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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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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Stuck in a Creative Rut: Strategies for Understanding and Overcoming Artist’s Block
5 tips for Overcoming "stuckness" or artist block
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Embracing the Seeker Archetype: Fostering Self-Awareness through Oracle Cards & Life Mapping-Part I
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Self-awareness and self-discovery are essential for leading a healthy, balanced life. As renowned...
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Utilizing Art as a Modality for Empowerment: Focusing on Women in Art Therapy
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Women as a collective group are often faced with a range of lived experiences that can lead to varied...
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Focusing the Mind: Using Creative Art as a Way to Improve and Cultivate Your Growth Mindset
Do you ever feel stuck or overwhelmed by negative thoughts and emotions? What you may not know is that art is one of the best ways to reset
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Art as a Healing Modality for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC There are many treatment options for cerebral palsy, depending on the severity of the condition. For...
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Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy: Benefits of Incorporating Meditation with Art Making
Mindfulness based art therapy can help with stress management and more
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Intuitive Painting as Healing: Finding Inner Magic within a Painting Process
Intuitive art in art therapy is used to promote healing. It is creative and meditative. Fun!
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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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