NY-AU6208 - Glass Arts as Therapeutic Medium in Art Therapy

Description

Art therapists rarely employ glass as therapeutic medium. Some art therapists have actively discouraged use of glass. Literature suggests that this may be due to lack of understanding and familiarity rather than inappropriateness of the medium. This presentation explores the use of glass fusion and glass blowing as therapeutic mediums.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to name 3 ways in which glass fusion can serve as therapeutic medium in art therapy
Participants will be able to name 3 ways in which glass blowing can serve as therapeutic medium in art therapy
Participants will be able to name a minimum of 2 benefits and 2 contraindications for use of glass in art therapy

Dr. Jessica Stallings

Program Therapist and Adjunct Professor, Emporia State University

Dr. Jessica Stallings, ATR-BC, LMHP taught at Emporia State University, worked in private practice, and is currently working in partial hospitalization with children ages 5 to 12. She completed a dissertation on using popular culture with individuals with ASDs.

Stephanie Clark

Stephanie Clark, MA, ATR-BC, LCPC, LSOTP is Child & Family Art Therapist for Children's Research Triangle, a community non-profit organization in the Chicago area. Stephanie provides art therapy services in schools and community settings to children, teens, and families who've experienced trauma and other adverse events.