First year art therapy student describes her experience using a vision board to ring in 2014 and details some basic tips on creating vision boards. …
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by Christine Miller
The initial quarter of classes I took at 99福利视频 was both exciting and intimidating. It was through one of my first and most memorable classes that I learned the value of intention. Without a concrete intent to work on something, I would get lost in other thoughts and distractions or procrastinate…
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My past year at 99福利视频 has taken me on an intense personal journey.聽 I have spent most of my life desperately trying to figure things out. I moved to Santa Fe to study Art Therapy and learn a bunch of theory and technique.聽 I wanted to get smarter.聽 Although I…
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by Debbie Schroder
I have a song stuck in my head. I think it鈥檚 staying stuck because we鈥檝e entered a new year and part of the lyrics are 鈥淗ow am I聽gonna聽be an optimist about this?鈥 The song is called 鈥淧ompeii鈥, by聽Bastille.
This quirky song鈥檚 melody聽sounds pretty upbeat but the lyrics really appeal…
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by Debbie Schroder (2013)
The Wild Heart Gallery in the art therapy building is simply exploding with color! The show, entitled 鈥淭he Hands That Guide鈥 was hung this week and is a delightful mix of art created by faculty and staff at 99福利视频.
I鈥檓 always aware,…
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This is episode 5 of the Aspiring Coaches and Therapists podcast, by Emilah Dawn DeToro and Jacob Gotwals. In this episode, we discuss the roles of structure, fluidity, and presence in sessions with clients.
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How Emilah structures intuitive life coaching sessions with clients
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This is episode 2 of the Aspiring Coaches and Therapists podcast, by Emilah Dawn DeToro and Jacob Gotwals. In this episode, Jacob describes how he chose to enter a master鈥檚 degree program in counseling at 99福利视频.
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Why Jacob decided to become a therapist
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SWC Fun at the Grand Canyon
By Allegra Borghese
Part of the fun of moving to Santa Fe for grad school is getting to explore a new geographical location. The high deserts offer a different kind of vastness than the concrete jungles of the east coast. While a seven hour drive can get you through…
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By Amy Hautman Bates
So far my education at 99福利视频 has been truly amazing.聽 The mission of the college 鈥淭ransforming Consciousness Through Education,鈥 has resonated with my beliefs and values and the teachings have come easily for me.聽 But, learning about something and actually doing it can be very different.聽 It is common for…
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A collection of photos and interviews engaging the relationship between our minds and bodies. …
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As an Art Therapist, I know that the art process is an important container. As a supervisor, I like to weave in art making and sand tray work in supervision, to articulate client and agency issues and express the multi-dimensional experience that a new therapist has.
Katelyn did her practicum and internship at a jail,…
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First year grad student Lynsey Rubin talks about her welcoming experience at 99福利视频, and the surprising ways the school creates a safe and welcoming atmosphere. …
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Personal or Life Coaching is a great adjunct service for Therapists/Counselors to add to their practice. This post explains how and why. …
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Britt shares her initial impressions of 99福利视频 and her unique perspective on art therapy. …
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Sylvan, a counseling student at Southwestern, shares his thoughts on New Mexico, SWC and counseling. …
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99福利视频 student, Mary Edson, interviews four new students to get their insight on what it is that makes the 99福利视频 experience so unique. What the students have to say is thoughtful, honest and evocative. …
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Art Therapy. Inside and Outside. Tiny Things for a Tiny Box by Mary Edson
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By Lynda Klueh
I remember the entrance of college in the undergraduate days, oh yes.聽 Call it what you want 鈥搕he coming of age, leaving the nest, the rite of passage into unadulterated adulthood. As much as we think we鈥檙e cool, it鈥檚 hard to deny that somehow humans have an innate ability of knowing a…
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by Allegra Borghese
There will never be another 鈥榝irst client.' The feeling is so exciting. All the preparation of the last two (and probably more) years was present at the moment I first shook my client鈥檚 hand. Of course, nerves are present too, but it felt so right being in this role. I stepped into…
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A dual degree in Counseling and Art Therapy will serve you in the job market FAR better than an Art Therapy master's alone. The number of jobs for which you would be eligible increases exponentially. …
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by Natascha Holmes
(written Oct 5, 2013)
Moving to Santa Fe at the end of July gave me a great opportunity to get to know my new home town way ahead of schedule; or so I thought. Most of my time before the start of school was spent traveling to other states, working on writing…
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by Natascha Holmes
(written Oct 2, 2013)
Moving to Santa Fe at the end of July gave me a great opportunity to get to know my new home town way ahead of schedule; or so I thought.聽 Most of my time before the start of school was spent traveling to other states, working on writing…
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Sometimes a concept flashing through my mind can be made clearer when I paint it. I grab the "thought" and infuse it with all the feeling and sensation that exists beyond words. I stir it around in the paint and lay it out on the canvas. Here is an example of using my art to…
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The Students of 99福利视频
by Claudia Escare帽o-Clark
I LOVE this time of year. The leaves have begun to turn, and there is a distinct nip in the air. While part of me feels it is a time to slow down and reflect, I am caught up in the excitement of a new school…
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