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"The healthiest form of projection is art" ~ Fritz Perls Here is a popular internet list of art therapy activities originally posted up in 2011 by the Nursing School Blog. I have since taken over the list and I consistently research current links that reflect the most inspiring art therapy...

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One of my favourite books for leading expressive arts groups is "Art Therapy for Groups" by Marian Liebmann. Originally published in 1986 and revised in 2004, this book explains how to implement art exercises in group settings. My first therapeutic art group consisted of middle-aged adults with acquired brain injuries, and I referred to this book every week for two years. I often reflect upon how deeply we can emotionally heal within groups. Some of the healing factors of group work…

“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” (Shunryo Suzuki) Yesterday my husband brought home a beautiful African Spear plant. I was delighted and surprised since I’m usually the one bringing home plants. When I asked about his inspiration for the plant, he proudly showed me the attached...

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Are you searching for effective tools to help individuals cope with anger? Look no further! Our anger coping worksheets are designed to assist individuals in recognizing and managing their anger in a healthy and productive manner. Targeted towards therapists, counselors, and educators working with various age groups, these worksheets provide a valuable resource for facilitating discussions and interventions related to anger management.

Join in and create a messy, playful, and expressive self portrait in under 10 minutes! Self growth begins with self awareness! This process is meant to help you let go of old ideas and begin exploring some new sides to yourself with no pressure. This is the first step in a month long process aimed at helping to expand, grow, and evolve your understanding of yourself and get to know each other a bit more. Watch the short video here for full instructions and to see a glimpse of my own process…

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Art therapy activities for self-awareness are the perfect choice for at-home, self-directed therapy. You can make them a part of your self-care practice. These activities will raise your self-aware…

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Coping art. Creative expressions, coping skills. Stressors.

From an art therapy website - Each person creates art to represent the corresponding emotion on the wheel - using colors, abstraction, or representationally. The more we make space for emotions, the more freedom we have to dance with them, rather than feeling overwhelmed by them.

Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, online distance education and courses on expressive arts therapy and art therapy developed by Cathy Malchiodi PhD as part of trauma-informed intervention.

Art Therapy for Anxiety — Thirsty For Art