N/NY-0510 - Full Circle: Sharing the Process of Receiving and Giving Supervision

Yasmine J. Awais, MAAT, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT, LPC, is Associate Clinical Professor in the Art Therapy and Counseling Program at Drexel University. She has extensive clinical and supervisory experience practicing in non-profits for underserved communities, public schools, and medical rehabilitation centers in Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. Her research focus is on the need for increasing diversity in art therapy. She is currently in the doctoral program in Social Welfare at the Graduate Center, City University of New York.

Daniel Blausey, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS is a New York City based art therapist, artist, and educator. For over 20 years he has specialized within the client themes of sexual orientation, gender identity, bereavement, and childhood sexual trauma. As a presenter he has facilitated local, national, and international level trainings, workshops, and presentations. He is the founder of Studio Blue: Creative Arts Therapy PLLC serving clients in Manhattan and New Paltz, NY.

Cindy Gordon, PhD, LPC, ATR-BC practices art therapy and animal-assisted therapy in her private practice in Longmont and in Boulder, CO. Her areas of specialization include adults with childhood trauma; grief and loss; living with chronic diseases; and body image and self-esteem. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Naropa University.

Emily Reim Ifrach, MAAT, CEDCAT, REAT, ATR-BC, LPC, NCC currently runs art therapy groups for Eating Disorder and Substance Abuse treatment facilities.  In her free time she works with local organizations making community peace poles and focusing on the body positive movement.