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Past Talking: Art Therapy
According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is “the therapeutic use of art making, within a professional relationship, by people who experience illness, trauma, or challenges in living, and by people who seek personal development. Through creating art … Continue reading
Art therapy brings comfort to Jordan’s orphans
After a busy art session, the classroom at Amman’s al-Hussain Social Institution buzzed with energy, as children dashed around to clean up supplies, admire their paintings and pose in the decorated masks they designed. These young artists have come a long … Continue reading
Hospital art therapy program helps children express themselves
Nathan Allen loves the colour blue. His T-shirt is blue, the blanket wrapped around his knees is blue, and his eyes, bright under his baseball cap, are blue. But blue is also a feeling, and after spending months undergoing near-daily … Continue reading
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