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…
Self Love Otter, Acrylic Paint on Rock
In art therapy, discussions around “self-love” frequently come up. It is a difficult concept for some to embrace. The saying, “You…
To help you be informed for the October 21 federal election, Guelph Arts Council asked local candidates from the four main parties to answer a few questions about…
Research has found that going through cancer treatments benefited from art therapy, read more https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0965229910000373
Art therapy is a tool that is useful for any kind of trauma but research has shown that especially useful for those with childhood trauma, read on https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0197455607000287
An interesting case study where art therapy benefited a veteran suffering from TBI, traumatic brain injury and PTSD using art therapy, read more https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S0197455616300636?token=5350D9F0A68803BDF22188CE80FD585B2E8208326E671E27922FB05E679173D030B39729CC9B30D41F4D91D8533728E5
An interesting article highlights how art is helping the people of Denmark with depression, 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
Taken from life hack, research has shown:
Music and art may have a positive effect on physiological states.[1] Art can improve the well-being of breast cancer patients. In a study, art reduced…
Ideas are like sparks, and when it comes to the arts, donations to GAC (Guelph Arts Council) can be the fuel that feeds the fire. Through GAC programs such as…
The Art$Pay Now contemporary art exhibit this weekend at Wellington Brewery aims to promote good taste in local art and beer Read more