An Art Therapy Approach to Contemplative Pedagogy: Envisioning Essential Values (ES6239)
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Jessica Whitesel, MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Jessica Whitesel is an art therapist in private practice and faculty at Naropa University. She is co-author of the handbook 'Doodles, Dances, and Ditties: A Somatosensory Handbook', which provides creative arts strategies for working with traumatized children.
Michael Franklin, PhD, ATR-BC
Michael A. Franklin, PhD, ATR-BC, is Chair of the Transpersonal Art Therapy program and founder of the Naropa Community Art Studio at Naropa University in Boulder Colorado. Prior to Naropa, he practiced as a clinician and directed the art therapy programs at the College of St. Teresa and Bowling Green State University. Michael is an international lecturer and has published numerous articles on various subjects including aesthetics, self-esteem, AIDs iconography, interpretive strategies, empathic methods, community-based socially engaged art therapy, Transpersonal art therapy, and contemplative approaches to clinical practice. His recent book, Art as Contemplative Practice: Expressive Pathways to the SELF, integrates his research interests in the areas of art therapy, social engagement, yoga philosophy, and meditation.
Leah Friedman, MA ATR-BC
Leah Friedman is a board certified art therapist, educator, facilitator and specialist in therapeutic relationships, and group dynamics. Her background blends professional counsel, creative problem solving and education. Trained in mindfulness, visual literacy, and psychology, she supports students to cultivate exceptional therapeutic skills.
This presentation will offer an overview of a contemplative approach to art therapy training, including a discussion of mindfulness-based practices, contemplative strategies for conceptualizing case material, and six core values of a contemplative art therapy education.