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Art Therapy Activities

This section focuses on art therapy activities, excercises, lessons, games, and a variety of actionable and introspective ways to actively incorporate art therapy into your life.

Mandala Art Activity For Self-Discovery And Healing

March 26th

Maroon Mandala Art

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

March 4th

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

February 12th

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

January 30th

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

January 29th

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

January 22nd

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

Anything Goes Self Portrait - Art Therapy Activity 1

January 22nd

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