The discipline of art therapy is a fairly recent innovation in the repertoire of therapists; combining the use of both art and psychotherapy in order to connect with patients, art therapists utilize the therapeutic nature of creativity, as well as the patient’s own use of symbology, as a way to gain insight into issues affecting […]
Archives for May 2014
You Are Amazing!
by Dr. Deah Schwartz Therapeutic Tid Bit of the Month: You are Amayzing! This month you MAY notice the media gearing up trying to convince you how unamazing you are. It is their job to be certain that we dislike ourselves enough to spend the next month buying products and programs to drastically change our […]
Music Therapy Helps Teen With Down Syndrome (Video)
Christina Clapp, a 14-year-old teenager with Down syndrome has been benefiting from a variety of therapies, but especially music therapy. Like other kids with Down syndrome, Christina has various behavioral issues and a difficult time staying focused. However, her passion and interest for music and music therapy help her overcome these issues and make progress […]