Art Therapy in Mexico
One of the biggest draws to the Marital and Family Therapy Graduate program is LMU’s collaboration with the Instituto Allende in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. This summer program is designed to broaden the experiences of LMU students with art therapy training in the arts, language and culture of Mexico.
While obtaining a master's degree in Marital and Family Therapy at LMU, students are strongly encouraged to attend the summer program at which they are able to fulfill degree requirements and broaden their appreciation for Mexican culture.
The intercultural learning is enriched by the inclusion of Mexican students participating in an LMU-sponsored certificate program in art therapy at the Universidad Iberoamericana.
A limited number of students currently enrolled in AATA-approved art therapy programs and who have finished at least one year of study are welcome to attend. We are offering a one week course in Family Art Therapy, a one week course in Multiculturalism and Art Therapy and a one week fieldwork experience. Students may enroll in one, two or all three of the classes but must enroll in the Multiculturalism class (second week) if they intend to join the fieldwork (third week). All our classes are structured to include dialogue between American and Mexican psychotherapists.
Summer 2012 Offerings
July 2-July 6 (9 a.m.—12 p.m.)
MFTH 629: Family Art Psychotherapy
An integrated exploration of family art therapy within the context of family therapy theory. Experiential learning is facilitated through the art process.
July 9-13 (9 a.m.—12 p.m.)
MFTH 620: Multiculturalism and Art Therapy
An exploration of cultural issues including art based processes in support of multicultural clinical competencies.
July 16-20 (Times: TBA)
MFTH 622 : Field Work in San Miguel de Allende
Field work exploring art therapy in the social services agencies of the community.
July 2-6, July 9-13 (2-3 p.m)
Conversational Spanish
Instituto Allende instructors run small group Spanish classes at different levels. Included in tuition package. No additional fee.
Please email the department after January 5 to inquire about space availability. For costs and other details, download an application form.