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Category Archives: Therapy
Groups
The lives of individuals are shaped, for better or worse, by their experiences in groups. People are born into groups. Throughout life, they join groups. They will influence and be influenced by family, religious, social, and cultural groups that constantly … Continue reading
Art and brain science
Here is an interesting article from the NYT about the brain and art from a professor of brain science at Columbia University.: …… The portraiture that flourished in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century is a good place … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Art Therapy, Therapy, Wellness
Tagged art, brain, NYT, research, science
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What is Dance Movement Therapy?
According to the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA): Based on the understanding that the body and mind are interrelated, dance/movement therapy (D/MT) is defined as the psychotherapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration of … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Art Therapy, Creativity, Dance Movement Therapy, Health, Therapy, Wellness
Tagged creative arts, dance
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Stages of Change Model
The Stages of Change Model (SCM) was originally developed in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente at the University of Rhode Island. Addiction: The negative end state of a syndrome (of neurobiological and psychosocial … Continue reading
What happens in our brain when we practice mindfulness?
Posted in Brain, Creative Art Therapy, Grounding, Mindfulness, Therapy, Wellness, YouTube
Tagged meditation, mental heath, mindfulness, mindfulness practice, wellness
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Yoga may boost your brain power
Yogis may be enjoying a surprising benefit when they unroll their mats and strike a pose. A new study finds that just 20 minutes of hatha yoga stimulates brain function. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign enlisted 30 … Continue reading
Posted in Brain, Breath, Creativity, Emotions, Health, Pain Management, Relaxation, Therapy
Tagged brain, breathe, health, research, Yoga
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Preferences for group arts therapies
From BMJ Open: Abstract Objectives The arts therapies include music therapy, dance movement therapy, art therapy and dramatherapy. Preferences for art forms may play an important role in engagement with treatment. This survey was an initial exploration of who is interested … Continue reading
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Tagged creative arts therapy, research, therapy
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