Category Archives: Students

Masks are ancient symbols of transcendence and power that have been used in traditions of every known culture. Creating masks in art therapy can help people better understand themselves and their relationships with others. Handmade masks foster the expression of … Continue reading →

MPS Art Therapy recently chatted with current student, Ali, about her SVA experience. Read the full conversation below! MPS Art Therapy: What drew you to Art Therapy? Ali: My photography senior project professor told me about art therapy because he … Continue reading →

The Kinetic Family Drawing assessment was developed with the aim of gaining insight into familial factors that might influence a child’s behavior. The assessment allows the child to reveal who the important adults in their life, both positively and negatively. … Continue reading →

Recently, first-year MPS Art Therapy students had the opportunity to work on reflective surfaces through collaborative painting. The paintings contain the individual expression of each partner, plus implicit aspects of the relationship. Painting on a slick surface is different than … Continue reading →

The Draw-a-Bridge assessment evaluates where a client is in life. A bridge can represent various aspects of one’s life and provide insight into the individual. There are 12 variables that are typically used to interpret the Draw-a-Bridge assessment: Directionality Placement … Continue reading →

When working in an inpatient hospital setting, it is very likely that an Art Therapist will encounter a patient who is in isolation. When a patient is in isolation, all those entering their room must wear protective clothing. Medical isolation … Continue reading →

Recently, second year MPS Art Therapy students enrolled in the “Clinical Topics in Trauma” course discussed working with older adults in a medical setting. As people age, many things change physically and mentally. Loss can become a presence in a … Continue reading →