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'Art Is Very Healing': From Army Veteran To Future Art Therapist
This School of Visual Arts student spent eight years in the Army. Now, she has her eyes set on becoming an art therapist for veterans.

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This School of Visual Arts student spent eight years in the Army. Now, she has her eyes set on becoming an art therapist for veterans.

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