Comments on: Help Promote Art Therapy

By: art therapy Melbourne

art therapy Melbourne — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:55:35 +0000

Art therapy is a wonderful tool for gaining insight and achieving healing. Images and forms can speak to us…

By: Nick Reed

Nick Reed — Fri, 31 May 2013 03:34:55 +0000

Sir/Madame ou have a film footage of ours on your site that belongs to us, could you kindly contact us so you can take it down. Thank you, Nick Reed

By: Dr. Tali Shenfield

Dr. Tali Shenfield — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:28:23 +0000

I would be interested to learn more on how to practice art therapy in therapeutic settings. From my experience as a psychologist, I find it very useful, especially when dealing with Autistic and ODD children. I live in Toronto and I checked few courses around here, but neither impressed me much (re practicality/level). Please let me know if you know any high quality art therapy course in Eastern Canada or US.
Thanks,

Tali

By: tonya

tonya — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:15:48 +0000

I was lucky enough to find out about art therapy 2 years ago and realize thats the direction I am heading. I attend SIUE in edardsville illinois, I am a super senior right now. My major is psych and minor is studio art. The is not any close AT schools around, but we have the program here . The problem is that its 3 years long and super competative. they only take 10 students a year I am praying that I will be one of the 10 🙂

By: Kimberly Miller

Kimberly Miller — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:25:27 +0000

I am an Art Instructor/Therapist. Recently a very talented student of mine had her first art show at the Yergin Gallery in Jacksonville, FL. All of her art work has a pink ribbon discretely entwined in each piece. She is a breast cancer survivor and was treated for her cancer immediately following the birth of her second daughter. Her art reflects the joy she finds in life instead of the struggle she has gone through to keep her life. Her main goal is to make people smile. Her art work has proven her to be successful in her goal. I am a firm believer in Art Therapy!

By: Romona Norris

Romona Norris — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:26:34 +0000

I am 45yr old & in college. I enrolled with my son 4yr ago. He is a gifted artist & was always failing in school. I was a drop out so I put us both on a path to help each other. We both went from failures to 3.5gpa’s. Recently I was asked “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My 1st response “A Princess!” but I know I need to do something while I wait for Prince Charming. It struck me like a hammer… there are 2 major events of my life where ART SAVED ME. 1ST 15+ yr ago, I was having a mental/ emotional crisis. It was bad enough that I went to counceling. One day she asked me to write a short poem to be submitted to “Cild Abuse Awareness”. My problem was I had way to much info in my head to write something small. I asked if I could draw a picture & she said yes. It was like a key that finally opened the door. I drew over 140 pictures of events of my life. Every horrid thing came out & I started the road of putting my life together. Then… 8yr ago… an accident at work. I had a disk to bulge in the C5 on my spine that touched my spinal cord. I was paralized on my right side. 3 surgeons would not touch me. They said any mobility I had was better than the risk of surgery. I could not pick up a cup of coffee, dress myself… the list is endless of what I wasn’t able to do. One day I picked up a paint brush the size of an ink~pen. I held my wrist & began painting. The pain was more than I can possibly describe. I did not miss a day painting for 2yr straight. I now have full range of motion. My max weight I can pick up is 40#. I rehibilated myself. No Drugs. No over-the-counter medications. No surgery. Painting is what healed me. Painting, time, & an extreme WILL to improve my life. So to answer the original question… “What do I want to do when I grow up?”… I want to help everybody. Everybody from infants in diapers to elderly…(in diapers). Art has always been a part of my life & all through my life I have used it to help others. So I now have a destination… How do I get started?

By: Liza Miles

Liza Miles — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:38:19 +0000

I have just found your site. I am an art therapist trained in the UK and now working in Canada. For folks interested in exploring art therapy on an individual basis I have written and published The Gift Project. This offers seven group or individual process art therapy exercises based on seven sacred teachings from Aboriginal culture. The Gift Project is available at http://www.arccsociety.com and training for workshop faacilitation for those not trained in art therapy via webinar is also available on request.

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:39:10 +0000

Really Its very good blog..I want to learn this therapy..Why dont you arrange any seminar in Delhi? It will help many of us who wants to join..

By: Ann Santiago

Ann Santiago — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:28:10 +0000

Dear Art Theraphy,

I am a graduate of BS Psychology and had my Masters in Human Resources. I am an HR by profession but I am interested in arts and crafts.

Do you have any short courses for Art Theraphy here in the Philippines? I hope you can responsd to my inquiry as I am interested to learn the science of art theraphy.

Thank you 🙂

By: Daena Tougher

Daena Tougher — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:03:53 +0000

Hi, I just found your site! I started a blog about art therapy and cancer (my own) about 3 months ago, hoping to inspire others. I’ll put your button on my blog to help spread the word.

Please visit Bad Rabbit Vintage if you have time.

Daena

By: Cyndy

Cyndy — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:46:03 +0000

I am so greatful I stumbled upon this blog because this is what I am going back to school for. I already work kids who have difficult behavior and special needs at the afterschool program I have been working for , for now about 5 years. And just recently my 2 year old nephew was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and PDD. So I am doing all that I can to gain experience and knowledge, this is my passion. Thank you so much, this blog just keeps encouraging me. I am going to implement some ideas into my 5th grade curriculum as well. I would love to promote in anyways possible and share my stories. So I applied a badge on my site.

By: VolunteerNancy

VolunteerNancy — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:57:18 +0000

Do you ever need volunteers? There is a high school National Art Society that could be interested in providing community service hours.
I would be happy to try and connect volunteers who would be interested in helping with art therapy, raising funds for supplies etc.

By: Allyson

Allyson — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:47:05 +0000

Hello everyone! I’m kind of new to this site but I really enjoy all of the information it provides. I’m finishing up my AA in psychology and next year I plan to attend FSU to work on an art therapy degree. I hope to work with people who have various mental illnesses but honestly, as long as I’m helping people through art then I’m open to any group of those in need! I’de love to hear you’re thoughts! – Allyson 🙂

By: Howard Capponi

Howard Capponi — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:31:48 +0000

Hi, My wife and I wish to make a contribution to your organization of a portfolio of WWII Posters.
Please advise how to proceed, Thanks.

By: yocho86@gmail.com

yocho86@gmail.com — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:47:53 +0000

I have a questions, who are doing Art Therapy.
Currently, I am doing BSW(social work for undergraduate) and planning to go to MSW (master’s degree). Now, probably after that i am planning to go to Art Therapy. do you need to be talented? even if I do 18 art courses, I am afraid that my portifoilos will not be good as other talented people…
Good thing that my school has minor in Art Therpy, so I will experience what is really Art Therapy is like before I dedicate to this career along with clinical social work area. please give me some good advices about getting into art therpy. or better way to do. I want to do both areas, not for money, but for people all over the world.

By: Kara

Kara — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:05:16 +0000

I was wondering if anyone knew of art therapy grants available for schools? I am trying to find ways to support art therapy in a school for students with mental health needs in Indiana. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!!!!

Kara

By: bathaluman

bathaluman — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:56:06 +0000

I tried art therapy only once. I attended because I feel that this kind of therapy is non threatening. (compared to other therapies I had attempted) Unfortunately at the session I felt that the therapist also needed therapy. She shared too much (from my point of view). At the end of the session I felt more depressed, down, and this heavy feeling lingered) I felt quite cheated because the fee was quite expensive.

However, something good resulted from that experience. I discovered art. 🙂

when I finally get a job, I plan to submit my self in another therapy.

By: Jacqueline Drake

Jacqueline Drake — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:36:29 +0000

Dear Art Therapy,
I just wanted to say that it so nice to know that there are so many people as a passionate about the arts and healing as I am. I am a mixed media artist and use mediation and intuition as an avenue to explore and free the creative mind. I recently have been doing talks and writing articles regarding my technique and style. I have a nursing background and found dissapoontment in the traditional medicine. I later studied healing arts by looking at the emotional cause of illness using spirituality and meditation. I had a oppurtunity to go to art school and shortly after being there I started exploring deep levels of healing relating to making art. and then it just seemed impossible to not combine the two. Even though, I may not have the certain credentials ( from and art therapy school) I feel the process, I use takes one into a deep inner peace and that is where the healing can happen, and also something beautiful on canvas or paper. Please feel free to look at my website and let me know what you think, It is nice to know that there is a whole community out there with the same like- mindedness.
my webiste is http://www.artofjacquelinedrake.com
Let me know if I can contribute anything to your ongoing support of arts and healing within the community.
Please feel free to contact me,
Thanks again for the great site-
Jacqueline Drake
Ps– it is nice to know that there are so many schools now available for Art Therapy- I am looking at one here in Mi… maybe in the future – Thanks again-

By: April Sandmeyer

April Sandmeyer — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:15:27 +0000

I am in the process of launching art therapy into a FREE art program held on Tuesdays from 10am – 3pm at Josiah Cleaveland Cady Hall, 310 East 42nd Street,(no elevator), between 1st & 2nd Avenues in New York City. Some of the art produced is displayed and sold at the Tudor City Art Show annually,(running this year from June 16-18,2011), in order to raise funds for the program. We are reaching out to veterans and others with PTSD and volunteers that would like to get involved. Everyone is welcome.

By: JPDenyer

JPDenyer — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:48:42 +0000

My friend and I created a make your own kit to help those who want to art journal and don’t know where to start. We are both single moms, I am an artist, she is a graduate of MFT and had talked to me about art therapy journaling during her schooling. I approached her with this idea and now we have it out there. In fact it was such a cool thing I entered it into a design contest (Index Design Award 2011) because art and therapy is something very needed in this world. Hope you take a moment to go and check our new idea out to those who need it.

By: sarjerao patil

sarjerao patil — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:23:57 +0000

I am amtuer thetre artist,paticipating with other artist ,found that its confidence building activity,
it relaxes,recreates,rejunuates..

from that time am considering thetre as a art therapy,If someone likes more details pl contact me.

By: katie

katie — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 07:27:35 +0000

I have been looking into the idea of being an art therapist and i love it!

the only question i have is how to start, i dont know if i should start in fine arts and get a BFA, then go into it.

i also live in nebraska and there are no schools here that have art therapy classes so im a little confused how to start

By: Admin

Admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:12:58 +0000

Thea, that would be wonderful. Thank you!

By: Thea Aque

Thea Aque — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 09:06:12 +0000

Hi! I’m currently doing my thesis on Art Therapy and I’m promoting it here in the Philippines. The info website can be found at http://www.arttherapyph.com and I would like to promote your website there as well. Would that be alright with you? Thank you! And please visit my facebook page as well! http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Art-Therapy-Philippines/123985794329646

Thank you! 🙂

By: Louise

Louise — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:49:41 +0000

Hi! My name is Louise, a senior of Spectrum High School, and I’m doing an argumentative paper; I would like to use your blog as a source for my paper, but I don’t know and can’t find who the creator of this blog is. So if the person who made this artistic blog could tell me his/her name and a sentence or 2 about his/herself that would be great. Also then I can promote art therapy through my paper! 🙂 thanx!!!

By: Ayme

Ayme — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:57:00 +0000

Why are there virtually no Art Therapy programs in the South? I live in New Orleans and believe that the communities in NOLA could greatly benefit from such a wonderful modality, especially considering the trauma of Hurricane Katrina/Rita and the emotional scars that continue to linger 5 years later.
It’s so disappointing that there are no programs anywhere near here since I am unable to relocate at this time. My dream is to become an Art therapist, as I am sure many others are in the same boat as myself…I would enroll in a minute if there were available AT programs within reach.

By: Dana Romano

Dana Romano — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:16:32 +0000

To become an art therapist, the first thing that is important is creating creating creating! Dr. Bruce Moon will tell you that is the MOST important thing to being a good art therapist– to be an artist yourself. Yes, you will take alot of counseling techniques classes and psychology, but you must also understand the tools and materials necessary to help your clients express themselves. One of the best programs around, especially for students that do not have art therapy in their area, is Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana. Reason? Because you create your projects and write your papers on your own, in your home/studio etc. You will only have to attend the week long intensives – one in jan, one in June and one in July. During the intensives we share, bond, create and engage, and leave with new friends, more knowledge and a refreshed spirit. The college is surrounded by woods, has a labyrinth meditation circle and horses, llamas and garden. http://www.smwc.edu/

Dana
SMWC -Masters of art therapy (current student)

By: Cullen

Cullen — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:44:29 +0000

Are there any art therapy organizations that aren’t getting enough funding, and/or attention?

By: Tomma May

Tomma May — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:52:34 +0000

Very interested in Art Therapy…how do I physically contact you?

By: isabelle

isabelle — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:14:09 +0000

To become an art therapist what courses are recommended in high school?

By: flo

flo — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:07:26 +0000

hi everyone, im currently a student and we have to complete a personal project. i chose to promote art therapy in a medical setting but i am finding it extremely difficult, i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for me! PLEASE HELP 🙂

By: jen

jen — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:05:22 +0000

Hi there,
great site, thanks
~Jen, art therapist in Canada

By: Gloria Teng

Gloria Teng — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:59:42 +0000

Gloria Teng on August 18, 2010 2:51 am

The LYRIC CENTER FOR EXPRESSIVE ARTS is a center for individuals eager to learn how to paint and appreciate art for children and people with special needs who will express themselves through expressive arts and music appreciation. The first of its kind in the Philippines, the center addresses the unique differences and needs of individuals through one-on-one interventions designed to help each individual to achieve a higher level of personal self sufficiency, confidence and success in his/her respective school or community than would otherwise be accomplished in a typical classroom education. Lessons are individually planned and are held in a wholesome and welcoming setting that can be electronically monitored through close circuit camera.

The management and teaching faculty of the Center are promoting and propagating the use of our specialized teaching techniques to trainers/teachers and facilitators designed to benefit the special needs beneficiaries and special education units, youth groups, day care centers, and senior citizens.

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By: Jaelee

Jaelee — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:03:22 +0000

I’m looking for resources and direction to becoming a certified art therapist. I’m still in school, so I have plenty of time to prepare, but I want to look into this profession because I want my career to focus on art, but also bebfit others. I would like to have teenage girls be my focus group, but I’m open to any suggestions as to how I might go about becoming certified

By: Suzana

Suzana — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:10:46 +0000

Hello everyone,
An update from Australia: our new blog address is http://www.creativetherapies.wordpress.com
We’ve created a post about Art Therapy Blog – please see Art Therapy and Creative Therapy Resources pages/ catagories.
Thanks for visiting!
Cheers,
Suzana

By: yana

yana — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:18:56 +0000

I have been attending art therapy for about a year and would like to share my work with those interersted- would this be the place to do that? I dont know how nor realistically the time yet to create my own blog.
thanks

Yana

By: Suzana

Suzana — Mon, 03 May 2010 07:54:52 +0000

Hello from Australia everyone!
This site is excellent resource, and I enjoy reading all the posts, comments and questions as I am also very interested in Art Therapy.
I’m currently studying Art Therapy in Australia.
I will definitely be sending in a piece of artwork to share here, and would very much like to add this site to my own blog http://www.arttherapyjournal.wordpress.com
Drop by and say hello when you get a chance!
‘Cheers’ from the Land Downunder!
Suzana

By: Selene

Selene — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:30:28 +0000

Hello,

Am so glad I found this webiste!! It is packed with great info and very inspiring. I am an artist myself with a background in Naturopathy, have been teaching art in high schools and am now studying towards a diploma in Counselling. I’d like to combine art with natural health and am grateful for any ideas/comments. I live in Australia – does anyone know if I could call myself an Art Therapist….? or…. Many thanks

By: Molly Anathan

Molly Anathan — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:27:47 +0000

HI, I am so glad to have stumbled upon this site! I am ready to apply for some classes to become an art therapist. My own art has given me SO much release (I am a painter/printmaker, and graduated with a BFA). I was told (in a not-so-friendly way) last night by someone who works in social services here in Maine that this would be a waste of my time as there is no demand for art therapy. I felt like I was punched in the stomach. This is my dream job, and I am hoping that I can get some feedback in regards to general demand for art therapists.
Thank you SO much.

By: Erika

Erika — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:26:42 +0000

Hey Everyone,
I’m a sophomore undergrad majoring in art therapy in upstate New York and I know someone out there has an awesome internship opportunity in that field so if someone can please help me find one that would be great! Thanks!

By: alex

alex — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:22:57 +0000

ok, thanks!

By: Admin

Admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:44 +0000

In reply to alex. @alex Not sure what the market is like in NY right now, especially with the economy still being a little frail. It might be worth monitoring jobs for art therapists in your areas of interest, just to get a sense of demand.

By: alex

alex — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:28:23 +0000

This site has been helpful! i’m currently debating on whether or not to get my masters in art therapy; I will be graduating with a BFA in a few months. How is the job market for art therapy in NY/tri-state area? I’m concerned that I won’t find a job with an art therapy degree, but I feel it’s something I’d love to do…

By: Admin

Admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:34:06 +0000

In reply to Najat. @Najat Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any available certifications in Dubai. But if I come across any, I will be sure to let you know!

By: Najat

Najat — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:10:07 +0000

This site is wonderful- reallyinspirational.As a Reiki master teacher, artist and fully qualified school teacher, I want to train to be an art therapist. Im wanting to know is there anywhere in Dubai that offers a course with an internationally recognised qualification.

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By: Lorayne Pagast

Lorayne Pagast — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:44:06 +0000

Hi Jeannine,I am a retired Art Therapist.I wondered what to do next for years and wasted that time.I think am older than you because it was a brand new field when I finished high school.I am not so sure I followed the right path but it is my path and has worked out pretty well for me.I first became an art major with a minor in Philosophy.Then I studied Theology and then I found a program that had classes in art Therapy in the summer.I worked in a state facility a with dev.disabled adults.Once I started taking classes and meeting other Art Therapist I learned alot. I took about 32 hours of Art Therapy.Some classes were taught by the pioneers.My advisor was Harriet Wadeson.She was the person the organized the Art Therapy summer camp.From that point I got in touch with the art Therapy certification people and found out if I had studied enough,They said yes that I could do a practicum and internship while being supervised.I would recommend that you go to a school that offers Art therapy and maybe take afew more classes in Psych.You will be in the circle before you know itand the sooner the better.There are many paths to becoming registered and i think you will do fine .Go for it.Lorayne,Kankakee ,IL

By: Jeannine

Jeannine — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:17:07 +0000

Greetings,
I have really been enjoying this website. As someone who has been extremely interested in Art Therapy for many years I am finding that it is time for me to return to school and get my degree in Art Therapy. I have a BFA from the School of Visual Arts in NYC and have worked as a photo editor/graphic designer. I paint, draw and dabble too much in fine art photography and would like to incorporate all of this into Art Therapy. My problem is that I am very confused about what degree I have to go for. I only have a couple of psychology credits. I am confused as whether I have to complete a degree in Psychology and then Art Therapy. Any help would be greatly appreciated! keep up the great work on this site. Reading what you have posted is almost like therapy for me 🙂

By: admin

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:07:23 +0000

In reply to Joyous Althaus. @Joy, Thanks! Can't wait to read it!

By: Joyous Althaus

Joyous Althaus — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:21:41 +0000

Just an FYI I will be adding your blog to my links list and am blogging about art, art therapy and mental health.
Thanks!

🙂 Joy