Creative, fun & fast therapeutic warm-ups! When a client walks into the therapy room they don’t know what to expect-feeling anxious, unsure and perhaps fearful.Ā Brief, art therapy warm-ups are the perfect way to break the iceĀ and get clients feeling comfortable, less inhibited, and motivated to participate in individual or group therapy.
These unique 250 art exercises increase self-esteem, self-awareness and a feeling of success in artistic expression and communication, allowing clients to engage in therapeutic exercises without judgment. Using simple materials like paper, pencils and markers, these techniques can be immediately implemented in your practice.
Art techniques based in:
– Mindfulness
– CBT
– Self-Compassion
Useful for clients dealing with:
– Anxiety
– Stress
– Low self-esteem
– Relationship issues
– Life changes
jaime sanborn –
All the ideas are awesome it is very much for adults.
MSN –
Short and to the point- I use this reference for group ideas for acute inpatient psych groups. Iām a board certified art therapist and this has been a great resource for introducing new groups to my group list.
Wanda C Kramer –
This is a book that you can actually use in sessions. Anytime you need an activity you can flip through it and find something that applies. They can be used briefly or expanded to open up a whole new conversation. This book is really helpful then hesitate to purchase it
Carol Arshad –
helpful in finishing dissertation
Kindle Customer –
Like it
MyLifeNRuins –
Ordered as a gift for my sister. She loves it. Can’t wait to try it myself
Sunshine –
I am using it and is helping my clients a lot.
Georgina O’Neill –
Packed with ideas … āit does what it says on the tinā very happy with this purchased
Danny Willoughby –
I have used this with several patients and they seem to enjoy it overall.
Frank –
As a BHT I am always looking for new ways to help my mental ill patients. I like that it has simple but effective ways to do different arts projects with my patients.
Michelle –
This is a lovely useful book full of simple ideas that can also be adjusted as necessary.