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Art Therapy Activities
This section focuses on art therapy activities, excercises, interventions, lessons, games, and a variety of actionable and introspective ways to actively incorporate art therapy into your life.
Advent(ure) Calendars – An Expressive Arts Activity for the New Year
The following art therapy exercise is by contributing guest author Dr. Deah Schwartz. Every month, Dr. Schwartz shares an art therapy exercise to facilitate exploration, increased awareness and healing in the areas of body dissatisfaction and disordered eating. Some of these directives may need to be facilitated over more than one session, or modified for different ability levels, size of group, budget and size of work space. Learn more about eating disorder therapy. Continue reading »
Filed as Art Therapy Activities | Comments (2)December Art Therapy Activity – Permission Slips
The following art therapy exercise is by contributing guest author Dr. Deah Schwartz. If you like this activity, stay tuned for more art therapy exercises from Dr. Schwartz in the future as she explores ways to help people with body image issues through her own variety of eating disorder therapy. Continue reading »
Filed as Art Therapy Activities | Comment (1)A Thanksgiving Art Therapy Exercise For Groups or Individuals: Thank You Cards
The following art therapy exercise is by contributing guest author Dr. Deah Schwartz. If you like this activity, stay tuned for more art therapy exercises from Dr. Schwartz in the future as she explores ways to help people with body image and eating disorder issues. Continue reading »
Filed as Art Therapy Activities | Comment (0)A “Creepy” Art Therapy Activity for Halloween
Halloween art by Megan Stringfellow.
It’s that time of year when the air and leaves are crisp. It’s a colorful time for most and winter is fast-approaching. Halloween is almost here which means Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before you know it! This Halloween we’re going to try a more festive activity. But first a little refresher on the history of Halloween.
Filed as Art Therapy Activities | Comments (16)Expressive Art Therapy Technique: Body Tracing With Love
The following art therapy technique is by our newest guest author Dr. Deah Schwartz. Please welcome Dr. Schwartz to the Art Therapy Team! If you like this activity, stay tuned for more art therapy techniques from Dr. Schwartz in the future as she explores ways to help people with body image and eating disorder issues. Continue reading »
Filed as Art Therapy Activities | Comments (5)Transformational Self Portrait Art Therapy Activity
This activity is based on the idea of transformational therapy and art therapy for life changes. People tend to go through many changes and transformations in life. These changes can really run the gamut, but it’s important to reflect on our experiences and how they affect one’s self…whether it be our self-esteem or self-image, our self-confidence or self-doubt, our mental and emotional health, etc. Continue reading »
Filed as Art Therapy Activities | Comments (19)“Future Self Portrait” Art Therapy Activity
Here’s a quick activity that you can try: Imagine yourself tomorrow, a week from now, a month from now, a year from now, 10 years from now, or any other future date of your choice. Imagine how you would like to be. Imagine yourself somewhere you’ve never been. Imagine yourself in any way you like, some time in the future. Continue reading »
Filed as Art Therapy Activities | Comments (3)Mandala Art Activity For Self-Discovery And Healing
Now that you’ve read about the concept of Mandala art and its history, you’re ready to learn how to create one and exercise the mandala’s power.
The core of mandala designs is the circle. You are not bound by any particular colors or materials to create your mandala art, so let your feelings and instincts guide you through the creative process. Continue reading »
Filed as Art Therapy Activities | Comments (27)Focus Your Energy With This Easy Art Therapy Activity
Are you the type of person that feels stretched too thin? Do you try to please and accommodate everyone under the sun? Could you be spending more of your time on the people that matter most in your life? If so, this may be a good art therapy exercise for you. Continue reading »
Filed as Art Therapy Activities | Comments (12)You Gotta “Hear” This Art Therapy Activity
I read a great blog post by a teacher that implemented art therapy in the classroom and so, I had to share the art activity with you as it’s something I’ve been meaning to cover anyway. And what better time to cover it than Continue reading »
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