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How Can Expressive Arts Therapies Engage Teens? August 25, 2018 . No Comments
I remember being a teen in counseling. I remember crossing my arms and sitting on the couch in silence for three sessions, listening to the therapist talk at me and ask questions. Eventually ... Read More
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Can a Poem Be Healing? Writing Poetry Through the Pain January 31, 2018 . 7 Comments
Through my years as a therapist, I have been amazed at how frequently people who come to see me for therapy write poetry. Yet, this should not be surprising. As Hoffman and Granger (2015) ... Read More
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4 Creative Ways to Deepen the Therapeutic Process August 30, 2016 . 9 Comments
When many people think of therapy, they think of talking about problems and working through them with a compassionate therapist. Incorporating creativity into the therapeutic process can ... Read More
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Expressive Arts Visioning with Vision Boards May 12, 2014 . 5 Comments
“When you wish upon a star, Makes no difference who you are. Anything your heart desires Will come to you.” “When You Wish Upon a Star” is a song written by Leigh ... Read More
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Creativity: Unexpected Side Effect of Trauma/PTSD? April 9, 2014 . 15 Comments
We know that certain functions of the body shut down when a person is faced with a threatening situation. This allows other parts to become more active. Larger sets of muscles receive more ... Read More
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Expressive Arts As Means to Heal Trauma March 24, 2014 . 19 Comments
I recently had the honor and privilege of attending a workshop with renowned art therapists Cathy Malchiodi and Kate Webb in San Diego, CA, entitled Trauma-Informed Art Therapy and Positive ... Read More
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Expressive Arts and Transpersonal Therapy: What’s the Connection? October 4, 2013 . 5 Comments
Transpersonal therapy can be a powerful framework for using the expressive arts, such as music, drama, and visual art. But many people are unfamiliar with transpersonal therapy. You may ... Read More
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The Benefits of Mask Making in a Journey toward Wholeness September 10, 2013 . 7 Comments
A baby first focuses on the faces of those around them. Hard-wired to recognize our caregivers, at a primal level, we all understand the human face communicates information. Understanding ... Read More
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Creative Healing: Frequently Asked Questions about How Art Therapy Works July 22, 2013 . 12 Comments
Art therapy is a specialized area of mental health that uses art materials and the creative process to explore emotions, reduce anxiety, increase self-esteem, and resolve other psychological ... Read More
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Journaling to the Center: How Writing Encourages Insight and Healing June 6, 2013 . 5 Comments
Did you know that keeping a journal is one of the most effective ways to expressively heal psychological wounds and gain personal insight? Journaling can be used alone or in conjunction ... Read More
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Exploring the Benefits of Sand Tray Therapy for Adults April 15, 2013 . 10 Comments
Many people associate a sandbox with children’s play. However, there is a special type of expressive therapy in which a tray of sand is used to create and explore imaginary worlds. This ... Read More
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Expressive Arts Therapies for New Moms March 26, 2013 . 7 Comments
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” —Pablo Picasso I am privileged to work with new moms in my private practice. It is tremendously gratifying to help women ... Read More