.co.uk suggestions of words to add to my lists are gratefully accepted.
I have also created a Facebook group so other people can get involved too if they would like to try working in a similar way. I hope it might inspire someone and certainly gets me through not being able to think of what to do next.

anyone applying to gradschool now? how are things going... i have had one interview and two coming up! what schools are people applying to, ive heard back for interviews for three and waiting on three..

So what do YOU say when a client says "Oh, I can't do that, I'm not an artist"?

(as a side question - Why is it that most people say "I can't even draw stick figures!" I am at my first internship site and sooo many people rate their artistic ability by stick figures haha)

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Finally, group therapy for the rest of us!!

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Creative Resistance and Resilience: Group Therapy for Women and Trans People

Our goal is to provide a group environment in which people who have traditionally been marginalized, pathologized, and/or excluded from therapy can participate in non-hierarchical, non-judgmental, anti-oppressive therapeutic experience.

This group will:
-promote self-exploration and expression
-encourage a broader sense of play
-facilitate the restorying of negative narratives
-recognize and challenge damaging life patterns
-celebrate the ways we have used creative resistance and resilience as coping strategies and strengthen those skills
-create a supportive network
-examine the ways that societal oppressions impact mental and physical well-being

Group therapy offers a unique opportunity to examine interpersonal relationships and allows us to investigate and engage with our strengths and limitations in relative safety. Trust, boundary-setting, coping skills, and self-exploration will be explored through discussions, experiential activities, art-based exercises, and group interaction.

This group is queer-positive, trans-inclusive, anti-racist, disability positive, class-conscious, non-monoganormative, and feminist.

The co-facilitators of the group are Heather Childs and Ali Sauer.

Start Date: March 4th, 2009

Duration: We are asking people to commit to the group for 12 weeks. After 12 weeks people can decide if they want to commit to another 3 months.

Cost: $30 per week. If anyone is able to pay $40 a week that would allow us to open up more sliding scale spots. The cost covers the space rental, art supplies and insurance costs for the group. We do not want the cost to be prohibitive so let us know if it is an issue.

Meeting Beforehand: We would like to meet with each participant before the group begins. This is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and discuss expectations of the group. The meetings will take about half an hour.

Let us know if you have any other questions or need any other clarifications.
For more information contact Ali and Heather at createresistance@gmail.com

Facilitator Bios:

Heather Childs has been facilitating groups and providing non-judgemental support in various forms for the past ten years, most notably at the Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line. She is currently studying Expressive Arts Therapy at ISIS-Canada and intends to put her skills to use in facilitating creativity, empathy, compassion, and personality with her clients. Heather studied Theatre and Psychology at York University but does her real learning in human interactions. She is experienced in working with youth, the GLBTTI2Q community, people with physical, developmental, psychological, and intellectual disabilities, people with eating disorders, survivors of abuse and/or assault, and the polyamory community. Heather identifies as a queer, white, anti-racist, cisgender but genderqueer, feminist, polyamorous monster. She really loves tea and dinosaurs.

Ali Sauer practices therapy with a feminist, anti-oppressive therapeutic framework using eclectic therapeutic interventions. She has Masters in Counselling Psychology at OISE. Ali has done 'formal' counselling for three years, in both a crisis and ongoing capacity (and countless other years around kitchen tables late at night). For eight years Ali has been facilitating and participating in groups and classes in both educational and community settings. Ali identifies as a queer, white, anti-oppression oriented, polyamorous, kink-positive woman with chronic health problems.

i just finished my applications a few weeks ago, i wanted to know what are things that set you apart from other applicants? Im just a little nervous about the whole grad school thing..

Jennifer

You all probably get questions like this a lot, and I'm sorry if there have been a lot of posts like this one but I felt that this would be a good place to seek some advice.

I am a freshman in college. I am actually attending a small community college and living at home, but hoping to get my definitive plans figured out very soon so I can pick out a good school to transfer to and make certain that I only take courses that will transfer well.

I have always been in love with art. My main passion is drawing, and my main let down in life was that there was no real career path to utilize my talent. I've thought about going into graphic design and it is technically my major, but there's something very...flat about it to me. The work seems selfish and soulless and I would really love to help people, and study something that is really exciting.

My sister is a social worker and knows an art therapist and was very inspired by meeting her. She said that she was very good at her job and loved every minute of it. As I've researched art therapy further, I've realized it could be a career I would love.

I'm basically looking for some advice, suggestions, and maybe some input on what it is actually like to be an art therapist. I'm not sure how to pursue it at this point in time. Would it be best to major in art or psychology? Do most schools offer an actual graduate degree in art therapy?

How competetive is the field?

I would appreciate any answers. Thank you so much!

Hello!

This is my first post to the community. I'm very much interested in the field of art therapy and would some day like to continue my education and pursue a master's degree in art therapy. I graduated in May of '08 with a BA in east asian languages and cultures and minors in both art history and studio art. I have many questions about how one my go about finding work in this field if I don't currently have formal training with art therapy. Where should I look for work? What kinds of companies or organizations would allow for training in art therapy and what are my chances of finding work in a company / organization that would support me financially if I were to decide to further my education while working full-time? (I don't have a choice as I'm up to my neck in student loans!)

I should mention that I'm currently working through Americorps for an organization that provides for the further education of young adults with special needs. I work with several art classes and have the opportunity of leading my own class for the 2009-2010 school year if I choose to do so. Really this is a great opportunity, but it is a volunteer gig, so I'm making very little money, even with the Americorps Education award at the end of my service.

Any advice would be very much appreciated!

Thanks!

Tonight I spent a little chunk of time working on the following art therapy activity from the Art Therapy Blog:

First, think about the people that matter most to you in your life. The people that "help you maximize the moments of joy in your life. It's easy to become misguided and distracted, and to focus on the bad energy that surrounds you. Therefore, sometimes it is helpful to focus on the people that make you smile, treat you right, and really have a positive influence in your life."

Next, use whatever materials you wish to create a piece of art that reflects your relationship with the people you care most about. I chose to draw in my little sketchbook, but really any form of creation will work with this. For example, drawing, writing, painting, sculpting, collaging, digital imaging, photographing, or using everything combined.

This cardinal is the result of the first person who came to mind: my boyfriend and our long-distance relationship.

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