Art therapy painting ideas

"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...

Help your teenager express their emotions using art! Art therapy activities for teens is an easy way to help your teens work through hard feelings and express themselves. We’ve got 25 ideas to get your teens drawing, painting, sculpting and more. Perfect for homeschool art classes.

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…

Fantastic activities for self-guided art therapy sessions to increase your self-awareness

You don’t have to be an artist to benefit from art therapy activities. Because art therapy activities are specifically designed so that anyone can do them, regardless of their artistic abilities. A…

I find so much healing in all things art and creativity. Here are some of my favorite art therapy quotes to boost your creativity and change your life!

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