Wanted: Art Therapy employment

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Hello all,

After spending six years living in San Francisco, I relocated to Connecticut (my

home state) in February 2011. While living in San Francisco I received a Master

of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy specializing in Art Therapy, completed in

December 2010. I will be moving to NYC asap and am currently looking for any

and all positions related to art therapy in the NY metro area. Below is a brief

description of my skills and interests:

During my practicum at Circle of Care in Oakland, CA I worked extensively with

children and families coping with life-threatening illness, loss, bereavement,

or trauma. My practicum experience also included working with a socio-culturally

diverse student population at an East Oakland elementary school. Circle of Care

also acted as a support sponsor for my thesis grant proposal: A

cognitive-behavioral and narrative approach to art therapy to reduce anxiety in

siblings of children with cancer.

Prior to moving to San Francisco, I was an art teacher at a Middle School in a

New Haven suburb. During my tenure as an art teacher I developed an excellent

rapport with parents, students, and faculty that allowed for interdisciplinary

connections between art and other academic subjects. The experience of working

as an art teacher with adolescent students was the catalyst that led me to

pursue a Master's in Art Therapy.

In my personal life I am a yoga enthusiast, which brings a necessary respite

from daily demands. Also an avid runner, I've participated in two

half-marathons benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I also enjoy

surrounding myself with art and culture, and enjoy trying out new restaurants in

and around New York City.

Thank you for your time,

carriem80@...