Art Therapy

Like the United States, other countries face challenges when addressing the mental health of its citizens. When approaches are discovered that are effective, it is often difficult to secure ... Read More

“It is so difficult to put the complexities of the trauma recovery process into words—artwork does this much better!” – Joan Turkus, M.D. Posttraumatic stress (PTSD) is a condition ... Read More

Depression can be challenging. If you have experienced it, then you know that the most basic tasks can become excruciating and leave you feeling apathetic and drained of your willpower. ... Read More

Grief arises as a product of a loss that we have experienced. It is associated with losses that may include a person’s health, job, relationship, pet, or loved one. We may not be ... Read More

A perception of artists as eccentric, different, and living on the social periphery seems to precede this group outside of therapy and, likely, within the context of treatment as well. ... Read More

Expressive arts therapy bridges the gap between the conscious and the unconscious mind. It can bring light to areas of therapy that are blocked, inhibited, and stuck, as well as bringing ... Read More

Art is a language. For the sake of this blog, let’s call it “artlish”–not to be confused or linked with the Artlish Caves Park in British Columbia. “Artlish,” ... Read More

Making art is not enough. Storytelling is not enough. Writing lyrics and music is not enough. Dance and movement are not enough. None of these are enough to transform emotional pain and ... Read More

If you read last month’s blog, Creativity vs Shadow, you will remember a brief mention of Deepak and Gotham Chopra’s book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes. In the book Chopra ... Read More

I recently ordered Deepak and Gotham Chopra’s book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes on my iPad. I haven’t been this excited to read something since I read Carl Jung’s book ... Read More

The following is an abbreviated version of an Art Therapy experiential that I often give to first time clients to help warm them up to how Art Therapy can provide insight into concerns ... Read More

A recent study highlights the benefits of art therapy in the treatment of post-traumatic stress for military veterans. The study involved veterans who had symptoms including anxiety, depression, ... Read More