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25 Amazing Art Activities for Kids (or to try with them!)
Aug 22, 2022
Because kids have a wide, playful imagination, engaging them in art projects will not only stimulate their creativity but also promote fun and self-expression, enhance their motor skills, and pave the way for healing. The latter is especially true...National Carers Week 2021: Recognizing Carers' Contributions
Sep 24, 2021
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported in 2012 that there are around 3 million unpaid carers in Australia. Many of them care for a loved one who has a disability, drug issue, chronic illness, mental health condition, or whose health has deteriorated...All You Need to Know About the Subconscious Mind
Sep 13, 2021
There is a logical reason why your head is above your body. The head houses the brain, which contains the most powerful weapon the universe can ever offer you — the human mind. It is divided into three levels of awareness: conscious mind, subconscious...Dealing With Childhood Trauma
Aug 13, 2021
Some traumatic experiences cause physical injuries that heal in time. However, many forms of childhood trauma leave a deep emotional scar that time alone can never heal. Adverse childhood experiences pose a threat to a child's safety, and the effects...How Do I Support Someone Through Cancer?
Aug 09, 2021
Cancer is a disease that definitely doesn't discriminate. It can affect anyone, of any age, gender, race or sexuality across the globe and has been a popular area of research for many decades, maybe even centuries. A cancer diagnosis is life-changing...Professional Indemnity Insurance for Art Therapists
Dec 17, 2020
Art therapy is a fulfilling career that allows you to help other people explore new thoughts, emotions and beliefs as they sort out deep-seated emotional issues. As a certified art therapist, who trained for five years or more before obtaining your...What is ANZACATA & How to Become a Member?
Nov 16, 2020
Do you love art and use it to help others deal with the obstacles in their life? If so, the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA) will love to have you in their organisation and see to the advancement of your...Studying Art Therapy
Oct 29, 2020
Art eliminates inhibition as it promotes self-expression, making it easier for one to reveal what's difficult to convey using words alone. Nothing compares to the life-changing benefits of art therapy, a unique self-healing process that fosters mental, emotional...How Much Do Mental Health Therapies Cost?
Sep 28, 2020
Our mind and body function together. Once our mental health goes downhill, our bodies will cease to function, and everything in life turns awry. Just like a machine, our minds require regular inspection. Seeing a specialist doesn't mean there is something...Boost Your Art Therapy Business Through Effective Marketing
Sep 21, 2020
An art therapist in Australia with less than four years of experience can earn between $60,252 and $72,000 a year, according to compensation consulting firms. If this is you, don't ever think that being less experienced than others should hold you...Becoming an Art Therapist
Aug 28, 2020
Have you ever been transported mentally and emotionally to a painting, to the point where you feel as if you've physically visited and felt all of its elements, including the finest lines and smallest detail? That is the power of art to influence people's...How to Become an Art Therapist
Jul 23, 2020
Art therapy uses a creative process to treat a wide range of mental health issues that stem from repressed pain or trauma. It allows a person to use a wide variety of tools and techniques, such as watercolour, charcoal and oil pastels, among others, to...Natural Therapies for Kids
Apr 24, 2019
We all want our children to be happy and healthy - and to learn essential skills for handling life's challenges. But children have unique needs and sensitivities, and so require special therapeutic techniques. We've compiled some of the most common...A Simple Guide to Managing Your Anger
Aug 01, 2018
Anger is a natural human emotion that's intended to protect yourself or someone else from feeling short-changed or under attack. It is a secondary emotion that follows something more important such as disappointment, frustration, fear, distress or...What happens in an art therapy group?
Nov 15, 2017
Art therapy groups can be quite diverse in terms of participants’ life experience, mental health experiences, previous experience with art making, cognitive capacity, personalities and behaviors. The goal of an art therapy group is typically to engage...What is art therapy
Nov 10, 2017
Art therapy is a kind of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It assists with improving the client’s personal growth and insight, processing of traumatic...How Can Art Therapy Benefit Me?
Jul 10, 2015
As Pablo Picasso said, "Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." And that's what art therapy aims to do – help children and adults express their emotions, treat an array of issues, and bring about self-awareness and healing. Why should...What is an Art Retreat?
Apr 17, 2015
Picture this: you’re far away from everyday life and digital distractions, in a quiet and secluded space where you are free to experiment with artistic tools and techniques – and explore your creativity. You’re on an art retreat, also known as...Kickstart Your Creativity
Feb 16, 2015
If you want to be more creative, but struggle to get started, there are a few tricks to try. Here are our 5 favourite ways to get out of a funk and start creating! 1 Be Mindful New research has found that meditating and practising mindfulness activates...Mindful Meditation for Creativity
Nov 24, 2014
While mindful meditation has been shown to help alleviate stress and anxiety, new research has emerged to suggest that it also works wonders for boosting our creativity. How Mindfulness Aids Creativity As well as reducing blood pressure and helping treat...
