One of the most popular aspects of our graduate program is the Art Therapy in Mexico Summer program. Since the first summer program in 2004, our department has worked to deepen the cultural competencies of art therapists through annual collaborations with the Instituto Allende in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and the Instituto Mexicano de Psicoterapia de Arte in Mexico City.
Our program embarks on a journey of self and community discovery, guided by the principles of cultural humility and includes intercultural learning, enriched by the inclusion of Mexican and Latin American students participating in an LMU-sponsored certificate program in art therapy at the Universidad Iberoamericana and the Instituto Mexicano de Psicoterapia de Arte.
Through immersive art-based experiences, our aim is to cultivate critical consciousness, self-awareness, and intercultural dialogue—a transformative journey that transcends geographical borders and enriches our collective understanding of art therapy in diverse cultural contexts.
Outcomes
- Broadened experiences with art therapy training in the arts, language and culture of Mexico
- Classes are structured to include dialogue between American and Latin American psychotherapists
- Students work in intercultural teams to develop and facilitate art therapy workshops within communities for hands-on clinical field experience.
- Fulfill MFT degree requirements while expanding appreciation for Mexican culture
Questions?
For more information on the summer program, please Contact Us directly.