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Video Interview: Healthy Living with Laura
Recently Resourceful Me Art Therapy was featured on Wightman TV’s “Healthy Living with Laura.” I am so excited to share the episode with you! The show’s host Laura Van den Borre is…
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What does camping have to do with art therapy?
When I was in grad school for art therapy, one of our assignments was to make art about our anchor. This was a place or thing that made us feel safe. When…
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That sounds like lots of fun, but is it really therapy?
Kids seem to have lots of fun playing and creating when they come to art therapy. This post explains how what happens in a therapy session is different from art and play at home.
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In Search of an Art Therapist: Finding the Right Fit
When it comes to predicting successful outcomes for any kind of therapy, I strongly believe that the most important factor is finding the right fit. The therapist’s credentials, training and experience are…
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In Search of an Art Therapist: What do all these letters mean?!
You’ve begun your search for an art therapist. But the search can be confusing, especially when it seems like every therapist has completely different qualifications and letters after their name. What do…
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In Search of an Art Therapist:
Referrals, Recommendations, and the Wild West of the InternetFinding a therapist for your child can feel like an overwhelming task. There are many emotions and factors involved when families begin to consider art therapy. Typically, dealing with your child’s current…
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