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Kelsey Fagan, is counting her many blessings as the full time art therapist at Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health, the only private non-profit psychiatric hospital in the Islands of Hawaii. In Ewa Beach, Oahu, she runs groups and individual art therapy and sandtray sessions for both court-ordered and voluntarily…
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Helping comes in many ways here at Tierra Nueva, Southwestern College's Counseling Center, magic comes in many ways too. We see so many people in so many different situations looking for help, support, caring and love. In addition to our human clients, we were able to help two little beings that were in desperate need,…
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This list is meant to give you an idea of the range of housing possibilities in Santa Fe. Please check each website for more information on rent, lease and deposit requirements, or call each office, as these details are subject to change.
Anasazi Village Apartments
6921 Airport Road, (505)474-7205
Located around the corner from…
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Khira KorpiĀ has been a successful business woman for the past 22 years, creating and operating MAYA, a Santa Fe retail store offering home dĆ©cor, gifts, clothes and jewelry. She now consults with her team of buyers and managers. Prior to that, Khira supervised 60 employees of Jackalope Pottery. Before that she was a Head Instructor…
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Life is fragile
How do you continue functioning on a day like today?
How do keep studying for your matriculation exam when thoughts of terrified people keep flashing in your mind?
How do you even move, let alone do the dishes?
- You just do.
Our society does not allow for the proper amount of…
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Why Putting Things In Boxes Doesnāt Make You a WimpĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
by Laura Bailey, Student at Southwestern College
Thereās nowhere in the world quite like Southwestern College; thatās just scientific fact. The students who attend Southwestern are striving for authenticity and conscious transformation, and the faculty and staff of this institution are striving even harder to…
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Jacob Gotwals' "Second Act" involved leaving a successful corporate gig for a journey of spiritual awakening and a new profession as Counselor...…
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I am blessed to have amazing teachers in this lifetime ā from India, from South America, from the reservations of our own Turtle Island.
My favorite teachers are the everyday people who teach just by being who they are.
I think of Ronnie, our Navaho guide for our Wilderness Fasts in Canyon de Chelly.Ā Ronnie…
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Ā My heart has been heavy this past week as yet another African American man was brutally murdered by a white police officer. The brutality has once again sparked outrage, grief, shock and demand for change. The persistent legacy of institutionalized racism, combined with the lack of national leadership condemning such overtly racist acts, leaves…
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Technology, particularly device and computer apps, is a wiz-bang fabulous time saver to help you get your grad school life sorted and into maintenance mode. Plus, the entire campus is wired, which means you have access to your SWC email, and the world wide web, from any device while at school.
Being an Ć¼ber organized…
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Santa Fe has over 300 restaurants to choose from, and chances are whatever your tummy craves, or whatever diet you are on while studying here, Santa Fe has something special for you to eat! I canāt go over every restaurant or type of food offered in town, but I can give you the list of…
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Honoring the Spectrum of SelfĀ
On May 20, 2016 the Wild Heart Gallery hosted the opening night of "Honoring the Spectrum of Self," an exhibition whereĀ Southwestern College staff, faculty, and students were invited to investigate the sacred pieces that have shaped them as an individual or within the collective. The show featured a variety of…
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By Deb Schroder
Iāve come to really value small moments of joy. My life isnāt lacking happiness but on many days it gets crowded out by stress. One night after work as I dragged myself through the grocery store I found myself staring at the usual row of healthy cereals that do seem to be…
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Creativity & Healing
Social distancing does not have to limit our creativity. Are you dancing in the living room? Playing the ukulele in bed? Singing in the shower? Penning poetry by the window? Perhaps this time apart has offered you an opportunity to express yourself. What are you longing to say in this moment? So…
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In the Spring of 2013, I finished up supervision for my ATR and LPC in Oklahoma. Even cooler, my supervisor is also a SWC grad! I work full-time for the Cavett Kids Foundation, the same foundation where I completed my internship in 2012. With the Cavett Kids Foundation my title is "Art Therapist, Director of…
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Conscious Entrepreneurship: Ā Why You Should Know Dr. Melvin Varghese
Melvin Varghese is an incredibly likable guy who created what has blossomed into a huge phenomenon called āSelling the Couch.ā He is a Psychologist who has created Podcasts, blogs, a Facebook Group, and other products aimed at helping you in private practice. This covers about every…
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Southwestern College offers a Master's Degree in Art Therapy/Counseling, allowing our graduates to be licensed both as Art Therapists and Counselors in many states. This is a VERY valuable option, as Art Therapists are licensed as such in only about 5Ā states. We believe in helping our graduates all through their careers, through our Conscious…
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Hello, and welcome to Southwestern Soundbites. In this episode, Dru Phoenix talks about her experience as someone who already had a Master's degree and later decided to pursue another Master's degree in Art Therapy. She also discusses the power of art and what led to her decision to go in this direction. Tune in for…
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Heather Wulfers, ATR-BC, LPAT, LPCC
I graduated from the Art Therapy/Counseling program in March 2010 and have been working as a licensed therapist both at Southwestern Counseling Center and in private practice. As the coordinator at the counseling center, I stay connected to the College community and work with all kinds of diverse clients, which…
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Liberating Loan Lessons for Life
You finally figured out a career path and maybe even the college you want to attend, but now you are faced with the daunting task of figuring out how to pay tuition and it seems that your only option is to take out student loans. You do the math and…
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President Ann Filemyr discusses the purpose and power of naming and living our values, especially during times of stress and change. She shares the five values of Southwestern College: service, mindfulness, empowerment, partnership and love, and how these values have been translated into actions and decisions by the college leadership team during the pandemic. Talk…
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"Opportunity to Publish Consciousness- Centered Writing" for Evolving magazine.
If you are interested in writing for Evolving Magazine - Ā A Guide for Conscious Living,
The writers guidelines are listed here:
2019 Evolving Writer GuidelinesĀ and check out their website here:Ā Ā www.EvolvingMagazine.com
good luck!
Are you joining us for the 2019 Transformation & Healing Conference, August 21st…
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Kristin Sellke Koepke
Wauwatosa, WI
I graduated from Southwestern in 2002 with my MA in Art Therapy. Since then I have lived in Illinois, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. I have spent most of my career working with children and adolescents, many of them in the foster care system. I am now an independent contractor in…
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Golden Willow Retreat, in cooperation with Tierra Nueva Counseling Center, is offering a Grief Support Group
Honoring all types of grief and loss, the group offers a place to explore the grieving process within a supportive community.
Free of charge
Open to those aged 18 and…
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