Grief and loss of beloved pets
Losing a loved one is hard. Many discount the intense connection one makes with their furry companions. Animals have a special relationship with their humans. Animal companions provide unconditional love, […]
Both Picture and Artist
Both Picture and Artist. Are we a product of our environment? Or is our environment a product of our perceptions? Sure when we are born into this world we are […]
How can art transform maladaptive behavior?
What defines adaptive vs maladaptive behavior? Taking this image of nature’s answer in response to environmental intrusion… What does adaption look like? What does maladaption look like? And one step […]
The Adventures of Frisco and Snowbell. (two lost kittens)
Art Therapy invention of creating a story. Written and illustrated by an 8 yr old girl. The Adventures of Frisco and Snowbell. Frisco and Snowbell were two kittens born in […]
what is art therapy?
Definition: Art therapy is an established mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of […]
creative coaching
Why Creative Coaching for Parent and Child? In a recent Newsweek article creative ability was said to be declining in U.S. Schools Art of Counseling works with all ages to build creative problem solving skills […]
school art therapy
When a student is distracted by emotional issues, learning disabilities, speech or language disorders, behavioral disorders or illness, even a well-trained, experienced teacher may be unable to get beyond these barriers […]
family therapy
Family therapy helps families develop new family-wide communication and coping skills. Art along with family discussion helps children feel comfortable while the whole family works on improving the overall quality […]
art therapy, addiction and recovery
The power of art therapy in the treatment of addiction lies in its capacity to allow people to express emotions without using words. For many people in recovery from chemical addiction, significant blocks prevent […]