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Michael A. Franklin
Michael A. Franklin (Ph.D., ATR-BC) is the director of the Transpersonal Art Therapy programme at Naropa University in Boulder Colorado. Prior to Naropa, he practised as a clinician and directed the Art Therapy programmes at the College of St. Teresa and Bowling Green State University. Franklin is an international lecturer and has published numerous articles on various subjects including aesthetics, self-esteem, AIDs iconography, interpretive strategies, community-based art therapy and contemplative approaches including yoga, meditation and empathic methods. His current research focuses on integrating the relationships between art therapy, social engagement, yoga philosophy and meditation.