Art therapy with cognitive behavioural therapies?
While trauma-focussed cognitive behavioural therapies (TF-CBTs) are gold standard for treating PTSD, I'm really curious about the integration of art therapy with TF-CBTs. Particularly as a way to overcome the early and significant drop out from TF-CBTs.
A Creative Approach to Managing Mood Disorders
Mood disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder, often involve intense and persistent emotional highs and lows that can feel impossible to control. DBT-informed art therapy offers a way to channel those intense feelings into something creative and therapeutic.
Professional Reflection: Art, Expression, and Connection
In 2019, I facilitated an expressive journaling group at the WA AIDS Council (WAAC) for people living with HIV. While art-making was central, what stood out was the connection, laughter, and shared strength that emerged each week. This blog reflects on the value of creative spaces in chronic illness support, where humour, expression, and peer understanding matter just as much as the page itself.
Feeling stressed? Make art!
While tolerance to stress is individual, situations such as Lockdown can be challenging for most of us. There are lots of effective ways to relieve stress, exercise, yoga, music, and time outdoors, all offer stress-relieving potential. But arts and crafts offer some unique advantages and engaging in creative self-expression, is a powerful mindfulness tool.
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