http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/11/19/art-as-therapy-coping-with-feelings-of-grief-during-the-holiday-season/ <<exploring healthy therapy & counseling>> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:02:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/11/19/art-as-therapy-coping-with-feelings-of-grief-during-the-holiday-season/#comment-5311 Therapist Evanston Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:50:31 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/11/19/art-as-therapy-coping-with-feelings-of-grief-during-the-holiday-season/#comment-5311 One thing I am wondering: what to say when I get the inevitable, “I can't draw.” I have often recommended this strategy, but am often met with this response. How can I help my clients understand that it is the process that is important rather than the product? They are often so focused on the outcome that they can't let themselves be in the moment and participate in an activity that will help them heal. One thing I am wondering: what to say when I get the inevitable, “I can’t draw.” I have often recommended this strategy, but am often met with this response. How can I help my clients understand that it is the process that is important rather than the product? They are often so focused on the outcome that they can’t let themselves be in the moment and participate in an activity that will help them heal.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/11/19/art-as-therapy-coping-with-feelings-of-grief-during-the-holiday-season/#comment-5277 Therapist Edgecliff Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:40:02 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/11/19/art-as-therapy-coping-with-feelings-of-grief-during-the-holiday-season/#comment-5277 I would love to see a list of some concrete things we can tell our clients to do during this season that will lower stress. For someone like Heidi, what does the author suggest? I was thinking some things like shopping before the season is really here and getting everything wrapped might help. That way, when the burden of the season is upon her, she can really focus on herself and getting through the season rather than having to force herself to do something she really emotionally can't handle at the moment. I would love to see a list of some concrete things we can tell our clients to do during this season that will lower stress. For someone like Heidi, what does the author suggest? I was thinking some things like shopping before the season is really here and getting everything wrapped might help. That way, when the burden of the season is upon her, she can really focus on herself and getting through the season rather than having to force herself to do something she really emotionally can’t handle at the moment.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/11/19/art-as-therapy-coping-with-feelings-of-grief-during-the-holiday-season/#comment-5261 Therapist Drexel Hill Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:21:15 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/11/19/art-as-therapy-coping-with-feelings-of-grief-during-the-holiday-season/#comment-5261 All of this certainly rings true for me. I am 32 with two small children. My husband died in a car accident last Christmas Eve. I have been dreading this time since the moment I heard about the accident. I am very interested in participating in art therapy. I am eager to learn a productive way of dealing with emotions. I think that this blog helped me b/c now I know a little about what to expect and am not as intimidated by the idea. All of this certainly rings true for me. I am 32 with two small children. My husband died in a car accident last Christmas Eve. I have been dreading this time since the moment I heard about the accident. I am very interested in participating in art therapy. I am eager to learn a productive way of dealing with emotions. I think that this blog helped me b/c now I know a little about what to expect and am not as intimidated by the idea.

]]> http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/11/19/art-as-therapy-coping-with-feelings-of-grief-during-the-holiday-season/#comment-5143 Therapist Concord Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:11:02 +0000 http://www.goodtherapy.org/custom/blog/2007/11/19/art-as-therapy-coping-with-feelings-of-grief-during-the-holiday-season/#comment-5143 Art making as a healing process allows for many positive effects to happen physiologically. The process of making art also provides a kinesthetic release that enables a person to channel her emotions and physical energy outward rather than suppressing and tightening within. Excellent points are given by this blog. Art making as a healing process allows for many positive effects to happen physiologically. The process of making art also provides a kinesthetic release that enables a person to channel her emotions and physical energy outward rather than suppressing and tightening within. Excellent points are given by this blog.

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