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
Sacred Circles Conference is coming up....
Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14, 2009
Washington National Cathedral
http://www.nationalcathedral.org/learn/sacredCircles.shtml
The simplicity of love is to do it.
Come strengthen your ability to love in this era of possibility
Washington National Cathedral
http://www.nationalcathedral.org/learn/sacredCircles.shtml
The simplicity of love is to do it.
Come strengthen your ability to love in this era of possibility
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
Ben- Shahar, T. (2007). Happier. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Compton, W. C. (2005). An introduction to positive psychology. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth Press
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1988). Optimal experience: Psychological studies of flow in consciousness. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The psychology of optimal experience. New York: Harper Collins
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
Gerity, L. (2007). The artist’s happiness challenge zine. Available from: http://www.lanipuppetmaker.com/cgi-bin/itsmy/go.exe?page=36&domain=1&webdir=lanipuppetmaker
Gilbert, D. (2005) Stumbling on happiness. New York: Vintage Books/Random House.
Hallowell, E. M. (2002). The childhood roots of adult happiness: Five steps to help kids create and sustain lifelong joy. New York: Ballantine Books.
Hovancsek, Michael L. (2008). Helping clients find happiness. Counseling Today, 5 (1), 1, 4 & 6
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.
Riddle, J. & riddle, h.m. (sic) (2007). Men and Art Therapy: A connection through strengths. Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 24 (1), 10-15.
Seligman, M. E. P. (1990). Learned optimism: How to change your mind and your life. New York: Vintage Books/Random House.
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.
Sheldon, K. and Lyubomirsky, S. (2004). Achieving sustainable new happiness: Prospects, Practices, and prescriptions. In Positive Psychology in Practice, P.A. Linley and S. Joseph, Eds., Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley & Sons.
Voytilla, A. (2006). Flow States During Art Making. Unpublished master’s thesis, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago.
Gioia Chilton, MA, ATR-BC gioifo@aol.com
Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC raw1717@yahoo.com
Ben- Shahar, T. (2007). Happier. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Compton, W. C. (2005). An introduction to positive psychology. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth Press
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1988). Optimal experience: Psychological studies of flow in consciousness. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The psychology of optimal experience. New York: Harper Collins
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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
Gerity, L. (2007). The artist’s happiness challenge zine. Available from: http://www.lanipuppetmaker.com/cgi-bin/itsmy/go.exe?page=36&domain=1&webdir=lanipuppetmaker
Gilbert, D. (2005) Stumbling on happiness. New York: Vintage Books/Random House.
Hallowell, E. M. (2002). The childhood roots of adult happiness: Five steps to help kids create and sustain lifelong joy. New York: Ballantine Books.
Hovancsek, Michael L. (2008). Helping clients find happiness. Counseling Today, 5 (1), 1, 4 & 6
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.
Riddle, J. & riddle, h.m. (sic) (2007). Men and Art Therapy: A connection through strengths. Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 24 (1), 10-15.
Seligman, M. E. P. (1990). Learned optimism: How to change your mind and your life. New York: Vintage Books/Random House.
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.
Sheldon, K. and Lyubomirsky, S. (2004). Achieving sustainable new happiness: Prospects, Practices, and prescriptions. In Positive Psychology in Practice, P.A. Linley and S. Joseph, Eds., Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley & Sons.
Voytilla, A. (2006). Flow States During Art Making. Unpublished master’s thesis, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago.
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.
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