| 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 cris… Continue reading What Art Therapy Learned from September 11th 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 famili… Continue reading Helping Children Cope with Hurricane Irene: Start with Family Rituals 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 Continue reading What is Art For? By Hannah, 37 contributed posts
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About the author: Hannah West is an artist, web designer to artists and creator/editor of the Southern Oregon Artists Resource and its companion blog, Art Matters!. She also serves on the board and maintains the blog for Art Presence, the artist organization of Jacksonville, Oregon, located in the Art Presence Art Center at the corner of Fifth and D Streets. Most posts you see from her will have originated from the Art Presence blog...See her listing in the Southern Oregon Artists Resource to learn more and make contact.  Join us at Veranda Park, 1641 Veranda Park Dr. in Medford for an art show/benefit auction and reception July 22nd from 7 PM – 9 PM; wine and appetizers will be served, there will be live music and admission is free. New work by 40 youth from the CAC mentoring programs will be featured. Continue reading “Art is not about creating a masterpiece, it’s about painting together a brighter life.” 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 Continue reading Creativity in Counseling 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 Continue reading So You Want to Be an Art Therapist, Part Six: Should I Get a Doctorate? 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 To… Continue reading So You Want to be an Art Therapist, Part Five: The Tale of Two Art Therapists Seriously, can I get a job as an art therapist? It’s complicated and I’ll tell you why. Primary Topic: Creativity read more Continue reading So You Want to be an Art Therapist, Part Four: Can I Get an Art Therapy Job? 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 Continue reading So You Want to Be an Art Therapist, Part Three: The Art Therapy Credentials Maze 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. Primary Topic: Therapy read more Continue reading So You Want to be an Art Therapist, Part Two: Art Therapy Education | |