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Expressive Arts Therapy: Unlocking Emotional Wellness

Lightwork

Expressive Arts Therapy can help you heal emotionally by using your natural creative abilities. This type of therapy combines different art forms like painting, sculpture, dance, and music to create a safe space for you to express yourself and grow as a person.

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Book Review: Healing Trauma with Guided Drawing, A Sensorimotor Art Therapy Approach to Bilateral Body Mapping

The Art of Healing Trauma

Healing Trauma with Guided Drawing, A Sensorimotor Art Therapy Approach to Bilateral Body Mapping, by Cornelia Elbrecht, is an in-depth instructional textbook for the somatic therapeutic approach Guided Drawing. “Art therapy is … still primarily focused on image-making and the cognitive processing of such creations.

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The Significance of Semiotics in Social Work

Mad in America

During art therapy sessions, Maya uses specific colors dominantly and avoids eye contact, instead focusing her gaze on objects in the room. The social worker incorporates art therapy sessions to explore these themes further, fostering a safe space for Alex to navigate and articulate complex emotions.

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Parenting Tips: 7 Ways to Help Teens Succeed in High School

Clear Behavioral Health

We offer partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for teens, which include one-on-one psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, case management, and holistic therapy like art therapy, academic assistance, and more. Contact our team of experts today.

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What are the different ways of treating my young child’s mental health issues?

Kids Mental Health Info

Other approaches include individual play therapy or art therapy when the young child has the right language and the parent is nearby.

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Understanding Overdose Risks and Choosing the Right Addiction Therapy for Substance Abuse

Clear Behavioral Health

Group Therapy Group therapy offers a safe space to freely share with no judgment. Music and Art Therapy Art and music are integral parts of healing. This is helpful during a period where you would like to withdraw but instead, you can socialize and find solace in shared experiences.

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Women’s Mental Health Care: A Historical Perspective & Progress

Lightwork

Essential Self-Care Practices for Women: Mind-Body Connection Activities Yoga and meditation designed for women’s health Gender-specific exercise programs Hormone-balancing breathing techniques Social Support Networks Women’s support groups Female-focused community organizations Professional networking circles Emotional Wellness Practices (..)