The following is a video of the recent story we posted about an art therapy program that helped a former drug addict get a full scholarship to Parsons. The transcript is below. It’s a great story that really illustrates the power of art and why we created this Art Therapy site. Please share this story […]
Art Therapy Aids Health Care
The following is a news story about art therapy with coverage of Tracy Councill and Tracy’s Kids. Lisa Sylvester and CNN report on the role that art therapy plays in health care. Art Therapy in Health Care Video
Video: Art Therapy Helps Former Terrorists Rehabilitate
**Update: See our response to ABC News’ poor news coverage of Saudi Arabia’s art therapy and rehab program for terrorists. PBS and reporter Nancy Durham take a look inside Saudi Arabia’s innovative reform program for former militant extremists. The rehabilitation program uses a combination of psychological counseling, religious re-education, and art therapy to help reform […]
Mental Health Month Art Exhibit & Art Therapy Video
The Greater Binghamton Health Center (GBHC) hosts an annual art exhibit of patient and staff work. Art therapist Wendi Boettcher explains the power of art therapy (video is below):
Video: Art Therapy Aids Girl With Eating Disorder
Below is a clip from the HBO documentary about eating disorders, THIN. THIN explores the Renfrew Center, a residential facility that treats women with eating disorders. The clip is from an art therapy session with a girl named Alisa. It’s an interesting glimpse into an art therapy session with a professional art therapist and showcases one of […]