Jordan Potash, PhD Atr Bc, Reat
About Jordan Potash, PhD Atr Bc, Reat
Jordan Potash, PhD Atr Bc, Reat, is an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University, specializing in art therapy with a focus on mindfulness, spirituality, and cultural competence. He has extensive experience in teaching, training, and developing courses in social and cultural diversity, and has held various roles in mental health and expressive arts therapy.
Work at The George Washington University
Jordan Potash serves as an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University, a position he has held since 2014. He has developed and taught both classroom and online courses, focusing on Social and Cultural Diversity, Human Development, and Art Therapy. His teaching includes a course on Psychopathology: Art and Diagnosis, which explores the relationship between art therapy and mental health diagnosis. Potash emphasizes cultural competence and diversity in his courses, ensuring that students understand the importance of these elements in art therapy practices.
Education and Expertise
Jordan Potash has an extensive educational background in psychology, art therapy, and social work. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Studio Art from Syracuse University from 1994 to 1998. He then obtained a Master of Arts in Art Therapy from The George Washington University between 1998 and 2000. Potash furthered his studies at The University of Hong Kong, where he completed a PhD in Social Work and Social Administration from 2007 to 2010. His expertise includes mindfulness and spirituality within art therapy, as well as cultural competence in therapeutic practices.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Jordan Potash held several positions that contributed to his expertise in art therapy. He worked as a Mental Health Therapist at Arlington County from 2002 to 2005. He then served as an Expressive Arts Programmer at Arlington County for one year, from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he was a Lecturer and Deputy Program Director for the Masters of Expressive Arts Therapy at the Centre on Behavioral Health, Hong Kong University, from 2010 to 2014. These roles have informed his teaching and practice in the field of art therapy.
Training and Workshops
Jordan Potash conducts training sessions, lectures, and workshops tailored for art therapists and professionals who integrate art into their practice. His workshops focus on enhancing the skills of practitioners in the field and addressing mindfulness and spirituality concerns within art therapy. Potash's commitment to professional development in art therapy reflects his dedication to improving therapeutic practices and outcomes for clients.