It’s always great to see new progress when it comes to helping those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). One of the more recent developments comes from the Army. A new Post Traumatic Stress Disorder program at the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany arose when they realized many soldiers needed therapy more than […]
Hearts for Anna – Artist Battling Breast Cancer Needs Your Help
We were recently informed of a tragic story about an artist named Anna Millea. She is fighting breast cancer…again. We learned that it is very aggressive and has made it into her bones, where she will require 16 rounds of chemo. And if that wasn’t bad enough, she doesn’t have insurance because the insurance companies […]
Art Therapy Helps Meningitis Sufferers Thanks to UK Charity
A recent press release from the Meningitis Trust, a meningitis charity located in the United Kingdom (UK), describes a new free art therapy service that is available nationwide for young adults and children affected by meningitis. The following is from the Meningitis press release and reveals more about the free service:
Art Therapy Helps Alzheimer’s Patients Improve Memory
Photo Credit: John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News Photographer There was a recent news story about a Woodland Hills physician, Dr. Arnold Bresky, who calls himself a “preventive gerontologist.” He’s been utilizing art therapy for patients that have Alzheimer’s and dementia. He claims he has achieved a 70% success rate with in improving his patient’s memories.
Reader Uses Art to Help Women and Children Dealing With Violence and Abuse
The following is a story submitted by a reader that I think is a wonderful story to share. Santilla helps out at a healing and empowerment center in New Orleans, Louisiana, where they offer safety and healing to women and children. It’s a testament to art, but also to how we can all do something […]
Reader Story: Art Therapy, Painting, Osteoarthritis, Anemia, & Collages!
Angela Harrison originally left these comments on the site, but I thought they deserved to be shared and thusly their own post. There’s a few comments, but I thought they were very moving. Enjoy, and thank you Angela for sharing your story with us.
Art Therapy On Twitter!
Apologies for the recent hiatus. I’ve been quite busy the last couple months and am sad that I haven’t had a chance to post as much lately. One bit of exciting news that I wanted to share is that I’ve been experimenting with Twitter as a way to communicate and promote stories and news about […]
Art Therapy Helps Breast Cancer Patients
A recent report reveals that women with breast cancer receiving radiation treatment experienced improved mental health, physical health, and an overall higher quality of life after 5 sessions of art therapy. The findings were a result of testing art therapy intervention among 41 women receiving radiation treatment for breast cancer. The women were randomly selected […]
Valentine’s Day Art Event in New York
Creative Pier is having another holiday-themed art event. Details are below: Romance With Art Celebrate Valentine’s Day by sharing a special afternoon of art, play and creativity with your loved one. Choose an art project from our special “Art Menu” and discover new passions! · pick a color and take turns spinning out shapes and lines […]
Video: Art Therapy Helps Former Terrorists Rehabilitate
**Update: See our response to ABC News’ poor news coverage of Saudi Arabia’s art therapy and rehab program for terrorists. PBS and reporter Nancy Durham take a look inside Saudi Arabia’s innovative reform program for former militant extremists. The rehabilitation program uses a combination of psychological counseling, religious re-education, and art therapy to help reform […]
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