Understanding the Benefits of Working within the Metaphor in Art Therapy
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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....
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5 Art Activities to Help You De-Stress During this Holiday Season
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but they can also be a time of stress and anxiety. ...
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The Spiritual Dimension in Art Therapy: Exploring Our Beliefs, Sense of Purpose and Meaning
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC For some people, spirituality is a cornerstone of their lives. It provides guidance, structure, and...
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Understanding the Ways Children Process and Express Emotions: How Art Therapy Can Help Part 2
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC One of the most important aspects of a child's development is their ability to process and express...
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