Comments on: Transformational Therapy – Art Therapy for Life Changes

By: sandra mead

sandra mead — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:49:05 +0000

Sounds absolutely great.

By: Missy

Missy — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:36:21 +0000

Yesterday, my 8 year old daughter came home from school crying with horrible news. The mother of her best friend and classmate had died earlier that morning in a tragic accident. I am overwhelmed with saddness and concern for my daughter’s friend (also 8), her older brother(11), her younger sister(4)and their father. Apart from the cards,flowers and drawings already delivered, I would like to give something that more helpful/therapeutic to the children. My idea is to make an age-appropriate creative diary/book where the pages are headed with a simple task or instruction instead of the date. Here’s my problem #1- my mind is a creative BLANK at this moment!(I’m still in shock) I am desperate for ANY ideas or useful website addresses that could help me pull this off. Problem # 2- we are currently in the process of moving and I have no access to my email! Submit Comment-me back instead of emailing please! Much appreciated, Missy

By: wanda

wanda — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:10:13 +0000

I have a b.f.a fine art ,and would like to get into the field of art therapy,where do i start?

By: admin

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:16:36 +0000

@Shanti: You’re welcome…and thank you for taking the time to comment!

By: Shanti

Shanti — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:22:44 +0000

Thank you so much for the transformational art therapy info. I am a counselor at a center that provides shelter, counseling, legal advocacy among other services for survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault and believe this type of therapy would be beneficial for my clients.

Thanks,
Shanti

By: K Little

K Little — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:33:13 +0000

Only have a
Degree in Media art and Design 2/1 do not not have a art therapy degree and do not intend doing one .
However have a possible chance to get a job in a care home where there are mentaly ill home of several different types . Would like to have afew ideas which might adapt to this sort invireoment . I do not intend trying to pull the wool over the Manager of the Care Home but incase there is not a qualified art thereapist would like a few ideas . Iam sixty two and many years ago I did work in a hospital with MS and some brain damage . At this time I helped out with art groups and did cooking groups but was not responsible for major art groups . Since then about ten years I got my degree . Years ago worked as a artists model both life and costume ( have to admit as I do not care for my slightly mature figure if I had to model would want to do it cotumed ). However with my creative idea could imagine dressing up a model in period dress for a class in care home from which they could produce sculptures for which they could paint ) I in face paint my own scultures .
Having told you so nmuch about my self if you have any ideas . Do not suggest I go to a expensive class because I do not have money . Kind regards and Thankyou , Kathrine Little

By: admin

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:24:32 +0000

@Jane: Yes, depending on the kids, they should be able to do this.

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:26:02 +0000

Can younger kids do this?

By: CED

CED — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:47:11 +0000

Art therapy is definitely a great treatment option for both mental and physical ailments. The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt has an art therapy program that emphasizes using the creative process as a means to heal. Recently, CED wrote an entry on their eating disorder blog about the benefits of art therapy check it out here: http://eatingdisorder.org/blog/2008/12/08/the-healing-power-of-art/

By: Cato Sims

Cato Sims — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:11:00 +0000

Cato Sims – November 29,2008 9:03 PM
Thank you for an eye opening subject that is put together focusing wn change. I work with a group of senion citizens, and “Art Therapy is a good approach when talking about life’s changes.