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

11 reviews for 250 Brief, Creative & Practical Art Therapy Techniques: A Guide for Clinicians and Clients

  1. jaime sanborn

    4.0 out of 5 stars Not all I had hoped for

    All the ideas are awesome it is very much for adults.

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  2. MSN

    5.0 out of 5 stars So very practical.

    Short and to the point- I use this reference for group ideas for acute inpatient psych groups. Iā€™m a board certified art therapist and this has been a great resource for introducing new groups to my group list.

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  3. Wanda C Kramer

    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is fantastic

    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

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  4. Carol Arshad

    5.0 out of 5 stars helpful for writing dissertation

    helpful in finishing dissertation

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  5. Kindle Customer

    4.0 out of 5 stars Good ideas

    Like it

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  6. MyLifeNRuins

    5.0 out of 5 stars Great

    Ordered as a gift for my sister. She loves it. Can’t wait to try it myself

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  7. Sunshine

    A very good book for psychologists/counselors

    I am using it and is helping my clients a lot.

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  8. Georgina O’Neill

    Perfect.

    Packed with ideas … ā€œit does what it says on the tinā€ very happy with this purchased

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  9. Danny Willoughby

    4.0 out of 5 stars Decent activities

    I have used this with several patients and they seem to enjoy it overall.

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  10. Frank

    5.0 out of 5 stars As a BHT

    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.

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  11. Michelle

    5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and simple ideas to use

    This is a lovely useful book full of simple ideas that can also be adjusted as necessary.

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