Expressive Arts Therapy

The Master's students presented their research at the annual Expressive Therapy Poster session here at Lesley University on May 4th. WOW! what exciting work the students have been doing. For a list of titles and abstracts click on the 2007 Thesis and Dissertation Research Page. In addition, we had an exhibit of photography by graduate student Samara Liverant, entitled, "Transitions." Congratulations to all who presented their work!

EXTH Division Open House! Porter Exchange 3rd Floor Rooms 3-051 to 3-064 May 4th 6-7pm Come & Enjoy some food!! Welcome & Cheer!!! Followed by the End-of-the-year Arts Café Come and celebrate another great year of Expressive Therapy at Lesley University! Feel free to bring friends and family (children always welcome) And PLEASE bring poetry, song, dance, improvisation, art work, stories to share. No need to RSVP - just come! ALL ARE WELCOME! FRIDAY, MAY 4, 7-10pm in Porter 2nd floor open space

Several of us had a great time at the Imagine Conference this weekend. In addition to the conference and Titus Lecture, we got to enjoy our reception with the Graduating Art Therapy Show.

If you are passionate about achieving peace in our world, please plan on joining us for "Imagine: Expression in the Service of Humanity, Moving Towards Forgiveness," Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28 , at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. This dynamic two-day event will focus on creative approaches to conflict resolution and the healing power of forgiveness. Learn more about the conference at www.lesley.edu/gsass/bodymind/imagine.html http://www.lesley.edu/gsass/bodymind/imagine.html Conference Highlights: On Friday, the morning plenary session titled "Working Creatively with Others to Transform Unjust Social Structures" will be given by Fariq Esack, Ph.D., William Henry Bloomberg Visiting Professor at Harvard Divinity School. In the afternoon, there will be an international panel who will speak about "Working with Trauma and Conflict". Panelists include: - Herb Kelman, Ph.D., Harvard University - Lobsang Sangay, S.J.D., Harvard Law School - Me...

Lesley Graduate Art Therapy Student Exhibition Marran Gallery, April 9-27, 2007 Please join us for an Opening Reception Friday, April 20th from 4-7 pm

Lesley University is offering several courses this summer: For more info go to: http://www.lesley.edu/summer/grad.html I ntermodal Expressive Therapy: Principles and Practices of Expressive Therapies GEXTH 5010-01 | 3 credits August 6–August 10, Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm GEXTH 5010-02 | 3 credits June 2–June 6, Monday–Wednesday, Saturday–Sunday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm Arts and Healing GEXTH 5045-01 | 3 credits August 13–August 17, Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm Theater as Therapeutic Process GEXTH 6009-01 | 3 credits July 23–July 27, Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–6:00 pm Assessment and Treatment Planning in Art Therapy GEXTH 6015-01 | 3 credits June 4, 6–7 and June 25, 27–28 Mondays, 9:00 am–12:20 pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 am–6:00 pm Introduction to Art and the Brain GEXTH 6030-01 | 1 credit July 9–July 12, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm Voice and Music Therapy GEXTH ...