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Faculty - Biography
Abby C.Calisch, PsyD, LPC, ATR-BC
Professor and Director
Graduate Art Therapy Program
700 W. Olney Road
Lewis Hall
Norfolk, VA 23501
Phone: (757) 446-5185
Fax: (757) 446-6179
Email:
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Selected Professional Experience and Academic Appointments
- Director of the Graduate Art Therapy Program, EVMS (2008-present)
- Professor/Chair of Psychology, Argosy University, Dallas (2002-2008)
- Art Therapist, Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas (2004-2008)
- Art Therapist, Southwestern Medical School, Zale-Lipshy, Dallas, (2008)
Education
- Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 1992
- Internship, Clinical Psychology, Illinois State Psychiatric Hospital, Chicago, 1989
- M.S., Art Therapy, Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, 1974
Board Certifications and Licensure
- Licensure: Virginia Board of Counseling
- Licensure: Kentucky Board of Counseling
- National Register of Health Service Providers
- Registration: Art Therapy Credentials Board
- Board Certification: Art Therapy Credentials Board
Awards and Honors
- Texas Psychological Association Diversity Mentorship Award, Red & Black Mentoring Award – University of Louisville, Core Faculty Award-Argosy University (Dallas), Outstanding Educator Award-Argosy University (Dallas), American Art Therapy Association Award of Excellence 2004, North Texas Art Therapy Association Presidential Award 2002, 2003.
Memberships
- American Art Therapy Association
- Counseling Association of Kentucky
- American Counseling Association
Clinical Interests
Interests include the use of imagery, symbolism, metaphor and art therapy in conjunction with verbal psychotherapy with varied clientele. Particular interest in work with psychiatric disorders including, but not limited to, eating disorders, substance abuse, medical illness and depression.
Research Interests
- Supervision
- Multicultural issues
- Education of therapists
- Impact of art therapy as a treatment intervention
- Neurology and art therapy
Recent Publications
Calisch, A. (2003). Art and Art Therapy with Helen Landgarten. Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, (1) No. 2.
Calisch, A. (2003). Multicultural issues in Art Therapy: Looking back and seeing beyond. Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, (1) No. 1.
Calisch, A. (2002). Search for Meaning in Imagery. Russian Art Therapy Journal, Vol. 1.
Calisch, A. (2002). From reel to real: Using film in teaching and therapy. Convergence: Use of Expressive Therapies in Healing Conference Proceedings.
Calisch, A. (2002). The cross cultural search for meaning in imagery: Implications for therapy. People’s Dignity Through Culture, World Congress of Psychiatry, Madrid. Monograph.
Hiscox, A., & Calisch, A. (1998). Tapestry of Cultural Issues in Art Therapy, London. Jessica Kingsley.
Recent Presentations
“The Betwixt and Between of Art Therapy Education” presented to the Art Education Department at Old Dominion University, November 2008.
“The Necessary Coursework and Background for a Graduate Degree in Art Therapy” presented to Psi Chi at Old Dominion University, November 2008.
“Art Therapy: What Is That” presented to the Students Art League at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, October 2008.
“The Art Therapy Graduate Program at EVMS” poster presentation at Stockley Gardens Art Fair, Norfolk, Virginia, October 2008.
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