PSY 7638 - Studio Art

(2 units)

1) Introduction to Sandplay This course explores the nature of sandplay. Some form of playing-in-the-sand has always existed with our species. This course introduces: a) the metaphoric and symbolic language of sandplay; b) theoretical principles and the practical uses of sandplay therapy with children and adults; c) didactic and experiential exploration of the sandplay process through hands-on practice. Course participants will meet most class hours in the sandplay room of a practitioner. Prerequisites: PSY 6605, PSY 6519. 2) Theater as Therapy PSY 7639 Expressive Arts Therapy (2-3 units) After exploring psychologies which integrate mind, body, spirit and human ecology, participants will focus on expressive arts therapy as a particular philosophy. After opening lectures on polyaesthetics with roots in shamanism, participants immerse in disciplines of visual arts, movement, music, story-telling and poetry, play, and other creative means for expression of the self and healing.