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Art & Therapy Quote from Rene Magritte
I came across a great quote from one of my favorite aritsts, Rene Magritte: “Nothing is confused except the mind.” - Rene Magritte At first glance this quote doesn’t seem art related at all. But knowing that Magritte said it really ...
A “Creepy” Art Therapy Activity for Halloween
It’s that time of year when the air and leaves are crisp. It’s a colorful time for most and winter is fast-approaching. Halloween is almost here which means Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before you know it! This Halloween we...
Art Therapy Becoming More Accepted, Still A Ways To Go
Another great article, this one is about Art Therapy and it’s gradual recognition and acceptance. Although it is becoming more and more acknolwedged and accepted, there is still a long ways to go… You Gotta Have Art Patients Benefit Fro...
Art Therapy & Autism - Creating New Hues
A great story about autism and art therapy I thought I’d share…Although April has passed, it’s still a poignant article. And why should we only be aware of autism in April anyway? Enjoy! Art therapy creates new hues in Autism Awaren...
A Message to Art Therapy Readers
Part of my hopes and goals for the Art Therapy Blog is that it becomes a useful resource to anyone on any level with regards to using art in a therapeutic way, including the average person as well as the seasoned art therapist. Whether the site is a ...
Where Does Art End and Therapy Begin?
Some people have come to question my use of the term “art therapy” on this site. While there is nothing wrong with this, I feel that this is a topic worth addressing as there may be other readers who feel the same way. One visitor to the ...
Art Therapy Benefits for Sexually Abused Adults
Found an interesting paper about the benefits of art therapy for adult survivors of sexual abuse. I mentioned before how art therapy helped Lee George from Australia, inspiring her to start her own art therapy program for indigenous women in similar ...
Focus Your Energy With This Easy Art Therapy Activity
Are you the type of person that feels stretched too thin? Do you try to please and accommodate everyone under the sun? Could you be spending more of your time on the people that matter most in your life? If so, this may be a good art therapy exercise...
The Art of Connection Exhibit March 18-April 3
The Art of Connection March 18 – April 3, 2008 Public reception: Saturday, March 29, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm The Art of Connection exhibition showcases artwork by graduate art therapy students and the people they work with at their internships. Artwork...
Fundraiser Raises Awareness of Art Therapy & Children With Cancer
Tracy’s Kids 2008 Red Carpet Fundraiser Raises Awareness of Art Therapy with Children with Cancer On the evening of Tuesday, February 12, 2008–right in the heart of Hollywood’s awards season–Tracy’s Kids 2008 Red Carpet...
Art Therapy Shows Promise in Treatment of PTSD & Trauma
Recent Research Efforts Identify Treatments with Children, Adolescents, and Adults Recent research involving children and adolescents with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) indicates that art therapy may be a promising treatment. PTSD is an emo...
Creative Arts Therapy Week 2008
Celebrate the healing arts this spring! Creative Arts Therapy Week 2008 Saturday, March 9 thru Saturday, March 15 Registration Form (PDF) Email form to: donnabettsatrbc@aol.com Throughout the United States, during the second addthis_url = 'htt...
Indigenous Women Receive Support For Art Therapy Program
Here’s a truly inspiring story out of Australia that reflects how corporations, businesses, and individuals can help other people profit beyond the means of money. Imaginif, a family run business in Australia dedicated to supporting child prote...
An Art Therapy Idea Worth Listening To
I love it when I come across great examples of effective art therapy. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I came across a great story about how a teacher successfully implemented art therapy into the classroom. If you’re interested in the detail...
You Gotta “Hear” This Art Therapy Activity
I read a great blog post by a teacher that implemented art therapy in the classroom and so, I had to share the art activity with you as it’s something I’ve been meaning to cover anyway. And what better time to cover it than addthis_url...
Italian Ballerina Embraces Art Therapy Program
An Italian ballerina, Carla Fracci, is asking fellow artists to support a program that utilizes different forms of art therapy to help cancer patients. She was named as the spokeswoman for the project, and accepted, offering great praise to the progr...
Some Updates
Just wanted to let you know that I added a new page about the benefits of art therapy. It is meant to be a general overview about, well, how art therapy can benefit anyone that’s willing to give it a shot. Feel free to let me know if you thin...
Get Creative With Collages
Collages are another easy art therapy idea to implement. If for some reason you’re not familiar with collages or you need a quick refresher on some different types of collages, here’s a little explanation addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2...
Animal Collage Art & The Art of Animal Collages
This art therapy activity is similar to the jungle animal collage, but a little more specific with regards to you, and yet a little more open with regards to the types of animals. You’ll be creating animal collage art, but addthis_url = '...
Self Portrait - Art Therapy Idea 1
The self-portrait is a simple art therapy idea that can reveal a lot about a person. The basic idea with this type of art therapy is that the person communicates, through art, how he or she sees him or herself....
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