Essential art therapy exercises : effective techniques to manage anxiety, depression, and PTSD / Leah Guzman, ATR-BC.
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TextPublisher: Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2020]Copyright date: ©2020Description: ix, 149 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781646111626
- 1646111621
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Discover the healing power of art therapy
The purposeful act of making art can be more than a creative outlet. It can also help individuals gain self-awareness, process difficult thoughts, and even ease the effects of past traumas. Essential Art Therapy Exercises , a cognitive behavioral therapy workbook, offers a range of creative activities to help you better understand yourself, develop control over your emotions, and aid the healing process.
This well-reviewed art therapy workbook includes:
Exercises for healing and self-discovery --75 strategic art therapy activities offer new opportunities for self-expression and tools for coping with mood and personality disorders. Supportive prompts and interactions --Each exercise includes an explanation of its purpose and potential outcomes along with a series of insightful post-activity questions. Judgment-free guidance --Learn the basics of different artistic techniques and mediums, like drawing, painting, and sculpting--no previous art experience necessary. Helpful supply lists and tips --Includes a complete list of the art supplies you'll need for each art therapy project and advice on creating your own healing space.Find new peace and positivity with Essential Art Therapy Exercises .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part One: The art of therapy -- What is art therapy? -- Part Two: Art of therapy exercises -- Painting and drawing -- Digital and photos -- Sculpting and textiles -- Writing -- Collages -- Resources.
Process difficult thoughts and feelings with art therapy. Essential Art Therapy Exercises shows you how creating art can help ease depression, anxiety, PTSD, and life's other challenges. Art therapy activities like drawing, painting, and sculpting will help you better understand your state of mind in order to gain control over your emotions and improve your self-esteem. From drawing a representation of your favourite song, to writing affirmations and taking photos to match, these therapeutic exercises will help you overcome the mindsets that are holding you back and lead you toward inner peace. Some take only five minutes, others up to an hour, but all of them explore a range of artistic mediums, so you can choose exactly what works for you. Essential Art Therapy Exercises offers:The art of getting better - These sophisticated exercises are a springboard for insight, self-expression, mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion. Insights and questions - Every activity describes its benefits and offers thoughtful prompts to help you get the most out of each experience. No experience required - You don't need to be an artist to use art therapy. It's about the experience of creating, without worry or judgement. Let art therapy help you paint, draw, and write your way to a happier frame of mind.