PHDAT 833.2 - Special Topics Art Therapy: Archetypal Art Therapy

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This course serves the purpose of bringing a special focus to areas of concern to leaders in the field of art therapy not fully addressed in other core courses. This Special Topics?course “Archetypal Art Therapy” invites the learner to take a deep look into the importance of aligning professional practice with a theoretical orientation that fits one’s personality, philosophy and working style and, with even more specificity, examining archetypal art therapy orientation; that is, one that is grounded in the theories of Carl Jung and even more in the writings of the neo-Jungian James Hillman. Readings and discussions will explore how to develop a theoretical orientation, evaluating the theoretical underpinnings of archetypal art therapy, analyzing implications for practice, and intergrating contemporary writings on culture, intersectionality and race. Special emphasis will be placed on creating opportunities to support other students and supervisees in developing a theoretical orientation of their own while also exploring how an archetypal art therapist uses theory in the practice of responsibilities related to education, clinical supervision and leadership.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Student must complete PHDAT-825 prior to registering for this course.