Accomplishments

Thesis

“Images of People who Engage in Deliberate Self-Harm.”
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I explored the themes of the artwork of people who engaged in self-harm. The artwork was collected via website. I went looking for participants in online forums from websites and online groups that aimed to support people who engaged in self-harm behaviors.

Presentations

Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Families Conference Educated families about artistic coping skills for children
Groton Library
Educated the public about the benefits of art therapy
Connecticut Counselors Association Conference
Educated and facilitated discussion with professionals about treatment for people who engage in deliberate self-harm
American Art Therapy Association Conference
Prepared and facilitated workshop with fellow graduate students about Surrealist artist techniques for use in a therapeutic environment
St.Vincent’s Behavioral Health- Westport Campus
Prepared and facilitated workshop for colleagues about Surrealist artist techniques
Rotary Club of New London
Educated the public about the benefits of art therapy
New London Healing Arts Center
Presentations about Vision Boards, Art Therapy, and Art Therapy with a Shaman
Pigeon Gallery
Taught group class on altered books.

Organizations

  • Cafe Nine’s Beatnik 2000
  • New London Rotary
  • New London Poetry Group
  • New London Writing Group
  • “How Do you Meet People?” Meetup
  • Rotary Club of Stamford– Current
    • President from 2019-2020
  • BSA Cub Scouts – Current
    • Den Master for Cub Scout Den
    • This is a group for children in an underprivileged part of Stamford, CT
  • Silk City Steampunk– Current
    • Assist with set up and break down of events
    • Plan events and gatherings, within current guidelines
    • Educate people about history of Absinth

Gallery Set Ups

AIDS Project New Haven
Client Artwork

Schaperow Psychology and Associates
Client Artwork

Liberation House
Client Artwork

Rotary Club of Stamford in Association with Progress Park
Artwork for Charity Auction

Rotary Club of Stamford and Honey Joe’s Coffee Shop
Artwork for Charity Auction