Artist Biography
Jalynd McDonald is graduating this spring with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture. Throughout her four years at Endicott College, she has been named on the Dean’s List every semester and is returning for one more year to complete her Master’s in Interior Architecture. During her junior year, she spent a semester abroad in Florence, Italy, and can’t wait to return one day. Noting that the European architecture was inspiring, as well as breathtaking, and the people made her feel at home. She enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, as well as staying active and traveling to new places. She is also excited for what’s to come after graduation and to continue learning and improving her skills and knowledge through the people she meets and her life experiences.
Thesis Abstract
Residential treatment facilities give people a better chance for long-term recovery, rather than institutional settings, because it keeps patients in the community. Although, for mothers, there aren’t many options for receiving treatment that also keeps them and their child together. There is also a lack of focus on the quality of life and programming that would help patients sustain healthy habits once released. Residential treatment facilities that focus on quality of life and design may encourage young mothers, more specifically ages 15-24, recovering from substance abuse issues to seek help by allowing them to heal with their child in a safe and harmonious environment.
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