When did you graduate from the Art Therapy program at Naropa University?
Spring 2000 2. What sort of professional work have you been doing, in art therapy, since graduation? Since graduation, I have been working as a counselor, primarily in the substance abuse field. I have worked in a variety of settings ranging from Detox, inpatient, outpatient and intensive outpatient. I have been able to utilize art therapy interventions with both adults and adolescents. Although I have never held the official title of “Art Therapist”, I feel that my additional expertise and training has given me an advantage over other applicants during the interviewing process. Once welcomed into an “art free” agency, I have had the pleasure of familiarizing my co-workers and clients with art therapy and how it can enhance group and individual substance abuse counseling. 3. What sort of artwork have you been doing since graduation? Well, I have not been doing much formal artwork recently although I created a beautiful nursery for my daughter who was born last year. A few years ago I d
