Sunday, October 12, 2008

An interesting combination, an artist and feminist therapist

This is a little outside of my topic area, but still kind of still inside the boundaries. Mary Kay Neumann who is a master of watercolors, one of the most difficult mediums to use (at least I think so), creates beautiful watercolors of flowers, nature and water. I felt that Neumann was noteworthy because of her work as a psychotherapist and founder of Women’s Psychotherapy Centre of Wisconsin. While helping not only women, but also men and other family members, those at WPCW seek to help trauma victims deal with a diverse list of struggles, from combating depression to confronting various forms of violence. As a feminist therapist, Neumann challenges the viewpoint of "the norm" and embraces the differences among us. She understands the differences of perspectives and that everyone has a “unique life story that is intertwined with the larger social, cultural and political world.” Through her work, these questions and exploration bring about change in the lives of clients. In her art, Neumann is inspired by her patients and the bravery they display through her work with them. This is a kind of the idea of art at work.

Check out her website here.
And check out WPCW here.

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