Department of Psychology
Fort Lewis College

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Marilyn Leftwich, Ph.D.
Florida State University
Associate Professor of Psychology, Emerita
Research Methodology, Expressive Arts Therapy

E-Mail: leftwich_m@fortlewis.edu

Marilyn Leftwich’s areas of interest focus on expressive arts therapy, including dance/movement therapy, art therapy, and music therapy.  Dr. Leftwich’s professional activities connect her with many human service and health-related agencies in the Durango area; developing collaborative partnerships involving Fort Lewis College students with community programs.  She has recently instituted a partnership with the 9HealthFair program connecting students with community health providers. She has worked with persons with chronic mental illness and developmental disabilities as well as active and institutionalized elders.  She is also interested in service learning (service in the academic curriculum), efforts toward multicultural understanding, and environmental action.