Art as therapy

Dual Self Portraits in Art Therapy

"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...

Recognizing and remembering these seven functions of art as therapeutic tools for personal growth the next time that you encounter art will hopefully enhance your experience of the image you are looking at. In their book, Art as Therapy, Alain De Botton and John Armstrong identify seven functions of art. They explain how art helps us grow and evolve in our understanding of ourselves, each other, and the world we live in.

Art Therapy To Try Yourself: • Try mandala art - Draw a circle and make designs inside or outside the circle. Mental Health Quotes, art therapy quotes.

Art Therapy Resources

Art therapy uses art to heal people of all ages, and can improve the emotional, mental, and physical state of most people. source Sit together and do gratitude mandelas. source Use a circular cardb…

It seems that everyone today has some level of stress in his or her everyday life. Whether it is rooted in work, school, the past, or personal relationships, stress is a huge part of our lives. Str…

Clinical Art Therapy vs. Nonclinical Art Therapy Did you know that there are 2 different art therapy work types? Most people don’t know about this, and most art therapists don’t think about this so much, even though intentionally choosing which type they want to work with can make a HUGE differen