This past week I have finally begun my next workshop for 6 Degrees of Creativity, entitled "Still Point in a Changing World-- Creating a Mindful Studio Practice" by Hannah Klaus Hunter. This workshop involves setting aside a studio space and time to create mindful art for 21 days. I had been delaying my start of this workshop as I waited for just the right time to be able to make this commitment. However, as is often the case in our lives, the perfect time never seemed to arrive, so I had to … [Read more...]
Mandalas
Mandala created by the author, Carolyn Mehlomakulu Mandalas can be an excellent art therapy intervention for both children and adults. As The Mandala Project explains, the word "mandala" comes from the Sanskrit word for "circle." However, it means more than just the shape and also encompasses the idea of wholeness and unity. Mandalas can be powerful symbols and have been present in many cultures and spiritual practices. Carl Jung is thought to have introduced the West to the idea of … [Read more...]
Goals, Resolutions, and Commitments
Recently, I read the book The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin in which she spends a year trying to increase her overall happiness level. Although Rubin makes the point that her book is about being happy in everyday life, not treating something serious like clinical depression, as a therapist reading the book, I could not help but draw parallels between her experiences and interventions, approaches, or issues that often come up in therapy. Goals vs. Resolutions One interesting point … [Read more...]
Balloon Stress Balls
In looking for recipes for homemade playdough a few weeks ago, I came across a great idea for making stress balls from balloons and playdough. I thought I would share this idea so that other therapists could try this out with clients. To make your own stress ball, simply take a balloon, fill with playdough, then tie off the end. I have also seen other variations in which you fill a balloon with sand or flour, but playdough has the advantage of not being quite as messy if the balloon … [Read more...]
Playdough in Therapy
Last week I shared some recipes for making homemade playdough, salt dough, and cloud dough for use at home or in the therapy office. This week I thought I would share some thoughts for using playdough in therapy. Although intended primarily for child clients, adolescent and adult clients may also enjoy using playdough or modeling clay in session. 1. Relaxation: The simple act of playing with playdough, squishing and rolling it, can be very enjoyable for both children and adults. This can … [Read more...]
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