This course explores the connection between the unconscious, mindfulness, and how to incorporate art into healing. We will have the opportunity to learn about artistic movements that incorporate the mysteries of the unconscious mind into their work and practice some techniques these artists used. We will build on this by exploring elements of art therapy and how we can use it as a pathway to mindfulness in our day-to-day lives. Parts of this course will also reflect on other expressions of creativity including music, poetry, and dream states.
Then we will go out on foot in NYC to look at artistic movements that began in the city, as well as abroad– including Modern Art, Surrealism, Dada, Abstract Expressionism, Street Art, and Contemporary Art.
Instructor
Katharine Ernst is a holistic, trauma-informed psychotherapist working in her native New York City. She received her Bachelor of Art in Fine Art from Hunter College, and then obtained her Master of Social Work at Silberman School with a focus on clinical practice with individuals, families, and small groups, and a concentration in Global Social Work. Currently, Katharine works at a boutique group therapy practice, and previously has done extensive work around intersectionality and trauma-informed therapy with non-profits across New York City and abroad.
More information
This class meets in-person at the BMCC main campus. There is an online orientation and an online homework review session -- students are required to attend both. Classwork includes a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and final assignment. This is not a "travel class" and does not include time visiting the major tourist sites in NYC. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.
To read specifics about class schedules and requirements about this course, click here.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for taking this course.
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