Ph.D in Expressive Therapies, Lesley University, Boston, MA (05/2016), GPA: 3.81/4.0 Dissertation Title: “Clay experiments with grieving Korean female caregivers” / Dissertation Research Fellowship (2015)
MA in Clinical Art Therapy, Long Island University, NY (09/2008-05/2010)
Thesis Title: “Art Therapy with Older People and their Family Experience”, GPA: 3.95/4.0
MA (Transfer) in Art Therapy, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL (08/2007-07/2008)
The School of Continuing Education (Psychology major), Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea (03/2007-06/2007)
Seoul Arts Center, Seoul (Painting major), Korea (03/2007-08/2007)
Art Therapy Certification Program, Myungji University, Seoul, Korea (07/2005-12/2005)
M.A in Art Education, The Graduate School of University of Wisconsin-Madison (01/2002-05/2005)
Thesis Title: “Clayworks in Art Education of Visually Handicapped Children” GPA: 3.829/4.0
American Language Program, Columbia University (09/2000-05/2001)
M.Ed in Fine Arts Education, The Graduate School of Education, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea (08/1995-08/1998),GPA: 3.9/4.0 Thesis Title: “Study of Art Education for Adults in Social Education”
B.F.A. in Sculpture, College of The Fine Arts, The University of Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (03/1991-02/1995), GPA:3.82/4.0
경력
Work Experience
Assistant Professor, Department of Art Therapy at CHA University, Korea (11/2016-Present)
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Medicine at CHA University, Korea (11/2016-Present)
Dean of Department of Art Therapy & Counseling Psychology at CHA University, Korea (11/2016 –12/2019)
Lecture, Medical School, The Catholic University (Omnibus Program), Seoul, Korea (09/2013-Prsent)
Art Therapist at Catholic Medical Center (Clinical Pastrol Education: CPE) (08/2013-Present)
Art Therapist at Sisters of our lady of perpetual Help, (03/2018-Present)
Art Therapist & Supervisor, DonBosco Center, Salesians (Catholic Association), Seoul, Korea (09/2013-Present)
Adjunct Professor (Art Therapy Education, Expressive Arts Therapy) at Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea (01/2013-
Present)
Guest Lecture & Open Studio, Education Department, Kongju University, Korea (11/03/2011)
Guest Lecture & Open Studio, Graduate School of Education, Ewha Womans University, Korea (10/28/2011)
Art Therapist at New Franklin Center for Rehabilitation & Health Care, NY (08/04/2010-8/01/2012; 4290 hours)
Guest Lecture, Graduate School, Long Island University, NY (11/2010, 05/2011)
Internship Supervisor, CW Post Campus, Undergraduate School, Long Island University, NY (05/2011-05/2012)
Internship at Stern Family Center for Extended Care & Rehabilitation at North Shore University Hospital (NSLIJ), Manhasset,NY (380 hours, 09/2009-03/2010)
Internship at Norwood Crossing, Chicago, IL (249 hours, 05/24/2008-07/23/2008)
Internship at Allendale Association- Bradley Counseling Center, Lake Villa, IL (256 hours, 01/02/2008-05/30/2008)
Instructor (Art Education) at Myungji College, Seoul, Korea (03/2005-08/2007)
Instructor (Art Education) at Chungang University (Graduate School of Education), Seoul, Korea (03/2006-08/2006)
Instructor/Art Studio Teacher at HongIk Art Institute &Kindergarten, Seoul, Korea (03/1999-08/2007)
Art Instructor in Art Class, Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped (WSVH), Janesville, WI. (09/2003-08/2005)
Chief Editor in Korean Catholic Community Church in Madison (KCCM), Madison, WI (08/2003-08/2005)
Project Assistant for Text Book, Myungji University, Seoul, Korea (09/2003-12/2003)
Studio Instructor in Sculpture, Chung-Nam Art High School, Seoul, Korea (09/01/1998-1/2001)
Researcher and Special Art Education Advisor, Hong-Ik Art Education Center, Seoul, Korea (02/1996-08/2007)
Studio Instructor in Fine Art Private School, Seoul, Korea (08/1994-03/1996)
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer in Intensive Hospice Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital, the Catholic University, Korea (05/2009-Present)
Volunteer Art Therapist at North Shore University Hospital (NSLIJ), Manhasset, NY (01/ 2009-Present)
Volunteer Art Teacher in Bandi School (school for mental and physical disorders) at Yeonhui-dong Catholic Church, Seoul,Korea (02/2006-07/2007)
Volunteer at Shin-Jung Community Welfare Center & Nursing Home, Seoul, Korea (12/2005-07/2007)
Project Experience
2024 University Innovation Support Project: Competency-Based Extracurricular Roadmap Advancement Program
Art Therapy Field Practice Advancement Program 1: A Case Study on Group Art Therapy for Elementary School Students with Borderline Intelligence (PI). Art Therapy Field Practice Advancement Program 2: Ethics of Remote Art Therapy Practice Using the Metaverse (PI)
2024 University Innovation Support Project: Faculty-Undergraduate Joint Research Program
Development of an AI-Based Art Psychotherapy Support Program for Children with Developmental Disabilities (PI).
2024 Convergence Curriculum Development Research Web/App Development Programming (Co-Researcher).
2024 University Innovation Support Project: Industry-University Cooperation Initiative BioGreen Convergence Industry-Academia-Research-Government Network and Innovation Education Platform Based on Industry and Regional Needs (Co-Researcher).
2023–2024 University Innovation Support Project: CHA Research Mentor-Mentee Program VR-Based Grief Art Therapy Case Study for Adolescents Experiencing Family Bereavement During the COVID-19 Pandemic (PI). Awarded Best Research.
2023 University Innovation Support Project: Faculty-Undergraduate Joint Research Program A Study on Art Therapy Support Strategies for Enhancing Psychological Well-Being of Elderly Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Their Caregivers (PI).
2023–2024 Korean Art Therapy Association Policy Project Exploratory Research on the Direction of Digital Art Therapy Education and the Competencies of Art Therapists (Co-Researchers: Eunju Lee, Jiyeong Kim, Soyeon Jeong).
2022/2023/2024 Arts and Culture Healing Project Traveling Art Prescription. Supervisor for Elderly Care Programs.
2022–2023 Korean Art Therapy Association Policy Project Meta-Analysis on the Effectiveness of Group Art Therapy Programs for Children and Adolescents with Depression and Anxiety (CoResearchers: Maria Kong, Eunju Lee, Jiyeong Kim).
2022 University Innovation Support Project: Faculty-Undergraduate Joint Research Program Analysis of Art Therapy Program Results (2018–2022) for Children and Adolescents with Borderline Intelligence to Develop Art Therapy Support Strategies (PI).
2022–2023 University Innovation Support Project: CHA Research Mentor-Mentee Program Exploring the Possibility of Art Therapy Support Using a Metaverse Platform for Emotional Support of School-Aged Children with Physical Disabilities (PI). Awarded Outstanding Research.
2021–2022 Korean Art Therapy Association Policy Project Content Analysis of "Introduction to Art Therapy" Textbooks (Co-Researchers: Maria Kong, Eunju Lee, Jiyeong Kim, Soyeon Jeong)
2020/2021 University Innovation Support Project 16 Industry-Demand-Oriented Research-Oriented Major Course Program (PI).
2021 University Innovation Support Project 13 (Research Area) Student-Driven Educational Research Program (1-233) (PI).
2021 University Innovation Support Project 15 Industry-Demand-Oriented Research-Oriented Major Course Program (PI).
2020/2021 University Innovation Support Project 13 Student-Led Creative Research (URP): Mental Health Support Convergence Program for Local Communities (PI)
2020–2021 Korean Art Therapy Association Policy Project The Effect of Art Therapists' Psychological Flexibility on Attitudes Toward Digital Technology (Co-Researchers: Maria Kong, Taekho
Kim, Sejin Hwang, Jiyeong Kim).
AI, Psychology, and Art: Collaborative Research Developing Human-Centered, Deep Learning-Based Reliable Algorithms for Art Counseling and Therapy (Collaborated with Professor Kyungsik Han’s Research Team, Hanyang University).
2019 Research Project on Practical Training Courses for Undergraduate Students Survey on the Status of Clinical Art Therapy Supervision Courses and the Perception of Art Therapy Supervisors in Korean Universities(PI).
Innovation Support Program for Entrepreneurship Research-Oriented Major Course Program for Industry-Academia Collaboration (PI).
CHA Healing Arts Center (PI) Public Technology-Based Market-Linked Startup Support Project (2018. 5. 15–).
Participated in the I-Corps Lab-to-Market Program (2018. 6. 25–8.17), hosted by George Washington University & the Korean Innovation Center. Presented outcomes at Yonsei University (2019. 2. 21).
Professional Associations
Korean Art Therapy Association (KAT) (01/2017-Present), Board member/Vice Chair of the Ethics Committee
Korean Art Therapist Association (01/2019-Presnet), Board member/Vice President
Korean Art Therapy Professor Association (2023)
Korean Dance & Movement Therapy Association (09/2017-Present), Editorial board member
Korean Expressive Arts Psychotherapy Association (KEAPA) (01/2001–Present) (07/2017-Present), Editorial board member
New York Art Therapy Association (2008-Present)
American Art Therapy Association (2007-Present)
Society for Art Education of Art (SAEK) (2005- Present)
National Art Education Association (NAEA) (01/2001-Present) (07/2017-Present)
논문
Publication: Journal
2025. An In-depth Interview Study of Art Therapists for the Ethical Foundation of Metaverse Art Therapy. Journal of LearnerCentered Curriculum and Instruction, 24(5)
2025. A Case Study of Group Art Therapy for Self-expression and Positive Peer-relationship in Children with Borderline Intellectual Functioning. Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 25(3)
2024. Meta Analysis on the Effectiveness of Group Art Therapy Programs Utilizing Digital Media. Korean Journal of Art Therapy, 31(5), 1101-1116.
2024. Study on the Experiences and Competency of Learners through Art Therapy Fieldwork in Rehabilitation Course within the Art Therapy Undergraduate Program. Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 24(6), 509-527.
2024. A Case Study od Group Art Therapy Using Calligraphy for the Social Engagement Activation of Early Onset Dementia.Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 24(4), 719-738.
2024. Case Study on VR-based Grief Art Therapy for College Students who Experienced Family Bereavement during the COVID19 Pandemic. Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 24(3), 755-772.
2023. Meta Analysis on the Effects of Group Art Therapy for children and Adolescents with Depression and Anxiety. Korean Journal of Art Therapy, 30(5), 1259-1274.
2023. An Exploration of Art-based Narratives of an Art Therapist using Clay and Body Movement. The Korean Journal of BodyPsycho Studies, 8(2), 33-55.
2023. A Study on Teachers’ Perceptions and Experience of Art Therapy Fieldwork for Children and Adolescents with Borderline Intelligence. Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 23(6), 703-721.
2023. A Study of the Perception of Art therapy Majors on Art Therapy Using the Metaverse Platform for Children and Adolescents with Physical Disabilities. Asia-pacific Journal of Convergent Research Interchange, 9(3), 283-300.
2023. A Case Study of Online Art Therapy Alongside Parental Counseling in Promoting Emotional Stability of Children with Cancer. Korean Journal of Art Therapy, 30(2), 363~386.
2022. A Study on Changes in Self-image and Career Identity through the Undergraduate Course in Art Therapy Majors. Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 22(2), 755-772.
2022. The Content Analysis of Introductory Art Therapy Textbooks. Korean Journal of Art Therapy, 29(5), 1161~1179
2022. A Case Study of Group Art Therapy for Self-exploration and Improvement of Peer-relationship Skills of Special Class Adolescents, Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 22(1), 193-212
2021. The Effects of Art Therapist’s Psychological Flexibility on their Attitude Toward Using Digital Technology, Journal of Art Therapy, 28(6), 1333-1344
2021. Chunking Analysis according to the Experience of Mandala Art Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients. The Korean Journal of Arts Therapy, 21(2), 21-47.
2021. A Single Case Study on Art Therapy for a Woman Victimized by Drunk Driving Accident. Korean Journal of Art Therapy, 28(5), 1239-1259.
2021. Effect of Community Mental Health Convergence Practice Class on Recognition of Community Mental Health Concept and Academic Self-Efficacy of University Students. Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 21(17), 41-53.
2021. A Study on the Perception, Coping Competency, and Ethical Awareness of Art Therapists in the Era of COVID-19. Korean Journal of Art Therapy, 28(3), 635-658
2021. Study of Art Therapy Major Students’ Perceptions and experience for Undergraduate Art Therapy Internship Course. Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 21(5), 545-558.
2020. A Study on Status and Recognition of Art Therapy in Hospice and Palliative Care: Focusing on Multidisciplinary Team Members. Korean Journal of Art Therapy, 27(6), 1325-1342.
2020. A Study on the Preference of Art Media of Cancer Patients: Multidisciplinary Approach of Art Therapy. Journal of the Korea Convergence Society, 21(10), 171-179.
2020. A Study on Establishment of Interdisciplinary AI based Art Therapy Major and Development of Curriculum in Preparation of the 4th Industrial Revolution. Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 20(19), 1409-1430.
2020. Exploring the Process of Individuation through Mandala Art Therapy of Middle-aged Women. The Korean Journal of Arts Therapy, 20(2), 21-41.
2020. The Current Status of Undergraduate Art Therapy Programs for Application to Developmental Rehabilitation Services. Journal of Rehabilitation Psychology, 27(2), 1-18.
2020. The Effects of Positive Psychology-Based Group Art Therapy on the Self Efficacy and Subjective Happiness of Art Therapy Major Students. Korean Journal of Art Therapy, 27(3), 493-512.
2020. A study of clay-based bereavement reflections of an art therapist about before and after loss of mother. The Korean Society of Science & Art, 38(2), 93-107.
2018. The Effects of Positive Psychology Group Art Therapy on the Subjective Well-Being of siblings of Children with a Developmental Disability. Korean Journal of Art Therapy, 25(5), 271-689.
2018. Exploratory Study of the Experience of Participation of College Students majoring in Art Therapy in an Unstructured Group Art Therapy. The Korean Journal of Arts Therapy, 21, 5-28.
저서/역서/편서
Publication: Book
2025. Jee Eun Kim, Art Therapy Fieldworks and Supervision. Seoul, Hakjisa, Korea. (2025.02.28)
2021. Jee Eun Kim, & Jung Eun Song. Compassionate Grief Care workbook. Seoul, Art on Earth.
Exhibitions
Belonging-Mourning song of an art therapist- 4th Solo Art Show, Another Way of Seeing Gallery, Seoul, Korea (08/23/2017-09/02/2017)
Dak Paper Making Workshop, Long Island University, NY (09/20/2012)
Belonging (Solo Exhibition), Sculpture Gallery, Long Island University, NY (09/18/2012-09/26/2012)
Life Enhancement through Art Therapy- Franklin Patient Art Show (Director), Sculpture Building Gallery, Long Island University, NY (11/08-11/13/2011)
Life Enhancement through Art Therapy- Franklin Patient Art Show, Franklin Center, NY (11/15-11/28/2011)
Art Therapy Student Exhibition, Sculpture Building Gallery, Long Island University, NY (2009)
Chapter 5: Art, Art Education, and Art Therapy (Solo Exhibition), MJ Gallery, Myungji College, Seoul, Korea (08/08/2008-08/14/2008)
One may have good eyes and see nothing (Clayworks with Visually Handicapped Children), 734 Gallery, University of
Wisconsin-Madison, WI (08/2005)
Spring Exhibition, EWhu Gallery, Seoul, Korea (03/1999)
Doddery Exhibition (Alumni of Art Education in Ewha Womans University), EWhu Gallery, Seoul, Korea (02/1999)
2nd Alumni Exhibition of The University of Suwon, “Korea Modern Art ”, Gyeonggi-do Art Hall, Seoul, Korea (08/1998)
’95 Exposition de Tetes Nouvelles, Seokyong Gallery, Seoul, Korea (01/1995)
Exhibition for Graduation, Kong-pyong Art Center, Seoul, Korea (11/1994)
Exhibition for winner of 29th Kyonggi Provincial Fine Art Contest, Gyeonggi Art Hall, Seoul, Korea (06/1993)
Exhibition for winner of 28th Kyonggi Provincial Fine Art Contest, Gyeonggi Art Hall, Seoul, Korea (06/1992)
Honors and Awards
“Clay experiments with grieving Korean female caregivers.” Lesley University (Unpublised Dissertation) (2016)- Dissertation Research Fellowship (2015)
Award, The Siena Award, the Catholic Award for Academic Excellent, the Newman Catholic Campus Community, NY (04/2009)
Award, Graduate Scholars Award, Long Island University, NY (09/2008- 05/2010)
Award, Best Alumni of Excellent Academic Records, The University of Suwon (No. 1 Ranked at Graduation) (02/1995)
Award, Prize in 29th Gyeonggi Provincial Fine Art Contest Sponsored by Gyeonggi-do Government, Korea (1993)
Award, Prize in 28th Gyeonggi Provincial Fine Art Contest Sponsored by Gyeonggi-do Government, Korea (1992)
Award, Best Student of Excellent Academic Records, The University of Suwon (No. 2 Ranked at Enrollment) (03/1991)
Tuition Scholarship for Excellent Academic Records, The University of Suwon (B.F.A.) (03/1991-02/1995)
Award, Best Student of Excellent Academic Records, Seoul Regional Office of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, Korea (03/1991-
02/1995)