Category Archives: Students

Record Album Design in Methods & Materials Class

Posted on October 19, 2020 by arttherapy

Recently, first-year MPS Art Therapy students created album covers in their Methods & Materials class. Decisions around genre, theme, and messages they wished to convey were considered. Witnessing the development of original music tracks and cover artwork depicting a personal … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Art, In Class, Students

Envisioning the Ideal Environment for Personal Peace

Posted on October 19, 2020 by arttherapy

First-year MPS Art Therapy student, Gracy Vidal, reflects on how envisioning an ideal environment, or “happy place” can have the power to positively impact one’s state of mind: “This illustration was done at my first special project at the beginning … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Art, Special Programs and Projects, Students

MPS Art Therapy Virtual Information Session

Posted on October 16, 2020 by arttherapy

Prospective applicants are invited to join us on Wednesday, October 28th from 5- 6 pm for a Virtual Information Session! This session will provide insight into our interdisciplinary graduate program, the application process, and will feature a panel of current … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Art, Students

2020 Valery Daniels Memorial Lecture

Posted on October 16, 2020 by arttherapy

MPS Art Therapy welcomes you to join our first lecture of the Fall 2020 season! FREE and open to the public. 2.0 CE hours available for LCATs. Register here. In this virtual lecture and interactive presentation, Dr. Kaimal will present … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Art, Conference, Professional Development, Special Programs and Projects, Students, Workshops

A Visual Reflection on Art Therapy Foundations

Posted on October 6, 2020 by arttherapy

First-year MPS Art Therapy student, Athena Toldeo, reflects on the foundations of Art Therapy: “I started this illustration with a portrait of [Art Therapy pioneer] Margaret Naumburg – I then began to draw [another pioneer,] Edith Kramer on the far … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Art, Students

Art Therapy Resources on Racial Trauma via the American Art Therapy Association

Posted on June 3, 2020 by arttherapy

We stand in solidarity with protestors advocating for black lives across the world. We are committed to fighting racism and injustice. The American Art Therapy Association (AATA)’s blog series “Breaking the Chains of Racial Trauma in Therapy” is one great resource … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Students

The Mural Project 2019-20: Looking Back

Posted on April 15, 2020 by arttherapy

Today we’re looking back on the final days of The Mural Project with this year’s group of  Artistic Noise A&E artists. Due to the current crisis, we weren’t able to showcase this year’s murals with an in-person event, but hopefully, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Art, Special Programs and Projects, Students

MPS Art Therapy Students Create “Quarantine Quilts” Group

Posted on March 31, 2020 by arttherapy

In the Know talks with MPS Art Therapy students Missy Rubenfeld and Ella Hilsenrath about the Facebook community they started where quilt makers could share photos of their “quarantine quilts.” Read the full feature here! https://www.intheknow.com/2020/03/26/quarantine-quilts-facebook-group-brings-people-together/

Posted in 2020, Art, Special Programs and Projects, Students

COVID-19 Resources

Posted on March 23, 2020 by arttherapy

5 Tips for Staying Emotionally Healthy During COVID-19: Advice from MPS Art Therapy Alumnus Katie Hinson COVID-19 Quarantine resources for Students and Parents via Art Therapist, Mia De Bethune: -Daily Writing Prompts: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/learning/students-can-respond-to-daily-writing-prompts-inspired-by-the-new-york-times-at-home-for-free.html?referringSource=articleShare –28 Day sketch challenge: https://brooklynartlibrary.org/28daychallenge –Kids Activity … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Alumni, Art, Professional Development, Students

MPS Art Therapy Student Highlight: Jenna Santos

Posted on February 28, 2020 by arttherapy

MPS Art Therapy: What drew you to Art Therapy? Jenna: I actually found it by accident. I was 17 and knew I wanted a career in the arts, but did not know what exactly to do. I felt like my … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Students