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		<title>Last Minute Holiday Art Therapy Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2015 07:01:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The holidays can be a stressful time of year for a lot of people. Although many people are on vacation and have some time off during the holidays, it&#8217;s not always the most relaxing time. Stress during the holidays can stem from family, friends, finding gifts, holiday traffic, long lines, money&#8230;you get the idea. With [&#8230;]<div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'>
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		<title>Tuning In for April</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2014 21:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[by Dr. Deah Schwartz Therapeutic Tid Bit of the Month: Tuning In In past issues of The Schmooze, I have covered many reasons why April is such a challenge. From stress-related tax deadlines and the numerous food-centric religious celebrations to the onslaught of bathing suit ads. It&#8217;s no wonder that in last year&#8217;s Schmooze I [&#8230;]<div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'>
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		<title>Fragile February: Handle With Care</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2014 03:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[by Dr. Deah Schwartz Therapeutic Tid Bit of the Month When February rolls around there is a certain amount of vulnerability that many people may experience. The January resolutions some folks have made to drastically change their eating and exercise regimes, may have tapered off or come to a screeching halt as the reality of [&#8230;]<div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'>
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		<title>Expressive Arts Therapy Idea: Mapping Out Change</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Art Therapy Team]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2013 03:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following expressive arts therapy idea is called Mapping Out Change and is by contributing guest author Dr. Deah Schwartz. Once a month, Dr. Schwartz shares an art therapy idea or activity to facilitate exploration, increased awareness and healing in the areas of body dissatisfaction and disordered eating. Some of these activities may need to [&#8230;]<div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'>
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		<title>Personal Declaration of Independence</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:35:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Crystal Ball &#8211; An Art Therapy Idea for Reducing Stress During Times of Transition</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 07:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day Art Activities, Ideas, Projects</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:10:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2012 23:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[by Dr. Deah Schwartz This time of year we are bombarded by slogans, campaign ads, persuasive friends and family members&#8217; opinions and urgings to, &#8220;do the right thing&#8221; as Election Day nears. When it is a Presidential election year, these influences are amped up to another level. But when we go into that voting booth [&#8230;]<div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'>
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		<title>Mother&#8217;s Day Art Therapy Idea: My Mother Myself</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 05:09:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Needle Felting Wool to Create a Felt Wallet</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following is a guest post by one of our Contributing authors, and an accomplished weaver and fiber artist, Aneesha Parrone. This is the second installment about Aneesha’s work using needle felting with residents of an assisted living facility. These residents are typically senior citizens and elderly adults who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. [&#8230;]<div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'>
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		<title>Transformational Therapy &#8211; Art Therapy for Life Changes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[People can change in different ways over the course of their lifetime. While it varies by individual, some people may not change drastically over the course of their life, but some people do make drastic transformations&#8230;sometimes more than once! There are too many possibilities to list every reason why or how people might change, but it&#8217;s important to understand that we all go through changes [&#8230;]<div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'>
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		<title>Healing With Mandala Art Therapy &#8211; A Multi-Cultural Idea Worth Exploring</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:50:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[History &#38; Meaning of the Mandala The Mandala (Sanskrit for &#8220;circle&#8221; or &#8220;completion&#8221;) 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&#8217;s intrinsic meaning. Buddhists, Tibetans, and Hindus have all derived meaning from the mandala and its captivating beauty. [&#8230;]<div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'>
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		<title>An Art Therapy Idea Worth Listening To</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:54:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;re interested in the details of the activity, it&#8217;s worth the read. Here&#8217;s a couple of quotes [&#8230;]<div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'>
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		<title>Get Creative With Collages</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Collages are another easy art therapy idea to implement. If for some reason you&#8217;re not familiar with collages or you need a quick refresher on some different types of collages, here&#8217;s a little explanation as to what they are. The term collage originates from the French word coller, which means &#8220;to glue.&#8221; The collage is [&#8230;]<div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'>
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		<title>Self-Exploration &#8211; Exploring Yourself Through Art Therapy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;t have otherwise noticed. It&#8217;s important to [&#8230;]<div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:22:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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. This can be as wide open or limited as you choose. Whether you want to [&#8230;]<div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-list'>
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