Patterns Across Cultures: Incorporating Art History into Pattern Making in Art Therapy
One of the many techniques used in art therapy is pattern making, which can be a powerful tool for promoting self-awareness and growth
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Journeying into the Collective Unconscious: Art Therapy as a Tool for Inner Exploration
Art therapy and the collective unconscious
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Empowering the Hero Within: Exploring the Hero Archetype through Comic Book Drawing
Creating a comic in art therapy can be a powerful way to explore the hero archetype and its relevance to our personal lives. Here are some s
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Exploring Dreams: Harnessing the Power of Art Therapy to Unlock the Subconscious Mind
Exploring dreams in art therapy can be a powerful way to tap into the subconscious mind and gain deeper insight into one's emotions, thought
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Finding Healing through Watercolor Painting: Using Art Therapy for Grief Work
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Grief is a complex and challenging experience that can manifest in many different ways. Often, it can...
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The Healing Power of Virtual Art Therapy: Connecting Creativity and Mental Health Online
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Virtual art therapy is a form of art therapy that takes place in a virtual or digital environment. It...
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Re-Creating One’s Narrative in Art Therapy: Altered Books Part 2
One powerful and versatile technique used in narrative art therapy is the creation of altered books.
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Re-Creating One’s Narrative in Art Therapy: Altered Books Part 1
Narrative art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that combines visual art with storytelling to explore personal narratives, emotions, a
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Felted Expressions: Exploring the Therapeutic Applications of Felting Techniques in Art Therapy
Felting, a versatile and tactile craft that involves transforming loose fibers into a cohesive fabric or object,
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A Creative Approach to Stress Management: Simple Ways to Incorporate Art into Your Daily Life
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Whether you are struggling with a difficult obstacle currently, or just feeling overwhelmed by everyday...
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What Children Tell Us in Their Art: Warning Signs for a Closer Look
A child's drawing is a window into their inner world. Children's art can provide valuable insight into their thoughts, emotions
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Exploring Emotional Activation in Art: Create Your ‘Window of Tolerance’
art therapists often work with clients to explore their emotional activation and their "window of tolerance,"
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Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Art for Caregivers
Exploring the therapeutic benefits of art for caregivers provides insight into how individuals can promote their own health and wellness
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In Bloom: The Symbolism of ‘Spring’ and Cultivating Our Own Creativity
In this blog post, we will explore how to find inspiration from the symbolism of spring and how to incorporate these ideas in art therapy.
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Silencing the Inner Critic: Finding the Courage to Create
The inner critic can be particularly challenging to overcome, but art and art therapy are powerful tools for challenging these negative self
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The Power of Mental Visualization and Art
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Mental visualization, also known as guided imagery, is a technique used to create or evoke mental...
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Mental Health and Workplace Burnout: Managing Work-Related Stress Using Art
This blog post will discuss the positive impact that art can have in managing workplace burnout, as well as strategies for incorporating art
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The Power of Self-Expression: Exploring Identity within the LGBTQ+ Community through Art Therapy
Art therapy can be particularly beneficial for individuals exploring their sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. It allows us
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Utilizing Breath Awareness in Art Therapy: Drawing the Breath
Breath awareness can be used in many forms of therapy, including art therapy.
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Addressing Sibling Rivalries: Improving Sibling Relationships in Family Art Therapy
Family Art Therapy to Improve Sibling Rivalries
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