Massachusetts is only thee hours away but a world apart

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I would recommend moving to the Boston area!Having recently graduated from Lesley University (Cambridge MA) as an Expressive Therapist, and then moved to Westchester this summer I can safely say the Boston (and surrounding) areas have way way more opportunities than Westchester (but maybe not NYC). Perhaps it is the effect of having Lesley interns doing internships for the past 25+ years, but that area is plentiful with opportunity, acceptance and the evolution of thought that has come (and is needed!) with our field. The Expressive Therapy program at Lesley is LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) certified with the state. Many many positions available are looking for an LMHC trained clinician. Many positions are also not caught up in this NY Recreational Therapist game we

have to contend with. Since the school has worked with the state insurance board, all LMHC's are on track to get licensure, practice creative arts, be able to bill insurance, etc. Its odd that it is only three hours away, but worlds apart in the evolution of our trade. Honestly, my first impression from moving to Westchester is how behind the curve the employers in this area are with the idea that Expressive Arts are a useful tool to have with their clients/patients. I am not even touching upon the rigors, resistance and seemingly negative relationship CAT's have with the NY State Board. From: "NYCCAT " <NYCCAT >To: NYCCAT Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 4:08:47 AMSubject: Digest Number 1684

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Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:59 am (PST)

Dear All,

I hope this finds everyone well. I've really enjoyed the insight I've had into how licensing works there, thanks to all the contributions. I'm concerned though, as I intend to return to New York with the goal of trying to find work as a creative arts therapist. I had to return to Europe (I'm a US citizen) to complete my MA, as I couldn't afford the cost of private tuition in the US. I found it difficult to to find information regarding whether my MA would be recognised in the States. I felt that the majority of Creative Arts Therapists I spoke with agreed I could practice but would have to get certified in the state I lived in. I would prefer to return to New York where I have friends and family. I could also relocate to another part of the US if opportunities were more plentiful. I could also further my education here in Europe if it's necessary to secure work in the States. I understand the economic climate isn't good at the moment. I

appreciate

the time you've taken to read this lengthy email and appreciate any advice offered.

Dramatherapy trainee

From: Tri-State Chapter <tristatechapter@ yahoo.com>

Subject: Reminder - Dec 7th NYC Holiday Social

To: "NADT" <LISTSERVLISTSERV (DOT) KSU.EDU>, "NYCCATlistserve" <NYCCATyahoogroups (DOT) com>, tristatechapter@ yahoogroups. com, "NYU" <nyudramatherapy@ yahoo.com>

Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 1:02 PM

Just a friendly reminder about our upcoming Chapter meeting...Happy Thansgiving!

PLEASE JOIN US...

NADT's Tri-State Chapter invites you to attend

our annual Holiday Social!

Sunday, December 7

5:30pm-8:30pm

35 West 4th Street

Room 303

We invite you to reflect on the past year look forward to 2009

among friends and colleagues.

Refreshments will be provided -

and please feel free to bring your favorite holiday treat to share!

RSVP is encouraged (but not necessary) - tristatechapter@ yahoogroups. com

We look forward to seeing you at the social!

TRI-STATE CHAPTER

Gaines, RDT, LCAT, MA, President

Mark Beauregard, RDT, LCAT, MA, Vice President

Peller, RDT, MA Recording Secretary

Meredith Dean, MA, Corresponding Secretary

Rees, RDT, MA, Treasurer

Chloe Lara-Russack, Student Representative

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