Art therapy

listens, and advises individuals through life’s struggles. More often than desired, a therapist must deal with individuals who have experienced very traumatic and abusive situations. Even with a great deal of patience, endurance, and training in the art of therapy, therapists are still vulnerable to the effects of trauma and stress during and after sessions with clients. In order to grasp how stress effects a therapist, it is important to clarify some terminology debated by phycology scholars,…

With art, comes many different variables and interpretation. Subjectivity through art reveals ideas influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions. It may be used as a form of expression, hobbies, comfort or even a cultural ritual. Art can tell stories of the past that are significant to the person and allow people to develop communication skills, a positive self- image and stability with their emotions, without verbally having to tell a story and communicate them to other people.…

all, I lacked someone who was there for me in a way that I needed one to be. Instead I turned to acting and art as an escape. I believe that they are both two very powerful “tools” that can help one build towards their true happiness. To be able to reach out to people and let them express themselves in a way that helped me very much is my dream. I want to become a creative arts therapist, specifically for children between the ages of five and fifteen. The reason why I chose the…

Music is Medicine There are many different types of medication in the advanced world that we live in today. Our scientists and doctors have produced treatment to cure almost any sickness. Many people in today’s society do not realize that there are more simple ways to treat every day problems. However, music can be a huge solution to sickness and a great substitute for medicine. In the text “Music as Medicine”, Mary Ann Liebert explains: Music is one of the oldest tools in medicine, with a…

Two studies (Anderson & Overy, 2010; Ezell & Levy, 2003) included multiple forms of art interventions including visual arts, creative writing, murals, wood sculpture, graphic design, music, poetry, photography, drama, cartoon art, collage and papier mâché. Both of these studies include pre and post assessments one with a control and one with no control. Sessions lasted 8 weeks (Anderson & Overy, 2010) or for the duration of a participant’s stay (Ezell & Levy, 2003). Ezell and Levy (2003) found…

frequently physically active. Chiropractors can perform adjustments that help decompress the spine, reduce pain and alleviate headaches associated with intense training, competing and even low-stress sports. 4. Making you feel good Chiropractic care is an art and a science that delves into ways to better people’s physical beings. Total Health Spine & Nutrition provides initial evaluations including obtaining a medical history, and doing orthopedic and neurologic assessments. From there,…

Hypermobility-Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (type III) was inherited by my mom and sister. The chronic pain is persistent, unyielding, disabling and affects almost every aspect of their lives. Throughout this time I have seen how they have used sensory art therapies, such as art and music, to cope both actively and passively with the symptoms of this disorder. Music has allowed my sister to recover faster from panic attacks, distracts her from the intense pain she experiences when she is confined to…

My Job: Pediatric Art Therapist Job Description: Employ a combination of studio art, psychology, and counseling Encourage clients to experiment with art techniques Help clients to: Gain greater awareness of their feelings Express themselves Work through their emotions Move on in a positive way Skills Needed: Communication Listening Observing Intuition Creativity Imagination Ability to handle sensitive issues Emotional strength Empathy Ability to gain trust NOT TEACHING ART Will work closely…

people need art and art can be used to fit needs in a variety of ways. For example, Paglia comments that “My treatment of art is a kind of electrocution therapy, Applying a live wire (that is me) to make me jump and light up with a neon glare.” (Paglia, 116) That was an example of how some people need art. Although, individuals need art for different reasons and use art in various ways. The quote explains how an individual metaphorically uses art as an electrocution therapy. For that person, art…

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls” (“Pablo Picasso Quotes"). Art’s purpose is solely to create an outlet for relieving stress in people’s daily lives. Stress is “A mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances” (“Stress”). Stress is triggered when there is fear involved such as deadlines, procrastination, paranoia, politics, family issues, etc. Stress is formulated by chaotic environments and disarmed when…