Through the lens of art therapy this course will, examine: polyvagal theory, brain development and, the impact of trauma on the developing brain; the, stages of treatment when working with clients who, have experienced trauma; methods to protect and, manage self-care to address vicarious, traumatization in clinical practice; various, methods to treat trauma with different client, populations; and showing sensitivity to cultural,, environmental and developmental needs. The course, examines the impact of racial trauma, oppression, and historical and generational trauma to help, students address injustice and support healing., Teaching methods include but are not limited to, readings, lecture, video, discussions, and, experiential art making directives.
- Teacher: Mary Andrus