Art Therapy ~Resources

Art therapy for your child

Growing up is stressful, and children often need extra support through the hard times. Whether its the pain of bereavement, the divided loyalties of divorce, or simply the pressure of competition in the classroom, children often do not have the words to talk about their emotions. Instead, they act out their feelings with symbolic behaviors. Art therapy is a safe place where children can draw out their dilemmas on paper or pound out intense feelings on clay. Feeling understood and accepted helps them to begin to talk about their worries so that they can get back in control of their behaviors and get back to the important things. Like learning, playing, making friends and enjoying life.

Art Therapy for adults

Art therapy can bring relief for feelings of isolation and depression and feelings of low self esteem . It is as easy as simple lines and colors, shapes or marks on paper, canvas, or soft clay. Since time immemorial, humans have used art expression to record, transform and transcend their experiences of suffering and pain. Every human has this ability, including you.

In a typical session
I will provide a space and materials for the gradual unveiling of a surprising self that you may have lost or may not yet know. This happens according to your needs and your pace. We may discuss your art process and I may help with acceptance and understanding of your experiences, your images and your feelings. However, you are the center of the process and it is my approach to emphasize and nurture your awareness of a growing ability to feel in control.



If you are experiencing a crisis or need to speak with someone right away- please contact the below numbers for HELP-or 911.





Crisis Lines: Multnomah Co.503-988-4888
Washington Co.503-291-9111
Portland Women's Crisis Line 888-235-4888







Links about Art Therapy and Healing~


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_therapy

http://www.art-therapy.us/art_therapy.htm

http://www.healthandgoodness.com/

http://www.arttherapy.org/
http://www.depressionafterdelivery.com/
http://interactionscounseling.com/helpingmorepeople/index.htm
http://www.interluderetreat.com/medinstr.htm
http://spoolman.com/sdaeop4/selfdefeatingbehavior.html

Local resources-


http://www.sacredartstudio.net/homepage.html


http://www.philipmberk.com/



http://www.foodisnottheenemy.com/



http://www.portlandmamasinc.org


http://www.babybluesconnection.org/





Posted by Erin Berk at 11:10 AM