Expressive arts (art, music, dance/movement, drama, and creative writing) therapies can enhance self-regulation in individuals of all ages who are experiencing distress or reactions from psychological ...

EL PASO, TX (KVIA) -- This week is International Play Therapy Week, professionals are raising awareness to this evidence based training that helps children express themselves naturally. Play ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Every brush stroke helps brings Karen Hanlon peace. “I love the fact that I can be free when I’m doing this,” said Hanlon about painting. “It’s a way to connect, and when I ...

When you hear the word ‘therapy’, the first thing that probably comes to your mind is a one-on-one conversational session with a psychologist or psychiatrist. But what if we tell you to picture a ...

Art is a powerful tool for mental health wellness, offering a creative outlet that can reduce stress, enhance emotional expression and promote healing — qualities that are especially important for ...

Star City Recovery, a drug and alcohol residential treatment center in Los Angeles, has begun art therapy classes. In these classes, clients will be guided by experienced art therapists towards ...

Arts therapy is an interdisciplinary field that utilises creative processes—such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and other expressive forms—as a complementary intervention to promote mental and ...

MPS Art Therapy presents a virtual presentation by Mia de Bethune, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, ISP/SEP; faculty member Kelley Linhardt, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, CCTP; and Valeria Koutmina, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT (MPS 2011 ...

Transition to the menopausal stage of women’s lives can be a negative experience for women, with changes in emotional wellbeing and cardiovascular health that impact their quality of life. A recent ...

Simon Fraser University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Simon Fraser University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. But let’s not rush to pat ourselves on the ...

Girija Kaimal receives funding from the national Endowment for the Arts, Drexel University, Department of Defense, Johns Hopkins University and the Prasad Family Foundation. When you think about the ...

In expressive arts therapy approaches, heartbeat, motor activity and brain activity are sources of rhythm and can be influenced to fall into synchronous rhythms, not only by the therapist’s voice, but ...