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Karman, Shira

Senior Instructor
M.Ed.
Lesley University
Boston
School Affiliation

Cambridge College School of Undergraduate Studies

Academic Focus

Psychology: Expressive Arts Therapy

Community Involvement
  • 2010-present: Steering committee, B’nai Or of Boston
  • 2015: Jamaica Plain Open Studios
Courses Taught

PSY 407 Theory and Practice of Art Therapy
PSY 408  Movement and Healing
PSY 311 Group Dynamics and Diversity
PSY 428  Holistic Psychology

Education

M.Ed. - Lesley University - Dance/Movement Therapy
B.S. - University of Massachusetts - Speech and Language Therapy. 

Insight

I teach these subjects as a vehicle for students to become more self-aware.

Professional Experience
  • 1979-present:  Lesley University, adjunct faculty
  • 1981-present:  psychotherapy, private practice
  • 1999-present: Cambridge College, senior faculty
Research & Publications
  • American Journal of Dance Therapy (2016) co-authored with Beardall, Nancy et al. "The On-line Body"
  • Journal of Creativity in Mental Health (2005) co-authored with Klagsbrun, Joan et al. "Focusing and Expressive ArtsTherapy as Complementary Treatment for Women with Breast Cancer"
Selected Presentations
  • 2015-present:  Introductory Course in Dance/Movement Therapy, Beijing, China
  • 2014:  National Conference, American Dance Therapy Association
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
  • American Dance Therapy Association
  • Massachusetts Mental Health Counselors Association
  • United States Association of Body Centered