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This is my online Art Therapy newletter.  Here you will find information about my activities as an art therapist, Art therapy training opportunities, outlines and bibliographies from some of my presentations, and opportunities to meet other art therapists.
 

Friday, September 18, 2009

University Health Systems Fair - Sept. 22

I will be explaining art therapy techniques to nurses who are focusing on pain management.  Many patients find that when they are working on an art project, their awareness of pain decreases.  Children can often better describe the intensity, quality, and location of their pain by using drawings, making it easier for their caregivers to help them.

 

 

7:51 am pdt

Friday, August 28, 2009

Inspiring Frontiers for the Next Generation in Art Therapy
American Art Therapy Association
40th Anniversary Conference
November 18 - 22, 2009
Dallas, Texas
7:34 am pdt

2009 Rx Art : Take Your Medicine
Preview Reception & Fundraiser: Sat., Oct. 10, 2009, 6:30-9:00 pm
Public Opening Reception: Fri., Oct. 16, 5:30-8:30 pm
Exhibit runs Oct. 16 thru Nov.14, 2009, in San Antonio, TX.
 
Is Art Medicine?  We begin to answer the question in Rx Art: Take your Medicine (RxArtSA.org), a series of exhibits and workshops at various locations across the City.  The program is organized by the non-profits Bihl Haus Arts (bihlhausarts.org) and the Health and Healing Consortium (hhcinfo.org).  Rx Art investigates art’s potential to heal both artist and viewer, and on all levels--spiritual, mental, emotional, physical. It promotes the benefits of the therapeutic arts for communities and individuals. Participating Artist-Healers address how their particular artwork aids in self-care and healing and helps them in their work with clients and patients. Art galleries and other cultural and health-related organizations are also eligible to participate
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

University Health System Fairs - Sept 22 & Oct. 30
I will be participating in 2 Health Fairs - spreading the word about the healing effect of art and art therapy.
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 - For all hospital staff
9 AM to Noon
University Hospital 3rd floor - Foundation Room
San Antonio, TX
Theme is Pain Management
 
Friday, October 30, 2009 - For CareLink Employees
3 PM to 5 PM
University Hopital Downtown
3rd floor foundation room
527 Leona St.
San Antonio, TX
Theme:  De-Stressing
 
11:45 am pdt

2009.09.01 | 2009.08.01

I'll make changes to this site on a regular basis sharing news, views, experiences, photos...whatever occurs to me. Check back often!

Check out these web sites also:

www.americanarttherapyassociation.org

www.stxarttherapy.org

 

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