Art Therapy – The Cognitive Clinic

Self-Care

in Art Therapy January 22, 2019 0 0

The holidays have come and gone. During the holidays we were all looking for gifts for others and running around. During that time of year and all times of year, remember to take care of yourself. Self-care is a very important part of our mental...

Acknowledging and Rewarding Our Accomplishments Big and Small

in Art Therapy January 8, 2019 0 0

No matter what job you have, no matter what task you complete, reward yourself! Often times in life we write a big to do list or we run around at home or at work mindlessly staying busy and at the end of the day we are exhausted. Do we reflect on...

Ways to enhance creativity based on what we are creating on

in Art Therapy December 27, 2018 0 0

Often times we may pull out paper and a pen or maker and think what do I draw? Ugh I don’t know! White paper can be really intimidating and hard. Why? Because it is a blank surface, nothing, blank, white…where do I begin? Here are some tips to...

Sorting-Organizing and Understanding-Thoughts (An art directive)

in Art Therapy December 11, 2018 0 0

Often times in my sessions as a therapist I hear people talk about racing thoughts, inability to focus, and obsessive or intrusive thoughts. As I browse through social media I often see videos on people struggling to sleep because of racing...

BOO! Fears and overcoming them

in Art Therapy October 30, 2018 0 0

As humans we all have fears. There are things consciously and unconsciously that can scare us. Our experiences, coupled with our thoughts, can bring out the fear. We may have real or imagined fears. As Halloween approaches, as I see the word...

What mask are you wearing?

in Art Therapy October 16, 2018 0 0

As Halloween approaches I could not help but think about the question asked to many kids and even adults going to costume parties, “What are you going to be?” To me this holiday allows us to be someone or something else other than our everyday...

Self-Awareness

in Art Therapy September 25, 2018 0 0

The world is full of so many stimuli. People, traffic, buildings, talking, internet, phones, tv, computers, noise, music oh my! Who AM I? How can I know myself? How can I be more self-aware? Answer: In the silence Let the quiet consume you Be...

Positive Images and Positive Affirmations

in Art Therapy September 11, 2018 0 0

Positive affirmations are the best! It is so healthy and wonderful when we treat ourselves kindly and with love. Often times as therapists not only do we encourage clients to say positive affirmations, we also read them aloud to them. So why not...

Mindfulness Art Ideas

in Art Therapy August 14, 2018 0 0

Mindfulness is a state of nonjudgmental awareness of what’s happening in the present moment, including the awareness of one’s own thoughts, feelings, and senses. When thinking about past, present, future, mindfulness is focusing on your present...

Get Creative- Get Moving – Explore

in Art Therapy July 31, 2018 0 0

Art is everywhere! No, you do not need to spend hundreds of dollars on art supplies to make art. Being out in fresh air, walking and exploring, is very healthy for us. Many therapists encourage clients to walk, get out of the house, and exercise...

Therapy: A Commitment

in Art Therapy July 17, 2018 0 0

Do you take me to be your therapist? Do I take you to be my client? Although we are not reciting wedding vows, I believe therapy is a commitment. I would like to discuss a little about the therapist and client relationship and the importance of...

Art as Therapy vs. Art as Psychotherapy

in Art Therapy July 3, 2018 0 0

I would like to explain the difference between these two schools of thought. Art as therapy is simply making art. Taking an art class, sketching, drawings, doodling, coloring in a coloring book, going to a paint and wine night. In therapy this is...