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Part 3 of 3 in a Series About Ownership Language
Part 2, if you missed it… Part 3: How Using Ownership Language Changes My Worldview By changing the statement from "we" to "I" in this entire blog series I...
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Wild Heart Gallery Featured Artist Chelsea Call
Honoring the Spectrum of Self On May 20, 2016 the Wild Heart Gallery hosted the opening night of Honoring the Spectrum of Self, an exhibition where Southwestern College staff, faculty,...
by swcblog | August 9, 2016 | Permalink
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Wild Heart Gallery Featured Artist Beth Lykins
Honoring the Spectrum of Self On May 20, 2016 the Wild Heart Gallery hosted the opening night of Honoring the Spectrum of Self, an exhibition where Southwestern College staff, faculty,...
by swcblog | August 8, 2016 | Permalink
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What’s Cool Around Here? Diablo Canyon
Living in New Mexico has always been a dream of mine, and when I had the chance to move here to come to SWC, I jumped at the opportunity! It...
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Part 2 of 3 in a Series About Ownership Language
Part 1, if you missed it... Part 2: Practical Examples of Ownership Language I look around and see so many things that say "Stop doing THIS!" or "Don't do/think/act THIS...
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Decolonizing Education by Andrea Twitchell
The other morning I came into contact with a report by Jonathan Cook from the Aljazeera international news station. His correspondence, Israeli textbook 'bad for Arabs, bad for Jews,' resonated...
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Art Genogram by Andrea Twitchell
Over the past weekend I was excited and joyous in being able to spend time with my extended family. Growing up with a diverse and multicultural background I had an...
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“Split Spirit” by Andrea Twitchell
As a second year Art therapy/Counselor in training, I have recently begun practicum. Practicum is the hands-on application of my accrued training from over the course of my graduate and...
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of Two Worlds by Andrea Twitchell
Since beginning my apprenticeship as an art therapist/counselor in training here at SWC in 2014, I had my most challenging quarter in the spring of 2016. For the first two...
by Dru Phoenix | July 26, 2016 | Permalink
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Part 1 of 3 in a Series About Ownership Language
Part 1: What is Ownership Language In many of my classes our teachers have been training us to use “I statements” during discussions. For example, it applies when you fall into...
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Choosing your Graduate Program
Choosing the right graduate program is not an easy task. I am one of those people who did not make the best choice. I am writing this blog to offer...
by Dru Phoenix | July 1, 2016 | Permalink
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Return to Sender
Writing has quite simply saved my life. When I was 16, I was on the verge of ending my life when I received a letter informing me that my first...
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What the Writing Group has Meant to Me – Jaylek Ahn
What the Writing Group has Meant to Me – Jaylek Ahn While difficult to put into just a few words, I am so grateful for the depth of emotion, opening,...
by Southwestern College | June 2, 2016 | Permalink
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A Letter to Potential SWC Students
Hello! My name is Beth Lykins, and I am a current student at SWC. I am starting my final quarter of my first year in the Art Therapy and Counseling...
by Adam Boehm | April 1, 2016 | Permalink
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Where Do Southwestern College Grads Work? Charmayne Kilcup
How Quitting School Was the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Me Charmayne Kilcup, Ph.D. At the young age of 23, I was bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and sure I wanted to...
by Southwestern College | March 7, 2016 | Permalink
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Where Do Southwestern College Grads Work? Marika Dillon
Marika Richards Dillon talks about the professional adventures her degree from Southwestern College has afforded her......
by Southwestern College | December 8, 2015 | Permalink
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Where Do Southwestern College Grads Work? Valerie Valentine
Valerie Valentine has created a rich, rewarding and successful career with the skills she learned at Southwestern College. ...
by Southwestern College | December 6, 2015 | Permalink
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Where Do Southwestern College Grads Work? Bettina Milliken
Growing up in Switzerland, I developed a passion for Circus Arts and Clowns. When I moved to NYC, I was introduced to the Big Apple Circus and became a board...
by Southwestern College | December 1, 2015 | Permalink
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Where Do Southwestern College Grads Work? Cynthia Fulreader
Cynthia Fulreader Beginning while I was still a student, and since graduating from Southwestern College in 1995, I have been blessed with many wonderful work opportunities in both Santa Fe...
by Southwestern College | November 26, 2015 | Permalink
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“Movement Like Breathing” by Diane Chavez
“Movement Like Breathing” by Diane Chavez, MA, LMHC November 15, 2015 My doctor told me the other day that I have Secondary Progressive. “You have permanent damage in your spinal...
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The Unlistening Ear
We are asked to look within ourselves in our first few classes here at SWC. This process varies from person to person. For me, it has been an incredible opportunity...
by Adam Boehm | November 17, 2015 | Permalink
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The Odyssey of Therapy
The recent crop of counselors and art therapists from Southwestern College commenced on November 7, 2015 at the James A. Little Theater at the New Mexico School for the Deaf...
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Scarcity and Abundance by Sherry Young
Abundance and Scarcity Consciousness. This could change your life. Seriously. ...
by Jim Nolan, Former President | November 4, 2015 | Permalink
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A Guest on El Dia de los Muertos
Graduate Student, Amy Gordon, shares a powerful experience of her first Dias de los Muertos event....