The Mandala Exchange is an interactive blogspot where mandala projects, resources, ideas, and knowledge can be shared. The Exchange was formed to be able to continue the mandala work presented at the 2011 AATA conference, "Communicating Through Mandalas: Exploring Traditional and Online Media with Fellow Therapists". The presenters and moderators of this site, wanted the cycle of the mandala to continue and expand through a virtual community of practitioners, artists and explorers.

Amy - The Mandala Mission




   Amy Bucciarelli, M.S., ATR-BC


In 2010, on my birthday, I was faced with the inevitable moment of examining my life and wondering "Where am I heading" and "When will I finally know who I am?" In search of answers to these questions I was drawn to my roots as an art therapist  - challenged to explore my inner-self through art-making.  In the process of determining how to embark on this journey of self-discovery, my friend suggested that I should post my artwork on a blog so I could share my inspirations with others. I decided my mission was to create a series of mandalas throughout the course of a year.  My friends, family, and fellow bloggers kept me accountable as I created one mandala each week for 52 weeks. 




Initially, the mandala blog was largely a reflection of my personal life experiences and relationships. I used my professional practice to color the knoweldge and self-understanding that was influencial to The Mandala Mission. 

Again, encouraged and inspired by friends and family, in 2012, I have renewed my Mandala Mission. This time I have opened my blog to the public and I am inviting you to help the Mission grow. You are invited to create your own mandalas and add them to my mission. Click here http://mandalamission.blogspot.com/ to find out more about how to contribute or to just view how the collective responds to the individual. Happy mandala making and enjoying!




Professional Experience
2012-current:     Art Therapist - Arts in Medicine at Shands Hospital and
                           Lecturer -  Center for Arts in Medicine at the University of Florida
                           University of Florida, Shands Children's Hospital
                           Gainesville, FL
                           www.shands.org/aim
                           www.arts.ufl.edu/cam


2010-2012:         Assistant Director of Streetlight - Adolescent Palliative Care Program
                           University of Florida, Shands&UF
                           Gainesville, FL
                           www.shands.org/streetlight

2008-2010:     Expressive Therapist - Snowden at Fredericksburg
                        Mary Washington Hospital, Medicorp
                        Fredericksburg, VA

2007-2008:     Dual Diagnosis Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor
                       Stewart-Marchman Center
                       Daytona Beach, FL

2007:               Art Therapy Graduate
                        Florida State University


Please email me for comments/questions: abucciarelli@ufl.edu
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