Shannon Halligan uses art to help a wide range of people Working through emotions, traumas and everyday life is hard. Art can help. Shannon Halligan is a creative art therapist in Rochester, NY. who ...

In this virtual lecture presented by MPS Art Therapy, Gretchen M. Miller, LPAT, ATR-BC will examine the evolving role of social media in art therapy, highlighting contemporary ethical, professional, ...

MPS Art Therapy presents a virtual presentation by Mia de Bethune, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, ISP/SEP; faculty member Kelley Linhardt, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, CCTP; and Valeria Koutmina, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT (MPS 2011 ...

I looked down as I wandered the art store near my former therapist's office. Seeking freedom from a depressive episode, I wasn't certain how to make the best use of my appointment. I felt like a bird ...

Arts therapy encompasses a spectrum of evidence-based psychological interventions that employ creative media—such as visual art, music, drama and movement—to support emotional regulation, cognitive ...

Installation view of house-tree-person (a group iteration) at BlankMag Books; all artwork frames handmade by Xavier Loe, Sapele and Oak (all images courtesy Daniel Soprano and phots by Melchizedek ...

When it comes to reducing stress, you might do well to look at the activities of a 7-year-old. Girija Kaimal, EdD, of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, recently received the American Art ...

The healing arts are a group of practices that use creativity to benefit a person’s health and well-being. They can include music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and more. The healing arts are a ...

Throughout her life, Kerstin Becker has been drawn to creating visual art. During stressful times while working in the ...

Art is a powerful tool for mental health wellness, offering a creative outlet that can reduce stress, enhance emotional expression and promote healing — qualities that are especially important for ...

Life can be messy, and we need to lean on other people. But friends aren't therapists, and venting can only accomplish so much. Sometimes talking to someone trained to be empathetic and non-judgmental ...