Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses artmaking for mental well-being. I am going to describe a case, with pseudonyms, to highlight the type of work I do.…
Famous psychotherapist, Carl Rogers, had videos of his clinical psychotherapy sessions assessed. Some critically important information was found. Those people who predominantly took responsibility for themselves and their actions got…
Do you ever keep thinking about something or someone, even though there is diddly you can do about it now? Do you wish that brain of yours would hush up? Welcome to…
An interesting article highlights a school teacher painting positive and uplifting messages for children, read more, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/31/upside-denmark-culture-mental-health-singing-theatre?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR09n0U8o1MiJ0Uvr_QeCXOJOVypZzTmP14LLU7JqE7hj0XQxvHCXH1rHaQ#Echobox=1564787281
The holidays can be a tough time for people for many reasons. People may have lost their jobs, a loved one, lack social connection or other negative…
People have many types of dreams. They may process the events of the day. They may be childhood memories or of people from the past. It is normal to dream…
The trap of modern society is that many people spend all of their waking hours in activity. Some children rarely have a quiet afternoon, to make up their own…
This weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving. It means different things to different people. For some it means family gatherings and others it reminds them of the atrocities of colonization. Take a moment to acknowledge…
I never realized how judgemental people are against folks who need mental health support until I became an art therapist. We have to normalize getting support when we need it…
A randomized control study of 59 women, aged 18-65 with various forms of anxiety (social and generalized, panic disorder) showed that the people who participated in art therapy…
Art therapy has been found to be very helpful for people struggling with illness, like chronic pain, post stroke, alzheimers and cancer. One study researched patients undergoing chemotherapy. This study…
Engaging in art-making increases levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine is a feel good hormone. Psychology Today states that "this important neurochemical boosts mood, motivation, and attention, and helps regulate…