The Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS)
35 Years of Assessment through Art
All the Creative Arts & Play Therapy in One Event!
Learn to Use the DDS
in Clinical Practice with Adolescents & Adults
Don't Miss This Rare Opportunity!
About the Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS)
Graphic profiles typically seen in DDSs from different psychiatric groups will be emphasized in order to facilitate differential diagnosis between those with schizophrenia, major depression, borderline personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder, bipolar disorder, dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and others. Cross-cultural research will also be reviewed.
Who Should Attend? Professionals and Graduate Students
• Psychologists
• Counselors
• Social Workers
• Psychotherapists
All mental health professionals interested in assessment and diagnosis through art.
What You'll Learn on October 11 & 12, 2018
FACULTY
Kathryn Johnson, PhD, ATR, is an art therapist and licensed psychologist with 20+ years' experience working in psychiatric and medical facilities. She is a psychologist at the Everett Clinic, where she provides therapy, psychological evaluation, and neuropsychological testing. Kathryn is medical director of psychosocial services at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership. She is the senior Diagnostic Drawing Series teaching associate, providing training, and overseeing research. She was also a faculty member with Antioch University Seattle for 10 years teaching assessment, research, and ethics.
Guest Faculty: Barry M. Cohen, ATR-BC, creator of the Diagnostic Drawing Series