Bardot

Art therapy history and theory, milestones and practitioners. The development of art therapy as a distinct therapeutic practice. Overview of psychotherapy theories relevant to art therapy. Open only to art therapy students. (Fall)

Human Development and Art Therapy (3)

Staff

Psychological and artistic development across the life span. Theories of personality development; cultural and environmental influences. Human behavior, including developmental crises, disability, exceptional behavior, and addictive behavior. (Spring)

Brancheau

Theoretical and clinical dimensions of counseling and art therapy explored through study of current research concerning the diverse elements affecting the therapeutic process. The goals of each phase of treatment; development of the therapeutic alliance; assessment of client readiness; therapeutic techniques and interventions as practiced in short- and long-term treatment. (Fall)

Garlock

Overview of major theories in counseling and psychotherapy in light of the creative process and other aspects of the clinical practice of art therapy. Client art and art-making, and the therapeutic encounter and treatment, as influenced by attachment, trauma, psychoneurobiology, and multicultural issues. Prerequisite: ArTh 6210. (Spring)

Milofsky

Direct experience of the therapeutic utility and psychological influence of art processes and materials. Identifying the effect of art-making leading to assessment and intervention strategies. Open only to art therapy students. (Fall)

Sobol, Eastman

Practical, theoretical, and ethical considerations involved in treating children in clinical and educational settings. Application of art therapy and counseling principles and practice for diverse child populations. Development of interventions for varied DSM-IV diagnoses. (Spring)

Staff

Practical, theoretical, and ethical considerations involved in treating adolescents in clinical and educational settings. Assessment and treatment issues integrating the use of art techniques specifically designed for this population. Application of art therapy and counseling principles and practice for diverse adolescent populations. Development of interventions for varied DSM-IV diagnoses. (Spring)

Marital and Family Art Therapy/Counseling (3)

Howie, Sobol

Principles of work with couples and families, including an overview of systems theories and stages of family life cycle development. The use of art techniques for evaluation of family dynamics. Videotaped observation of family art evaluations in clinical settings. Intervention strategies address cultural issues and ethical considerations. (Fall)

Tripp, Brancheau

Theoretical and experiential understanding of group art therapy and counseling methods and skills. Principles of group dynamics, therapeutic factors, member roles and behaviors, leadership styles and approaches, selection criteria, and short- and long-term group process. (Summer)

Warson, Bardot

Consideration of stereotypes and biases that interfere with effective treatment of patients who are racially, ethnically, and otherwise diverse. The role of the art therapist in conflict resolution, advocacy, and social justice. Exploration of the therapist's heritage, expectations, and values. Racial identity development; skills for multicultural counseling. (Summer)

Betts

Instruments and procedures used in assessment of psychological health and psychopathology as manifested in artwork and art-making. Statistical concepts, including reliability and validity; selection and administration of the assessment tool; effects of developmental level and cultural factors; documentation of the assessment; and formulation of treatment goals. (Spring)

Garlock, Sabados

Criteria of psychiatric diagnoses, such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual multiaxial system, theories of psychopathology, and relevant literature. Evaluation of potential indicators of functional and organic disorders in behavior and artwork of clients. Ethical issues; cultural and environmental influences on diagnostic categorization. Basic introduction to psychopharmacology. (Fall)

Betts, Warson

Planning, conducting, and evaluating relevant methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches and basic statistics. The importance of research in the psychotherapy professions; ethical and legal considerations; and the use of research to assess effectiveness of mental health and art therapy services. (Fall)

Di Maria

Professional identity and role of the art therapist; the ethical practice of art therapy, including familiarity with ethical standards of AATA and ATCB as well as ACA and related fields; credentialing and licensure; public policy and advocacy for patients and for the profession. (Spring)

Advanced Issues in Psychotherapy and Art Therapy (1 to 3)

Staff

Overview and application of one or more treatment models or theories to various mental and emotional disorders. Connections between the practice of art therapy and the techniques of other disciplines.

Art Psychotherapy and Trauma I: Theory and Approaches to Treatment (3)

Tripp

The etiology of trauma-related disorders, with conceptualization of symptoms as responses to overwhelming stress. The psychobiology of traumatic stress and how it affects the psyche. Neurophysiological research on trauma and the unique way traumatic memories are stored in the brain. Course fee. (Fall)

Art Psychotherapy and Trauma II: Loss, Countertransference, and Resiliency (3)

Tripp, Bardot

The multimodal treatment of acute, serial, or complex trauma-related disorders, including psychodynamic, intensive short-term dynamic, cognitive behavioral, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, somatic, and narrative and art-based approaches. Clinical opportunities for supervised treatment or observation of treatment of clients with trauma histories. (Spring)

Staff

A total of 900 hours of clinical fieldwork in a professional setting. Supervised clinical experience with clients or patients in psychiatric, rehabilitation, and education settings with children, adolescents, and adults. On-site individual supervision by clinical instructors; on-campus group supervision by faculty. Open only to art therapy students.

Staff

Staff

Individual work based on research. Empirical, clinical, and library research may be undertaken, as well as the development of new procedures. Details to be worked out with each student. May be repeated for credit with advisor's approval. Open only to art therapy students. (Fall and spring)

Staff

Connections between art therapy and other disciplines; new developments in the field. May be repeated for credit with approval of advisor.