| Art theorist and perceptual psychologist Rudolph Arnheim once noted, “Art serves as a helper in times of trouble.” The events of September 11th, 2001 opened the door to understanding a lot more about how art serves as a helper in times of profound crises.
Primary Topic: Creativity read more Post-disaster, participating in a creative activity together empowers families and activates storytelling about positive events previous to time of the traumatic event. And it becomes even more effective if psychologists and counselors encourage families use creative activity to identify the rituals and traditions that help them recapture feelings of optimism and safety.
Primary Topic: Self-Help read more Catch-phrases like “art heals” and “art saves” are ubiquitous in our culture and among artists. But what is art actually for and why does it exist? read more Catch-phrases like “art heals” and “art saves” are ubiquitous in our culture and among artists. But what is art actually for and why does it exist?
Primary Topic: Creativity read more It’s the process, not the product that counts when it comes to creativity in counseling. And it’s a growing movement, but is it really anything new?
Primary Topic: Creativity read more As King Lear said, “oh, that way madness lies”…well, maybe not in every single situation, but it’s complicated.
Primary Topic: Psych Careers read more So can you find your heart’s desire as an art therapist in the 21st century? Here are two of the more oft-told career narratives I have encountered during the last several years. Do you want to hear the good news or the bad news first?
Primary Topic: Work read more Seriously, can I get a job as an art therapist? It’s complicated and I’ll tell you why. Primary Topic: Creativity read more LPAT, ATR, ATR-BC, LPC, LMHC, LPCC…which letters after your name will get you your art therapist dream job? Primary Topic: Therapy read more It’s all about the good, the bad, and the “challenging” about being an art therapist in the 21st century, starting with art therapy education.
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