Easy art therapy projects

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Pablo Picasso Art therapy is a broad term used to refer to the practice of creating as a way

“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” (Shunryo Suzuki) Yesterday my husband brought home a beautiful African Spear plant. I was delighted and surprised since I’m usually the one bringing home plants. When I asked about his inspiration for the plant, he proudly showed me the attached...

With the help of these 20 different therapeutic art activities, you can find out if art therapy works to reduce stress and improve your health as a whole

From an art therapy website - Each person creates art to represent the corresponding emotion on the wheel - using colors, abstraction, or representationally. The more we make space for emotions, the more freedom we have to dance with them, rather than feeling overwhelmed by them.

Art Therapy Activity for Anxiety Hi! I have created an easy therapeutic art activity video for anxiety relief that will help you release some stress or tension, and feel renewed and refreshed at the end. Watch how to do this creative self care exercise here .

Check out 10 relaxing and expressive art therapy activities that help promote mental wellness & growth while getting you in a creative mood!

Easy patterns that anyone can do for stress relief. This was SO MUCH FUN!

These ideas for meaningful art therapy projects for kids are fantastic for kids who might be struggling or going through a hard time. Or, just use these ideas to connect with your kids anytime!

One of my favourite books for leading expressive arts groups is "Art Therapy for Groups" by Marian Liebmann. Originally published in 1986 and revised in 2004, this book explains how to implement art exercises in group settings. My first therapeutic art group consisted of middle-aged adults with acquired brain injuries, and I referred to this book every week for two years. I often reflect upon how deeply we can emotionally heal within groups. Some of the healing factors of group work…

Learn how to use art therapy for relaxation and stress relief. We'll show you several ideas and techniques that you can use at home on your own time.