Older women and the communities they’re crafting
Dr. Carlock will cover some general ways individuals can utilize creativity and personal art expression on their own, as a therapeutic tool.
Offered through the Tourette Association of America, this event is made for children ages 8-11 years old who experience axiety related stress.
Choosing media is a complicated concept. Ideally, a client will gravitate toward or choose the media they want to work with.
January 2, 2020 As we step into the New Year, we wanted to hear from the AATA’s new President Margaret Carlock Russo, EdD, LCAT, ATR-BC, ATCS about the year to come for our association and also take the opportunity to learn a bit more about Margaret as a clinician and an advocate for the field.
Margaret Carlock-Russo, president of the American Art Therapy Association, spoke with today.com and shared some creative activities you can try at home.
What an honor to be selected as an alumni of the month for my undergrad alma mater! Check out the interview.
Check out the livestream about exploring art therapy as a career with Siobhan Colleen from Industry Explorers! Check out @industryexplorers
It's not about how you make the art, or the quality of what you draw, or paint, or create. It's about the process. It's about what happens while you are creating that is important.
This creative arts session is being offered in conjunction with Operation Happy Nurse.Join me for a short guided visualization and exploration of the circular imagery of Mandala, using creativity to release stress and encourage non-verbal self-expression.
I had so much fun doing this interview with Operation Happy Nurse! This is a group started by nurses that is focused on supporting nurses' mental health. We talked about art therapy and ways people can use creativity in self-care.
As an art therapist, I find introducing creative activities an excellent way to highlight one’s abilities and provide engaging experiences that can promote reminiscence, self-expression, communication, and meaningful interactions with caregivers, among other benefits. Even if your family member does not have previous creative experience, there are many ways to become involved.
Each group was given one ceiling tile (approximately 24”X36”) and together created a design or pattern to cover the tile. Together we decided to use primary colors to create some cohesion among the tiles. The children were so excited!
When I first became an art therapist, things were a bit different in the profession. While art therapy had been established as a profession some 30 years or so before I graduated with my master’s degree, it was still a little known profession and I had to continually define it for many individuals and employers I met.
