467-468 M.A. Practicum Seminar in Art Therapy I-II

Prerequisite: Concurrent with 480-481. Using a peer consultation model, practicum Seminar provides students engage in practicum training with an opportunity to discuss professional development and the supervision experience. The seminars will cover a broad range of topics that include the student's relationship with the on-site supervisor and other mental health workers, assessment, intervention, goal setting regarding treatment planning of clients, verbal responses to art work of both clients and the practicum student, and possible ways to ameliorate human suffering caused by injustice. The focus is on the development of knowledge, skills, and self-awareness of personal values to provide competent, ethical and socially responsible counseling. (1 credit each)