Emily Slavich
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated Art Therapist with expertise in medical art therapy, therapeutic relationship-building, trauma-informed care, and multicultural competence. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative treatment planning and supervision of emerging professionals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Therapist
Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, IN
07.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive Art Therapy services to address psychological, cognitive, emotional, and social needs of pediatric patients and families.
- Conduct individual, group, and family Art Therapy sessions, establishing both short-term and long-term treatment goals based on assessments and continuous observation.
- Maintain detailed and timely documentation of Art Therapy sessions in patient charts, including assessments and progress notes.
- Provide culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate therapy, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare team to inform clinical care planning and address issues arising from art therapy sessions.
- Mentors entry level Creative Arts Therapists as a Senior Creative Arts Therapist, providing space for my fellow coworkers to process difficult or heavy sessions by facilitating perspective taking, providing creative brainstorming sessions for art therapy directives, and offering encouragement.
- Supervises art therapy interns from various graduate programs in the state, teaching best practices for implementing art therapy with patients and families within a hospital setting.
Art Therapy Intern
Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, IN
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed individualized art therapy treatment plans for pediatric patients to enhance emotional expression and coping skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate patient goals.
- Co-facilitated group Art Therapy sessions, promoting social interaction and peer support among patients and caregivers of patients,
- Assisted in evaluating patient progress through artistic assessments, ensuring tailored interventions aligned with treatment goals.
Art Therapy Intern
Centerstone Of Indiana
Mooresville, IN
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Observed individual and group therapy sessions for clients in an outpatient community mental health setting.
- Created treatment plans for client sessions and implemented with supervision.
Education
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2017
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC)
- Board Certified Art Therapist Registered (ATR-BC)
- Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP)
Timeline
Art Therapist
Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital for Children
07.2019 - Current
Art Therapy Intern
Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital for Children
08.2018 - 05.2019
Art Therapy Intern
Centerstone Of Indiana
09.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Purdue University
Red Shoe Award
The Red Shoes Award Program recognizes outstanding accomplishments and contributions to family-centered care at Riley Hospital for Children. Staff receive this award by a nomination from patient families and then is reviewed and chosen from a panel.