Guest guest Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I seem to remember that Woodhull Hospital has had a similar program for artists for many years. It would be interesting to know what if any impact the program has had on the creative arts therapy services at Woodhull. If Frances Fawundu is still the director of the creative arts therapy inpatient programs, she would be good person to ask. Maybe someone knows her contact information and can ask. At 07:04 AM 1/25/2012, you wrote: I am also troubled by the announcement of this program. I strongly believe in providing healthcare to the uninsured, especially the unemployed artist who often falls through the cracks. But as an alternative to hiring creative therapists? Especially those who are permit-ready, and have the knowledge and skills to work in that environment. This would be a perfect apprenticeship opportunity which is desperately needed in our field. There are countless numbers of us who are dedicated, hard-working and caring and don't yet have our LCATs. Painting a mural in the hallways can be a wonderful " art-as-therapy " project with higher-functioning patients. I do understand that there are always bureaucratic issues with these kinds of things, but it seems that if an artist exchange program can be developed with a hospital, then equally an apprentice program might be established. Especially in hospitals that are teaching institutions. Milia, LPC, LCAT, ATR-BC, ACS Counseling and art therapy for self-acceptance and creative transformation 503 317-2245 www.pdxarttherapy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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