Art Therapist, Artist

Anna Celander

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SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

Chicago, IL

MA in Art Therapy • May 2015

EDUCATION

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY

Peoria, Illinois • B.S., 2013, summa cum laude

Double Major: Art Therapy and Fine Art (Concentration, Printmaking); Minor, Philosophy

THE DANISH INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD

Copenhagen, Denmark • Spring 2012

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Cortona, Italy • Studies Abroad Program • Spring Semester 2011

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY

London, UK • Study Abroad Program, • January Term 2011

ART THERAPY STUDIO CHICAGO, LTD. REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

August, 2014 - Present May - July, 2014

Provide individual, group and couples counseling. Encouraged inpatients to utilize art making to process

Co-facilitate collaborative art based groups recent life changes, collaborated with speech and

RELATED EXPERIENCE

on site as well as in the community. Treating occupational therapists to address treatment goals,

adolescents and adults coping with obsessive and/or promoted relaxation during their stay at

compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, RIC. The population ranged from the most complex

and intellectual disabilities. Treatment approaches conditions including spinal cord injury, stroke, and

include, but are not limited, to Cognitive traumatic brain injury – to the more common – such

Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior as arthritis, chronic pain and sports injuries.

Therapy.

CHICAGO CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICINE

January - May, 2014

August, 2014 - April, 2015

Facilitated art therapy groups as a part of client

Provide individual and group art therapy to

treatment plan. Individual sessions conducted upon

outpatients at The University of Chicago’s

referral. Daily responsibilities included performing

Specialized Oncology Care and Research in the

assessments, recording progress notes and organizing

Elderly (SOCARE) clinic. Work is with board-

suitable art directives ranging from ages 3-17.

certified physicians with expertise in geriatric

medicine, geriatric oncology, and palliative care CANCER SUPPORT CENTER

to support patients in decisions related to their June - August, 2012

cancer treatment and offer ways of coping with the Co-facilitated groups and interacted with clients,

diagnosis. This internship combines two focuses: providing support and input in addition to partnering

integrating arts in healthcare, and working with with psychologists to assess client and group progress.

individuals coping with cancer.

MEMBERSHIPS CERTIFICATIONS

Crisis Prevention & Intervention

American Art Therapy Association

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Illinois Art Therapy Association

CPR/First Aid • BLS Healthcare Provider

Global Alliance for Arts & Health

References available upon request.

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