Art Therapy Activities

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 »

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.

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“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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Animal Collage Art & The Art of Animal Collages

This art therapy activity is similar to the jungle animal collage, but a little more specific with regards to you, and yet a little more open with regards to the types of animals. You’ll be creating animal collage art, but Continue reading »

Creating a Jungle Animal Collage

For this art therapy activity, you’ll be creating a jungle animal collage. The goal of this activity will be to pick at least 5 jungle animals that you find interesting (it’s easier than it sounds!). If you’re not familiar with animals that live in the jungle, Continue reading »

Bag Self Portrait – Art Therapy Activity 2

For this art therapy activity you’ll at least need a brown paper bag. Continue reading »

Anything Goes Self Portrait – Art Therapy Activity 1

This is a simple art therapy activity to execute – The Self Portrait. There are many ways to do a self portrait. Continue reading »