Seton Hill University Graduate Art Therapy Program and the Pittsburgh Association for the Arts in Education and Therapy (PAAET) are collaborating to sponsor a workshop titled, “The MARI Experience: A Therapeutic Tool to Enhance Client Insight and Personal Growth” on Saturday, February 21, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. on the campus of Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pa. The cost to attend is $55.

Jill Zikmund, MA, PC, certified MARI instructor, will conduct the workshop. During the workshop, participants will complete an individual “Mini MARI” experience, learn relevant psychological information, and review case studies and see applications with a broad range of clinical populations. Attendees may earn 6.0 contact hours approved by NBCC (SP-794) NASW (Prov. #886461706) or 5.5 contact hours for Ohio counselors, MFTs, and social workers (MSX120805).

Reservations are requested no later than February 13. Space is limited to 20 participants. To reserve a space, contact Zikmund at 724-699-9056 or by e-mail at jziggy12@gmail.com.

MARI stands for Mandala Assessment Research Instrument. MARI is the newest and most comprehensive psychological tool for insight-based counseling. It is based on the Jungian concepts of the unconscious and Jung’s personal use of the Mandala. MARI uses symbols, colors, and developmental stages and reveals a visual picture for the clients of their own psyches. MARI allows for rapid insights and transformations that improve clinical progress and outcomes.