Harnessing the Healing Power of Water: Exploring Artistic Techniques for Emotional Renewal
Harnessing the symbolism of water in art therapy can provide a profound means of healing and self-expression.
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Drawing the Body: Life-Size Body Tracing in Art Therapy
Body tracing in art therapy is a technique that involves tracing or outlining the contours of one's body on paper or another artistic medium
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‘Temenos’: Exploring the Concept of Sacred Space in Art Therapy
n the context of art therapy, the idea of "temenos" can be understood as the creation of a safe and supportive environment
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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