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Art In Search of ‘Home’
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC When we consider the concept of ‘home’, we might envision a place where we feel safe, nurtured and...
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Embracing the Inner Warrior Archetype
The warrior archetype can be a powerful tool for self-awareness. The inner warrior is the part of us that allows us to face our fears
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Monstrous Self-Images: Releasing Our Shame
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Monsters can show up in our lives in a variety of ways. They often serve as significant metaphors for...
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Paper Weaving: Integrating Opposing Parts of the Self
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC The process of weaving contains profound metaphors of unification, integration, and transformation. ...
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Art Journaling: 5 Themes for November
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC November is a time for reflection – a time to take a step back and assess all that has happened in the...
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Stepping Stones: Reflecting on Our Past, Present and Future Experiences in Art Therapy
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu Many cultures have legends or...
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Creative Expression and Artmaking for Aging Adults as a Way to Reduce Depression
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Depression is a common mental health disorder that can happen at any age, but it’s more common in older...
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Promoting Emotional Learning and Social Skills for Children with Autism Using Puppets
Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that promoting emotional learning and social skills in...
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Art Therapy and Neurobiology: Impact of Artmaking on the Brain
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC With the rapid development and innovations occurring in the field of neuroscience within the past few...
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Promoting Positive Behaviors in Children: Creating a Visual Routine Board in Art Therapy
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Routines and the structure provided in a balanced schedule can be calming and provide a sense of order...
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Magazine Photo Collage: Creating Meaning through Combined Imagery in Art Therapy
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Often when we consider intuitive processes of artmaking, we might identify painting techniques, such as...
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CBT and Art Therapy: Using Art to Challenge Automatic Negative Thoughts
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC If you've ever struggled with anxiety, depression, or another mental health issue, you know that...
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Free Association Techniques in Art Therapy
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Free association is a technique promoted originally in Freudian psychoanalysis that has been used to...
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Recovering from Trauma: Using Art to Explore Our Environmental Security
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC A sense of security and protection is crucial for human development and well-being. According to...
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A Walk in Her Shoes’: Building Empathy Between Mothers and Daughters
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC What would it be like to walk in your mother’s shoes for a day? Or your daughter’s for that matter? ...
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Processing and Containing Grief through Memory Boxes
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC When someone we love dies, we go through a grieving process that is unique and personal to the person...
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Calm Down Sensory Jars: A Fun Way to Self-Regulate Emotions
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC Sensory jars are a fun and creative way to help kids and adults alike learn how to self-regulate...
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Witnessing Our Vitality through the"Tree of Life" Drawing in Art Therapy
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC The term “vitality” can be understood as “the capacity to thrive and grow”. In this way, vitality is at...
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Art Journaling: Journal Prompt Ideas for the Autumn Season!
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT BC-ATR New to art journaling? Or wondering how it can be used as a healthy coping skill for relaxation? In...
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Art Therapy and OCD: 3 Repetitive Processes to Relieve Our Thoughts
by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC I recently came upon an article posted on the Anxiety & Depression Association of America in which an...
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