Contemplation of Mental Health Using Creativity and Qualitative Analysis

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Explore through experience and critical inquiry the parallels between the creative process and healing by 1) participating in creativity-based sessions offered to individuals at a community partner program with mental health challenges, 2) learning about the creative process and relevant theories related to art-based research, and 3) analyzing qualitative data collected from the participants at the creativity-based sessions. A background check may be required at the beginning of the course to conduct work with the community partner. prereq: junior status or above