Vicki Lynn Williams-Patterson, LPC-AT, ATR-BC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Board Certified Art Therapist
I have been in practice as an art therapist since 1983. My graduate education
placed significant importance in developmental psychology, and I have continued
with that orientation. For the past 16 years, I have been conducting seminars
on the therapeutic uses of art in the counseling process. I have presented at
both regional and international conferences. Since receiving my MCAT, I have
continued in informal training in the areas of trauma recovery, Jungian psychology,
and sandplay therapy. In 1990 I began getting additional training in play therapy.
I have actively sought training from my peers through various study and supervision
groups in the areas of play therapy and trauma recovery.
My primary teachers, both in symbols and in the intricacies of psychological
development, have been my clients. From ages three (3) to sixty-three, my clients
have been telling me their dreams, making sand trays, playing out dramas, and
creating art with me. The broad range of their ages along with the richness
of their creative expressions have given me a unique understanding of the symbols
of transformation in the healing process.
Professional Associations:
American Art Therapy Association / South Texas Art Therapy Association - President
(2004)
San Antonio Jung Center - Board Member (2003)
San Antonio Professional Study Group for Trauma & Dissociation - President
(1996)
Texas Association for Play Therapy
Texas Sandplay Society
Texas Counseling Association
Art Therapy: Deeper Than Words
Since art therapy is a blending of art making and psychotherapy, it can appear
superficially similar to a wide variety of other fields, from art education
to play therapy to occupational, recreational, and activity therapy. The simple
creative process of making an expressive drawing can do much to support the
ego, foster the development of a sense of identity, and promote maturation in
general. Art therapy is a very special method of facilitating self expression
as well as developing a deeper understanding of oneself. The art therapist is
concerned with the individual's inner experience as they express themselves
creatively. Process, form, content, and/ or associations are seen as reflections
of psychological development, personality traits and the unconscious
Art Therapy Forum
An informal learning environment offered several times a year in San Antonio,
Texas
Past topics:
Procrastination & the Art of Hidden Agendas
How to Use Art Techniques to Facilitate Physical Healing Processes
Bridging the Culture Gap in Therapy: Art Process - The Powerful Tool
Art Activities for Behavior Management
Personal Shadow Work - Art Process to Tap the Power of Your Dark Side
Refilling Your Well of Kindness - Artworking to Relieve Compassion Fatigue
Egg-zactly Right Therapy - Egg Art Tasks for Transformation
The ‘Open Studio’ Approach to Post-Trauma Comforting & Recovery
How to Harness Anger as a Creative Power for Rebalancing Life
Contact Information:
Triangle Park - Building 3
6323 Sovereign Dr., Ste 222
San Antonio, TX 78229-5132
(210) 541-1400
E mail: vlwatr@earthlink.net