These are some of the books, websites, and art materials that I would recommend for anyone who is learning about or providing art therapy or using other creative therapy approaches.
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Creative Renewal E-Book
Free printable download – Creative Renewal for Healers. This e-book, designed for healing professionals, leads you through 10 art exercises for self-care and insight.
Art Therapy Books
- The Art Therapy Sourcebook (Cathy Malchiodi)
- Child Art Therapy (Judith Rubin)
- Expressive Therapies Continuum (Lisa Hinz)
- Handbook of Art Therapy (Cathy Malchiodi)
Creativity Books
- The Creativity Cure (Carrie Barron & Alton Barron)
- The Artist’s Way (Julia Cameron)
My Favorite Art Supplies
These are the art supplies that I use in my art therapy practice and my personal art-making. I try to balance quality and affordable in my choices. (Click on the image to order from Amazon)
- Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint
- Pelikan Opaque Watercolors
- Pentel Aquash Water Brush
- Artist’s Loft Paint Brushes
- Moleskine Journals & Sketchbooks
- Sakura Pens
- Canson Watercolor Paper
- Tombow Dual Brush Markers
- Kwik Stix
- Pentel Oil Pastels
- Prismacolor Colored Pencils
- Pentel Hi-Polymer Erasers
Mindfulness Resources
Online Mindfulness Course* (from Austin Mindfulness Center)
* This is an affiliate link. I only recommend products and services that I believe are truly beneficial. I have participated in this course and found it very helpful, both personally and professionally.
Free Guided Meditations (from Austin Mindfulness Center)