Weighing the Pros and Cons What comes to mind when you think of the word confidence? It is a word that is bandied about quite extensively in our culture and means different things to different people depending upon the situation. When we think of a confidence game or con game the word confidence changes into […]
Cancer Patients & Survivors Improve Thanks to Art as Therapy Program
Living Forward is bettering the lives of cancer patients and survivors through its unique program that aids many cancer patients and survivors in expressing their emotions and struggles through the power of creativity and art. We hope you’re inspired by this touching story about the Living Forward art as therapy program! Image credit: Scripps Media
Reflecting on Edith Kramer: Art Therapy Pioneer and Artist
Table of contents: Reflecting on Edith Kramer Video: Art Tells the Truth Video: Edith Kramer: Art Therapy Edith Kramer Art Gallery On February 22, 2014, the world witnessed the passing of renown Art Therapy pioneer and social realist painter, Edith Kramer. Kramer was born in Vienna on August 29th, 1916, some two decades before making […]
Whoooo Knows Best?
In this iconic cartoon (you can watch the full version below), a young owlet has to choose between following his inner voice and passion for jazz, or pleasing his father by singing what his father believes is best. With Father’s Day in June, it’s important for dads to remember to support their child’s autonomy, allow […]
Watch This Inspiring Story of an Art Therapy Program Helping People With Disabilities
Watch this inspiring video about an art therapy program in Fort Lauderale, Florida helping people with disabilities communicate and express themselves in new ways. The program at The Ann Storck Center proves that creativity isn’t bound by disability, helps these artists pursue their dreams by selling works of art to the local community where it […]
You Won’t Believe What This Guy Does With a Dying Teenager’s Heartbeat That Lifts His Family’s Spirits
Brian Schreck does something absolutely brilliant that you have to see and hear to believe. Watch and listen to what he does with one teenager’s heartbeat from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. This is probably one of the most symbolic and heartfelt ideas and gestures we’ve ever seen or heard.
Art Therapy Helps High School Students Express Themselves
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 […]
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 […]
Dance Therapy For People With Dementia
The following video provides a glimpse into how a rehab center is using dance therapy to help people with dementia. It’s an inspiring video that illustrates the benefits of expressive arts therapies with seniors. Read more about the benefits of making art accessible to people with dementia. The Rhythm of Life Video Transcript Speaker 1: […]
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