Jayashree George

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Core Faculty, School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy

Summary of Education and Relevant Experience

B.A., M.A., University of Madras (India); M.A., Southern Illinois University; D.A., A.T.R.-B.C., New York University.
Jayashree George is a registered and board-certified art therapist. She has taught at Emporia State University, Kansas and at the Center for the Creative Arts Therapies in Santa Rosa, CA. George is currently on the Educational and Program Review Board (EPAB) of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA) and serves on the Multicultural Committee of the AATA. She is currently in private practice as an art therapist/counselor.

Affiliations

  • EPAB member, American Art Therapy Association
  • Multicultural Committee, American Art Therapy Association
  • Past president, Northern California Art Therapy Association

Publications

George, J., Greene, B., Key, M. (2005). "Three Voices on Multiculturalism From the Art Therapy Classroom." Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 22(3), 132-138.
George, J., Talwar, S., Iyer, J., Doby-Copeland, C. (2004). "The Invisible Veil: Changing Paradigms in the Art Therapy Profession." Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 21(1), 44-48.
George, J., Iyer, J., Talwar, S. & Doby-Copeland, C. (2003). "Deconstructing Kaplan's Views on Multiculturalism." Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association (20)2, 66-67.

Professional Interests

  • Multiculturalism
  • Contemporary art and practitioner research in art therapy

On Interest Area

"I am interested in diversity issues in art therapy, qualitative research in art therapy and developing my craft as an educator in art therapy. I am also deeply interested in the wisdom of the creative process and the multiple healing properties of the expressive arts."

On Teaching at Antioch

"At Antioch, I am surrounded by colleagues who are creative, gifted and dedicated teachers that provide me with fertile ground where I can hone my skills as an educator. I believe in teaching from a practitioner-teacher-researcher model."

Contact Information

School of Applied Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy
206-268-4810
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