Girija Kaimal (Gee-ree-jaa (gee as in gift, ree as in reef, jaa as in jar))

Associate Professor (art therapy)

LocationPhiladelphia, PA

Preferred pronounshe/her

Email address

Telephone number2152628914

Websitewww.girijakaimal.com

Twitter account@kaimalgirija

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Biographical information

Girija Kaimal, EdD, ATR-BC is Associate Professor in the PhD program in Creative Arts Therapies at Drexel University and President-Elect of the American Art Therapy Association. Dr. Kaimal is an Associate Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Drexel University and President-Elect of the American Art Therapy Association. Her research broadly examines the physiological and psychological health outcomes of visual and narrative self-expression. Her Health, Arts, Learning and Evaluation (HALE) Lab is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Endowment for the Arts as well as University research groups. Current studies include: Examining the role of art therapy in adult and pediatric hematology/oncology settings; the impact of art therapy for military service members with traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress; the role of narratives and portraiture to enhance awareness on Gulf War Illness; indigenous and traditional arts practices; and; the applications of new media like virtual reality in promoting creative approaches to health and well-being. Girija has published 0ver 50 peer reviewed papers and was recently included in the list of the top 100 women in science. Girija is also an active visual artist and more details on her work are available at www.girijakaimal.com