Foundations of Transpersonal Art Therapy in Counseling

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This course focuses on studio foundations in art therapy and creative arts counseling by investigating numerous in-class art assignments. The foundations course work examines practical applications of art therapy and creative arts counseling that focus on the therapeutic relationships and various artistic techniques that support change and transformation. Development of observation and therapeutic communication/counseling skills are stressed throughout the semester. The material covers basic information on how to set up, manage, and fund an art studio. During the semester, students fulfill fifty service hours in the Naropa Community Art Studio. Active participation in socially engaged, community-based arts, along with service-learning values, is a key aspect of the course. TAT students only.