In the Child Art Development class, taught by Lisa Furman, first-year art therapy students learn that one way to strengthen the alliance between therapist and child is by reading books together in sessions. Many children in treatment come from emotionally … Continue reading
MPS Art Therapy Department Community Lecture Series All lectures take place at 133/141 West 21 Street, Room 101C, between Sixth & Seventh Avenues. Lectures are FREE to the public. CEC’s available for ATR-BC’s. 1. Friday, February 1, 2013, 6:30-8pm Thinking … Continue reading
During this week’s Methods & Materials class, students created conjoint paintings on sheets of acetate. The purpose was to gain skills which could potentially be utilized with their clients. Student dyads were brought through a relaxation and visualization. Afterwards, they … Continue reading
The MPS Art Therapy counseling team and Office of Student Affairs brought together SVA students and staff Monday evening in the George Washington building to create care packages for community members affected by Hurricane Sandy. Participants created artwork and messages … Continue reading
Please join MPS Art Therapy Monday, November 12, 6-8 p.m. SVA George Washington Building Mezzanine 23 Lexington Avenue Recovering Together Join the MPS Art Therapy department and other SVA students in creating messages of hope and support for those affected … Continue reading
The Counseling Team in the MPS Art Therapy department recently offered a series of self-care artmaking workshops to SVA students. Participants explored ways to bring relaxation into their busy lives, along with the importance of staying connected with outside supports … Continue reading
The MPS Art Therapy department held an open house and information session today for prospective applicants to the program. Current students and alumni shared their experiences during the program and after graduation. Visitors heard from the department chair, who answered … Continue reading
Sam Commarato has been busy since she graduated from the MPS Art Therapy program in 2005. She completed a one-year program for introductory studies in Modern Psychoanalysis at the Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis and works as program coordinator … Continue reading
Methods & Materials in Art Therapy is taught by our department chair Debi Farber in the first semester of our 2-year program. It offers a broad introduction to materials an art therapist might use to work with clients who may … Continue reading
