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Shifting Our Focus: Honoring Our Personal Life Path through Meditative Art

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC There can at times be periods of clarity in our lives, in which the acts that we are engaging in seem...

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When Creativity Meets Mindfulness: Using Art to Increase Body Awareness

body awareness can be improved by art therapy techniques

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The Art of Co-Regulation: The Pathway Towards Establishing Relational Emotional Stability

It can be very beneficial for improving emotional co-regulation, as it allows people to express their feelings in a safe and non-judgmental

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Understanding the Benefits of Working within the Metaphor in Art Therapy

Art Therapy and Metaphor

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Emotional Color Wheel: Practicing Emotion Identification in Art

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Color is a powerful tool for creative expression and self exploration. It is said that color is the...

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The Archetypes We Embody: Exploring Archetypal Patterns Through Oracle Cards

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC “How do you engage in the actions of your life?” -Caroline Myss Archetypes are a powerful way to...

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Introduction to the Use of Oracle Cards in Art Therapy

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Often we seek therapy when we are in need of support or guidance with a particular issue or dilemma...

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Expressive Freedom and The Power of Choice in Art Therapy

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC In life, we are often faced with difficult choices. Some choices seem small, but can have a big impact...

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Body as Canvas: Body Art, Tattoos and Symbolic Healing

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Human beings have been adorning their bodies with art for centuries. From paint and clay to feathers...

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Art With Ice: Sensory Play and Process Art for the Winter Season

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC If you've been looking for a new way to engage your children in creative play and expression, then look...

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…But, I’m Not an Artist: The Benefits of Trying Something New For Your Mental Health

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Often as an art therapist, I hear many individuals express a fear of expressing themselves using art...

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Maintaining Creative Momentum: Inspirational Quotes for Artmaking

quotes can be inspirational for artmaking and to help you find inspiration

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Meditative Watercolor Activity: Finding Your Center With Geode Watercolor Painting

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Mindfulness has become a popular buzzword in recent years, as people have begun to recognize the value...

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The Art of Repurposing Found Objects: Changing Perspectives and Finding Meaning

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC In today's fast-paced, constantly-connected world, it can be easy to forget the importance of slowing...

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Exploring Our Personal Power Through Art

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Our personal power is what allows us to create change in our lives and in the world around us. It is...

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Setting Intentions Using Art and Mandalas

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Setting intentions is a way of clarifying what you want in life and getting focused on achieving it....

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Exploring New Beginnings in Art: Preparing for the New Year Ahead

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC A beginning is an important and often overlooked part of life. It sets the tone for everything that...

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As We Approach the New Year and Conclude 2022: Exploring Endings through Art

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC The end of the year is a time of endings and beginnings. It's a time to set goals and to make plans...

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Painting with Salt: Adding New Textures to Your Watercolor Painting

Salt Art painting is an Art Therapy technique that can help relieve stress. You can experiment with different types of salt too.

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Holiday Art Journaling Ideas to Promote Relaxation into the New Year

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well, it is if you love spending time in your art journal....