Registered Psychotherapist
DTATI, MFA, BA, BEd
Kingston, Ontario
PH. 343-500-6297
Art Therapy and Play Therapy Explained
"Art is a way of truly knowing what we actually believe." Pat Allen, Art Therapist
Art Therapy
Play Therapy
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that incorporates the process of art making as a means of shared communication in the therapy process. Art therapy is about bringing what's in the unconscious to the surface. Unlike “talk therapy”, art therapy is a sensory-based experience (tactile, olfactory, auditory and visual-spatial). Techniques used in art therapy can include drawing, painting, colouring, mask making, sculpting, or collage.I also do stikbot animation on an iPad with older or more resistant clients. Art therapy is the relationship between our inner and outer world. As a client creates, the therapist begins to see the client's inner world and how they live in that world. Through exploring their art, the therapist can look for themes and conflicts that may be affecting the client's thoughts, emotions and behaviours. Additionally, the sensory experience of creating art has a positive impact on the brain, neuroplasticity and the brain's ability to change, adapt or heal. Art making is for all ages and serves as an excellent tool for coping, self-discovery, self-regulation, healing and adapting to change.
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that incorporates the process of art making as a means of shared communication in the therapy process. Art therapy is about bringing what's in the unconscious to the surface. Unlike “talk therapy”, art therapy is a sensory-based experience (tactile, olfactory, auditory and visual-spatial). Techniques used in art therapy can include drawing, painting, coloring, mask making, sculpting, or collage.I also do stikbot animation on an iPad with older or more resistant clients. Art therapy As clients create art, the art therapist begins to see the client's inner world and how it makes them feel. Through exploring their art, the art therapist can look for themes and conflicts that may be affecting the client's thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. This sensory experience has a positive impact on the brain, neuroplasticity and the brain's ability to change, adapt or heal. Art making is for all ages and serves as an excellent tool for coping, self-discovery, self-regulation, healing and adapting to change.