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Adam Graves, ATR-BC, LMHC, NCC

Adam Graves

Department of Art Therapy Counseling
Assistant Professor
Davignon Hall
503.636.8141, ext. 6332
agraves@marylhurst.edu

Education

MA, Art Therapy, Marylhurst University
BA, Studio Art – Painting, Psychology, Bethany College

Classes Taught

The Helping Relationship: Counseling/Art Therapy Technique
Child Development, Psychopathology, and Art Therapy/Counseling
Group Dynamics, Processes, Counseling, and Art Therapy
Professional and Clinical Practices in Art Therapy/Counseling
Clinical Assessment by Graphic Means
Clinical Practice: Counseling Skills in Art Therapy Practice

About

Adam Graves is a board certified art therapist and National Certified Counselor. He has been on the faculty of Marylhurst University since 2004, first as an adjunct faculty member, and now as an Assistant Professor.

His clinical work focused on art therapy with children, adolescents, and families in both residential treatment and a therapeutic school program. Adam teaches several core courses in the first year of the program and coordinates the first year field placements.

Adam's research interest is in assessment, specifically examining the use of standardized drawings and scoring systems in art-based assessment. He recently published a book review in The Arts in Psychotherapy Journal and presented his research at the 2012 Annual Conference of the American Art Therapy Association.

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Annette Shore Authors Art Therapy Book

Annette Shore, art therapy counseling faculty, authored a new book, The Practitioner's Guide to Child Art Therapy, in May 2013.

Greg Crosby Presents at Psychotherapy Conference

Greg Crosby, art therapy counseling and human sciences faculty, led workshops at the 2013 Annual Group Psychotherapy Association Conference in New Orleans.

Calendar

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June 03, 2013 – June 30, 2013

Streff Gallery: Works by Marylhurst Art Therapy Counseling students

The June show in Streff Gallery features art created by students of the MA in Art Therapy Counseling program at Marylhurst University. Works in var...

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July 27, 2013

Graduate Programs Information Session

Learn about Marylhurst's graduate degree programs. MA - Applied Pastoral Theology. MA - Art Therapy Counseling. MA - Interdisciplinary Studies. MA...

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August 03, 2013 – August 04, 2013

An Art Evolution: West Linn Fine Arts Festival at Marylhurst University

New date, new location, new velocity. 2013 brings a new evolution to a rich tradition: West Linn Fine Arts Festival at Marylhurst University. Aug...

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