Honoring the Spectrum of SelfĀ
On May 20, 2016 the Wild Heart Gallery hosted the opening night of "Honoring the Spectrum of Self," an exhibition whereĀ Southwestern College staff, faculty, and students were invited to investigate the sacred pieces that have shaped them as an individual or within the collective. The show featured a variety of…
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Life is fragile
How do you continue functioning on a day like today?
How do keep studying for your matriculation exam when thoughts of terrified people keep flashing in your mind?
How do you even move, let alone do the dishes?
- You just do.
Our society does not allow for the proper amount of…
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Khira KorpiĀ has been a successful business woman for the past 22 years, creating and operating MAYA, a Santa Fe retail store offering home dĆ©cor, gifts, clothes and jewelry. She now consults with her team of buyers and managers. Prior to that, Khira supervised 60 employees of Jackalope Pottery. Before that she was a Head Instructor…
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By Deb Schroder
Iāve come to really value small moments of joy. My life isnāt lacking happiness but on many days it gets crowded out by stress. One night after work as I dragged myself through the grocery store I found myself staring at the usual row of healthy cereals that do seem to be…
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Arianna Gray, MA, LPC
One of the greatest gifts of my education at Southwestern College was being taught to pay attention to my own body and feelings when Iām in session with a client and to TRUST that information as a diagnostic and treatment approach tool. I meet so many people who trained at other…
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My name is Alyssa Ellegaard and I am a first-year student at Southwestern College. My journey at SWC began before classes started during this past fallās Wilderness Fast in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. I had just moved from Northwestern Minnesota a week before I was to embark on the Wilderness Fast. I knew very little…
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By Courtney Kayser
When I found out I was accepted to Southwestern College, I was ecstatic! I was also terrified. My whole life had been on the East Coast, and the idea of leaving my roots was scary. Here is my advice for a successful and stress-free (or should I say minimal stress) relocation:
1.…
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Marna Hauk, PhD, directs programs and innovates learning and scholarship in regenerative futures, arts-based methods, climate justice, and leadership and imagination. For the past decade, she has directed the programs of the Institute for Earth Regenerative Studies (earthregenerative.org), leading social incubators and learning immersions at the convergence of eco-restoration, creativity, and the living wisdom traditions.…
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Degree, College and Professional Programs
Student tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year is $626 per quarter unit for MA programs. Tuition for the PhD program is $835 per quarter unit. There is a Resource fee of $300 per student per quarter of attendance. The Resource fee covers, but is not limited to, such College expenses…
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Scott Van Note, MA, MAEC, LMHC
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Scott received his MA in Counseling from Southwestern College and his BA in Philosophy from the University of Maryland.Ā Scott also holds an MA in Eastern Classics from St. John's College, where he delved deeply into the TheravÄda Buddhist tradition, receiving the Honors Distinction for his thesis, "Loving…
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Iāve been with Southwestern College for almost 20 years. As I get ready to move on to a new position in northern New Mexico, Iām aware of what an honor itās been to teach and care for art therapy in this place. My heart has been touched by so many students over the years.
…
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Graduate Assistant ā responsibilities will vary and may include the following:Ā
Connect SWC to kindred spirits and individuals and organizations using socialĀ media
Post to Group/Organizational pages and participate in conversations relevant toĀ SWC
Upgrade our web profiles by posting brochures, white papers, and other helpful collegeĀ materials
Blogging as needed
Keeping abreast of new Social Media…
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The Graduate Assistantship (GA) program is an opportunity for students to receive a stipendĀ and discounted tuitionĀ in exchange for supporting SWC'sĀ administrative functions. AssistantshipsĀ for $3,600 or $7,200 are typically awardedĀ inĀ the fall quarter forĀ the entire year. The award funds are distributed equally over the course of three or four quarters. Part of the award is used to…
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Molly Bigknife Antonio, PhD, is of Shawnee, Delaware, Cherokee, Irish, and English heritage. She is executive director of the nonprofit Pollen Circles, located in Window Rock, Arizona, and she serves as a Doctoral Program First Year Faculty Mentor at Southwestern College, as well as an associate faculty at Prescott College. She teaches and advises online…
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Southwestern offers online and on-the-ground programs in Santa Fe, New Mexico. There is a commitment to personal development by students, faculty and the administration. The self-reflection that is embedded in the coursework provides students with the opportunity for in-depth exploration of how they view their world and how that impacts the relationship with their…
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Laura Lansrud-LĆ³pez is the Clinical Director of Tierra Nueva Counseling Center. She has a rich and diverse work history, spanning bioinformatics, forensic sciences, crisis intervention, behavioral health, clinical supervision, and higher education. Laura holds a Master of Science degree in Forensic Sciences from The George Washington University, and a Master of Arts degree in…
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Ethics and Supervision CEU classes are typically offered in the summer quarter and are sometimes offered as a workshop in our annual Transformation and Healing Conference. They satisfy the state licensing board requirement for Ethics or Supervision CEUs for counselors, art therapists and social workers.
When new courses are available they will be posted here…
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My Journey to Southwestern College ā Thom D. Chesney
As a lifelong writer and storyteller, I have grown accustomed to words flowing freely from my thoughts to a page or podium. I love crafting poems, weaving narratives, engaging with my audience, and soaking in readersā and listenersā reactions to my handiwork. As I…
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Southwestern College is a consciousness-centered graduate school in Santa Fe, New Mexico offering online/distance and on the groundĀ Graduate degrees in Counseling,Ā Art Therapy/Counseling,Ā Ā Art Therapy for Clinical ProfessionalsĀ (leading to licensure) andĀ Consciousness in Action, as well as a Ph.D. in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership.
We also offer specialty certificates for ongoing professional development. Our innovative curriculum integrates…
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How to Find a Good Therapist
Here are suggestions from the Academic Council of Southwestern College on how to find a good therapist:
Seek referrals from people you trust ā ask your friends, social network, fellow students and colleagues who they have found to be helpful.
Just because a therapist is…
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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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1. How do I apply to a certificate program?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete this application form which will go to the admissions office. (There is a drop down menu where you can choose NEI Certificate Program Application.)
2. Do I have to complete the application in order to take a…
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Virginia Padilla-Vigil joined SWC in 2020 after retiring from a 30-year career in education that spanned K-12, higher education, and state government.Ā She spent her career as a transformational teacher and leader, advocating for equity, access, and opportunity for traditionally underserved and marginalized students.Ā She is a strong proponent of the integration of technology and…
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For the M.A. in Art for Clinical Professionals program the Cost of Attendance is listed below. The tuition at Southwestern College is $625 per quarter unit. As a private institution, there is no difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. If you plan to take this program "on the ground" in Santa Fe, instead of distance,…
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