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Art Therapy Ideas
This section focuses on art therapy ideas, themes, and concepts that can be applied and implemented in a variety of ways. You can be creative and come up with different ways to implement these ideas and concepts into your own art therapy.
Healing With Mandala Art - A Multi-Cultural Idea Worth Exploring
History & Meaning of the Mandala
The Mandala (Sanskrit for “circle” or “completion”) has a long history and is recognized for its deep spiritual meaning and representation of wholeness.
Many people and cultures have vouched for the mandala’s intrinsic meaning. Buddhists, Tibetans, and Hindus have all derived meaning from the mandala and its captivating beauty. Psychoanalyst Carl Jung has Continue reading »
Filed as Art Therapy Ideas | Comments (3)An Art Therapy Idea Worth Listening To
I love it when I come across great examples of effective art therapy. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I came across a great story about how a teacher successfully implemented art therapy into the classroom. If you’re interested in the details of the activity, it’s Continue reading »
Filed as Art Therapy Ideas | Comment (0)Get Creative With Collages
Collages are another easy art therapy idea to implement. If for some reason you’re not familiar with collages or you need a quick refresher on some different types of collages, here’s a little explanation Continue reading »
Filed as Art Therapy Ideas | Comments (4)Self-Exploration - Art Therapy Ideas 2
Along the same lines as the self-portrait, the idea of self-exploration is a very important part of any art therapy. It can also be very rewarding. As you go through the artistic process and creative expression buds and grows, you may notice certain things about yourself that you wouldn’t have otherwise noticed. Continue reading »
Filed as Art Therapy Ideas | Comments (2)Self Portrait - Art Therapy Idea 1
The self-portrait is a simple art therapy idea that can reveal a lot about a person. The basic idea with this type of art therapy is that the person communicates, through art, how he or she sees him or herself. Continue reading »
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