"The healthiest form of projection is art" ~ Fritz Perls Here is a popular internet list of art therapy activities originally posted up in 2011 by the Nursing School Blog. I have since taken over the list and I consistently research current links that reflect the most inspiring art therapy...
You don’t have to be an artist to benefit from art therapy activities. Because art therapy activities are specifically designed so that anyone can do them, regardless of their artistic abilities. A…
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Pablo Picasso Art therapy is a broad term used to refer to the practice of creating as a way
Art Therapy Activity For Emotional Pain / Self Healing If you are dealing with any emotional pain or trying to heal your inner self, this is for you. Maybe you're dealing with heavy emotions, painful emotions, that have been a consistent presence in your life.
I have been thinking about trust lately and playing around with it in my art…I have been noticing all the ways that I experience trust. It really is one of the most indescribable feelings, or rather senses, that we have. As I experience trust I have been trying to notice if there a part of myself that isn’t being used to experience it. It seems that my body, mind, feelings and spirit (really everything!) come together to create a knowing that I then label with this word trust, but it really is s
Art therapy activities for relaxation will help you change the mood from stressed and hectic to calm and relaxed. Knowing how to de-stress and relax is an essential skill for a healthy life. These …
When You Can’t Draw Your Feelings Hello friends, today, I'll show you what you can do if you’re feeling stuck with trying to express your feelings through art. You might have tried to do this exercise I shared previously, where I showed you how to draw or paint your emotions on paper. I know so
"Art is a wound turned into light." ~ Georges Braque Many years ago I inherited this list called "Top Art Therapy Blogs." I regularly effort to keep up this list by clearing out defunct links and non-updated blogs to feature the freshest writings about art therapy, the expressive arts, and...
Sometimes, the solution to a problem won’t come to your head. It’s times like this you could try art therapy. Here're different ways to do:
Art is such a beautiful tool for healing. Some people think you have to be a great artist to use it as a tool for deeper processing, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! The goal when using art in a therapeutic way is not to have our work sold in an art show. Really, it’s to help us slow down and make sense of ourselves and our situation. I can attest to the effectiveness! I’ve used it both in my own journey and also to help in my work as a therapist. *Full disclosure! This post contai
You don’t have to be an artist to benefit from art therapy activities. Because art therapy activities are specifically designed so that anyone can do them, regardless of their artistic abilities. A…
Sometimes, the solution to a problem won’t come to your head. It’s times like this you could try art therapy. Here're different ways to do:
Drawing from Within is an introductory guide for those wanting to explore the use of art with clients with eating disorders.
Learn 15 simple anxiety art therapy activities that can help reduce anxiety and lower stress. Feel calm instantly! Art Therapy Activities for Adults
Recognizing and remembering these seven functions of art as therapeutic tools for personal growth the next time that you encounter art will hopefully enhance your experience of the image you are looking at. In their book, Art as Therapy, Alain De Botton and John Armstrong identify seven functions of art. They explain how art helps us grow and evolve in our understanding of ourselves, each other, and the world we live in.
Are you struggling with a lack of focus, restlessness, irritability, anxiety, stress, frustration? Here are some art therapy exercises for you:
You don’t have to be an artist to benefit from art therapy activities. Because art therapy activities are specifically designed so that anyone can do them, regardless of their artistic abilities. A…
"Art is a wound turned into light." ~ Georges Braque Many years ago I inherited this list called "Top Art Therapy Blogs." I regularly effort to keep up this list by clearing out defunct links and non-updated blogs to feature the freshest writings about art therapy, the expressive arts, and...
Clinical Art Therapy vs. Nonclinical Art Therapy Did you know that there are 2 different art therapy work types? Most people don’t know about this, and most art therapists don’t think about this so much, even though intentionally choosing which type they want to work with can make a HUGE differen