Next summer, after graduating from my Masters of Social Work program, I will return to San Miguel and begin a project in community service.
I want to start a project working with children in an orphanage or something like this, doing treatment with an artistic or creative bent in San Miguel. I have experience interning as a therapist with children in a residential treatment center. I want to bring this experience to my work in San Miguel and combine it with my interest and experience with creative art therapies.
Another part of this idea would be to create work for people in San Miguel. This could be done through interaction with one of the art institutes or through independent artists. I think that San Miguel, a place with so many creative people, is the perfect place to realize this dream!
If you have any ideas on getting a grant to do this work, creative people in San Miguel who might want to do this with me, have a connection to a place where I could do this project, or want to work with me on this project yourself, let me know!!
Muchismas gracias, amigos, para su ayuda en hacer mis sueños una realidad.
Besos y Abrazos.
- Kat
Now, where in the world did this girl come from? My last profession was School Psychology. The students came in to talk, I would put an art or craft project in front of us, and they would go to work. In a minute, they would be talking.
ReplyDeleteJud is a Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrician and has a collection of over a hundred puppets. He also can't wait to act in community theater again.
I am so excited to see Kat doing something with her art and her interest in children. I would have given my heart and soul to be an art, music or poetry therapist. I remember looking at these careers about forty years ago...not many programs and no jobs.
Go for it, my Kat!
kat, have you tried looking at something through compas?? here is the link http://www.compas.org/
ReplyDeleteKat, what a wonderful endeavor. I just retired after a long career as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a speciality in addiction, especially women. Helping and serving is a very rewarding vocation.
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Catherine
cheering you on. this sounds like an amazing idea.
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xo
elyse
This sounds like an amazing idea! Good luck in your endeavors.
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing..I am sorry I can not help you out but wishing you many many blessings. The world needs more souls like you. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to you in your valuable endeavors!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of your ideas and well wishes everyone! I think the more I get this out there and keep working on it, the more likely something will come together!!
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no ideas or tips Kat, but I am here in Virginia cheering you on! You Go Girl ... it warms my heart beyond measure to know how bright your future is AND all of the very lucky people that will cross your path
ReplyDeleteBrightest of Blessings Always!
oxo
Kat, What an honor to achieve your level of education and want to give back to your community. I love your ideas and hope you will be able to realize your dreams. Elizabeth PS I have added your lovely banner as a reminder button for me to find your blog. I have OCD and have a terrible time with Lists. Art therapy needed here! I'm trying visuals!
ReplyDeleteWhat a kind and giving heart you have. I love that your dream includes helping others. And it's a fantastic idea to use your social work background along with your artistic talents/knowledge to spread joy and hope to those who have so very little.
ReplyDeleteGood for you Suz. I am so humbled by your desire to make a difference!
ReplyDeleteFabulous friend!!! It sounds like such a wonderful cause Suz, filled with love & heart. I believe we can be the change we want to see in the world...that's both try!
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Big Smiles & a Hug!
Susie
Wow Kat....that is awesome. All of those ideas sound wonderful. I received my beautiful necklace yesterday. it is stunning.
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Kat ~
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely generous heart and pray that all kinds of doors will open for you!
~ Katie
Kat thanks for stopping by the blog. That glitter paper is to die for. You can get it at Hobby Lobby and the brand is Doodlebug Designs or like we have at the PC is by American Craft. I hope you can find it somewhere in your town. Good Luck!
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