Art therapy crafts

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…

I’ve recently been expanding my therapeutic book collection, and thought I would start sharing some of the books and accompanying art prompts that I have been using with child clients. Bibliotherapy is a great way to engage kids in discussing various topics or helping them understand experiences through story. And as an art therapist, I …

Art Therapy, Expressive Art and Play Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults Santa Monica - Jane V. Tillman, LMHC, LMFT

"I Am..." Collage Art Project need to do this with the kids and see how they change in a year

“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” (Shunryo Suzuki) Yesterday my husband brought home a beautiful African Spear plant. I was delighted and surprised since I’m usually the one bringing home plants. When I asked about his inspiration for the plant, he proudly showed me the attached...

Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.

Looking for a easy fun craft for your kids or students? Learn how to make pretty tie-dye coffee filter art.

From an art therapy website - Each person creates art to represent the corresponding emotion on the wheel - using colors, abstraction, or representationally. The more we make space for emotions, the more freedom we have to dance with them, rather than feeling overwhelmed by them.