First Art Therapy Student Association Meeting

The first ever meeting of the Naropa Art Therapy Student Association took place a few weeks back!  It's summer so there were only a handful of students in attendance, but we were very productive.  We aren't an official student organization yet but we are hoping that a good community group can emerge with this pilot program.

Details are still TBD but for now here's what was decided:

Meetings will be held once a month, on the last Saturday of the month (dependent on breaks and holidays).  There will be a time for business & discussion, art making and a social activity option in the evening if people are interested in spending more time with one another.

First semester:


08/28/10: Welcome picnic & mixer to kick-off the school year and mingle with the incoming first year students.  Also a time to talk about what we want for the student association and delegating responsibilities.


09/25/10: Studio Space - a facilitated discussion about what it means to set up a studio/art therapy space with a tour of a working art therapist's office and studio space.  What is important to us when setting up an office & studio?  Essentially, how do we make our space reflect who we are as individuals and therapists?

10/30/10: Choosing a site-  Practicum, Internship, and the Post-Graduation Job Search 

11/20/10: Self-care tips, strategies, and practices.  Including a "secret snowflake" gift exchange, each person bringing an item (for less than $10) that they use as a source for self-care to share with another individual in the group.

Potential topics for second semester:
LPC & ATR: What the license process looks like and the pros and cons of each
Networking with other therapists
Art Therapy and Technology

If you're interested in learning more or becoming involved, contact Chelsea at coneil@students.naropa.edu