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 clients.…
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The Graduate Assistantship (GA) program is an opportunity for students to receive a stipend and discounted tuition in exchange for supporting SWC's administrative functions. Assistantships for $3,600 or $7,200 are typically awarded in the fall quarter for 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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I’ve been with Southwestern College for almost 20 years. As I get ready to move on to a new position in northern New Mexico, I’m aware of what an honor it’s 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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Scott Van Note, MA, MAEC, LMHC
Scott received his MA in Counseling from Southwestern College and his BA in Philosophy from the University of Maryland. Scott also holds an MA in Eastern Classics from St. John's College, where he delved deeply into the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, receiving the Honors Distinction for his thesis, "Loving…
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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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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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Graduate Assistant – responsibilities will vary and may include the following:
Connect SWC to kindred spirits and individuals and organizations using social media
Post to Group/Organizational pages and participate in conversations relevant to SWC
Upgrade our web profiles by posting brochures, white papers, and other helpful college materials
Blogging as needed
Keeping abreast of new Social Media…
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Kristin Sellke Koepke
Wauwatosa, WI
I graduated from Southwestern in 2002 with my MA in Art Therapy. Since then I have lived in Illinois, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. I have spent most of my career working with children and adolescents, many of them in the foster care system. I am now an independent contractor in…
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Conscious Entrepreneurship: Why You Should Know Dr. Melvin Varghese
Melvin Varghese is an incredibly likable guy who created what has blossomed into a huge phenomenon called “Selling the Couch.” He is a Psychologist who has created Podcasts, blogs, a Facebook Group, and other products aimed at helping you in private practice. This covers about every…
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Southwestern College offers a Master's Degree in Art Therapy/Counseling, allowing our graduates to be licensed both as Art Therapists and Counselors in many states. This is a VERY valuable option, as Art Therapists are licensed as such in only about 5 states. We believe in helping our graduates all through their careers, through our Conscious…
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Heather Wulfers, ATR-BC, LPAT, LPCC
I graduated from the Art Therapy/Counseling program in March 2010 and have been working as a licensed therapist both at Southwestern Counseling Center and in private practice. As the coordinator at the counseling center, I stay connected to the College community and work with all kinds of diverse clients, which…
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Liberating Loan Lessons for Life
You finally figured out a career path and maybe even the college you want to attend, but now you are faced with the daunting task of figuring out how to pay tuition and it seems that your only option is to take out student loans. You do the math and…
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"Opportunity to Publish Consciousness- Centered Writing" for Evolving magazine.
If you are interested in writing for Evolving Magazine - A Guide for Conscious Living,
The writers guidelines are listed here:
2019 Evolving Writer Guidelines and check out their website here: www.EvolvingMagazine.com
good luck!
Are you joining us for the 2019 Transformation & Healing Conference, August 21st…
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Lauren Taylor
Oklahoma City, OK
I graduated in 2010 with a MA in Art Therapy and Counseling, and received my LPC in February of 2013. While under supervision for my license, I worked at the Community Learning Council which is a non-profit that focuses on working with women and children who have witnessed domestic…
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Golden Willow Retreat, in cooperation with Tierra Nueva Counseling Center, is offering a Grief Support Group
Honoring all types of grief and loss, the group offers a place to explore the grieving process within a supportive community.
Free of charge
Open to those aged 18 and…
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Check this out in the Santa Fe Reporter!!!
http://www.sfreporter.com/santafe/article-9132-sex-in-full-spectrum.html
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Southwestern College is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to offer programs: MA Transformational Teaching, Learning, and Leadership; MA in Counseling; MA in Art Therapy/Counseling; MA in Art Therapy for Clinical Professionals; MA Consciousness in Action) and our Ph.D. in Visionary Practice and Regenerative Leadership. HLC is our regional accreditor, and our…
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Life evolves.
My 3rd and 4th Acts have taken place here at Southwestern College - first in Admissions and now as Director of Student Services. My 1st act was also in higher education – as a Residence Hall Director, Director of Student Support Services, and then as a Doctoral student. I advised, taught, managed, and…
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In the Spring of 2013, I finished up supervision for my ATR and LPC in Oklahoma. Even cooler, my supervisor is also a SWC grad! I work full-time for the Cavett Kids Foundation, the same foundation where I completed my internship in 2012. With the Cavett Kids Foundation my title is "Art Therapist, Director of…
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Christopher is a psychotherapist in private practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His areas of specialty include LGBTQ issues, men’s issues, relational dynamics, family of origin issues, anxiety and trauma, sexuality, spirituality, and spiritual emergency. Before entering into full-time private practice work, he served as the assistant coordinator of the Southwestern Counseling Center, where…
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Heather Wulfers, ATR-BC, LPAT, LPCC
Heather Wulfers, licensed professional clinical counselor and board certified art therapist for the past several years, has held a variety of positions within the field of mental health and higher education serving as dedicated practitioner, graduate institute and university level academic professor, college faculty board member, NM…
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President Ann Filemyr discusses the purpose and power of naming and living our values, especially during times of stress and change. She shares the five values of Southwestern College: service, mindfulness, empowerment, partnership and love, and how these values have been translated into actions and decisions by the college leadership team during the pandemic. Talk…
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I am a third of the way through my second residency at the European Graduate School in Saas-Fee Switzerland. This intermodal education challenges students to learn through our bodies, minds and hearts. Students and teachers from all over the world (Hong Kong, Canada, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Mexico, Germany, Mexico, United…
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Hello, and welcome to Southwestern Soundbites. In this episode, Dru Phoenix talks about her experience as someone who already had a Master's degree and later decided to pursue another Master's degree in Art Therapy. She also discusses the power of art and what led to her decision to go in this direction. Tune in for…
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