Posted December 8th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Consciousness & Mindfulness.
By Amy Hautman Bates
So far my education at Southwestern College has been truly amazing. The mission of the college “Transforming Consciousness Through Education,” has resonated with my beliefs and values and the teachings have come easily for me. But, learning about something and actually doing it can be very different. It is common for…
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Posted December 6th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Wild Heart Gallery, Creativity & More.
A collection of photos and interviews engaging the relationship between our minds and bodies. …
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Posted December 2nd, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Art Therapy at SWC, Wild Heart Gallery, Creativity & More, SWC Blog.
As an Art Therapist, I know that the art process is an important container. As a supervisor, I like to weave in art making and sand tray work in supervision, to articulate client and agency issues and express the multi-dimensional experience that a new therapist has.
Katelyn did her practicum and internship at a jail,…
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Posted November 27th, 2013 by counseling center & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Ecotherapy, Consciousness & Mindfulness.
As soon as I hit Maras pavement, I emailed Puma of Chinchero. He was the Shaman that my professor, Carol Parker, had recommended. His email response was immediate. He had time for me on Thursday, November 21, just four days back from my pilgrimage to Pomacanchi.
The owl visitations from the citing of…
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Posted November 13th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Consciousness & Mindfulness.
First year grad student Lynsey Rubin talks about her welcoming experience at Southwestern College, and the surprising ways the school creates a safe and welcoming atmosphere. …
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Posted November 11th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Student & Alumni Stories.
Personal or Life Coaching is a great adjunct service for Therapists/Counselors to add to their practice. This post explains how and why. …
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Posted November 7th, 2013 by Southwestern College & filed under Student & Alumni Stories.
Daniel, and Art Therapy/Counseling student at SWC vividly describes his initial impressions of SWC, his thoughts on art, helping and transitional periods. …
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Posted November 7th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Student & Alumni Stories.
Britt shares her initial impressions of Southwestern College and her unique perspective on art therapy. …
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Posted November 7th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Student & Alumni Stories.
Sylvan, a counseling student at Southwestern, shares his thoughts on New Mexico, SWC and counseling. …
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Posted November 7th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Student & Alumni Stories.
Southwestern College student, Mary Edson, interviews four new students to get their insight on what it is that makes the Southwestern College experience so unique. What the students have to say is thoughtful, honest and evocative. …
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Posted October 30th, 2013 by Southwestern College & filed under Art Therapy at SWC, Counseling at SWC, Student & Alumni Stories.
The Mirror and Portal of Art
by Allegra E. Borghese
I have been studying art therapy formally for a little over a year. Really though, it has been much longer. While my initial creative interest was fashion design, it lost its luster when a series of events cast me into a dark…
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Posted October 28th, 2013 by counseling center & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Ecotherapy.
This week of internship I have felt the most confident as of yet. By confident I mean that I have an easy knowledge of what is expected, and how an average lesson might look. As the weather cools down the horses are friskier. I find that they are…
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Posted October 23rd, 2013 by Southwestern College & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Wild Heart Gallery, Creativity & More.
“Beautiful Girl” by Claudia Escareño-Clark and Gabby Valdez
Gabby's Reflections:
My assignment for my Multicultural class was to pick a topic “Outside of my Comfort Zone” pertaining to a cultural view. I chose to make a film documentary, which took much discerning to make public, about body image. In seeing the final cut, it was such…
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Posted October 22nd, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Art Therapy at SWC, Counseling at SWC, Wild Heart Gallery, Creativity & More.
Art Therapy. Inside and Outside. Tiny Things for a Tiny Box by Mary Edson
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Posted October 17th, 2013 by Southwestern College & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Consciousness & Mindfulness.
This morning I arrived on campus ready to tackle my day--yes, tackle, as in "I may have to listen to 'We Will Rock You' by Queen to really get my day started." Maybe not quite as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as I like, but I showed up. In conversation with the incredible and very supportive Dru…
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Posted October 16th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Student & Alumni Stories.
By Lynda Klueh
I remember the entrance of college in the undergraduate days, oh yes. Call it what you want –the coming of age, leaving the nest, the rite of passage into unadulterated adulthood. As much as we think we’re cool, it’s hard to deny that somehow humans have an innate ability of knowing a…
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Posted October 11th, 2013 by counseling center & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Ecotherapy.
This week has been one of manifesting intentions.
Yesterday morning began as any other here on the compound. The mountain summits rose majestically unabashed by gathering clouds. The dogs scurried to my door and I exited my casa to make my morning coffee. The Women of Maras began to arrive shortly before nine…
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Posted October 10th, 2013 by Southwestern College & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Consciousness & Mindfulness.
All In
by Bryce Downey, graduate of Southwestern College, Santa Fe
Not for the first time in my life do I find myself here: my physical surroundings are incredibly beautiful & conducive to frequent adventures, I am blessed with a sweet, conscientious, & peppy roommate, sharing a spacious, comfortable, quiet home. I have three…
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Posted October 10th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Art Therapy at SWC, Counseling at SWC, Student & Alumni Stories.
by Allegra Borghese
There will never be another ‘first client.' The feeling is so exciting. All the preparation of the last two (and probably more) years was present at the moment I first shook my client’s hand. Of course, nerves are present too, but it felt so right being in this role. I stepped into…
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Posted October 9th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Art Therapy at SWC, Counseling at SWC, SWC Blog.
A dual degree in Counseling and Art Therapy will serve you in the job market FAR better than an Art Therapy master's alone. The number of jobs for which you would be eligible increases exponentially. …
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Posted October 5th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Ecotherapy, Consciousness & Mindfulness, SWC Blog.
by Natascha Holmes
(written Oct 5, 2013)
Moving to Santa Fe at the end of July gave me a great opportunity to get to know my new home town way ahead of schedule; or so I thought. Most of my time before the start of school was spent traveling to other states, working on writing…
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Posted October 2nd, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Ecotherapy, Consciousness & Mindfulness, SWC Blog.
by Natascha Holmes
(written Oct 2, 2013)
Moving to Santa Fe at the end of July gave me a great opportunity to get to know my new home town way ahead of schedule; or so I thought. Most of my time before the start of school was spent traveling to other states, working on writing…
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Posted October 1st, 2013 by counseling center & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Ecotherapy.
Day one with the kids complete. What utter fun!, and I have limited internet access. I didn't meet Carol, by the way. She was on a journey to Machu Pichu, but I met her foreman and got a tour of the gardens, and of course, walked the labyrinth.
I met Joshuri at…
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Posted September 30th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Student & Alumni Stories, Wild Heart Gallery, Creativity & More.
Sometimes a concept flashing through my mind can be made clearer when I paint it. I grab the "thought" and infuse it with all the feeling and sensation that exists beyond words. I stir it around in the paint and lay it out on the canvas. Here is an example of using my art to…
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Posted September 25th, 2013 by Donna Harrington & filed under Art Therapy at SWC, Counseling at SWC, Student & Alumni Stories.
The Students of Southwestern College
by Claudia Escareño-Clark
I LOVE this time of year. The leaves have begun to turn, and there is a distinct nip in the air. While part of me feels it is a time to slow down and reflect, I am caught up in the excitement of a new school…
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