A new documentary has been released that highlights kids with disabilities and how art therapy can help them. It is an inspiring and heartwarming movie about a wonderful art teacher and some pretty amazing students and kids. It’s a very touching film and better than some of the other documentaries we’ve seen related to art […]
Autism, Asperger’s and Art Therapy – Children on the Spectrum
The following is a guest article by Ed Regensburg and has to do with art therapy and children with Autism / Asperger’s. “DRAWN TO THE TABLE” WHY CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM NEED ART PSYCHOTHERAPY AS A REQUIRED SERVICE by: Ed Regensburg MA, CHt.,ATR-BC,LCAT Children (and anyone else) who have been diagnosed with a PDD / […]
Kids With Autism Become ‘Kids With Cameras’
A new documentary by The Polaris Group was just released called “Kids With Cameras.” From the movie website http://www.kidswithcamerasmovie.com/: Kids With Cameras follows the progress, challenges and triumphs of a group of autistic children participating in a film camp hosted by non-profit organization Actors for Autism, and taught by award-winning educator Brad Koepenick. This one-hour […]
Art & Poetry Exhibition at UNICEF
The following is a press release provided by Dreamsakes and Art in All of Us that we are excited to share: Children from 192 Countries Present Art & Poetry Exhibition at UNICEF To celebrate international children’s rights & their freedom of expression, a five year epic art adventure brings together children’s mini-masterpieces from around the […]
Art Therapy With Children and Teens in Bangkok, Thailand
Sabine de Raaf, an art therapist from the Netherlands contacted me about re-printing an article in which she was a contributor. It’s a great article, and definitely deserving of a reprint. Thanks to Sabine de Raaf for sending this along…
Reader Uses Art to Help Women and Children Dealing With Violence and Abuse
The following is a story submitted by a reader that I think is a wonderful story to share. Santilla helps out at a healing and empowerment center in New Orleans, Louisiana, where they offer safety and healing to women and children. It’s a testament to art, but also to how we can all do something […]
Art Therapy Helps Teenagers, Children, Juveniles in Louisiana
Four of every five children and teens that end up in a juvenile justice system have one, or a combination, of the following characteristics: 1. The child or teen is under the influence of alcohol or drugs while committing their crimes 2. The child or teen tests positive for drugs 3. The child or teen […]
Art Therapy Changes Lives of Abused Children
**The following press release was originally written by Cathy Malchiodi, ATR-BC, Professional Relations for American Art Therapy Association (AATA). Art Therapy Program Heals Hearts and Empowers Young Survivors Child abuse is widely recognized as a serious problem, not only because it results in long-term trauma reactions, but also because it involves an abuse of power […]
Art Therapy & Autism – Creating New Hues
A great story about autism and art therapy I thought I’d share…Although April has passed, it’s still a poignant article. And why should we only be aware of autism in April anyway? Enjoy! Art therapy creates new hues in Autism Awareness Month by Eleanor Perry-Smith Anxiety, over-stimulation, sensitivity — these are regular feelings for many […]
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