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Veronica Bohanan

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Lecturer (2021 - ) Art Therapy and Counseling Department, SAIC. Education: MFAW, 2015, School of the Art Institute of Chicago; MAAT, 2013, School of the Art Institute of Chicago; MA, 1999, Social Foundations of Education, University of Iowa. BA, 1997, Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Iowa. Youth Work: Social Work Advanced Certificate, 2017, Harold Washington College of Chicago. Credentials: Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist. Publications: (Contributing poet) 2020: The Year That Change America Anthology; Home Girls Make Some Noise: Hip Hop Feminist Anthology, Check the Rhyme: An Anthology of Female Poets and Emcees; (Authored) OM: My Sistagyrl Lotus: A Book of Poertry & Prose Stage Productions/Playwright: (Authored) Standin’n Tha Gap; (Co-authored) Love Does Not Hurt; Don't Call Me Sassy; Brotha, Wassup Sun?; Aqua Beats and Moon Verses; Jus Say Nommo Sketch Comedy Show; NoMmo Remote Control Sketch Comedy Show. Exhibitions: (Group Exhibitions) ”Art Therapy in Black," Rumble Arts; "Blak Thot: unapologetically blaq. unignored blac.," Art of Connection, Sullivan Gallery; "Down There," Wandering Uterus Project; "Lammas: Superhero Negress," City Colleges of Chicago 5th Annual City-wide Student Art Travelling Exhibition.

Courses

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Description

This course provides students with a basic understanding of group dynamics and its application for a variety of therapeutic goals using art. Students are involved in an experience of group interaction. Lectures and discussions focus on readings from the literature of both art and verbal group therapy. Audio-visual material of groups in action are presented. Issues explored include: techniques and training in group leadership; setting group norms; issues around processing art; dealing with conflict; stages of group development; and application with varied settings, cultures, and populations.

Class Number

2047

Credits

3

Description

This course engages the student in examining career development from both personal and professional perspectives. Readings, lectures, discussions, and experiential learning address the theory and methods of career counseling, including educational and career histories; evaluation of occupational interests and aptitudes; and the development of skills for gaining and maintaining employment.

Class Number

1897

Credits

3

Description

This course focuses on the development of a culminating creative project that demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and experience gained through the MAATC program. Students will demonstrate their learning through an in-depth arts-based project to explore the field of art therapy and counseling, and participate in the MAATC exhibition.

Class Number

1246

Credits

3