An Interview with Don Seiden

Abstract

This article is based on an interview with Don Seiden—artist, educator, and regional pioneer in the field of art therapy practice and training in the Midwest. A personal account of his career path features ground-breaking work with two very different institutions and the training program which grew out of his connections to both. Reflections on historical developments in the field are followed by thoughts on future trends in the profession. Central to the conversation is the theme of the unique perspective artists can bring to the fields of mental health and science by their ability to sort and combine information and bring order out of chaos.