by Ali Barnum | Jun 14, 2022 | Art Therapy, Skills, Therapy
I often get asked how I structure an art therapy session so my client has time to work on art and talk about the therapy goals we’re working on. Every session is a little bit different. I tend to follow a similar structure to keep us on track and make the most of your...
by Ali Barnum | Jun 9, 2022 | Art Therapy, Skills
Art therapy is a unique approach to conquering mental health challenges. However, there are some misconceptions about art therapy. These misunderstandings include what is or is not art therapy and who can benefit from the use of art-making as therapy. If you’ve ever...
by Ali Barnum | May 17, 2022 | Art Therapy, Therapy
Is art therapy right for you? There are many different approaches to mental health counseling, including art therapy. This type of therapy is a unique and creative approach. It utilizes art-making alongside traditional talk therapy in order to meet therapeutic goals....
by Ali Barnum | Apr 21, 2022 | Art Therapy, Coping
Engaging in therapeutic art-making is an excellent way to reflect and process difficult emotions, both in the therapeutic space and on your own. By creating art about our feelings, we begin to notice patterns in our emotions, stress levels, and feelings of discomfort....
by Ali Barnum | Apr 19, 2022 | Happiness, Intention, Relationships
Forgiving Ourselves When things happen, why is it so difficult to forgive ourselves? Everyone makes mistakes in life. Sometimes they are small, and sometimes the mistakes end up being really big. Making mistakes is a part of life, and it is how we learn and grow as...
