Art Used in a Therapeutic Setting
Click on the course title for more details.
Description
Hear from a teacher at Sweetser’s Eslie J. Parquette school in Saco. Learn how art is used in clinical collaboration, for community outreach, and as an expression of client needs. Finish the session with an art activity led by the instructor.
Contact Hours
2 Hours
Presenter Biography
Nick Blunier started as an Ed Tech at the Saco School upon his graduation from the University of New England in 2012. Since joining Sweetser, he has held many positions at the school. Five years ago, he revived the school’s Art Program, which had been eliminated seven years prior. Nick was able to build the entire program from scratch. Adapting the projects to meet the clients’ specific needs can be a challenge, but it allows for creativity in supporting them.