Art Therapy
“The object isn’t to make art,
it’s to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable.”
Art Therapy sessions provide:
Stress relief & relaxation
Present moment awareness
Non-verbal expression
Creative play
Personal empowerment
Healthy risk taking & problem solving
Positive visioning
Personal reflection, insight and growth
These trees were made by adults in recovery. Each one represents a self that is free from addiction: anchored, nourished, centered, and growing.
An art therapy session includes:
a short, guided centering practice
an introduction to session theme and materials
a period of quiet hands-on, process-oriented, creative engagement
a supportive, non-judgmental reflection
Sessions may involve: drawing, painting, writing, collage, mixed media, sculpture, and/or movement.
“From creating with my hands to allowing my mind to be universally connected, Wren is a conduit. Working with her helped me to tap into my creative self again.”
This surrealist game called “exquisite corpse” is a short group exercise that stimulates creative play.
It brings an element of surprise to the therapeutic endeavor; lots of smiles, lots of laughs.
Children’s creative hands find peace, expression, and connection to nature through manipulating clay, baking, and arranging flower mandalas.
