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Connecting with Nature through Art Therapy: Using Natural Objects in Stamping

One popular technique used in art therapy is stamping, which involves creating images by pressing objects onto paper or other surfaces.

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

Journeying into the Collective Unconscious: Art Therapy as a Tool for Inner Exploration

Art therapy and the collective unconscious

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...

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...

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.

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,"

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.

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

Stuck in a Creative Rut: Strategies for Understanding and Overcoming Artist’s Block

5 tips for Overcoming "stuckness" or artist block

Part 2 Embracing the Seeker Archetype: Fostering Self-Awareness through Oracle Cards & Life Mapping

Oracle cards and archetypes are a fun way to learn more about oneself

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...

Confronting Loss After a Stroke: Utilizing Art to Process and Express Emotions

by Lauren Fallat, LPC LPAT ATR-BC After surviving a stroke, many people experience grief and loss. These emotions can be triggered by...

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...

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...