I have been interviewed by Ben Arnon regarding the Obama logo. The
article is published in the Huffington Post.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ben-arnon/politics-meets-brand-desi_b_151317.html
Take a moment to comment at the end of the article if you can.
Thanks,
Carol Thayer Cox
Rabu, 31 Desember 2008
Screening of Born Into Brothels
Screening of Born Into Brothels
Sunday, February 15th at 8:00 pm
Born into Brothels, by Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski, is the winner of the 77th annual Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Born Into Brothels captures the portraits of several children who live in Calcutta, India’s Red Light District, where their mothers work as prostitutes. The New York based photographers teaches them to use photography which awakens their creativity, talents and sense of worth.
Come see the restorative power of art and how art and education can empower children to transform their lives!
Film time: One hour and twenty three minutes (1 hr 23 mins)
Sponsored by: The Potomac Art Therapy Association (PATA)
Screening will be followed by a discussion with art therapists.
Donations accepted.
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Sunday, February 15th at 8:00 pm
Born into Brothels, by Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski, is the winner of the 77th annual Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Born Into Brothels captures the portraits of several children who live in Calcutta, India’s Red Light District, where their mothers work as prostitutes. The New York based photographers teaches them to use photography which awakens their creativity, talents and sense of worth.
Come see the restorative power of art and how art and education can empower children to transform their lives!
Film time: One hour and twenty three minutes (1 hr 23 mins)
Sponsored by: The Potomac Art Therapy Association (PATA)
Screening will be followed by a discussion with art therapists.
Donations accepted.
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Inaugural Celebration: Interfaith, Antiracist, Intergenerational & Multicultural! Yay!
Greater Washington Allies in Reconciliation, An Interfaith Antiracism Alliance invites you to its historic
Inaugural Celebration & Fundraiser: DRUMMING AND DANCING For a More Perfect Union
An Interfaith, Antiracist, Intergenerational & Multicultural Event
TUES., January 20, 2009, 5-11pm
· 5 pm: Hot Dinner & Beverages (Stews from around the World)
with “Building Trust” Table Conversations: What most inspired you on this historic day?
· 6:30-8:30: Malcolm X Drummers and African Dancers
· 8:30-11: Euro/Latino Dancing w/Angel and the Aces
at The Festival Center 1640 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC (Columbia Hts. METRO)
Suggested Donation: $5 Child, $10-$100 Adults
Reserve Your Space (125 limit) by 1/13/09 by sending your contact information, number of tickets, and check (“The ARCH for GWAIR”) to: GWAIR, 1121 Oates St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Your donation will support our speakers fund for our May 16-17th Community-wide Conference.
For more information: See www.gwair.org
Or call Rev. Sandy Harrelson, Center for Spiritual Syncretisity, 202/829-3565
or Louisa Davis, GWAIR, 703/860-1203 Or email: alliesinreconciliation@earthlink.com
Greater Washington Allies in Reconciliation is an evolving interfaith antiracism alliance,
committed to working regionally for racial-ethnic equity
by developing understanding of racial-ethnic differences and systemic injustice,
sharing spiritual resources and antiracist practices,
and organizing a faithful and powerful movement for racial justice and inclusive communities.
Inaugural Celebration & Fundraiser: DRUMMING AND DANCING For a More Perfect Union
An Interfaith, Antiracist, Intergenerational & Multicultural Event
TUES., January 20, 2009, 5-11pm
· 5 pm: Hot Dinner & Beverages (Stews from around the World)
with “Building Trust” Table Conversations: What most inspired you on this historic day?
· 6:30-8:30: Malcolm X Drummers and African Dancers
· 8:30-11: Euro/Latino Dancing w/Angel and the Aces
at The Festival Center 1640 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC (Columbia Hts. METRO)
Suggested Donation: $5 Child, $10-$100 Adults
Reserve Your Space (125 limit) by 1/13/09 by sending your contact information, number of tickets, and check (“The ARCH for GWAIR”) to: GWAIR, 1121 Oates St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Your donation will support our speakers fund for our May 16-17th Community-wide Conference.
For more information: See www.gwair.org
Or call Rev. Sandy Harrelson, Center for Spiritual Syncretisity, 202/829-3565
or Louisa Davis, GWAIR, 703/860-1203 Or email: alliesinreconciliation@earthlink.com
Greater Washington Allies in Reconciliation is an evolving interfaith antiracism alliance,
committed to working regionally for racial-ethnic equity
by developing understanding of racial-ethnic differences and systemic injustice,
sharing spiritual resources and antiracist practices,
and organizing a faithful and powerful movement for racial justice and inclusive communities.
Jumat, 19 Desember 2008
Using Art Therapy for Terrorist Rehabilitation?
I came across this article written by the well-known art therapist, Cathy Malchiodi, about art therapy being done in Saudi Arabia to assist in rehabilitating jihadists. The video that she references about the program is vastly interesting and a new approach in the field of art therapy. Take a look:
Jihad Rehab: Can Art Therapy Cure Terrorism?
Cathy Malchiodi
Created Dec 19 2008 - 7:38am
To some, the idea of art therapy as rehab in Riyadh sounds like a story that would headline The Onion. But art therapy is serious business at Saudi Arabia's experimental rehab center for former jihadists, some from the Guantanamo Bay detention center. From Jihad to Rehab, a PBS production featuring Canadian journalist Nancy Durham [1], offers a rare chance to see these detainees in treatment as they sit at long tables with pastels in hand, intensely engaged in the the art process.
My well-regarded colleague Dr. Awad Alyami is the detainees' art therapist and is one of the most passionate advocates for the transformative power of art in trauma recovery [2]that I know. Alyami, Director of Art Therapy at King Fahad Medical City, studied art therapy at Pennsylvania State University and has become a global voice for the use of art as therapy for what may be some of the most complex clients a therapist may see. In fact, initially he was reluctant and even a little frightened to undertake work with the detainees, even though he has extensive experience treating traumatic stress and mental illness. Once you see Alyami on film waving his arms in the air like an orchestra leader, motivating convicted jihadists to draw their feelings-- well, he is an intrepid and enthusiastic traveler into psychological terrain not often attempted.
Islamic law prohibits the depiction of people or animals in artwork so drawings are generally abstract, at times integrating text from the Koran or other sources. The calligraphy and depictions of sunrises and flowers do not really reflect the darker emotions confronted in treatment and are Jihad art therapyimages Western therapists might not expect to see. In fact, some might define the content of their artwork as being "in denial" of the crimes committed. With these individuals, it's the process of making art and Alyami's careful interventions to help these men examine the consequences of past actions and discussion of their art that are the core of their art therapy.
Interestingly, Dr. Alyami does not use the word "art" with his clients. He refers to what they're doing as "making things with your hands." The word "art" in Arabic doesn't mean only drawing or painting, it means dancing, singing, and other art forms and in many cases, "art" has a negative meaning in parts of Islamic society. In essence, these men are engaged in "making things with their hands" in order to put their anger out on paper rather than acting it out as terrorists.
Truth be told, there is more to this rehab program than just art therapy; there's religious instruction, psychological counseling, team sports, and other interventions. The goal is to help the detainees ultimately restart their lives, including marriage, new jobs, and buying a car. This is rehabilitation, Saudi style, and other countries are taking note of this model for addressing terrorism in therapy because the program addresses both theological issues as well as psychological needs of detainees. While long-term outcomes of the experiment remain to be seen, it's exciting to imagine that ultimately art may be, at least in part, a potent form of counterterrorism.
My well-regarded colleague Dr. Awad Alyami is the detainees' art therapist and is one of the most passionate advocates for the transformative power of art in trauma recovery [2]that I know. Alyami, Director of Art Therapy at King Fahad Medical City, studied art therapy at Pennsylvania State University and has become a global voice for the use of art as therapy for what may be some of the most complex clients a therapist may see. In fact, initially he was reluctant and even a little frightened to undertake work with the detainees, even though he has extensive experience treating traumatic stress and mental illness. Once you see Alyami on film waving his arms in the air like an orchestra leader, motivating convicted jihadists to draw their feelings-- well, he is an intrepid and enthusiastic traveler into psychological terrain not often attempted.
Islamic law prohibits the depiction of people or animals in artwork so drawings are generally abstract, at times integrating text from the Koran or other sources. The calligraphy and depictions of sunrises and flowers do not really reflect the darker emotions confronted in treatment and are Jihad art therapyimages Western therapists might not expect to see. In fact, some might define the content of their artwork as being "in denial" of the crimes committed. With these individuals, it's the process of making art and Alyami's careful interventions to help these men examine the consequences of past actions and discussion of their art that are the core of their art therapy.
Interestingly, Dr. Alyami does not use the word "art" with his clients. He refers to what they're doing as "making things with your hands." The word "art" in Arabic doesn't mean only drawing or painting, it means dancing, singing, and other art forms and in many cases, "art" has a negative meaning in parts of Islamic society. In essence, these men are engaged in "making things with their hands" in order to put their anger out on paper rather than acting it out as terrorists.
Truth be told, there is more to this rehab program than just art therapy; there's religious instruction, psychological counseling, team sports, and other interventions. The goal is to help the detainees ultimately restart their lives, including marriage, new jobs, and buying a car. This is rehabilitation, Saudi style, and other countries are taking note of this model for addressing terrorism in therapy because the program addresses both theological issues as well as psychological needs of detainees. While long-term outcomes of the experiment remain to be seen, it's exciting to imagine that ultimately art may be, at least in part, a potent form of counterterrorism.
© 2008 Cathy Malchiodi
http://www.cathymalchiodi.com
Selasa, 16 Desember 2008
Bruce is on Youtube!
Hey Colleagues,
Check out this new art therapy music video on YouTube...
www.youtube.com/bclunar123
Happy Holidays
Bruce Moon
Check out this new art therapy music video on YouTube...
www.youtube.com/bclunar123
Happy Holidays
Bruce Moon
Senin, 15 Desember 2008
Selasa, 09 Desember 2008
Eating Disorders Workshop - Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: "michelleldeanatrbclpc" michelleldean.mac@mac.com michelleldeanatrbclpc
Date: Tue Dec 2, 2008 11:53 am ((PST))
Treating Patients with Eating Disordered Behaviors: An Art and Image Based Approach
Friday, December 12, 2008
Presented by
Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CGP
Continuing Education Credits:
6 CEU contact hours available for Social Workers, Psychologists, and Licensed Professional
Counselors
Conference Location: Fairmount Behavioral Health System
561 Fairthorne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
To Register: Contact Amy Keller (610) 644-6464, ext. 455
Or Fax registration (610) 644-4066
Questions: Call Dr. Lou Bevilacqua (610) 644-6464, ext. 356
Program Description:
This daylong workshop is designed to educate novice to experienced mental heath
clinicians about treating individuals who manifest eating disordered behaviors. This
population, rarely discussed in depth in graduate training programs, is continuing to grow
at epidemic proportions. It is estimated; over eight million men & women in the United
States suffer from eating disorders, while many more people experience sub-clinical
disturbed eating patterns, including compulsive over-eating. It is essential to understand
that in this population, the food use, or lack thereof, is a symptom of underlying
psychological suffering. This suffering often has its roots in early childhood experiences,
such as attachment ruptures and trauma. In addition to educating participants about the
signs and symptoms of eating disordered behaviors, explanations of theories of etiology
will be provided. Illumination of such concepts will be provided in case examples and
numerous interventions that may be utilized to provide a compassionate approach to
working with individuals and their families. Special attention is given to art- and image-
based approaches, which mitigate over-utilized intellectual and dictomous thinking
patterns, which are prevalent in patients with eating disorders, while simultaneously
engaging affective states in an honoring way. This presentation employs didactic,
interactive, and experiential modalities for an inspiring educational opportunity.
Presenter: Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CGP is a Board Certified Art
Psychotherapist, Licensed Professional Counselor (PA) & Certified Group Psychotherapist.
Ms. Dean is in private practice and is an Adjunct Professor at Arcadia University in
Glenside, Pennsylvania. She is an approved NBCC provider for continuing education credits
for both live-programs and traditional home-study courses and she is a supervisor for,
ATR & LPC candidates, as well as other clinicians. Ms. Dean is the author of the children's
book, Taking Weight Problems to School (JayJo Press, 2005) and the chapter, "Preserving
the self: Treating eating disordered individuals who self-injure with art therapy" in
Creative arts therapies with patients who have eating disorders, (Brooke [Ed.], 2008,
Charles C. Thomas). Her work has recently been awarded the Delaware Valley Art Therapy
Association's "Innovations in Art Therapy Award" (2007).
Conference Learning Objectives:
• Attendees will be able to identify the spectrum of eating disordered behaviors,
including compulsive eating behaviors and understand that the manifestation of such
behaviors is a symptom of an underlying psychological issue, not the problem itself.
• Attendees will be able to name at least three symptoms of common co-morbid issues
often present with patients who manifest eating disordered behaviors, such as symptoms
of anxiety, character disorders, depression, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress
disorder.
• Participants will be able to identify at least five advantages of utilizing art- and
image-based interventions with patients with eating disorders.
Registration Form:
LCS, Seeds of Hope, Light Program, Fairmount Behavioral Health System
December 12, 2008
Eating Disordered Behavior
Fee:
____ $110 – If received by December5th
____ $125 – Late registration and at the door
Posted by: "michelleldeanatrbclpc" michelleldean.mac@mac.com michelleldeanatrbclpc
Date: Tue Dec 2, 2008 11:53 am ((PST))
Treating Patients with Eating Disordered Behaviors: An Art and Image Based Approach
Friday, December 12, 2008
Presented by
Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CGP
Continuing Education Credits:
6 CEU contact hours available for Social Workers, Psychologists, and Licensed Professional
Counselors
Conference Location: Fairmount Behavioral Health System
561 Fairthorne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
To Register: Contact Amy Keller (610) 644-6464, ext. 455
Or Fax registration (610) 644-4066
Questions: Call Dr. Lou Bevilacqua (610) 644-6464, ext. 356
Program Description:
This daylong workshop is designed to educate novice to experienced mental heath
clinicians about treating individuals who manifest eating disordered behaviors. This
population, rarely discussed in depth in graduate training programs, is continuing to grow
at epidemic proportions. It is estimated; over eight million men & women in the United
States suffer from eating disorders, while many more people experience sub-clinical
disturbed eating patterns, including compulsive over-eating. It is essential to understand
that in this population, the food use, or lack thereof, is a symptom of underlying
psychological suffering. This suffering often has its roots in early childhood experiences,
such as attachment ruptures and trauma. In addition to educating participants about the
signs and symptoms of eating disordered behaviors, explanations of theories of etiology
will be provided. Illumination of such concepts will be provided in case examples and
numerous interventions that may be utilized to provide a compassionate approach to
working with individuals and their families. Special attention is given to art- and image-
based approaches, which mitigate over-utilized intellectual and dictomous thinking
patterns, which are prevalent in patients with eating disorders, while simultaneously
engaging affective states in an honoring way. This presentation employs didactic,
interactive, and experiential modalities for an inspiring educational opportunity.
Presenter: Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CGP is a Board Certified Art
Psychotherapist, Licensed Professional Counselor (PA) & Certified Group Psychotherapist.
Ms. Dean is in private practice and is an Adjunct Professor at Arcadia University in
Glenside, Pennsylvania. She is an approved NBCC provider for continuing education credits
for both live-programs and traditional home-study courses and she is a supervisor for,
ATR & LPC candidates, as well as other clinicians. Ms. Dean is the author of the children's
book, Taking Weight Problems to School (JayJo Press, 2005) and the chapter, "Preserving
the self: Treating eating disordered individuals who self-injure with art therapy" in
Creative arts therapies with patients who have eating disorders, (Brooke [Ed.], 2008,
Charles C. Thomas). Her work has recently been awarded the Delaware Valley Art Therapy
Association's "Innovations in Art Therapy Award" (2007).
Conference Learning Objectives:
• Attendees will be able to identify the spectrum of eating disordered behaviors,
including compulsive eating behaviors and understand that the manifestation of such
behaviors is a symptom of an underlying psychological issue, not the problem itself.
• Attendees will be able to name at least three symptoms of common co-morbid issues
often present with patients who manifest eating disordered behaviors, such as symptoms
of anxiety, character disorders, depression, substance abuse, and post-traumatic stress
disorder.
• Participants will be able to identify at least five advantages of utilizing art- and
image-based interventions with patients with eating disorders.
Registration Form:
LCS, Seeds of Hope, Light Program, Fairmount Behavioral Health System
December 12, 2008
Eating Disordered Behavior
Fee:
____ $110 – If received by December5th
____ $125 – Late registration and at the door
ARTWORK BY TRACY’S KIDS
ARTWORK BY TRACY’S KIDS
December 1, 2008 - January 2, 2009
Carroll Square Gallery
975 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
www.carrollsquare.com/gallery.htm
Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm
December 1, 2008 - January 2, 2009
Carroll Square Gallery
975 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
www.carrollsquare.com/gallery.htm
Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm
Sub-Basement Artist Studios
PRESENTS
TITLE: LIVING LABYRINTH FOR PEACE
ARTIST: SANDRA WASKO-FLOOD
OPENING RECEPTION: Sat December 6th 2008, 6-8pm
CLOSING DATE: Sat January 10th, 2009
This exhibition will be the show you will remember more than any other this year. You'll see interactive labyrinth with lights, light box wall pieces, innovative prints, photo etchings, monotypes, photos, fabric wall hangings on themes of peace using symbols such as labyrinths, spirals, and cycles. Sandra Wasko-Flood will bring the splendor and gleam, and the exploration of peace within the heart of the universe to Sub-basement Artist Studios here in downtown Baltimore.
Unlike mazes, with many confusing paths, labyrinths have one path that leads to the center and back. Many people find that the single meandering path slows the breathing focuses the mind and induces a peaceful or meditative state. This experience can make it easier to express feelings and wishes, make decisions, or resolve conflicts: to find your path to inner peace.
Sandra Wasko-Flood, a visionary artist, teacher, and labyrinth builder since 1991, studied art at the University of California Los Angeles, University of Wisconsin Madison, and in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
At the Subbasement Artist Studios, visitors will experience the "Rainbow Labyrinth of Peace," an interactive installation of computer programmed lights designed to be walked, as well as peace workshops, creativity events, Labyrinth walking, art exhibit and music. Living Labyrinths for Peace, Inc., sponsor of the exhibit, creates labyrinths of art, science, technology and nature, for learning programs that lead the way from inner peace to world peace. (www.labyrinthsforpeace.org)
The workshop leaders:
Jennifer Judelsohn, international workshop leader on spiritual practices
Marty Cain, internationally acclaimed labyrinth builder
Barbara Epstein, school psychologist and life coach
Coleman McCarthy, renowned author and professor of peace studies at
Georgetown University
Sheryl Chastine, Holistic Health expert and multi-ethnic counselor
Living Labyrinth for Peace Additional events:
Wisdom of Mandalas & Labyrinths Workshop
Saturday, December 13, 2-5 pm *
Labyrinths for Creativity and Peace Workshop for Adults:
Saturday, December 20, 2-5 pm *
Poetry Peace Readings: Sandra Wasko-Flood will read a selection of her latest Peace Poems as well as some selections by her favorite authors.
Saturday, December 27, 2-5 pm *
Peace Panel: "Inner Peace to World Peace"
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 at 2-4 pm
(Free)
Labyrinths for Creativity and Peace Workshop for Adults:
Saturday, January 10, 2-5 pm *
(*)= CONTACT GALLERY FOR WORKSHOP REGISTRATION DETAILS
For more information please contact Tobe' Ifeanyi, at (410)-659-6950
GALLERY HOURS: Monday –Sunday: Appt Anytime -- Saturday: 11am-5pm
Email: info@sbastudios.com Web: WWW.SBASTUDIOS.COM
PRESENTS
TITLE: LIVING LABYRINTH FOR PEACE
ARTIST: SANDRA WASKO-FLOOD
OPENING RECEPTION: Sat December 6th 2008, 6-8pm
CLOSING DATE: Sat January 10th, 2009
This exhibition will be the show you will remember more than any other this year. You'll see interactive labyrinth with lights, light box wall pieces, innovative prints, photo etchings, monotypes, photos, fabric wall hangings on themes of peace using symbols such as labyrinths, spirals, and cycles. Sandra Wasko-Flood will bring the splendor and gleam, and the exploration of peace within the heart of the universe to Sub-basement Artist Studios here in downtown Baltimore.
Unlike mazes, with many confusing paths, labyrinths have one path that leads to the center and back. Many people find that the single meandering path slows the breathing focuses the mind and induces a peaceful or meditative state. This experience can make it easier to express feelings and wishes, make decisions, or resolve conflicts: to find your path to inner peace.
Sandra Wasko-Flood, a visionary artist, teacher, and labyrinth builder since 1991, studied art at the University of California Los Angeles, University of Wisconsin Madison, and in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
At the Subbasement Artist Studios, visitors will experience the "Rainbow Labyrinth of Peace," an interactive installation of computer programmed lights designed to be walked, as well as peace workshops, creativity events, Labyrinth walking, art exhibit and music. Living Labyrinths for Peace, Inc., sponsor of the exhibit, creates labyrinths of art, science, technology and nature, for learning programs that lead the way from inner peace to world peace. (www.labyrinthsforpeace.org)
The workshop leaders:
Jennifer Judelsohn, international workshop leader on spiritual practices
Marty Cain, internationally acclaimed labyrinth builder
Barbara Epstein, school psychologist and life coach
Coleman McCarthy, renowned author and professor of peace studies at
Georgetown University
Sheryl Chastine, Holistic Health expert and multi-ethnic counselor
Living Labyrinth for Peace Additional events:
Wisdom of Mandalas & Labyrinths Workshop
Saturday, December 13, 2-5 pm *
Labyrinths for Creativity and Peace Workshop for Adults:
Saturday, December 20, 2-5 pm *
Poetry Peace Readings: Sandra Wasko-Flood will read a selection of her latest Peace Poems as well as some selections by her favorite authors.
Saturday, December 27, 2-5 pm *
Peace Panel: "Inner Peace to World Peace"
Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 at 2-4 pm
(Free)
Labyrinths for Creativity and Peace Workshop for Adults:
Saturday, January 10, 2-5 pm *
(*)= CONTACT GALLERY FOR WORKSHOP REGISTRATION DETAILS
For more information please contact Tobe' Ifeanyi, at (410)-659-6950
GALLERY HOURS: Monday –Sunday: Appt Anytime -- Saturday: 11am-5pm
Email: info@sbastudios.com Web: WWW.SBASTUDIOS.COM
Keynote speaker at AATA Conference reviews brain development
At the 2008 AATA conference in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, Dr. Bruce Perry, M.D., Ph.D. addressed the topic of how art therapy 1.) impacts the healing process, 2.) facilitates recovery and 3.) aids the restoration of healthy functions of the brain.
Dr. Perry’s speech was titled “The Healing Arts: The Neurodevelopmental Impact of Art Therapies,” and he brought up the fact that creative art therapies are essentially non-threatening. Dr. Perry stated that providing non-threatening therapy to clients complements the brain’s restorative function because it helps to alleviate stressed states.
This is so important because stress can decrease in the availability of glucose (which is essential for cell health), affect synaptic plasticity, produce changes in dendritic structure, and lead to loss of neurons, particularly in the hippocampus region of the brain (MsEwen, B., and Sapolsky, R., 1995). Stress can inhibit healing on many different levels!
MsEwen, B., & Sapolsky, R. (1995). Stress and cognitive function. Current Opinion in Neurobiology, 5(2), 205-216.
Senin, 08 Desember 2008
NEW Mandala Healing Series
Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC
Using Mandalas for Meditation and Healing
Tuesday, January 6, 2008 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, January 13, 2008 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, January 20, 2008 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202 483 8600
$70 for all three session/$25 /each
(2 CEC’s available for each session/$10 administrative fee*)
Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning circle. Mandalas have traditionally been associated with spiritual practice and self-exploration. They are manifest universally across cultures in symbolic representation of the universe and the self.
The practice of creating mandalas and meditating upon mandala imagery is found in diverse spiritual and religious practices. It has been used to help focus attention, to clear the mind, to access deeper levels of consciousness, to attain spiritual connection and knowledge, and to work towards wholeness and integration.
Designed both for anyone affected by illness and for caregivers to bring an increased sense of grounding and balance and to heighten access to creativity, connection and empowerment in our relationships with ourselves and others. Each session will have a slightly different focus--you are welcome to attend the whole series or just one.
Previous art experience is not needed in order to benefit from this arts, healing, and creativity program—these workshops are designed for all ranges of artistic experience--you need not consider yourself an “artist” to attend.
To Register Please contact Darien Reece
Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U St. NW | Washington, DC 20009
202-483-8600 or email darien@smithfarm.com
NBCC Provider #6327
*Smith Farm is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events and programs that meet NBCC requirements. Events and programs for which NBCC approved clock hours will be awarded are identified in the Smith Farm calendar.
Using Mandalas for Meditation and Healing
Tuesday, January 6, 2008 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, January 13, 2008 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, January 20, 2008 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202 483 8600
$70 for all three session/$25 /each
(2 CEC’s available for each session/$10 administrative fee*)
Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning circle. Mandalas have traditionally been associated with spiritual practice and self-exploration. They are manifest universally across cultures in symbolic representation of the universe and the self.
The practice of creating mandalas and meditating upon mandala imagery is found in diverse spiritual and religious practices. It has been used to help focus attention, to clear the mind, to access deeper levels of consciousness, to attain spiritual connection and knowledge, and to work towards wholeness and integration.
Designed both for anyone affected by illness and for caregivers to bring an increased sense of grounding and balance and to heighten access to creativity, connection and empowerment in our relationships with ourselves and others. Each session will have a slightly different focus--you are welcome to attend the whole series or just one.
Previous art experience is not needed in order to benefit from this arts, healing, and creativity program—these workshops are designed for all ranges of artistic experience--you need not consider yourself an “artist” to attend.
To Register Please contact Darien Reece
Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U St. NW | Washington, DC 20009
202-483-8600 or email darien@smithfarm.com
NBCC Provider #6327
*Smith Farm is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events and programs that meet NBCC requirements. Events and programs for which NBCC approved clock hours will be awarded are identified in the Smith Farm calendar.
Minggu, 07 Desember 2008
From today's workshop!
Positive Psychology and Art Therapy Bibliography
Gioia Chilton, MA, ATR-BC gioifo@aol.com
Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC raw1717@yahoo.com
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Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1996). Creativity: Flow and the psychology of discovery and invention. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.
Diener, E. (2000). Subjective Well-Being. American Psychologist, 55 (1), 34-43.
Duckworth, A.L., Steen, T.A., Seligman, M.E.P. (2005). Positive Psychology in clinical practice. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology 1, 629-651. Available from: arjournals.annualreviews.org
Frederickson, B.L. (1998). What good are positive emotions? Review of General Psychology, 2, 300-319.
Gerity, L. (February 2005). Body-image. Alternative arts; Links and inspiration for art therapists and the folks they work with, 3, 3-29. Retrieved May 5, 2007, from http://homepage.mac.com/lanipuppetmaker/everydayart/FileSharing77.html.
Gerity, L. (2006). Lani’s 14 Secrets for a real happy life. Available from: http://www.lanipuppetmaker.com/cgi-bin/itsmy/go.exe?page=36&domain=1&webdir=lanipuppetmaker
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Gioia Chilton, MA, ATR-BC gioifo@aol.com
Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC raw1717@yahoo.com
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Hallowell, E. M. (2002). The childhood roots of adult happiness: Five steps to help kids create and sustain lifelong joy. New York: Ballantine Books.
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Keyes, C. L. M. (1998). Social well-being. Social Psychology Quarterly, 61(2), 121-140.
Nettle, D. (2006). Happiness: The science behind your smile. New York: Oxford University Press.
Peterson, C. (2000). The future of optimism. American Psychologist, 55 (1), 44-55.
Peterson, C. and Seligman, M.E.P. (2004). Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification. Oxford: American Psychological Association/Oxford University Press.
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Seligman, M. E. P. (1995). The optimistic child: A proven program to safeguard children against depression and build lifelong resilience. Boston, New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
Seligman, M. E. P. (2002). Authentic happiness. New York: Free Press.
Seligman, M.E.P. and Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2000). Positive psychology: An introduction. American Psychologist, 55 (1), 5-14.
Seligman, M., Steen, T., Park, N. and Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress: Empirical validation of interventions. American Psychologist, 60 (5), 410-421.
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Jumat, 05 Desember 2008
THIS SUNDAY!
Potomac Art Therapy Association and The George Washington University present a PATA Holiday Event
December 7th, 2008
3:00pm – 5:00pm
at the The George Washington University Graduate Education Center, 925 Ballenger Ave., Alexandria, Virginia. Located in the Carlyle neighborhood near the King Street Metro. To map GW’s new location enter this address into your search: 413 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
The Art of Happiness: Positive Psychology and Art Therapy
with Gioia Chilton, MA, ATR-BC& Rebecca Wilkinson, MA-ATR-BC
What makes people happier? What is happiness anyway? And how do creative endeavors contribute to happiness?
These questions will be explored through a mini introduction to Positive Psychology, the science of happiness. Positive psychology seeks to help us identify and build upon character strengths as tools to increase satisfaction, meaning, and engagement in life. We will explore the connection between Positive Psychology and the arts and define strategies for using creative endeavors to increase engagement, mastery, and flow. GW graduate students who recently completed the advanced issue course on the topic will share about their experience performing "Secret Good Deeds," daily practice of keeping a gratitude journal, and applying positively oriented art therapy themes and directives.
Objective 1) Attendees will be able to list two characteristics of Positive Psychology.
Objective 2) Attendees will be able to list three strategies for implementing positive art therapy approaches into their practice.
Immediately following we will have a fun networking/socializing time and opportunity for art-making in GW’s open art studio. Please bring your own favorite art supplies or materials to use. We will also recognize our PATA scholarship winners at this event-don’t miss it!
This event is free to PATA members and open to the public; guests please donate $5 at the door.
December 7th, 2008
3:00pm – 5:00pm
at the The George Washington University Graduate Education Center, 925 Ballenger Ave., Alexandria, Virginia. Located in the Carlyle neighborhood near the King Street Metro. To map GW’s new location enter this address into your search: 413 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
The Art of Happiness: Positive Psychology and Art Therapy
with Gioia Chilton, MA, ATR-BC& Rebecca Wilkinson, MA-ATR-BC
What makes people happier? What is happiness anyway? And how do creative endeavors contribute to happiness?
These questions will be explored through a mini introduction to Positive Psychology, the science of happiness. Positive psychology seeks to help us identify and build upon character strengths as tools to increase satisfaction, meaning, and engagement in life. We will explore the connection between Positive Psychology and the arts and define strategies for using creative endeavors to increase engagement, mastery, and flow. GW graduate students who recently completed the advanced issue course on the topic will share about their experience performing "Secret Good Deeds," daily practice of keeping a gratitude journal, and applying positively oriented art therapy themes and directives.
Objective 1) Attendees will be able to list two characteristics of Positive Psychology.
Objective 2) Attendees will be able to list three strategies for implementing positive art therapy approaches into their practice.
Immediately following we will have a fun networking/socializing time and opportunity for art-making in GW’s open art studio. Please bring your own favorite art supplies or materials to use. We will also recognize our PATA scholarship winners at this event-don’t miss it!
This event is free to PATA members and open to the public; guests please donate $5 at the door.
Minggu, 30 November 2008
Are you interested in a part-time art therapy consulting position in 2009?
We are organizing group art therapy services in Northern Virginia for a wide variety of clients of all ages. We seek board certified (or Virginia licensed) art therapists to provide these services.
If interested, please respond by Monday morning, December 8th. Sorry for the short notice! Please send us the following materials:
Specify the groups with which you are most skilled and experienced. For example, pre-schoolers, children, teens, adults, seniors, people with particular disorders or challenges, or people for whom English is a second language. Mention groups and approaches of particular interest to you.
Indicate what days and times you might be available.
A copy of your current resumé in Word or PDF format.
A copy of your BC credentials or license.
Optional, but helpful in our planning: state your idea of an appropriate consultation fee, per hour, per session, or per group series. Assume two groups a week for six weeks, charting once a week, and doing one-time goals, assessments of the program, and a group summary.
Please e-mail all materials to Barry Cohen at. (If you need to fax any documents, they can be sent to Art Therapy Services at (703) 941-8447).
The groups will not begin until after July 2009; you will be given two or more months notice regarding the contract so that you can be sure it fits in your schedule. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Barry by e-mail at . Please put "Art Therapy Consultant" in the subject line.
Thank you in advance for your rapid responses!
Anne Mills, ATR-BC, LPC
Barry M. Cohen, ATR-BC
Art Therapy Services
We are organizing group art therapy services in Northern Virginia for a wide variety of clients of all ages. We seek board certified (or Virginia licensed) art therapists to provide these services.
If interested, please respond by Monday morning, December 8th. Sorry for the short notice! Please send us the following materials:
Specify the groups with which you are most skilled and experienced. For example, pre-schoolers, children, teens, adults, seniors, people with particular disorders or challenges, or people for whom English is a second language. Mention groups and approaches of particular interest to you.
Indicate what days and times you might be available.
A copy of your current resumé in Word or PDF format.
A copy of your BC credentials or license.
Optional, but helpful in our planning: state your idea of an appropriate consultation fee, per hour, per session, or per group series. Assume two groups a week for six weeks, charting once a week, and doing one-time goals, assessments of the program, and a group summary.
Please e-mail all materials to Barry Cohen at
The groups will not begin until after July 2009; you will be given two or more months notice regarding the contract so that you can be sure it fits in your schedule. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact Barry by e-mail at
Thank you in advance for your rapid responses!
Anne Mills, ATR-BC, LPC
Barry M. Cohen, ATR-BC
Art Therapy Services
Minggu, 16 November 2008
Join us December 7th at the PATA Holiday Event!
Potomac Art Therapy Association and The George Washington University present a PATA Holiday Event
December 7th, 2008
3:00pm – 5:00pm
at the The George Washington University Graduate Education Center, 925 Ballenger Ave., Alexandria, Virginia. Located in the Carlyle neighborhood near the King Street Metro. To map GW’s new location enter this address into your search: 413 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
The Art of Happiness: Positive Psychology and Art Therapy
with Gioia Chilton, MA, ATR-BC& Rebecca Wilkinson, MA-ATR-BC
What makes people happier? What is happiness anyway? And how do creative endeavors contribute to happiness?
These questions will be explored through a mini introduction to Positive Psychology, the science of happiness. Positive psychology seeks to help us identify and build upon character strengths as tools to increase satisfaction, meaning, and engagement in life. We will explore the connection between Positive Psychology and the arts and define strategies for using creative endeavors to increase engagement, mastery, and flow. GW graduate students who recently completed the advanced issue course on the topic will share about their experience performing "Secret Good Deeds," daily practice of keeping a gratitude journal, and applying positively oriented art therapy themes and directives.
Objective 1) Attendees will be able to list two characteristics of Positive Psychology.
Objective 2) Attendees will be able to list three strategies for implementing positive art therapy approaches into their practice.
Immediately following we will have a fun networking/socializing time and opportunity for art-making in GW’s open art studio. Please bring your own favorite art supplies or materials to use. We will also recognize our PATA scholarship winners at this event-don’t miss it!
This event is free to PATA members and open to the public; guests please donate $5 at the door.
December 7th, 2008
3:00pm – 5:00pm
at the The George Washington University Graduate Education Center, 925 Ballenger Ave., Alexandria, Virginia. Located in the Carlyle neighborhood near the King Street Metro. To map GW’s new location enter this address into your search: 413 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
The Art of Happiness: Positive Psychology and Art Therapy
with Gioia Chilton, MA, ATR-BC& Rebecca Wilkinson, MA-ATR-BC
What makes people happier? What is happiness anyway? And how do creative endeavors contribute to happiness?
These questions will be explored through a mini introduction to Positive Psychology, the science of happiness. Positive psychology seeks to help us identify and build upon character strengths as tools to increase satisfaction, meaning, and engagement in life. We will explore the connection between Positive Psychology and the arts and define strategies for using creative endeavors to increase engagement, mastery, and flow. GW graduate students who recently completed the advanced issue course on the topic will share about their experience performing "Secret Good Deeds," daily practice of keeping a gratitude journal, and applying positively oriented art therapy themes and directives.
Objective 1) Attendees will be able to list two characteristics of Positive Psychology.
Objective 2) Attendees will be able to list three strategies for implementing positive art therapy approaches into their practice.
Immediately following we will have a fun networking/socializing time and opportunity for art-making in GW’s open art studio. Please bring your own favorite art supplies or materials to use. We will also recognize our PATA scholarship winners at this event-don’t miss it!
This event is free to PATA members and open to the public; guests please donate $5 at the door.
Selasa, 04 November 2008
Fall Newsletter
If you are a PATA memeber, to access the newsletter with photos and graphics in a printable format, go to potomacata@yahoogroups.com and download it from files.
From PATA's Prtesident:
Dear PATA members,*
* I am very excited to announce that Deborah Bunkley, MA will be
our President Elect! *
* I would like to share the PATA board's continued commitment to
its members. Due to the struggles that the American Art Therapy Association
(AATA) has experienced, PATA wanted to ensure that we were also meeting the
needs of our members. Before discussing PATA's plan, I will provide a brief
overview of the events in AATA. As many of you know, AATA has been going
through a period of organizational transition for the past two years, and a
number of AATA members have had concerns about the AATA board of directors
(BOD). In June 2008, Judith Rubin, HLM and past AATA president, offered to
coordinate a neutral and investigative Task Force. The mission of this Task
Force was to interview the stakeholders, summarize the findings, and make
recommendations to the BOD. The Task Force provided a thorough, thoughtful,
and well written report to the BOD and membership in June 2008. I emailed
this report to the PATA membership through our yahoo group. If you would
like to review the report and did not receive it or were unable to download
the attachment, please email me. *
*The PATA board values the trust, respect, and investment of our membership.
To fortify this relationship, the board has identified three areas to
improve. Firstly, we are dedicated to revising and following our bylaws and
chapter manual to better meet the needs of our organization. Our second
focus has been on providing improved programming with a focus on issues of
diversity, as spearheaded by Elva Anderson, M.P.S., A.T.R, Multicultural
committee chair and Sheryl Jaffe, M.A., Programming committee chair. This
year, we have offered two programs, and we will continue to offer additional
events. Thirdly, the board has agreed to improve our communications with
the membership. In the past newsletter, I shared that we have a PATA blog
to help with this effort. Diana Sabbados, M.A., ATR– BC, our Chapter
Delegate and Publications committee chair has also revised our printed
literature. We also hope to make our website more user-friendly and
current. *
*The PATA board is committed to building a strong connected art therapy
community. We invite your ideas, suggestions, and feedback. We also look
forward to your partnership. Most of all, we thank you for your past,
current, and future support. *
*In revitalizing the Washington, DC metro area art therapy community,*
*Amy Tatsumi, M.A., A.T.R. tatsumi.amy@gmail.com*
*Deborah Bunkley * *appointed PATA's * *President-Elect!* *We are pleased
to announce that Art therapist Deborah Bunkley has accepted appointment as
PATA's new president-elect, to continue the strong leadership of our current
president, Amy Tatsumi. * *Welcome, Deborah!*
*In 2005, after 30 years as a professional in the field of fashion design
and merchandising Deborah chose to pursue her long time desire to move into
the field of art therapy and become an art therapist. Upon getting her
undergraduate degree at Pratt Institute, Deborah began her career working in
New York's fashion district. In 1985, she decided to move to the DC area to
be closer to her family. Her last 12 years in the fashion industry was as
Director of Design and Development for Moving Comfort, a major women's
athletic wear manufacturer. It is this executive experience that Deborah
draws upon, to contribute to her new role at PATA. *
*Throughout her adult life, she pursued her interest in social service by
volunteering at various organizations, working with mentally and physically
handicapped teens. Since moving to Maryland, she has volunteered for the
Montgomery County Therapeutic & Recreation Department and D.C. Cares. To
prepare her for her studies in the field of art therapy, she spent a year
volunteering with CREATE Arts Center with their Studio Downstairs program. *
*Deborah recently graduated from the George Washington University Masters in
Art Therapy program and was the recipient of the Elizabeth Bapst Award for
second career students. She is currently working for the Adventist
Healthcare System at two of there facilities: Washington Adventist Hospital
and Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health. Deborah currently lives in Rockville,
Maryland and among other things enjoys spending time with her extended
family that live in the Maryland, D.C and Virginia area.*
* *
*Thank you Deborah, for choosing to help PATA to continue to thrive!*
*Would you like to volunteer? PATA needs your energy-contact Amy or Deborah
to learn more!*
* *
* *
The George Washington
University
*'s art therapy grogram has moved to the new graduate education center at 1925
Ballenger Ave., Alexandria, VA. Located in the Carlyle neighborhood near
the King Street Metro station. The 24,000-square-foot education center
features a computer lab, six counseling rooms, and an art studio with
original art. The center, designed by D.C.-based Core International, offers
art therapy, engineering and technology management, human resource
development, and law firm management, among other programs. The university
now has 50 students enrolled overall in the art therapy program. *
*An open house took place on Friday, October 10th. Many GW alumna and local
art therapists viewed the art show, classrooms, and offices. The actual
entrance to the new facility is on the southwest side a circle off of John
Carlyle St., just off Duke St. in Old Town. The new phone number is
703-299-4148. *
*Directions:*
*From I-395 North/South: East on Duke Street approximately 3 miles. Turn
right at the light on to John Carlyle Street and go to the other side of the
circle. (See Street Entrance below.)*
*From I-495: Exit 2B to Telegraph Road North. Turn right onto Duke Street
(Route 236 East). Turn right at the light on to John Carlyle Street and go
to the other side of the circle. (See Street Entrance below.)*
*From George Washington Parkway North/South: West*
*on Duke Street approximately 1/2 mile. Turn left at the light on to John
Carlyle Street and go to the other side of the circle. (See Street Entrance
below.)*
*Street entrance: GW's street entrance faces the circle and sits between
HSBC Bank and the Carlyle Club restaurant. Look for the blue GWU signs. Take
the elevator up to the 2nd floor.*
*Parking: There is 2-hour metered parking until 5 p.m. around the circle
and on adjacent streets, and a Colonial Parking garage under the building. *
* *
Governmental Affairs
As your Governmental Affairs committee (GAC) chair, I am moving forward to
meeting my goals of providing membership with licensure requirements for
tri-state area to be on the blog or printed by December 2008.
The PATA Board made a motion to purchase the American Counseling
Association's 2008 Edition of Licensure Requirements for Professional
Counselors that includes contact info, scope of practice, portability among
other essential information for people pursuing of renewing professional
licensure.
In addition, I have been providing blog content on professional practice and
legislative information for our membership.
If you have any questions or interest in GAC work, please feel free to
contact me at megrobb@hotmail.com!!
Megan Robb, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Report on PATA's Summer Film Screenings
By: Elva Anderson, MPS, ATR
PATA's Multi-cultural committee chair
As PATA's Multicultural committee chair and speaking as a
board member; it is our desire to bring more attention to the need of having
educational programming and events related to multi-cultural perspectives.
By doing so, hopefully this will help eliminate negative stereotypes by
presenting information through film and other types of artistic formats plus
to encourage appreciation and discussion of other cultures.
I want to first say, I am so thankful to be surrounded by a
wonderful supportive group of board members and PATA members. It is so
fulfilling to be amongst others who have passion and commitment for the work
that they do.
I love films and enjoy having the ability to view other people's viewpoints,
culture, lifestyles and languages through film. I researched a number of
films and came across two that would reflect the concerns that some art
therapist were dealing with. "A Girl like me" and "A Question of Color" were
the two films selected to be screened this past summer.
These two short films were pertaining to the mental and emotional health of
African American children dealing with the myths and stereotypes towards
cultural and racial issues. Also these films were able to inspire critical
thinking about the social effect of how the media have an impact on how
children of color view themselves. After the screening, the floor was open
and dialogue took place encouraging the audience to become aware that such
myths existed and how practioners can promote and provide positive self
concepts and how to assist in the empowerment of their clients who had sub
come to negative racial experiences.
As we know, children and youth are so easily influenced by attitudes and
opinions by their parents, caregivers and friends. As art therapists, I do
believe it is important as to how we display our educated perspectives and
viewpoints in our practices. By attending trainings, workshops and other
educational formats such as the film screenings, art therapists can become
enlightened and educated to myths that are associated with such topics, seek
to understand where they originated from, continue to educate themselves,
and most of all begin to take approaches to promote various cultures that
are represented within their practice and integrate a multicultural
perspective.
As practioners in today's world, we must find the courage to do whatever
changes that is necessary to see that our clients are being represented and
promoted in a fair and equal light. It is our desire to host another film
screening soon and to continue to inspire critical thinking and the creative
process.
In closing, I wish to especially thank Sheryl Jaffe and Amy Tatsumi for
their support and contribution and also the other board members for all the
assistance with the success of this program.
Jobs & Referrals
Hi everyone! Quick update from the Jobs and Referrals chair, Jennifer
Padden, M.A.. We are currently working on updating the existing--and very
outdated--referrals list for DC/VA/MD art therapists. If you are currently
an art therapist working in private practice full or part-time and would
like your name added and/or updated on the list, please email the following
information to me at jenny.padden@gmail.com: Name, credentials held, phone
number, email address, website (if applicable), rates, areas or populations
of focus or expertise (if applicable), location.
When this document is as up to date as possible, we will post on PATA's
wonderful blog, on the PATA website, etc. Please take 5 minutes to email me
your information, and the result could be more business for you!
Also, there is currently a full-time position open within Tracy's Kids art
therapy program. The program is looking for an art therapist to facilitate
the newly-expanded art therapy program at Children's National Medical
Center's Falls Church, VA satellite clinic. For more information or to
submit your resume, contact Tracy Councill, Program Director, at
tracyskids@preventcancer.org For more job listings, check out PATA blog:
http://potomacarttherapyassociation.blogspot.com
Announcing PATA Awards: Well Deserved Honors!
PATA Scholarship Chair, Heidi Bardot, MA, ATR–BC
PATA Awards and Scholarships are an important way of honoring your
colleagues for their innovations, navigating complex struggles that they
experience with patients and organizations, advancing the field, and the
exceptional work. We are proud to announce the winners of our three awards:
the Nancy Schoebel Award for students, the PATA Professional Award, and the
Distinguished Service Award! Start thinking about who you want to nominate
for next year. Don't let another year pass without acknowledging how
exceptional your colleagues really are!
PATA Professional Service Award
Presented for Commitment to Education, Supervision, Continuing Education and
Professional Development
This award is presented annually to a Registered and Board Certified Art
Therapist demonstrating commitment to the education of art therapy students,
supervision of art therapy graduates, and/or promotion of the art therapy
field through continuing education and/or professional development. We are
delighted to announce Tracy Councill is this year's winner.
· Tracy Councill, MA, ATR-BC, continuously strives to expand art therapy
programs, student learning, and knowledge in the field of art therapy. She
has consistently taken GW interns at Georgetown Medical Center in both the
Tracy's Kids and Adult programs. With the expansion of her program Tracy's
Kids, she has added five additional jobs for art therapists and training
sites for GW students. She lectures nationally and internationally and has
written extensively on the topic of Medical Art Therapy, Self Care for
Caregivers, Pediatric Care, Family Care, and Palliative Care with Nurses.
She is in a unique position with her connection to Georgetown Hospital,
Tracy's Kids, and George Washington University Art Therapy Program. She has
expanded areas of art therapy through her new programming in various
hospital and care centers and educated the public nationally and
internationally about art therapy in the field of medical care. Tracy
Councill is an exceptional clinician, teacher, speaker, writer, business
woman, and art therapist of the highest integrity, professional excellence,
and personal humility.
PATA Distinguished Service Award
Presented for Recognition of Outstanding Service to PATA in fulfilling its
Mission
This award is presented annually to a member of PATA demonstrating
outstanding service in fulfilling its mission. PATA Distinguished Service
Award's 2008 recipient is Elva Anderson.
· Elva Anderson, MPS, ATR, the PATA Multicultural Committee Board Chair, has
brought attention to multicultural issues for PATA members and non-members
alike. With this focus, she has raised awareness and competency of local art
therapists. Elva's position in PATA is only one way that she gives back to
the DC community. She has also been at Children's National Medical Center
for nearly six years as a Health Educator and Art Therapist. Recently, Elva
co-created a project "Stop the Violence!" She continues to not only enrich
PATA but also the community youth and families through her work.
The Nancy Schoebel Scholarship Award
presented to Students for Excellence in Writing
Nancy Shoebel (1952-1990) was a founding member of the Potomac Art Therapy
Association. She strived for excellence in every aspect of her work. Nancy
was active in legislative affairs, NCATA, and other committees for PATA and
AATA. The scholarship committee awarded two students this year the Schoebel
award, as this award was not given out last year. Our 2008 winners are
Kimberly Ottinger and Rachel C. Schreibman.
· Kimberly Ottinger--2nd year student, The George Washington University
Kimberly's winning paper, A Case Study and the Integrative Method, used Cohen
and Cox's (1995) Integrative Method, an intensive procedure designed for
specialists and non-specialists for designating meaning to art produced in
therapy:
Cohen and Cox (1995) intend this method to be a multileveled approach, as it
examines all the possible aspects of the image and their meanings
simultaneously. While all of these aspects can hold meaning independently,
none are all-encompassing. Therefore, it is important that the viewer
understand the meaning on all levels to see a clear picture of the overall
meaning. The three levels that are examined in the Integrative Method are
the process, structure and content levels. This paper will explore the
meaning of a specific client's artwork as investigated through the
Integrative Method.
In this excerpt of Kim's paper, she describes what she learned after
re-creating a client's artwork:
After recreating the artwork in the same style as the artist, I was able to
feel with all of my senses the process of creation. Much like the
Integrative Method of examining the image, I believe a similarly
multileveled approach could be applied to the process of creating the image.
The process level of the Integrative Method did involve looking objectively
at the artist's process and vocalizations, but it is still subjective. What
I interpreted subjectively was not the same as the observations I made while
actually recreating the process of producing the artwork. I never would have
thought about the nostalgia evoked from the taste of biting the popsicle
sticks and that maybe having an effect on the choice of tools in her work.
It was also not obvious how much effort she was putting into the artwork, it
simply looked as if she was in a hurry. It is not even obvious that my own
experience recreating the art process was anywhere close to the same as what
J experienced when she was creating her artwork. It is important then for
art therapists to be listening carefully to the artist's experience of the
process and meaning and not assuming meaning on our own. Recreating the
artwork was an interesting process that allowed me to see into the artist's
process.
Reference:
Cohen, B.M. & Cox, C.T. (1995). The integrative method. In Telling without
talking: Art as a window into the world of multiple personality (pp. 1-13).
New York: W.W. Norton.
· Rachel C. Schreibman--2nd year student, The George Washington University
Rachel's winning paper addressed how art therapy can effectively tap into
mind/body healing through
cognitive-behavioral treatment, psychoneuroimmunology, brain plasticity,
psychosocial genomics, and medical humanism. Her paper was titled Mind/Body:
Art Therapy and Chronic Illness and an excerpt follows:
According to Rubin (2001), "art is concrete and visual, in addition to its
value in uncovering unconscious imagery and discovering unconscious
fantasies and impulses" (p. 25). Therefore, art therapy is particularly
effective in regard to healing trauma from chronic illness and its
treatments because it taps into material that might not be reached verbally
and can then be subjected to psychotherapy and reconstructed in a clearer,
more peaceful and hopefully positive way. Rossi (2005a) suggests that the
mind-body healing occurs when these new positive reconstructions are
replayed offline and integrated. An art therapist considering this aspects
of brain plasticity might focus on having the client recall and reconstruct
a traumatic part of illness through imagery….
The Western allopathic medical model of treating chronically ill patients is
riddled with CAT scans, blood tests, biopsies, surgeries, medicinal
treatments and other diagnosis-and-treatment dominated elements. Chronically
ill patients are abandoned by doctors psychologically to fend for themselves
during a time in which they are vulnerable to despair, depression, anxiety,
fatigue and other negative thoughts, affects and mood disorders.
Furthermore, research supports the notion that the state of psychological
well being can hinder or progress disease in these patients. Art therapy
offers a unique type of psychological support that utilizes aspects of
mind/body such as cognitive-behavioral treatment, psychoneuroimmunology,
brain plasticity, psychosocial genomics, and medical humanism, to
essentially help heal people living with chronic illness.
References:
Rossi, E. L. (2005a). The ideodynamic action hypothesis of therapeutic
suggestion: Creative replay in the psychosocial genomics of therapeutic
hypnosis. European Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 6, 2 – 12.
Rubin, J. (2001). Discovery, Insight, and Art Therapy. In Rubin, J. A.
(Ed.), Approaches to Art Therapy Theory and Technique (pp. 15 - 27). New
York, NY: Brunner
Public Information Report & Update:
Informational Brochures Available to the Membership
Diana L. Sabados, ATR-BC
We recently introduced our new PATA Informational Brochures. We hope to be
able to include both versions on PATA's website soon for you to download
and print free of charge! The first "About PATA: Information & Membership"
contains information, benefits, and instructions for becoming a member of
PATA. This brochure would be useful to provide to students and other
prospective members in the art therapy and mental health community. The
second, "About Art Therapy: An Informational Overview" contains general
information about art therapy and the requirements for becoming an art
therapist. This brochure would be useful to provide prospective employers
and the public information about our field.
Are there additional resources that would be helpful to you in educating the
public about who art therapists are and what art therapists do? We are
considering the development of additional resources, such as an FAQ sheet
specific to the DC/MD/VA area, and informational brochures about art therapy
in specific settings, such as schools, hospitals, correctional facilities,
and elder care. If you are interesting in authoring, or contributing to the
development of any of these resources, please get in touch with Diana
Sabados artemisdls@yahoo.com.
Did You Know?
The American Art Therapy Association has a News and Updates page on their
redesigned website www.arttherapy.org. You can access that page to learn
about art therapy and the treatment of trauma
http://www.arttherapy.org/news.asp?P=83, art therapy and abused children
http://www.arttherapy.org/news.asp?P=80, art therapy and older adults
http://www.arttherapy.org/news.asp?P=79, as well as many other press
releases and professional relations reports.
Fresh ideas for your art therapy studio!
from Gioia Chilton, MA, ATR-BC
Here are a few fresh suggestions to keep you and your clients inspired:
· Working on identity? Make a "Hand" shaped book. Trace own hand or use a
template; attach hands together with brads into a book.
· Need rejuvenation? Create a ticket to a vacation, passports; and write a
letter back home from your imaginary vacation.
· Create Magic Wands-and make a wish...we all need more magic!
· Make an Environment for a toy animal in a shrine or shadow box.
· Make simple no-sew tied fleece Dream pillows, and tuck tiny scrolls with
an intention or wish written on them into the pillows before stuffing.
· Draw or sculpt from clay a dragon, gargoyle, or monster and then make him
a nice castle to guard.
· Dye paper towels with ink or liquid watercolors, then tear and place on
parchment paper and collage together with runny glue —when dry, peal away
from background.
· Go outside and notice the quality of the light-then arrange rocks,
leaves, or sticks in patterns that please you a la Goldsworthy.
· Work in pairs: Go on a "Dangerous journey", each person draws a path and a
hazard, then swap papers, and the other person then draws a solution.
· Draw about what you are grateful for today.
From PATA's Prtesident:
Dear PATA members,*
* I am very excited to announce that Deborah Bunkley, MA will be
our President Elect! *
* I would like to share the PATA board's continued commitment to
its members. Due to the struggles that the American Art Therapy Association
(AATA) has experienced, PATA wanted to ensure that we were also meeting the
needs of our members. Before discussing PATA's plan, I will provide a brief
overview of the events in AATA. As many of you know, AATA has been going
through a period of organizational transition for the past two years, and a
number of AATA members have had concerns about the AATA board of directors
(BOD). In June 2008, Judith Rubin, HLM and past AATA president, offered to
coordinate a neutral and investigative Task Force. The mission of this Task
Force was to interview the stakeholders, summarize the findings, and make
recommendations to the BOD. The Task Force provided a thorough, thoughtful,
and well written report to the BOD and membership in June 2008. I emailed
this report to the PATA membership through our yahoo group. If you would
like to review the report and did not receive it or were unable to download
the attachment, please email me. *
*The PATA board values the trust, respect, and investment of our membership.
To fortify this relationship, the board has identified three areas to
improve. Firstly, we are dedicated to revising and following our bylaws and
chapter manual to better meet the needs of our organization. Our second
focus has been on providing improved programming with a focus on issues of
diversity, as spearheaded by Elva Anderson, M.P.S., A.T.R, Multicultural
committee chair and Sheryl Jaffe, M.A., Programming committee chair. This
year, we have offered two programs, and we will continue to offer additional
events. Thirdly, the board has agreed to improve our communications with
the membership. In the past newsletter, I shared that we have a PATA blog
to help with this effort. Diana Sabbados, M.A., ATR– BC, our Chapter
Delegate and Publications committee chair has also revised our printed
literature. We also hope to make our website more user-friendly and
current. *
*The PATA board is committed to building a strong connected art therapy
community. We invite your ideas, suggestions, and feedback. We also look
forward to your partnership. Most of all, we thank you for your past,
current, and future support. *
*In revitalizing the Washington, DC metro area art therapy community,*
*Amy Tatsumi, M.A., A.T.R. tatsumi.amy@gmail.com*
*Deborah Bunkley * *appointed PATA's * *President-Elect!* *We are pleased
to announce that Art therapist Deborah Bunkley has accepted appointment as
PATA's new president-elect, to continue the strong leadership of our current
president, Amy Tatsumi. * *Welcome, Deborah!*
*In 2005, after 30 years as a professional in the field of fashion design
and merchandising Deborah chose to pursue her long time desire to move into
the field of art therapy and become an art therapist. Upon getting her
undergraduate degree at Pratt Institute, Deborah began her career working in
New York's fashion district. In 1985, she decided to move to the DC area to
be closer to her family. Her last 12 years in the fashion industry was as
Director of Design and Development for Moving Comfort, a major women's
athletic wear manufacturer. It is this executive experience that Deborah
draws upon, to contribute to her new role at PATA. *
*Throughout her adult life, she pursued her interest in social service by
volunteering at various organizations, working with mentally and physically
handicapped teens. Since moving to Maryland, she has volunteered for the
Montgomery County Therapeutic & Recreation Department and D.C. Cares. To
prepare her for her studies in the field of art therapy, she spent a year
volunteering with CREATE Arts Center with their Studio Downstairs program. *
*Deborah recently graduated from the George Washington University Masters in
Art Therapy program and was the recipient of the Elizabeth Bapst Award for
second career students. She is currently working for the Adventist
Healthcare System at two of there facilities: Washington Adventist Hospital
and Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health. Deborah currently lives in Rockville,
Maryland and among other things enjoys spending time with her extended
family that live in the Maryland, D.C and Virginia area.*
* *
*Thank you Deborah, for choosing to help PATA to continue to thrive!*
*Would you like to volunteer? PATA needs your energy-contact Amy or Deborah
to learn more!*
* *
* *
The George Washington
University
*'s art therapy grogram has moved to the new graduate education center at 1925
Ballenger Ave., Alexandria, VA. Located in the Carlyle neighborhood near
the King Street Metro station. The 24,000-square-foot education center
features a computer lab, six counseling rooms, and an art studio with
original art. The center, designed by D.C.-based Core International, offers
art therapy, engineering and technology management, human resource
development, and law firm management, among other programs. The university
now has 50 students enrolled overall in the art therapy program. *
*An open house took place on Friday, October 10th. Many GW alumna and local
art therapists viewed the art show, classrooms, and offices. The actual
entrance to the new facility is on the southwest side a circle off of John
Carlyle St., just off Duke St. in Old Town. The new phone number is
703-299-4148. *
*Directions:*
*From I-395 North/South: East on Duke Street approximately 3 miles. Turn
right at the light on to John Carlyle Street and go to the other side of the
circle. (See Street Entrance below.)*
*From I-495: Exit 2B to Telegraph Road North. Turn right onto Duke Street
(Route 236 East). Turn right at the light on to John Carlyle Street and go
to the other side of the circle. (See Street Entrance below.)*
*From George Washington Parkway North/South: West*
*on Duke Street approximately 1/2 mile. Turn left at the light on to John
Carlyle Street and go to the other side of the circle. (See Street Entrance
below.)*
*Street entrance: GW's street entrance faces the circle and sits between
HSBC Bank and the Carlyle Club restaurant. Look for the blue GWU signs. Take
the elevator up to the 2nd floor.*
*Parking: There is 2-hour metered parking until 5 p.m. around the circle
and on adjacent streets, and a Colonial Parking garage under the building. *
* *
Governmental Affairs
As your Governmental Affairs committee (GAC) chair, I am moving forward to
meeting my goals of providing membership with licensure requirements for
tri-state area to be on the blog or printed by December 2008.
The PATA Board made a motion to purchase the American Counseling
Association's 2008 Edition of Licensure Requirements for Professional
Counselors that includes contact info, scope of practice, portability among
other essential information for people pursuing of renewing professional
licensure.
In addition, I have been providing blog content on professional practice and
legislative information for our membership.
If you have any questions or interest in GAC work, please feel free to
contact me at megrobb@hotmail.com!!
Megan Robb, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Report on PATA's Summer Film Screenings
By: Elva Anderson, MPS, ATR
PATA's Multi-cultural committee chair
As PATA's Multicultural committee chair and speaking as a
board member; it is our desire to bring more attention to the need of having
educational programming and events related to multi-cultural perspectives.
By doing so, hopefully this will help eliminate negative stereotypes by
presenting information through film and other types of artistic formats plus
to encourage appreciation and discussion of other cultures.
I want to first say, I am so thankful to be surrounded by a
wonderful supportive group of board members and PATA members. It is so
fulfilling to be amongst others who have passion and commitment for the work
that they do.
I love films and enjoy having the ability to view other people's viewpoints,
culture, lifestyles and languages through film. I researched a number of
films and came across two that would reflect the concerns that some art
therapist were dealing with. "A Girl like me" and "A Question of Color" were
the two films selected to be screened this past summer.
These two short films were pertaining to the mental and emotional health of
African American children dealing with the myths and stereotypes towards
cultural and racial issues. Also these films were able to inspire critical
thinking about the social effect of how the media have an impact on how
children of color view themselves. After the screening, the floor was open
and dialogue took place encouraging the audience to become aware that such
myths existed and how practioners can promote and provide positive self
concepts and how to assist in the empowerment of their clients who had sub
come to negative racial experiences.
As we know, children and youth are so easily influenced by attitudes and
opinions by their parents, caregivers and friends. As art therapists, I do
believe it is important as to how we display our educated perspectives and
viewpoints in our practices. By attending trainings, workshops and other
educational formats such as the film screenings, art therapists can become
enlightened and educated to myths that are associated with such topics, seek
to understand where they originated from, continue to educate themselves,
and most of all begin to take approaches to promote various cultures that
are represented within their practice and integrate a multicultural
perspective.
As practioners in today's world, we must find the courage to do whatever
changes that is necessary to see that our clients are being represented and
promoted in a fair and equal light. It is our desire to host another film
screening soon and to continue to inspire critical thinking and the creative
process.
In closing, I wish to especially thank Sheryl Jaffe and Amy Tatsumi for
their support and contribution and also the other board members for all the
assistance with the success of this program.
Jobs & Referrals
Hi everyone! Quick update from the Jobs and Referrals chair, Jennifer
Padden, M.A.. We are currently working on updating the existing--and very
outdated--referrals list for DC/VA/MD art therapists. If you are currently
an art therapist working in private practice full or part-time and would
like your name added and/or updated on the list, please email the following
information to me at jenny.padden@gmail.com: Name, credentials held, phone
number, email address, website (if applicable), rates, areas or populations
of focus or expertise (if applicable), location.
When this document is as up to date as possible, we will post on PATA's
wonderful blog, on the PATA website, etc. Please take 5 minutes to email me
your information, and the result could be more business for you!
Also, there is currently a full-time position open within Tracy's Kids art
therapy program. The program is looking for an art therapist to facilitate
the newly-expanded art therapy program at Children's National Medical
Center's Falls Church, VA satellite clinic. For more information or to
submit your resume, contact Tracy Councill, Program Director, at
tracyskids@preventcancer.org For more job listings, check out PATA blog:
http://potomacarttherapyassociation.blogspot.com
Announcing PATA Awards: Well Deserved Honors!
PATA Scholarship Chair, Heidi Bardot, MA, ATR–BC
PATA Awards and Scholarships are an important way of honoring your
colleagues for their innovations, navigating complex struggles that they
experience with patients and organizations, advancing the field, and the
exceptional work. We are proud to announce the winners of our three awards:
the Nancy Schoebel Award for students, the PATA Professional Award, and the
Distinguished Service Award! Start thinking about who you want to nominate
for next year. Don't let another year pass without acknowledging how
exceptional your colleagues really are!
PATA Professional Service Award
Presented for Commitment to Education, Supervision, Continuing Education and
Professional Development
This award is presented annually to a Registered and Board Certified Art
Therapist demonstrating commitment to the education of art therapy students,
supervision of art therapy graduates, and/or promotion of the art therapy
field through continuing education and/or professional development. We are
delighted to announce Tracy Councill is this year's winner.
· Tracy Councill, MA, ATR-BC, continuously strives to expand art therapy
programs, student learning, and knowledge in the field of art therapy. She
has consistently taken GW interns at Georgetown Medical Center in both the
Tracy's Kids and Adult programs. With the expansion of her program Tracy's
Kids, she has added five additional jobs for art therapists and training
sites for GW students. She lectures nationally and internationally and has
written extensively on the topic of Medical Art Therapy, Self Care for
Caregivers, Pediatric Care, Family Care, and Palliative Care with Nurses.
She is in a unique position with her connection to Georgetown Hospital,
Tracy's Kids, and George Washington University Art Therapy Program. She has
expanded areas of art therapy through her new programming in various
hospital and care centers and educated the public nationally and
internationally about art therapy in the field of medical care. Tracy
Councill is an exceptional clinician, teacher, speaker, writer, business
woman, and art therapist of the highest integrity, professional excellence,
and personal humility.
PATA Distinguished Service Award
Presented for Recognition of Outstanding Service to PATA in fulfilling its
Mission
This award is presented annually to a member of PATA demonstrating
outstanding service in fulfilling its mission. PATA Distinguished Service
Award's 2008 recipient is Elva Anderson.
· Elva Anderson, MPS, ATR, the PATA Multicultural Committee Board Chair, has
brought attention to multicultural issues for PATA members and non-members
alike. With this focus, she has raised awareness and competency of local art
therapists. Elva's position in PATA is only one way that she gives back to
the DC community. She has also been at Children's National Medical Center
for nearly six years as a Health Educator and Art Therapist. Recently, Elva
co-created a project "Stop the Violence!" She continues to not only enrich
PATA but also the community youth and families through her work.
The Nancy Schoebel Scholarship Award
presented to Students for Excellence in Writing
Nancy Shoebel (1952-1990) was a founding member of the Potomac Art Therapy
Association. She strived for excellence in every aspect of her work. Nancy
was active in legislative affairs, NCATA, and other committees for PATA and
AATA. The scholarship committee awarded two students this year the Schoebel
award, as this award was not given out last year. Our 2008 winners are
Kimberly Ottinger and Rachel C. Schreibman.
· Kimberly Ottinger--2nd year student, The George Washington University
Kimberly's winning paper, A Case Study and the Integrative Method, used Cohen
and Cox's (1995) Integrative Method, an intensive procedure designed for
specialists and non-specialists for designating meaning to art produced in
therapy:
Cohen and Cox (1995) intend this method to be a multileveled approach, as it
examines all the possible aspects of the image and their meanings
simultaneously. While all of these aspects can hold meaning independently,
none are all-encompassing. Therefore, it is important that the viewer
understand the meaning on all levels to see a clear picture of the overall
meaning. The three levels that are examined in the Integrative Method are
the process, structure and content levels. This paper will explore the
meaning of a specific client's artwork as investigated through the
Integrative Method.
In this excerpt of Kim's paper, she describes what she learned after
re-creating a client's artwork:
After recreating the artwork in the same style as the artist, I was able to
feel with all of my senses the process of creation. Much like the
Integrative Method of examining the image, I believe a similarly
multileveled approach could be applied to the process of creating the image.
The process level of the Integrative Method did involve looking objectively
at the artist's process and vocalizations, but it is still subjective. What
I interpreted subjectively was not the same as the observations I made while
actually recreating the process of producing the artwork. I never would have
thought about the nostalgia evoked from the taste of biting the popsicle
sticks and that maybe having an effect on the choice of tools in her work.
It was also not obvious how much effort she was putting into the artwork, it
simply looked as if she was in a hurry. It is not even obvious that my own
experience recreating the art process was anywhere close to the same as what
J experienced when she was creating her artwork. It is important then for
art therapists to be listening carefully to the artist's experience of the
process and meaning and not assuming meaning on our own. Recreating the
artwork was an interesting process that allowed me to see into the artist's
process.
Reference:
Cohen, B.M. & Cox, C.T. (1995). The integrative method. In Telling without
talking: Art as a window into the world of multiple personality (pp. 1-13).
New York: W.W. Norton.
· Rachel C. Schreibman--2nd year student, The George Washington University
Rachel's winning paper addressed how art therapy can effectively tap into
mind/body healing through
cognitive-behavioral treatment, psychoneuroimmunology, brain plasticity,
psychosocial genomics, and medical humanism. Her paper was titled Mind/Body:
Art Therapy and Chronic Illness and an excerpt follows:
According to Rubin (2001), "art is concrete and visual, in addition to its
value in uncovering unconscious imagery and discovering unconscious
fantasies and impulses" (p. 25). Therefore, art therapy is particularly
effective in regard to healing trauma from chronic illness and its
treatments because it taps into material that might not be reached verbally
and can then be subjected to psychotherapy and reconstructed in a clearer,
more peaceful and hopefully positive way. Rossi (2005a) suggests that the
mind-body healing occurs when these new positive reconstructions are
replayed offline and integrated. An art therapist considering this aspects
of brain plasticity might focus on having the client recall and reconstruct
a traumatic part of illness through imagery….
The Western allopathic medical model of treating chronically ill patients is
riddled with CAT scans, blood tests, biopsies, surgeries, medicinal
treatments and other diagnosis-and-treatment dominated elements. Chronically
ill patients are abandoned by doctors psychologically to fend for themselves
during a time in which they are vulnerable to despair, depression, anxiety,
fatigue and other negative thoughts, affects and mood disorders.
Furthermore, research supports the notion that the state of psychological
well being can hinder or progress disease in these patients. Art therapy
offers a unique type of psychological support that utilizes aspects of
mind/body such as cognitive-behavioral treatment, psychoneuroimmunology,
brain plasticity, psychosocial genomics, and medical humanism, to
essentially help heal people living with chronic illness.
References:
Rossi, E. L. (2005a). The ideodynamic action hypothesis of therapeutic
suggestion: Creative replay in the psychosocial genomics of therapeutic
hypnosis. European Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 6, 2 – 12.
Rubin, J. (2001). Discovery, Insight, and Art Therapy. In Rubin, J. A.
(Ed.), Approaches to Art Therapy Theory and Technique (pp. 15 - 27). New
York, NY: Brunner
Public Information Report & Update:
Informational Brochures Available to the Membership
Diana L. Sabados, ATR-BC
We recently introduced our new PATA Informational Brochures. We hope to be
able to include both versions on PATA's website soon for you to download
and print free of charge! The first "About PATA: Information & Membership"
contains information, benefits, and instructions for becoming a member of
PATA. This brochure would be useful to provide to students and other
prospective members in the art therapy and mental health community. The
second, "About Art Therapy: An Informational Overview" contains general
information about art therapy and the requirements for becoming an art
therapist. This brochure would be useful to provide prospective employers
and the public information about our field.
Are there additional resources that would be helpful to you in educating the
public about who art therapists are and what art therapists do? We are
considering the development of additional resources, such as an FAQ sheet
specific to the DC/MD/VA area, and informational brochures about art therapy
in specific settings, such as schools, hospitals, correctional facilities,
and elder care. If you are interesting in authoring, or contributing to the
development of any of these resources, please get in touch with Diana
Sabados artemisdls@yahoo.com.
Did You Know?
The American Art Therapy Association has a News and Updates page on their
redesigned website www.arttherapy.org. You can access that page to learn
about art therapy and the treatment of trauma
http://www.arttherapy.org/news.asp?P=83, art therapy and abused children
http://www.arttherapy.org/news.asp?P=80, art therapy and older adults
http://www.arttherapy.org/news.asp?P=79, as well as many other press
releases and professional relations reports.
Fresh ideas for your art therapy studio!
from Gioia Chilton, MA, ATR-BC
Here are a few fresh suggestions to keep you and your clients inspired:
· Working on identity? Make a "Hand" shaped book. Trace own hand or use a
template; attach hands together with brads into a book.
· Need rejuvenation? Create a ticket to a vacation, passports; and write a
letter back home from your imaginary vacation.
· Create Magic Wands-and make a wish...we all need more magic!
· Make an Environment for a toy animal in a shrine or shadow box.
· Make simple no-sew tied fleece Dream pillows, and tuck tiny scrolls with
an intention or wish written on them into the pillows before stuffing.
· Draw or sculpt from clay a dragon, gargoyle, or monster and then make him
a nice castle to guard.
· Dye paper towels with ink or liquid watercolors, then tear and place on
parchment paper and collage together with runny glue —when dry, peal away
from background.
· Go outside and notice the quality of the light-then arrange rocks,
leaves, or sticks in patterns that please you a la Goldsworthy.
· Work in pairs: Go on a "Dangerous journey", each person draws a path and a
hazard, then swap papers, and the other person then draws a solution.
· Draw about what you are grateful for today.
Senin, 03 November 2008
Fairfax County Public School Artist-Teacher Show
Artist Teacher Exhibition Held for FCPS
For the first time, the fine arts office is organizing an art exhibition to showcase the talents of the teachers they employ that happen to also be artists. A total of 61 teacher-artists will be represented by 86 artworks in the exhibition. These pieces were selected from over 300 submissions by juror J. J. McCracken, a local sculptor, performance artist and adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. The first annual Artist Teacher Exhibition will be on display from Nov. 3 - 15 at the Ernst Cultural Center at the Annandale Campus of Northern Virginia Community College (8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale). An opening reception will be held from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5. For more information, contact Tamra Ferreira at 703-208-7853 or email tamra.ferreira@fcps.edu
For the first time, the fine arts office is organizing an art exhibition to showcase the talents of the teachers they employ that happen to also be artists. A total of 61 teacher-artists will be represented by 86 artworks in the exhibition. These pieces were selected from over 300 submissions by juror J. J. McCracken, a local sculptor, performance artist and adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. The first annual Artist Teacher Exhibition will be on display from Nov. 3 - 15 at the Ernst Cultural Center at the Annandale Campus of Northern Virginia Community College (8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale). An opening reception will be held from 6 - 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5. For more information, contact Tamra Ferreira at 703-208-7853 or email tamra.ferreira@fcps.edu
Minggu, 02 November 2008
VATA's having a Tidewater Area Mixer
Virginia Art Therapy Association's Tidewater Area Pre-Conference Mixer
Location:
Walls Fine Art Gallery
Monticello Arcade, 204 East Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 US
When:
Saturday, November 15, 3:00PM
Phone:
804-632-8696
To RSVP, please drop a line to above number or at vaarttherapy@gmail.com
Dear Art Therapists:
Help kick off the AATA Annual Conference with a local event. Come network and mingle while you enjoy art and refreshments. Get to know who is who, who does what and who works where. The mixer is open to all art therapists in Virginia and students of the field. Please feel free to invite other expressive therapists that you know as well!
Kamis, 30 Oktober 2008
BATA's Altered Books
Dear Friends & Colleagues:
I am proud to announce a sneak peek of the Buckeye Art Therapy Association's 2008 Altered Books-- go to:http://www.buckeyearttherapy.org/News.html
to check out the 10 minute film featuring the books and everyone's pages that were
created throughout this year. You'll need to be able to play videos on your web browser from YouTube.com to access it.
The following altered books were exchanged through the postal mail system over the last 10 months, focusing on different themes:
Book #1: Altered book celebrating this year's AATA conference theme, Art Therapy on the Cutting Edge: Invention & Innovation. This book includes work by 20+ art therapists across 5 states.
Book #2: BATA's Honorary Lifetime Members "Celebration of Creativity" altered book featuring the work of Don Jones, Mickie McGraw, Jacky Martin, Martha Stitt, Don Cutcher, Gail Wetherell-Sack, Petie Sildegs, Gail Rule-Hoffman, Rick Rule-Hoffman, Sr. Kathleen Burke, and Gretchen Crawford.
Book #3: Altered book focusing on the theme Art Therapy: Healing Inventions & Innovations from BATA members, local art therapists, and students in Ursuline College's Master of Arts Art Therapy & Counseling Program in Pepper Pike, OH.
All three books will be on display and part of a Silent Art Auction at the Local Arrangements Hospitality area during the AATA Conference in Cleveland. Bidding opens Thursday, November 20 and runs until Saturday afternoon, November 22. All proceeds from the altered books will benefit BATA's Legislative Fund. Payment through cash, check, and credit card through PayPal will be accepted on-site.
The books are definitely a must see in person so you can experience the full effect of secret doors, flaps, pull pages, mini-books within the books, textures, writings, and photos that are part of all the pages! If you'll be in Cleveland at the AATA Conference, remember to stop by and check them out.....and bid on your favorite to take home!
Looking forward to hopefully seeing you at the AATA Conference in a few weeks.....
Sincerely, -gretchen
Gretchen Miller, ATR-BC
President, The Buckeye Art Therapy Association
www.buckeyearttherapy.org
I am proud to announce a sneak peek of the Buckeye Art Therapy Association's 2008 Altered Books-- go to:http://www.buckeyearttherapy.org/News.html
to check out the 10 minute film featuring the books and everyone's pages that were
created throughout this year. You'll need to be able to play videos on your web browser from YouTube.com to access it.
The following altered books were exchanged through the postal mail system over the last 10 months, focusing on different themes:
Book #1: Altered book celebrating this year's AATA conference theme, Art Therapy on the Cutting Edge: Invention & Innovation. This book includes work by 20+ art therapists across 5 states.
Book #2: BATA's Honorary Lifetime Members "Celebration of Creativity" altered book featuring the work of Don Jones, Mickie McGraw, Jacky Martin, Martha Stitt, Don Cutcher, Gail Wetherell-Sack, Petie Sildegs, Gail Rule-Hoffman, Rick Rule-Hoffman, Sr. Kathleen Burke, and Gretchen Crawford.
Book #3: Altered book focusing on the theme Art Therapy: Healing Inventions & Innovations from BATA members, local art therapists, and students in Ursuline College's Master of Arts Art Therapy & Counseling Program in Pepper Pike, OH.
All three books will be on display and part of a Silent Art Auction at the Local Arrangements Hospitality area during the AATA Conference in Cleveland. Bidding opens Thursday, November 20 and runs until Saturday afternoon, November 22. All proceeds from the altered books will benefit BATA's Legislative Fund. Payment through cash, check, and credit card through PayPal will be accepted on-site.
The books are definitely a must see in person so you can experience the full effect of secret doors, flaps, pull pages, mini-books within the books, textures, writings, and photos that are part of all the pages! If you'll be in Cleveland at the AATA Conference, remember to stop by and check them out.....and bid on your favorite to take home!
Looking forward to hopefully seeing you at the AATA Conference in a few weeks.....
Sincerely, -gretchen
Gretchen Miller, ATR-BC
President, The Buckeye Art Therapy Association
www.buckeyearttherapy.org
Selasa, 28 Oktober 2008
Lorton Prison Arts Project
Smith Farm Center for the Healing Arts
Presents Guest Lecture:
The Lorton Prison Arts Project
with Mia Choumenkovitch
Thursday | OCT 30 | 5:30PM |Free
in the The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery
CEUs available, NBCC Provider 6327
Founder of The Lorton Prison Arts Project, Mia Choumenkovitch,
will discuss her experiences with the Lorton inmates' exposure to
the power of painting and drawing and how their art-making
transformed their lives and their experience of being
incarcerated.
Please plan to join us at this event. For more information, call
202.483.8600.
1632 U Street, NW | Washington, DC 20009 | www.SmithFarm.com
Smith Farm is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider and may
offer NBCC approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC
rquirements. Smith Farm is solely responsible for all aspects of the
program.
Presents Guest Lecture:
The Lorton Prison Arts Project
with Mia Choumenkovitch
Thursday | OCT 30 | 5:30PM |Free
in the The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery
CEUs available, NBCC Provider 6327
Founder of The Lorton Prison Arts Project, Mia Choumenkovitch,
will discuss her experiences with the Lorton inmates' exposure to
the power of painting and drawing and how their art-making
transformed their lives and their experience of being
incarcerated.
Please plan to join us at this event. For more information, call
202.483.8600.
1632 U Street, NW | Washington, DC 20009 | www.SmithFarm.com
Smith Farm is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider and may
offer NBCC approved clock hours for programs that meet NBCC
rquirements. Smith Farm is solely responsible for all aspects of the
program.
Senin, 27 Oktober 2008
Parity Bill Enacted!!
The Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity Act an Addiction Equity Act of 2008 was passed in Congress and signed by President Bush on October 8th, 2008. It will require most private sector health plans to provide insurance coverage for mental and addictive disorder services on the same terms and conditions as other types of care.
What this means for art therapists, counselors, psychologists, and all mental health workers is still up the air. Congress will have to decide how to enforce this legislation. So stay tuned!!
Megan
Megan Robb, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
PATA Governmental Chair
Jumat, 24 Oktober 2008
Multicultural group supervision study
From: Jackie Moreno [mailto:jmoreno2@DU.EDU]
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 08:44 PM
To: DIVERSEGRAD-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Request for Research Participants
Dear Student,
My name is Jackie Moreno and I am a doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Denver . I need your help. I am looking for graduate students who are: Ethnic Minority Students who are U.S. Citizens; and Have participated in supervision in a group format in the last two years.
If you meet these criteria, please consider following this link to complete my online survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=GhWzO3jpec_2f_2fuZN2rBJxkw_3d_3d
If you have already completed this survey, thank you so much. I am collecting data on an important topic on multicultural group supervision. The results of this study may help training directors and group supervisors understand effective practices of discussing multicultural issues in group supervision, from the perspectives of ethnic minority individuals.
It will take you approximately 30 to 40 minutes to fill out all questionnaires. At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter yourself in a drawing for the chance to win a $50 gift card to Best Buy (2 will be given out).
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Jacqueline R. Moreno, M.A.
Doctoral Candidate- Counseling Psychology
University of Denver
512.751.5102
jmoreno2@du.edu
This study was approved by the University of Denver 's Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research on November 12, 2007.
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 08:44 PM
To: DIVERSEGRAD-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Request for Research Participants
Dear Student,
My name is Jackie Moreno and I am a doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Denver . I need your help. I am looking for graduate students who are: Ethnic Minority Students who are U.S. Citizens; and Have participated in supervision in a group format in the last two years.
If you meet these criteria, please consider following this link to complete my online survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=GhWzO3jpec_2f_2fuZN2rBJxkw_3d_3d
If you have already completed this survey, thank you so much. I am collecting data on an important topic on multicultural group supervision. The results of this study may help training directors and group supervisors understand effective practices of discussing multicultural issues in group supervision, from the perspectives of ethnic minority individuals.
It will take you approximately 30 to 40 minutes to fill out all questionnaires. At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter yourself in a drawing for the chance to win a $50 gift card to Best Buy (2 will be given out).
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Jacqueline R. Moreno, M.A.
Doctoral Candidate- Counseling Psychology
University of Denver
512.751.5102
jmoreno2@du.edu
This study was approved by the University of Denver 's Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research on November 12, 2007.
Senin, 20 Oktober 2008
*ART THERAPIST- Private Special Education School, Springfield, VA:*
Seeking master's level Art Therapist from an accredited program to provide
individual and group art therapy for youth with LD/BD/ED diagnoses. ATR
preferred; supervision provided. Full-time position beginning December 2008.
E-mail resume and letter to Jennifer.Baldwin@accotink.com or mail to
Accotink Academy, 8519 Tuttle Road, Springfield, VA 22152. Contact:
Jennifer Baldwin, MA, ATR-BC, Director of Art Therapy Services
individual and group art therapy for youth with LD/BD/ED diagnoses. ATR
preferred; supervision provided. Full-time position beginning December 2008.
E-mail resume and letter to Jennifer.Baldwin@accotink.com or mail to
Accotink Academy, 8519 Tuttle Road, Springfield, VA 22152. Contact:
Jennifer Baldwin, MA, ATR-BC, Director of Art Therapy Services
Jumat, 17 Oktober 2008
*Grants and Scholarships*
*Getty Scholar and Visiting Scholar Grants.*
Deadline: November 1, 2008. Getty Scholar and Visiting Scholar Grants
provide a unique research experience. Recipients will be in residence at the
Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles to pursue their own projects free
from academic obligations, make use of Getty collections, join their
colleagues in a weekly meeting devoted to the 2009-2010 theme of The Display
of Art, and participate in the intellectual life of the Getty. Applications
are welcome from researchers of all nationalities who are working in the
arts, humanities, or social sciences. For more information, e-mail
researchgrants@getty.edu or visit
www.getty.edu/grants/research/scholars/research_grischolars.html.
*Artists and Communities Program.*
Deadline: December 1, 2008.
Mid Atlantic Art Foundation has announced its Artists & Communities program. Artists & Communities supports artist residencies throughout the mid-Atlantic region
that engage the public in the creative process. Apply for a grant ranging
from $5,000-$20,000 to be used for a residency to take place sometime during
April 1, 2009-March 31, 2010. These residencies are intended for artists
interested in one-to-six month community-based residencies and nonprofit
organizations or units of government that are interested in hosting artists.
See
www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/artists_programs/communities/guidelines.html.
Deadline: November 1, 2008. Getty Scholar and Visiting Scholar Grants
provide a unique research experience. Recipients will be in residence at the
Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles to pursue their own projects free
from academic obligations, make use of Getty collections, join their
colleagues in a weekly meeting devoted to the 2009-2010 theme of The Display
of Art, and participate in the intellectual life of the Getty. Applications
are welcome from researchers of all nationalities who are working in the
arts, humanities, or social sciences. For more information, e-mail
researchgrants@getty.edu or visit
www.getty.edu/grants/research/scholars/research_grischolars.html.
*Artists and Communities Program.*
Deadline: December 1, 2008.
Mid Atlantic Art Foundation has announced its Artists & Communities program. Artists & Communities supports artist residencies throughout the mid-Atlantic region
that engage the public in the creative process. Apply for a grant ranging
from $5,000-$20,000 to be used for a residency to take place sometime during
April 1, 2009-March 31, 2010. These residencies are intended for artists
interested in one-to-six month community-based residencies and nonprofit
organizations or units of government that are interested in hosting artists.
See
www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/artists_programs/communities/guidelines.html.
Selasa, 14 Oktober 2008
The Impact of Race and Socio-Economic Status on the Lives of Our Clients
The Washington School of Psychiatry *presents*
*Clinical Conference: *
*The Impact of Race and Socio-Economic Status on the Lives of Our Clients
and on the Therapeutic Dyad*
Sponsored by
The Washington School of Psychiatry,
The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing,
Howard University Department of Psychiatry,
and chaired by Bruce Sklarew, MD
October 25, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Even experienced mental health professionals find working with marginalized
inner city populations very difficult. This population is often
characterized by low income, lack of educational and work opportunities,
discrimination, abuse, and trauma. At times, it is hard to focus on the
inner lives of our clients when basic needs or opportunities that we take
for granted are not so readily available to them. Considering these
difficulties, it can be easy to forget the strengths and resiliency within
this community. To work effectively with this population we need to
understand how these experiences affect our clients' lives outside our
offices as well as how they shape the ongoing therapeutic process and dyad
within the confines of our offices.
In this conference, we will explore the impact of race and socio-economic
status as they affect our clients' lives and the therapeutic process. Two
cases will be presented and discussed. The first case will be that of an
African American therapist, working with an African American patient. The
second presentation will be given by a Caucasian therapist working with a
biracial (African American and Cuban) child. In both cases, the impact of
both socio-economic as well as racial differences and similarities will be
explored as they affect both client and clinician.
*OBJECTIVES*
1. To increase our understanding and sensitivity to working with
marginalized inner city at risk populations and to understand how this work
differs and how it is the same as our work with less traumatized
populations.
2. To increase our understanding and sensitivity to the impact of race
and socio-economic factors on the therapeutic process.
3. To increase our awareness of inherent strengths and resiliency within
this marginalized community. This awareness may be utilized to foster the
therapeutic process.
*CONFERENCE FORMAT*
9:00-9:30 a.m. Registration and light breakfast
9:30-9:50 a.m. Introductions from sponsors:
*Ben Forman, PhD* - Co-Chair of the Washington School of Psychiatry's
Community Outreach Program
*Susan Ley, MSW* - Executive Director of the Wendt Center for Loss and
Healing
* William Lawson, MD, PhD *- Chair of Department of Psychiatry, Howard
University Medical School
9:50–10:45 a.m. *Carlotta Miles, MD *
Our Keynote Speaker will talk about how socio-economic status and race
influence different issues in the psychotherapeutic experience and how
relationships outside of the nuclear family can influence child development
positively. Dr. Miles, Psychoanalyst, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, is
a noted speaker on child development and racial issues. She has presented at
the Mahler Symposium and has conducted regular workshops to daycare policy
makers and providers, psychiatry professionals, and child development
specialists in Philadelphia, sponsored by the Philadelphia Psychoanalytic
Center. She is in private practice in Washington, DC and is a consultant to
the Independent Schools Network locally and nationally.
10:45-11:00 a.m. Break
11:00-12:00 a.m. *Phillip** Marshall, MD* will present a 51 year old
African American Woman diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, PTSD, Borderline
Personality and seizure disorder. He received his MD degree from the
University of Maryland School of Medicine and finished his psychiatric
residency training at Howard University Hospital in the spring of 2008. He
is currently on the staff in the Washington County Health System with
Behavioral Health Services.
Following the presentation,*Mary Owen, MSW*, Clinical Director of the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing will discuss the case and facilitate audience questions and comments.
12:00-12:30 a.m. Audience questions and comments
12:30- 1:30 a.m. Lunch provided
1:30- 2:30 p.m. *Mary Owen, MSW*, will present a biracial (African
American and Cuban) child. Mary specializes in serving families experiencing
trauma including sexual abuse, violent death and loss of the biological
home. She has worked with diverse populations and has become very
experienced in dealing with attachment issues and how they impact patients'
lives as well as the therapeutic relationship, from both a client and
therapist perspective.* *
Following the presentation,*Nickole Scott Conerly, Ph.D*., Director of Training at Howard University
Counseling Service, will discuss the case and facilitate audience questions
and comments. Dr. Conerly is a certified group psychotherapist and licensed
psychologist. She is passionate about decreasing mental health stigma in
minority populations on campus and in the greater community.
2:30- 3:00 p.m. Audience questions and comments
3:00- 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15- 4:15 p.m. Panel and audience discussion
4:15- 4:30 p.m. Final comments and wrap-up
*LOCATION*
The Washington School of Psychiatry
5028 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC, 20016
*Directions* http://www.wspdc.org/maptoWSP.htm
*CE/CME AWARD* – 6
*Fee *- $ 180 **
$ 70 for clinicians working in public service agencies
$ 25 for graduate students with ID
*CONTINUING EDUCATION*
The Washington School of Psychiatry is approved by the American
Psychological Association to provide continuing education for
psychologists. The Washington School maintains responsibility for the
program.The School is approved by the Social Work Board of the State of Maryland as
a provider of continuing education for social workers.
The School is approved by the Medical Society of Maryland (MEDCHI) for
continuing education for psychiatrists.
*TO REGISTER***
Please call the School at 202-237-2700 to register. You can also use
the conference
registration form to register for this
conference by faxing it to WSP at 202-237-2730, or mail the form to:
Washington School of Psychiatry, 5028 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Ste. 400,
Washington, DC 20016.
*Clinical Conference: *
*The Impact of Race and Socio-Economic Status on the Lives of Our Clients
and on the Therapeutic Dyad*
Sponsored by
The Washington School of Psychiatry,
The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing,
Howard University Department of Psychiatry,
and chaired by Bruce Sklarew, MD
October 25, 2008
9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Even experienced mental health professionals find working with marginalized
inner city populations very difficult. This population is often
characterized by low income, lack of educational and work opportunities,
discrimination, abuse, and trauma. At times, it is hard to focus on the
inner lives of our clients when basic needs or opportunities that we take
for granted are not so readily available to them. Considering these
difficulties, it can be easy to forget the strengths and resiliency within
this community. To work effectively with this population we need to
understand how these experiences affect our clients' lives outside our
offices as well as how they shape the ongoing therapeutic process and dyad
within the confines of our offices.
In this conference, we will explore the impact of race and socio-economic
status as they affect our clients' lives and the therapeutic process. Two
cases will be presented and discussed. The first case will be that of an
African American therapist, working with an African American patient. The
second presentation will be given by a Caucasian therapist working with a
biracial (African American and Cuban) child. In both cases, the impact of
both socio-economic as well as racial differences and similarities will be
explored as they affect both client and clinician.
*OBJECTIVES*
1. To increase our understanding and sensitivity to working with
marginalized inner city at risk populations and to understand how this work
differs and how it is the same as our work with less traumatized
populations.
2. To increase our understanding and sensitivity to the impact of race
and socio-economic factors on the therapeutic process.
3. To increase our awareness of inherent strengths and resiliency within
this marginalized community. This awareness may be utilized to foster the
therapeutic process.
*CONFERENCE FORMAT*
9:00-9:30 a.m. Registration and light breakfast
9:30-9:50 a.m. Introductions from sponsors:
*Ben Forman, PhD* - Co-Chair of the Washington School of Psychiatry's
Community Outreach Program
*Susan Ley, MSW* - Executive Director of the Wendt Center for Loss and
Healing
* William Lawson, MD, PhD *- Chair of Department of Psychiatry, Howard
University Medical School
9:50–10:45 a.m. *Carlotta Miles, MD *
Our Keynote Speaker will talk about how socio-economic status and race
influence different issues in the psychotherapeutic experience and how
relationships outside of the nuclear family can influence child development
positively. Dr. Miles, Psychoanalyst, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, is
a noted speaker on child development and racial issues. She has presented at
the Mahler Symposium and has conducted regular workshops to daycare policy
makers and providers, psychiatry professionals, and child development
specialists in Philadelphia, sponsored by the Philadelphia Psychoanalytic
Center. She is in private practice in Washington, DC and is a consultant to
the Independent Schools Network locally and nationally.
10:45-11:00 a.m. Break
11:00-12:00 a.m. *Phillip** Marshall, MD* will present a 51 year old
African American Woman diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, PTSD, Borderline
Personality and seizure disorder. He received his MD degree from the
University of Maryland School of Medicine and finished his psychiatric
residency training at Howard University Hospital in the spring of 2008. He
is currently on the staff in the Washington County Health System with
Behavioral Health Services.
Following the presentation,*Mary Owen, MSW*, Clinical Director of the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing will discuss the case and facilitate audience questions and comments.
12:00-12:30 a.m. Audience questions and comments
12:30- 1:30 a.m. Lunch provided
1:30- 2:30 p.m. *Mary Owen, MSW*, will present a biracial (African
American and Cuban) child. Mary specializes in serving families experiencing
trauma including sexual abuse, violent death and loss of the biological
home. She has worked with diverse populations and has become very
experienced in dealing with attachment issues and how they impact patients'
lives as well as the therapeutic relationship, from both a client and
therapist perspective.* *
Following the presentation,*Nickole Scott Conerly, Ph.D*., Director of Training at Howard University
Counseling Service, will discuss the case and facilitate audience questions
and comments. Dr. Conerly is a certified group psychotherapist and licensed
psychologist. She is passionate about decreasing mental health stigma in
minority populations on campus and in the greater community.
2:30- 3:00 p.m. Audience questions and comments
3:00- 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15- 4:15 p.m. Panel and audience discussion
4:15- 4:30 p.m. Final comments and wrap-up
*LOCATION*
The Washington School of Psychiatry
5028 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC, 20016
*Directions* http://www.wspdc.org/maptoWSP.htm
*CE/CME AWARD* – 6
*Fee *- $ 180 **
$ 70 for clinicians working in public service agencies
$ 25 for graduate students with ID
*CONTINUING EDUCATION*
The Washington School of Psychiatry is approved by the American
Psychological Association to provide continuing education for
psychologists. The Washington School maintains responsibility for the
program.The School is approved by the Social Work Board of the State of Maryland as
a provider of continuing education for social workers.
The School is approved by the Medical Society of Maryland (MEDCHI) for
continuing education for psychiatrists.
*TO REGISTER***
Please call the School at 202-237-2700 to register. You can also use
the conference
registration form
conference by faxing it to WSP at 202-237-2730, or mail the form to:
Washington School of Psychiatry, 5028 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Ste. 400,
Washington, DC 20016.
Art Therapist Position: Abington Art Center -Jenkintown, PA
Abington Art Center is seeking a qualified art therapist to work
with foster children in our community outreach program Fostering
Creativity. Candidate must be motivated, energetic, and work well
with children. Developed in 1996, this art therapy program is
provided to children and their families at no cost. For many
children, it is their first experience making art. The classes
encourage students to express themselves in a neutral and safe
environment and it allows them to meet with other children in
similar circumstances. Abington Art Center's mission is to
cultivate the power of the arts – inspiring individuals and
strengthening community. In its historic, 27-acre campus in
suburban Philadelphia, Abington Art Center is dedicated to
providing opportunities for its many audiences to experience,
appreciate and participate in the arts at whatever level they
choose. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Email cover letter
and resume to Marge Horner, Director of Education at
mhorner@abingtonartcenter.org
or mail materials to Marge
Horner, Director of Education, Abington Art Center, 515
Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. No phone calls please.
with foster children in our community outreach program Fostering
Creativity. Candidate must be motivated, energetic, and work well
with children. Developed in 1996, this art therapy program is
provided to children and their families at no cost. For many
children, it is their first experience making art. The classes
encourage students to express themselves in a neutral and safe
environment and it allows them to meet with other children in
similar circumstances. Abington Art Center's mission is to
cultivate the power of the arts – inspiring individuals and
strengthening community. In its historic, 27-acre campus in
suburban Philadelphia, Abington Art Center is dedicated to
providing opportunities for its many audiences to experience,
appreciate and participate in the arts at whatever level they
choose. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Email cover letter
and resume to Marge Horner, Director of Education at
mhorner@abingtonartcenter.org
Horner, Director of Education, Abington Art Center, 515
Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. No phone calls please.
Jumat, 03 Oktober 2008
2008 AATA Conference Service Project Info
Art Therapy on the Cutting Edge: Invention and Innovation
2008 AATA Conference Service Project
November 19, 2008
“What Makes a House a Home”
The American Art Therapy Association and the Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) of the 2008
Conference in Cleveland invite you to participate in a Service Project that will draw upon your artistic
skills to benefit the people of a large community in need.
THE NEED
Cleveland, the host city of the 2008 AATA Conference, is one of the most impoverished cities in the country. Our service
project is designed to address this need by assisting Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, an established service
organization already doing substantial work to remedy the poverty impacting the lives of so many people in this area. In
the spirit of our profession and our belief in the power of art, we are approaching this problem by utilizing our skills as artists.
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity works in partnerships to eliminate substandard housing to enable needy families
to improve their lives. They create hope by building homes, strengthening neighborhoods and reweaving communities.
(Visit www.clevelandhabitat.org for more information about their work). The Cleveland Habitat affiliate has itself been
housed in a century-old, former brewery that does not serve its construction and human resource needs. This year they
are moving to a new site, which will allow them to vastly expand their scope and operations. Our 2008 AATA Conference
Service Project will help make their new house a home.
THE SERVICE PROJECT
You are invited to send us an 18”x18” painted canvas reflecting the theme “What makes a house a home?” Canvasses
received before the deadline of October 20, 2008 will be assembled into a permanent quilt-like Mural at the new Habitat
headquarters’, Restore. Restore, the largest recycler of construction materials in the county, is a store where used or
new donated construction goods, (i.e.: sinks, appliances, cabinetry, furniture and fixtures) are recycled and sold to the public
for pennies on the dollar. Restore helps members of the community rehab their homes and furthers Habitat’s mission
to eliminate substandard housing. The Mural will be assembled and mounted on a prominent wall in Restore as part of
the Service Project Day on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. We will be departing the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
for Habitat at 9am. Activities will include mounting of the mural and other artistic volunteer projects. A lite lunch
will be provided on site and we will return to the hotel at 5pm. Register for this event as an AATA Conference
Special Event. Cost is $10 and is limited to 35 participants.
Meanwhile, here’s how you can contribute, even if you can’t join us in person on the service project day:
SERVICE NEED IDENTIFIED: Poverty
SERVICE ORGANIZATION: Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
PROJECT: Mural of assembled painted canvas squares
THEME: “What makes a house a home?”
FORMAT: 2-D acrylic or oil painting on 18”x18” un-stretched canvas or canvas paper. This piece is intended for
long term display, so any mixed media must be carefully adhered; lay flat on the canvas; and be sealed or
varnished. Squares will be assembled next to each other, so images on your 18” square should be painted up to
its edge. On the back of the canvas, please indicate which way is UP. You may submit more than one piece for
this project.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Post-marked by October 20, 2008
MAILING REQUIREMENTS: Rolled or flat canvasses should be mailed to the address below with a statement
attached to the back of the canvas listing your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and a brief artist’s
description about your painting and the mural theme.
MAIL TO:
Ursuline College - Art Therapy Counseling Department
c/o Sister Kathleen Burke, OSU, ATR-BC
2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
CONTACT: Service Project Chair - Sister Kathleen Burke, kburke@ursuline.edu
BY PHONE: Mickie McGraw: 216-932-1321 or Sr. Kathleen Burke: 440-646-8139
Thank you for participating in this valuable humanitarian service project. We look forward to receiving your artwork and seeing you November 19th in Cleveland!
2008 AATA Conference Service Project
November 19, 2008
“What Makes a House a Home”
The American Art Therapy Association and the Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) of the 2008
Conference in Cleveland invite you to participate in a Service Project that will draw upon your artistic
skills to benefit the people of a large community in need.
THE NEED
Cleveland, the host city of the 2008 AATA Conference, is one of the most impoverished cities in the country. Our service
project is designed to address this need by assisting Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, an established service
organization already doing substantial work to remedy the poverty impacting the lives of so many people in this area. In
the spirit of our profession and our belief in the power of art, we are approaching this problem by utilizing our skills as artists.
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity works in partnerships to eliminate substandard housing to enable needy families
to improve their lives. They create hope by building homes, strengthening neighborhoods and reweaving communities.
(Visit www.clevelandhabitat.org for more information about their work). The Cleveland Habitat affiliate has itself been
housed in a century-old, former brewery that does not serve its construction and human resource needs. This year they
are moving to a new site, which will allow them to vastly expand their scope and operations. Our 2008 AATA Conference
Service Project will help make their new house a home.
THE SERVICE PROJECT
You are invited to send us an 18”x18” painted canvas reflecting the theme “What makes a house a home?” Canvasses
received before the deadline of October 20, 2008 will be assembled into a permanent quilt-like Mural at the new Habitat
headquarters’, Restore. Restore, the largest recycler of construction materials in the county, is a store where used or
new donated construction goods, (i.e.: sinks, appliances, cabinetry, furniture and fixtures) are recycled and sold to the public
for pennies on the dollar. Restore helps members of the community rehab their homes and furthers Habitat’s mission
to eliminate substandard housing. The Mural will be assembled and mounted on a prominent wall in Restore as part of
the Service Project Day on Wednesday, November 19, 2008. We will be departing the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel
for Habitat at 9am. Activities will include mounting of the mural and other artistic volunteer projects. A lite lunch
will be provided on site and we will return to the hotel at 5pm. Register for this event as an AATA Conference
Special Event. Cost is $10 and is limited to 35 participants.
Meanwhile, here’s how you can contribute, even if you can’t join us in person on the service project day:
SERVICE NEED IDENTIFIED: Poverty
SERVICE ORGANIZATION: Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
PROJECT: Mural of assembled painted canvas squares
THEME: “What makes a house a home?”
FORMAT: 2-D acrylic or oil painting on 18”x18” un-stretched canvas or canvas paper. This piece is intended for
long term display, so any mixed media must be carefully adhered; lay flat on the canvas; and be sealed or
varnished. Squares will be assembled next to each other, so images on your 18” square should be painted up to
its edge. On the back of the canvas, please indicate which way is UP. You may submit more than one piece for
this project.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Post-marked by October 20, 2008
MAILING REQUIREMENTS: Rolled or flat canvasses should be mailed to the address below with a statement
attached to the back of the canvas listing your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and a brief artist’s
description about your painting and the mural theme.
MAIL TO:
Ursuline College - Art Therapy Counseling Department
c/o Sister Kathleen Burke, OSU, ATR-BC
2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124
CONTACT: Service Project Chair - Sister Kathleen Burke, kburke@ursuline.edu
BY PHONE: Mickie McGraw: 216-932-1321 or Sr. Kathleen Burke: 440-646-8139
Thank you for participating in this valuable humanitarian service project. We look forward to receiving your artwork and seeing you November 19th in Cleveland!
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT CONCERT
The Washington Women's Chorus Presents
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church
3401 Nebraska Ave., NW, Washington, DC
(Church is at Nebraska and New Mexico Aves. Extra parking is available in the lot across New Mexico Ave.)
Order tickets online:
http://www.washingtonwomenschorus.org/buytickets.html
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From a lively and joyous twilight, the sun sets, evening begins and
the mysteries of darkness and dreams unfold. But dawn returns, with
morning sun and the beauty of a new day.
To celebrate autumn, the Washington Women's Chorus performs a rich and
poetic program. Composers including Alexandru Pascanu, Ruth Watson
Henderson, Gwyneth Walker and Cécile Chaminade have set evocative
texts by poets such as Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Jane Kenyon and
Eleanor Farjeon.
This concert also features the Washington area premiere of three
pieces by New Zealand composer David Hamilton: "Chinese Moon", "Shall
I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?" and "In a Glorious Garden Green."
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TICKETS: $20 adults, $18 seniors/students
ORDER TICKETS ONLINE:
http://www.washingtonwomenschorus.org/buytickets.html
Order by phone at 202-244-7367.
WWC accepts MasterCard, Visa and American Express.
Tickets will also be available for purchase at the concert.
Visit the WWC Web site: www.washingtonwomenschorus.org
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ABOUT THE WASHINGTON WOMEN'S CHORUS
"As all right-thinking people agree, there are few things in life as
beautiful as the female voice--and if one is good, more are even
better. For proof, just turn your ears toward the Washington Women's
Chorus, which since 1996 has been bringing everything from medieval
chant to ultramodern new vocal works to the region."
--Stephen Brookes, The Washington Post, May 9, 2006
The 45-singer Washington Women's Chorus was founded in 1996 to present
Washington, DC area audiences with the wealth of choral music written
for women's voices. The WWC repertoire ranges from the 11th Century
chants of Abbess Hildegard von Bingen, to compositions by Vivaldi and
Brahms, to new works by American and international composers.
The chorus has premiered more than 40 choral pieces in the Washington
metropolitan area including many recent works by women composers.
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church
3401 Nebraska Ave., NW, Washington, DC
(Church is at Nebraska and New Mexico Aves. Extra parking is available in the lot across New Mexico Ave.)
Order tickets online:
http://www.washingtonwomenschorus.org/buytickets.html
=============================================
From a lively and joyous twilight, the sun sets, evening begins and
the mysteries of darkness and dreams unfold. But dawn returns, with
morning sun and the beauty of a new day.
To celebrate autumn, the Washington Women's Chorus performs a rich and
poetic program. Composers including Alexandru Pascanu, Ruth Watson
Henderson, Gwyneth Walker and Cécile Chaminade have set evocative
texts by poets such as Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Jane Kenyon and
Eleanor Farjeon.
This concert also features the Washington area premiere of three
pieces by New Zealand composer David Hamilton: "Chinese Moon", "Shall
I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?" and "In a Glorious Garden Green."
============================================
TICKETS: $20 adults, $18 seniors/students
ORDER TICKETS ONLINE:
http://www.washingtonwomenschorus.org/buytickets.html
Order by phone at 202-244-7367.
WWC accepts MasterCard, Visa and American Express.
Tickets will also be available for purchase at the concert.
Visit the WWC Web site: www.washingtonwomenschorus.org
============================================
ABOUT THE WASHINGTON WOMEN'S CHORUS
"As all right-thinking people agree, there are few things in life as
beautiful as the female voice--and if one is good, more are even
better. For proof, just turn your ears toward the Washington Women's
Chorus, which since 1996 has been bringing everything from medieval
chant to ultramodern new vocal works to the region."
--Stephen Brookes, The Washington Post, May 9, 2006
The 45-singer Washington Women's Chorus was founded in 1996 to present
Washington, DC area audiences with the wealth of choral music written
for women's voices. The WWC repertoire ranges from the 11th Century
chants of Abbess Hildegard von Bingen, to compositions by Vivaldi and
Brahms, to new works by American and international composers.
The chorus has premiered more than 40 choral pieces in the Washington
metropolitan area including many recent works by women composers.
National Museum of the American Indian Upcomming Film Screenings
Join the National Museum of the American Indian’s Film and Video Center and the National Gallery of Art for a remarkable series offering fresh views of the contemporary Native American experience in media.
Each program will include a moderated discussion following the screening.
Admission for the screenings are free, no tickets necessary. All programs subject to change.
PRETTY PICTURES
Saturday,October 4, 2008, 2 pm
East Building Auditorium
National Gallery of Art
4th and Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC
Exploring elements of Native female identity, we ask, How does art influence children? How do romantic images of Indians enchant Native and non-Native people, young and old?
Conversion (2006, 8 min.) Director: Nanobah Becker (Navajo).
In a remote corner of the Navajo Nation, circa 1950, a visit by Christian missionaries has catastrophic consequences for a family. In Navajo with English subtitles.
Disney’s Pocahontas (1995, 84 min.) Directors: Mike Gabriel and Eric Goldberg.
Free-spirited Pocahontas lives a carefree life with her animal friends Meeko and Flit and the companionship of her loving Grandmother Willow. When English settlers arrive on the shores of their village, a chance encounter with Captain John Smith begins a friendship that changes both cultures forever.
Moderated discussion led by Pat Aufderheide with filmmaker Nanobah Becker and National Museum of the American Indian research historian Gabrielle Tayac (Piscataway) to follow the screening.
STRANGE LOVE
Sunday, October 5, 2pm
Elmer and Mary Louise Rasmuson Theater
National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street and Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC
National issues of sovereignty and cultural acceptance often affect Native people on a personal level. Many individuals must search for life's greatest moments—marriage, childrenm etc.—within the confines of blood quantum. This government-mandated system, which defines citizenship by how much "Indian blood" someone has, leads many Native people to question their cultural worth, asking, is identity in my blood?
Club Native (2008, 78 min.) Director: Tracey Deer (Mohawk)
On the Mohawk Kahnawake Reserve there are two very firm but unwritten rules: don’t marry a white man and don’t have a child with a white man. Doing so means losing all standing as a Native person, for you and your children. Documentarian Tracey Deer follows four women from Kahnawake as they battle the pressures of life, love, and community to protect their status as tribal members, as well as the rights of their spouses and children to live on tribal lands.
Moderated discussion led by Gabrielle Tayac (Piscataway) with filmmaker Tracey Deer to follow the screening.
NMAI Film & Video Center | PO Box 37012, MRC 590 | Washington DC 20013 | 202-633-6695
Each program will include a moderated discussion following the screening.
Admission for the screenings are free, no tickets necessary. All programs subject to change.
PRETTY PICTURES
Saturday,October 4, 2008, 2 pm
East Building Auditorium
National Gallery of Art
4th and Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC
Exploring elements of Native female identity, we ask, How does art influence children? How do romantic images of Indians enchant Native and non-Native people, young and old?
Conversion (2006, 8 min.) Director: Nanobah Becker (Navajo).
In a remote corner of the Navajo Nation, circa 1950, a visit by Christian missionaries has catastrophic consequences for a family. In Navajo with English subtitles.
Disney’s Pocahontas (1995, 84 min.) Directors: Mike Gabriel and Eric Goldberg.
Free-spirited Pocahontas lives a carefree life with her animal friends Meeko and Flit and the companionship of her loving Grandmother Willow. When English settlers arrive on the shores of their village, a chance encounter with Captain John Smith begins a friendship that changes both cultures forever.
Moderated discussion led by Pat Aufderheide with filmmaker Nanobah Becker and National Museum of the American Indian research historian Gabrielle Tayac (Piscataway) to follow the screening.
STRANGE LOVE
Sunday, October 5, 2pm
Elmer and Mary Louise Rasmuson Theater
National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street and Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC
National issues of sovereignty and cultural acceptance often affect Native people on a personal level. Many individuals must search for life's greatest moments—marriage, childrenm etc.—within the confines of blood quantum. This government-mandated system, which defines citizenship by how much "Indian blood" someone has, leads many Native people to question their cultural worth, asking, is identity in my blood?
Club Native (2008, 78 min.) Director: Tracey Deer (Mohawk)
On the Mohawk Kahnawake Reserve there are two very firm but unwritten rules: don’t marry a white man and don’t have a child with a white man. Doing so means losing all standing as a Native person, for you and your children. Documentarian Tracey Deer follows four women from Kahnawake as they battle the pressures of life, love, and community to protect their status as tribal members, as well as the rights of their spouses and children to live on tribal lands.
Moderated discussion led by Gabrielle Tayac (Piscataway) with filmmaker Tracey Deer to follow the screening.
NMAI Film & Video Center | PO Box 37012, MRC 590 | Washington DC 20013 | 202-633-6695
Rabu, 01 Oktober 2008
Photo Contest
In honor of National Community Planning Month, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and the D.C. Office of Planning will be holding a citywide photo competition throughout the month of October. The theme this year is environmental sustainability. Photos submitted for consideration should feature streets or public areas in Washington D.C. that are great examples of walkable and sustainable design. Interested applicants must submit a photo, the official entry form, and a photo release form. Entry materials and additional information will be available on the Office of Planning Website by Friday October 3, 2008: wwww.planning.dc.gov
DCARTS International Grant Program
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is pleased to announce a new grant program, DCARTS International, which will offer support for D.C. art's organizations traveling abroad. Please see the attached guidelines. Please note the guidelines will not be available online until October 15, 2008. For more information contact the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities at (202) 724-5613.
Deadline: November 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
A letter of intent is required by close of business, Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Please submit to the attention of DCCAH, DCARTS International, 1371 Harvard Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009.
About this Program
DCARTS International is an inaugural grant program offering support for District of Columbia arts organizations to travel abroad to participate in cultural festivals, exhibitions, touring programs and other opportunities to share their talents. The DC Arts Commission recognizes the important role cultural communication plays in increasing international understanding. This program aims to cultivate the globalization of Washington's rich tradition of diverse cultural expression and support for highly accomplished artistic talent.
What does this grant fund?
DCARTS International offers funds ranging between $3,000 and $20,000 dollars for District of Columbia arts organizations to travel and tour abroad. This program is intended for District arts organizations to build viable arts experiences with other cultures and to strengthen global creative exchanges with international artists and arts organizations. As a requirement of the grant award, grantees must plan to share their cultural experience with District residents through a presentation, exhibition or workshop upon their return to the District.
Shyree Mezick
Executive Assistant
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
1371 Harvard Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
direct (202) 724-6504
main (202) 724-5613
fax (202) 727-4135
http://dcarts.dc.gov
Deadline: November 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
A letter of intent is required by close of business, Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Please submit to the attention of DCCAH, DCARTS International, 1371 Harvard Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009.
About this Program
DCARTS International is an inaugural grant program offering support for District of Columbia arts organizations to travel abroad to participate in cultural festivals, exhibitions, touring programs and other opportunities to share their talents. The DC Arts Commission recognizes the important role cultural communication plays in increasing international understanding. This program aims to cultivate the globalization of Washington's rich tradition of diverse cultural expression and support for highly accomplished artistic talent.
What does this grant fund?
DCARTS International offers funds ranging between $3,000 and $20,000 dollars for District of Columbia arts organizations to travel and tour abroad. This program is intended for District arts organizations to build viable arts experiences with other cultures and to strengthen global creative exchanges with international artists and arts organizations. As a requirement of the grant award, grantees must plan to share their cultural experience with District residents through a presentation, exhibition or workshop upon their return to the District.
Shyree Mezick
Executive Assistant
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
1371 Harvard Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
direct (202) 724-6504
main (202) 724-5613
fax (202) 727-4135
http://dcarts.dc.gov
Selasa, 30 September 2008
Art Therapy Job Opening in VA
The Art Therapist position at Maryview Behavioral Center, an acute care psychiatric facility in Portsmouth Virginia, remains unfilled, with few applicants. This 20-hour per week position on the child and adolescent unit includes a full benefit package. Duties include art therapy assessment and individual and group art therapy. Only EVMS graduates have held this position previously, so the facility is used to the comprehensive EVMS Art Therapy-Projective Imagery Assessment for diagnostic purposes.
The hours are flexible and thus the job would be ideal for someone who wants to maintain a salaried art therapy job while raising children or launching a private practice. Call (757) 398-2438 for further details.
The hours are flexible and thus the job would be ideal for someone who wants to maintain a salaried art therapy job while raising children or launching a private practice. Call (757) 398-2438 for further details.
Jumat, 26 September 2008
Mental Health Parity Alert
ALERT:
Medicare and Mental Health Parity Alert
http://www.arttherapy.org/uploads/SpecialReport_Medicare.pdf
Read the latest about Medicare reimbursement and the importance of mental health parity and contact your representatives about these issues now! Download a PDF by Cathy Malchiodi, AATA Professional Relations.
Medicare and Mental Health Parity Alert
http://www.arttherapy.org/uploads/SpecialReport_Medicare.pdf
Read the latest about Medicare reimbursement and the importance of mental health parity and contact your representatives about these issues now! Download a PDF by Cathy Malchiodi, AATA Professional Relations.
Rabu, 24 September 2008
Just for fun
TLC’s hit lifestyle makeover show Home Made Simple is casting our 5th season in the DC area! HOME MADE SIMPLE is the show with simple and easy solutions to your everyday domestic challenges. Our series is based on the easy home-style principles featured on the popular homecare website www.homemadesimple.com.
Traveling around the country, our handyman, designer, and chef work together with families to devise simple solutions for easy living by sprucing up décor, tackling simple handyman projects, and creating quick and easy meals for the entire family! Home Made Simple is looking for you (or you can nominate friends or family) who own their own homes, have an interesting story to tell, are between the ages of 25 to 45. Please email us at: HomeMadeSimple@hotmail.com and include snapshots of your family, your house, and rooms that need help. Please make sure we can see your faces in the photo!
OUR GOAL: TO CREATE HOMES FAMILIES LOVE TO LIVE IN!
Do you need help (or do you know someone who needs help):
- Creating a ‘house’ that feels more like a ‘home?’
- Organizing their clutter?
- Creating time-saving and healthy, nutritious, and yummy meals?
- Organizing and creating a home based event: a birthday party, a wedding reception, pot-luck supper, family reunion?
- Do you have an unusual career getting in the way of your home?
- Do you work from home or need to set up a home office in order to do so?
THE HOME MADE SIMPLE EXPERTS CAN HELP!
_______________________________
Cindy Kittner
Discovery Studios
4330 East West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
Traveling around the country, our handyman, designer, and chef work together with families to devise simple solutions for easy living by sprucing up décor, tackling simple handyman projects, and creating quick and easy meals for the entire family! Home Made Simple is looking for you (or you can nominate friends or family) who own their own homes, have an interesting story to tell, are between the ages of 25 to 45. Please email us at: HomeMadeSimple@hotmail.com and include snapshots of your family, your house, and rooms that need help. Please make sure we can see your faces in the photo!
OUR GOAL: TO CREATE HOMES FAMILIES LOVE TO LIVE IN!
Do you need help (or do you know someone who needs help):
- Creating a ‘house’ that feels more like a ‘home?’
- Organizing their clutter?
- Creating time-saving and healthy, nutritious, and yummy meals?
- Organizing and creating a home based event: a birthday party, a wedding reception, pot-luck supper, family reunion?
- Do you have an unusual career getting in the way of your home?
- Do you work from home or need to set up a home office in order to do so?
THE HOME MADE SIMPLE EXPERTS CAN HELP!
_______________________________
Cindy Kittner
Discovery Studios
4330 East West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
Selasa, 23 September 2008
Project Create Program Assistant Positions Available – Part Time
Program Assistant Positions Available – Part Time
School Year (Sept 08 – May/June 09)
Project Create, a non-profit organization that provides free arts classes to children living in emergency, transitional, and affordable family housing programs in Washington, DC, seeks part-time program assistants and/or volunteers for the 2008-2009 school year. We are looking for individuals who have experience in the arts and/or education and has an interest in working with children at-risk situations.
The Program Assistants’ primary responsibility will be managing our relationships at our partner sites, which includes supervising 2 classes a week. Classes meet for 14 - 15 weeks each semester (Sept - Dec and Feb - May).
We are currently looking for assistance with the following classes this fall:
• Dance on Monday nights from 6:00 – 7:30pm
Thea Bowman House
4065 Minnesota Avenue, NE, WDC 20019
• Screen Printing on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 – 6:30p,
SOME Place for Kids
2800 N Street, SE, WDC 20019
• West African Dance on Thursday afternoons from 4:30 – 6:30pm
SOME Place for Kids
2800 N Street, SE, WDC 20019
The time commitment is from 3 – 10 hours per week, depending on the number of classes individual attends per week. If hired as an assistant, a stipend will be provided based on the number of classes per week. Transportation subsidy also provided (metro fare cards).
Responsibilities:
• Supervise 1-3 classes per week (Monday - Thursday) - maintain supplies, provide assistance to teachers which could mean co-teaching or serving as an assistant, serve as a liaison with staff at partner sites, deal with disciplinary problems, monitor class attendance, perform student evaluations (what they are learning, what they like/dislike, etc)
• Attend field trips as needed
• Meet with Director bi-weekly to go over issues related to classes
• Assist Director and Program Coordinator with planning of Annual Arts Showcase (to be held in early June)
Contact Information:
Marget Maurer
Executive Director
Project Create cell: 202-320-9608
2401 Virginia Avenue, NW email: marget@projectcreatedc.org
Washington, DC 20037 web: www.projectcreatedc.org
School Year (Sept 08 – May/June 09)
Project Create, a non-profit organization that provides free arts classes to children living in emergency, transitional, and affordable family housing programs in Washington, DC, seeks part-time program assistants and/or volunteers for the 2008-2009 school year. We are looking for individuals who have experience in the arts and/or education and has an interest in working with children at-risk situations.
The Program Assistants’ primary responsibility will be managing our relationships at our partner sites, which includes supervising 2 classes a week. Classes meet for 14 - 15 weeks each semester (Sept - Dec and Feb - May).
We are currently looking for assistance with the following classes this fall:
• Dance on Monday nights from 6:00 – 7:30pm
Thea Bowman House
4065 Minnesota Avenue, NE, WDC 20019
• Screen Printing on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 – 6:30p,
SOME Place for Kids
2800 N Street, SE, WDC 20019
• West African Dance on Thursday afternoons from 4:30 – 6:30pm
SOME Place for Kids
2800 N Street, SE, WDC 20019
The time commitment is from 3 – 10 hours per week, depending on the number of classes individual attends per week. If hired as an assistant, a stipend will be provided based on the number of classes per week. Transportation subsidy also provided (metro fare cards).
Responsibilities:
• Supervise 1-3 classes per week (Monday - Thursday) - maintain supplies, provide assistance to teachers which could mean co-teaching or serving as an assistant, serve as a liaison with staff at partner sites, deal with disciplinary problems, monitor class attendance, perform student evaluations (what they are learning, what they like/dislike, etc)
• Attend field trips as needed
• Meet with Director bi-weekly to go over issues related to classes
• Assist Director and Program Coordinator with planning of Annual Arts Showcase (to be held in early June)
Contact Information:
Marget Maurer
Executive Director
Project Create cell: 202-320-9608
2401 Virginia Avenue, NW email: marget@projectcreatedc.org
Washington, DC 20037 web: www.projectcreatedc.org
Sabtu, 20 September 2008
Parents and Children Together With Art NYC Job Opening
Free Arts NYC provides underserved children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential.
TITLE: Parents and Children Together With Art (PACT) Program Manager
PACT: The PACT Program is a structured, curriculum-based 8-week program that is hosted at Free Arts Partner agency sites all around the city. The PACT Program invites 4-6 families to make art in a safe, contained group led by 1 program facilitator and a team of trained volunteers. The families begin the program making individual art projects. Each week the projects graduate in complexity of materials and concept until the entire family is collaborating on one project together. The families develop their communication skills and work together to become stronger units.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assumes primary responsibility for the smooth operation and day-to-day management of the Parents and Children Together With Art (PACT) Program at a diverse array of social service agencies. In conjunction with the Director of Programs and Community Partnerships, develops and implements year-round plans to ensure the design and delivery of high quality programs—from development and implementation to completion and evaluation.
Program Development & Management
1. Develops PACT program plan for Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer cycles that outlines targeted goals, timelines, improvements and growth. Recommends and implements process improvements as needed.
2. Manages creation of program curricula to ensure activities are successfully designed to strengthen family connections, communication and cooperative skills. Works with curriculum writer in development of curriculum, sample projects and photo supplement.
3. Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with current and prospective program partners:
a. Establishes a consistent, visible presence at PACT sites via regular follow up, presentations, exhibitions, and participation in agency and/or community gatherings.
b. Conducts routine site visits and check-ins with program partners to ensure proper administration and monitor partner needs.
c. Devises strategies for program promotion and recruitment and performs ongoing outreach to engage new partners/host sites, working in conjunction with the Director of Programs and Community Partnerships.
4. Tracks program evaluations and participant feedback. Prepares related summary reports as directed.
5. Oversees ordering, packing and distribution of program supplies.
6. In collaboration with fellow Program Managers, supervises Program Associate, volunteers, interns, consultants and support staff.
7. Recruits, trains and supervises part-time PACT facilitators.
8. Monitor and submit payroll for program facilitators, curriculum writer, and other paid consultants.
9. Contributes to development of program procedures and manuals as needed.
10. Conduct regular curriculum review meetings for program teams (facilitators and volunteers) in advance of each program cycle.
Volunteer Recruitment & Management
1. Attend Volunteer Orientations as needed.
2. Work closely with Volunteer Coordinator who screens volunteer applicants.
3. Interviews and evaluates volunteer applicants for PACT program placement.
4. Conducts regular volunteer trainings. Includes development of manuals and reference materials to ensure use of current best practices.
5. Places and manages volunteer teams for each program site. Provides ongoing coaching and support as needed.
General Program Support
1. Oversees maintenance of program calendar, records, contracts, reports and evaluations.
2. Drafts program correspondence and informational materials.
3. Promotes Free Arts NYC at workshops, conferences and community events, as needed.
4. Fields general program inquiries.
5. Solicits in-kind donations of program supplies, as needed.
6. Assists with program proposals, special events and agency meetings as requested.
7. Performs related tasks as needed.
8. Co-Curate the annual “Art From the Heart” gallery show with other program managers, under the direction of the Director of Programs and Community Partnerships. Collect art projects from PACT Programs at partner agency sites, and redistribute to artists after show.
9. Maintain personal petty cash.
10. Contribute to Free Arts Newsletter as needed.
11. Supervise and work with high school and college interns (both undergrad and graduate)
12. Participates in and contributes to bi-monthly program department meetings, and monthly Affiliate Program meetings.
REQUIRED: Master’s Degree in Art Therapy preferred but will also review applications from applicants with Masters Degrees in Art Education, Social Work, or related field. At least 3 years related experience. Proven track record in developing and implementing successful arts-based programs, with demonstrated knowledge of family strengthening models. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experienced in volunteer management, facilitation, team building, problem-solving and supervision of support staff, interns, etc. Accomplished in maintaining strong partnerships with community-based organizations, social service agencies and/or schools. Able to conduct site visits and workshops 2-3 evenings per week. (Flex hours will be arranged accordingly.) Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
PREFERRED: Knowledge of online databases a plus. Bilingual in English/Spanish helpful. Minority candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS: Genuine enthusiasm for Free Arts’ mission. Bright, energetic and reliable. Able to relate to people in an open, friendly and engaging manner. Proactive, self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Capable multi-tasker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively within and across diverse teams. Maintains a standard of excellence and continuous improvement. An active learner who is flexible, open to new ideas and welcomes constructive feedback.
Reports to: Director of Programs and Community Partnerships
Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with an average of 2-3 evenings per week for site visits and trainings. (Flex hours will be arranged accordingly).
Benefits include: Vacation, health insurance, professional development
Salary: In the 50s. Commensurate with experience.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and brief project writing sample to: Jill Ziccardi, Director of Programs and Community Partnerships at jill@freeartsnyc.orgASAP. No phone calls please.
TITLE: Parents and Children Together With Art (PACT) Program Manager
PACT: The PACT Program is a structured, curriculum-based 8-week program that is hosted at Free Arts Partner agency sites all around the city. The PACT Program invites 4-6 families to make art in a safe, contained group led by 1 program facilitator and a team of trained volunteers. The families begin the program making individual art projects. Each week the projects graduate in complexity of materials and concept until the entire family is collaborating on one project together. The families develop their communication skills and work together to become stronger units.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assumes primary responsibility for the smooth operation and day-to-day management of the Parents and Children Together With Art (PACT) Program at a diverse array of social service agencies. In conjunction with the Director of Programs and Community Partnerships, develops and implements year-round plans to ensure the design and delivery of high quality programs—from development and implementation to completion and evaluation.
Program Development & Management
1. Develops PACT program plan for Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer cycles that outlines targeted goals, timelines, improvements and growth. Recommends and implements process improvements as needed.
2. Manages creation of program curricula to ensure activities are successfully designed to strengthen family connections, communication and cooperative skills. Works with curriculum writer in development of curriculum, sample projects and photo supplement.
3. Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with current and prospective program partners:
a. Establishes a consistent, visible presence at PACT sites via regular follow up, presentations, exhibitions, and participation in agency and/or community gatherings.
b. Conducts routine site visits and check-ins with program partners to ensure proper administration and monitor partner needs.
c. Devises strategies for program promotion and recruitment and performs ongoing outreach to engage new partners/host sites, working in conjunction with the Director of Programs and Community Partnerships.
4. Tracks program evaluations and participant feedback. Prepares related summary reports as directed.
5. Oversees ordering, packing and distribution of program supplies.
6. In collaboration with fellow Program Managers, supervises Program Associate, volunteers, interns, consultants and support staff.
7. Recruits, trains and supervises part-time PACT facilitators.
8. Monitor and submit payroll for program facilitators, curriculum writer, and other paid consultants.
9. Contributes to development of program procedures and manuals as needed.
10. Conduct regular curriculum review meetings for program teams (facilitators and volunteers) in advance of each program cycle.
Volunteer Recruitment & Management
1. Attend Volunteer Orientations as needed.
2. Work closely with Volunteer Coordinator who screens volunteer applicants.
3. Interviews and evaluates volunteer applicants for PACT program placement.
4. Conducts regular volunteer trainings. Includes development of manuals and reference materials to ensure use of current best practices.
5. Places and manages volunteer teams for each program site. Provides ongoing coaching and support as needed.
General Program Support
1. Oversees maintenance of program calendar, records, contracts, reports and evaluations.
2. Drafts program correspondence and informational materials.
3. Promotes Free Arts NYC at workshops, conferences and community events, as needed.
4. Fields general program inquiries.
5. Solicits in-kind donations of program supplies, as needed.
6. Assists with program proposals, special events and agency meetings as requested.
7. Performs related tasks as needed.
8. Co-Curate the annual “Art From the Heart” gallery show with other program managers, under the direction of the Director of Programs and Community Partnerships. Collect art projects from PACT Programs at partner agency sites, and redistribute to artists after show.
9. Maintain personal petty cash.
10. Contribute to Free Arts Newsletter as needed.
11. Supervise and work with high school and college interns (both undergrad and graduate)
12. Participates in and contributes to bi-monthly program department meetings, and monthly Affiliate Program meetings.
REQUIRED: Master’s Degree in Art Therapy preferred but will also review applications from applicants with Masters Degrees in Art Education, Social Work, or related field. At least 3 years related experience. Proven track record in developing and implementing successful arts-based programs, with demonstrated knowledge of family strengthening models. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experienced in volunteer management, facilitation, team building, problem-solving and supervision of support staff, interns, etc. Accomplished in maintaining strong partnerships with community-based organizations, social service agencies and/or schools. Able to conduct site visits and workshops 2-3 evenings per week. (Flex hours will be arranged accordingly.) Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
PREFERRED: Knowledge of online databases a plus. Bilingual in English/Spanish helpful. Minority candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS: Genuine enthusiasm for Free Arts’ mission. Bright, energetic and reliable. Able to relate to people in an open, friendly and engaging manner. Proactive, self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Capable multi-tasker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively within and across diverse teams. Maintains a standard of excellence and continuous improvement. An active learner who is flexible, open to new ideas and welcomes constructive feedback.
Reports to: Director of Programs and Community Partnerships
Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with an average of 2-3 evenings per week for site visits and trainings. (Flex hours will be arranged accordingly).
Benefits include: Vacation, health insurance, professional development
Salary: In the 50s. Commensurate with experience.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and brief project writing sample to: Jill Ziccardi, Director of Programs and Community Partnerships at jill@freeartsnyc.orgASAP. No phone calls please.
Jumat, 29 Agustus 2008
Art Therapy in the Schools - Artistic License
This article was brought to my attention by a music teacher, which he saw in the National Education Association (NEA) magazine that highlighted the use of art therapy in the schools. When we were talking about our professions, he remembered reading this article and was kind enough to pass the magazine on to me (thanks, Russell!). Here is the article showing the growing importance of the use of art in schools with the ED/LD population. (click the link to download the PDF)
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