Fulltime Diploma Graduates

2003 - USA

After graduating from the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute November 2003, I moved back to my home country and settled in Northern Idaho where finding a practicing Art Therapist would be like finding rare treasure.

I found a job as the Program Coordinator of a local program called Art on the Edge where children and youth living in the shelters of Coeur d'Alene have a safe environment in which to creatively express themselves. We explore art concepts while using art as a tool for learning problem-solving, goal-setting, community values, and increased self-esteem.

Art on the Edge is a program of St. Vincent de Paul and continues to build a great awareness in our community. We function on donations and volunteer help and our annual fundraisers. We hold weekly classes throughout the year and provide a Summer Camp for 60 kids every summer.

I currently am pursuing my ATR and have found someone 30 miles up the road to supervise me. It would be a great pleasure to be able to provide this area with a practicing Art Therapist, especially the children of the community.

–Kendall Lewis

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