Development of counseling skills to aid the individual's ability to cope with grief. Expressive techniques will be used to facilitate understanding. An individual case study or video tape is required. Consent of instructor. Focuses on children's emotional needs and the role expressive experiences play in meeting these emotional needs.
Art therapy majors only.
Introduces art therapy students to a variety of theories of psychotherapeutic intervention with individuals and groups to augment their understanding of expressive techniques. Students should consult the course schedules each semester to find out what elective courses are being offered. In consultation with a faculty advisor the student may choose electives from the fields of psychology, social work, medicine and the behavioral sciences in order to fulfill the 45 credit hours required to obtain a Master's of Art in Art Therapy. 659 Introduction to Family Therapy.