Selasa, 25 Januari 2011
What is art therapy?
Here is a good interview with art therapist Angelina Rodriguez about what art therapy is...a common question by those who are not familiar with the field or would like to know more.
Color Therapy
As some you have read, I have posted on the influence of color on our lives, including how it may define what career you may choose and how colors can describe or represent different moods. The Art Therapy Blog is now posting on Color Therapy, and wanted to include this information here to share!
Color Therapy & Healing – An Introduction
January 24th
It is everywhere you look, and everywhere you don’t look. You delight in its marvels both consciously and sub-consciously. You see color all the time, but how often do you think about its origins and effects? In a series of articles, we are going to explore this topic further. With this first article, we’ll go over some basics of color therapy and healing.
Topics covered in this article:
What is Color?
As most of you know, color is light and energy. Color is visible because it reflects, bends, and refracts through all kinds of particles, molecules and objects. There are a variety of wavelengths that light can be categorized, producing different types of light. Visible wavelengths fall approximately in the 390 to 750 nanometre range and is known as the visible spectrum. Other wavelengths and frequencies are associated with non-visible light such as x-rays & ultraviolet rays. Most people are aware of the effects of non-visible light, so it makes sense that visible light would also affect us.
One example of the way light can affect us is a mild form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which causes many people suffering during winters.
An Introduction to Color Therapy
Color therapy and healing (also known as chromotherapy or light therapy) is a type of holistic healing that uses the visible spectrum of light and color to affect a person’s mood and physical or mental health. Each color falls into a specific frequency and vibration, which many believe contribute to specific properties that can be used to affect the energy and frequencies within our bodies.
While it is common knowledge that light enters through our eyes, it’s important to note that light can also enter through our skin. Given the unique frequencies and vibrations of various colors, people believe that certain colors entering the body can activate hormones causing chemical reactions within the body, then influencing emotion and enabling the body to heal.
Colors are known to have an effect on people with brain disorders or people with emotional troubles. For example, the color blue can have a calming effect which can then result in lower blood pressure, whereas the color red might have the opposite effect. Green is another color that may be used to relax people who are emotionally unbalanced. Yellow, on the other hand, may be used to help invigorate people who might be suffering from depression. (We’ll dive deeper into specific colors in a future article.)
Alternative therapies also believe that a person’s aura contains different layers of light which can be used for cleansing and balancing. Knowing the colors in your aura can help you better understand your spirit, and thus help you better understand how to heal. Additionally, the colors surrounding you can also have various effects.
A Brief History of Color Therapy
It’s no mystery that the sun and its source of light (or lack thereof), can have a profound effect on us. Thousands of years ago, some countries began exploring color and its healing capabilities. Egypt, Greece and China are known for their forays into color healing and therapy. A few examples include:
- Painting rooms different colors with the hopes of treating certain conditions.
- Utilizing colors in nature in their surroundings (blue from skies, green from grass, etc.)
- Healing rooms that utilized crystals to break up sunlight shining through.
There is evidence of people attempting to use color for healing and therapy from as far back as 2000 years. And it has gained in popularity throughout the years, with numerous books being written about it, including Johann Wolfgang Goethe who studied the physiological effects of color. As we mentioned though, many people are skeptical about using color and light for healing or therapy.
Stay tuned for upcoming articles over the next few weeks where we’ll introduce color meanings and symbolism, how we see color, and the various effects of specific colors.
Sabtu, 22 Januari 2011
2011 PATA Meeting Schedule
Dear Potomac Art Therapy Association Members,
As we begin a new year, I am happy to tell you that the board meetings are open to all members, and we would be happy to have you attend.
The board meetings are held the third (3rd) Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and are conducted either via conference call or in person. Meeting sights have included Eastern Village in Silver Spring, George Washington University Art Therapy facility in Alexandria, VA, AATA Headquarters, Old Town Alexandria, and Teaism in Penn Quarter, Washington , DC. Most venues are metro accessible.
Please “Save the Date” for upcoming meeting dates for 2011. We will provide further details as the date gets closer. Dates for programing events may change slightly, but we will give you plenty of notice so that you can attend.
January 15th Teaism
February 19th Conference Call
March 19th TBD
April 16th Member/Programing event
May 14th TBD
June 18th Conference Call
July 16th TBD
August 20th Conference Call
September 17th TBD
October 15th Member programing event
November 19th TBD
December 17th Member programing event
Please come out and join us, meet the board members, lend an ear and contribute to the growth of our great association. Take advantage of one of the important member benefits that the Potomac Art Therapy Association has to offer.
Regards,
President – Potomac Art Therapy Association
Kamis, 20 Januari 2011
Call for Artists: HEALING ARTS ADVISORY - DC
*Deadline: April 6, 2011. The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery is now seeking artists, working in all media, for the development of its Art Advisory. The gallery's mission is to explore the innate connection between art and healing. Individual works will not be selected from the call; rather, we will invite selected artists to be non-exclusively represented by the Advisory. Chosen Advisory artists will work with the gallery to sell existing works or to create commissioned pieces specific to future clients’ needs. Submission processing fee: $25. For submission form, guidelines and prospectus please visit: www.smithfarm.com/gallery <http://www.smithfarm.com/
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JUNGIAN ART THERAPY GROUP FORMING
FOR PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPISTS
JUNGIAN ART THERAPY GROUP FORMING
Sandy Geller, Jungian Analyst, Board Certified Art Therapist, LPC, two time GWU graduate, French and Art Therapy, is forming a Women’s Jungian Art Therapy Group. The group will meet twice monthly at Sandy’s Chevy Chase, Maryland studio.LImited to 7 members. Sandy has been leading Art Therapy Groups since 1979 when she was hired as the first Art Therapist at the GWU Counseling Center. The Counseling Center provided low cost art therapy for the students in the Graduate Training Program in AT. Many students over the years have taken advantage of that opportunity. Having one’s personal experience as a client in AT is an essential part of training. Even though Sandy left the Counseling Center in ‘88 to begin Jungian studies, Art Therapy continued to be a Staff Position for the next 25 years. This group is for Professional Art Therapists and students of Jung. Exceptions might be made for graduate AT students if they are willing to make a commitment for two semesters. For further information call 301 657 4472, leave times when you might be reached or email sgeller5@verizon.net.
JUNGIAN ART THERAPY GROUP FORMING
Sandy Geller, Jungian Analyst, Board Certified Art Therapist, LPC, two time GWU graduate, French and Art Therapy, is forming a Women’s Jungian Art Therapy Group. The group will meet twice monthly at Sandy’s Chevy Chase, Maryland studio.LImited to 7 members. Sandy has been leading Art Therapy Groups since 1979 when she was hired as the first Art Therapist at the GWU Counseling Center. The Counseling Center provided low cost art therapy for the students in the Graduate Training Program in AT. Many students over the years have taken advantage of that opportunity. Having one’s personal experience as a client in AT is an essential part of training. Even though Sandy left the Counseling Center in ‘88 to begin Jungian studies, Art Therapy continued to be a Staff Position for the next 25 years. This group is for Professional Art Therapists and students of Jung. Exceptions might be made for graduate AT students if they are willing to make a commitment for two semesters. For further information call 301 657 4472, leave times when you might be reached or email sgeller5@verizon.net.
Selasa, 18 Januari 2011
Creative Journaling Series Jan 22, Feb 19, March 5 & 26, 2011
Crossings: A Center for the Healing Traditions
Where: 8505 Fenton Street, Ste 202
Silver Spring MD 20910, Downtown Silver spring near the Whole Foods
www.crossingshealing.com
To Register: Call 202 352 5225
Who Should Attend: Open to the Public
Creative Journaling: Strengths Sat, Jan. 22, 2011 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Creative Journaling: Gratitude Sat Feb. 19, 2011 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Creative Journaling: Resilience Sat, Mar. 5, 2011 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Creative Journaling: Happiness Sat, Mar. 26, 2011 10:00 – 11:30 AM
$120 for all four session/$35 each individual session in advance/$40 at the door
“An art journal is a space for questions that may no have answers, a place for thoughts that may otherwise not have a home, a safe container for emotions so that they do not have to be loose in the world.” Kelley Brown
Creative Journaling combines journaling with art-making to deepen the exploration and insight that can be gained from the journaling process. Journaling on strengths and positive experiences fosters hope and builds resilience. These workshops are designed for all ranges of artistic experience–previous art training is not needed—you need not consider yourself an “artist” to attend. Each session will have a different focus, you are welcome to attend the whole series or just one.
Be sure to bring a journal to work in. This can be a traditional bound book such as a blank lined journal, a blank drawing book, or a hand made book. Consider that you will be doing artwork in it as well as writing–this may determine the size and type of journal you use. All other materials will be provided.
Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC is a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist with 20 years of clinical experience. She is co-founder of Creative Wellbeing Workshops, LLC, which provides workshops and training on creativity, wellbeing, and happiness. She also facilitates workshops through Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts and serves as adjunct faculty with the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program. She can be reached at r.wilkinson@
Where: 8505 Fenton Street, Ste 202
Silver Spring MD 20910, Downtown Silver spring near the Whole Foods
www.crossingshealing.com
To Register: Call 202 352 5225
Who Should Attend: Open to the Public
Creative Journaling: Strengths Sat, Jan. 22, 2011 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Creative Journaling: Gratitude Sat Feb. 19, 2011 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Creative Journaling: Resilience Sat, Mar. 5, 2011 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Creative Journaling: Happiness Sat, Mar. 26, 2011 10:00 – 11:30 AM
$120 for all four session/$35 each individual session in advance/$40 at the door
“An art journal is a space for questions that may no have answers, a place for thoughts that may otherwise not have a home, a safe container for emotions so that they do not have to be loose in the world.” Kelley Brown
Creative Journaling combines journaling with art-making to deepen the exploration and insight that can be gained from the journaling process. Journaling on strengths and positive experiences fosters hope and builds resilience. These workshops are designed for all ranges of artistic experience–previous art training is not needed—you need not consider yourself an “artist” to attend. Each session will have a different focus, you are welcome to attend the whole series or just one.
Be sure to bring a journal to work in. This can be a traditional bound book such as a blank lined journal, a blank drawing book, or a hand made book. Consider that you will be doing artwork in it as well as writing–this may determine the size and type of journal you use. All other materials will be provided.
Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC is a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist with 20 years of clinical experience. She is co-founder of Creative Wellbeing Workshops, LLC, which provides workshops and training on creativity, wellbeing, and happiness. She also facilitates workshops through Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts and serves as adjunct faculty with the George Washington University Graduate Art Therapy Program. She can be reached at r.wilkinson@
Minggu, 16 Januari 2011
"Art from the Heart" Helps Wounded Soldiers
As an art therapist who has worked with soldiers in the Warrior in Transition Unit (WTU), this post on The Art Therapy Blog caught my attention.
‘Art From The Heart’ Helps Wounded Soldiers
January 17th
One of our readers told us about a program at Fort Bragg, Art from the Heart, that helps wounded soldiers transition to civilian life with the help of art. Sponsored by the American Red Cross and Army Wounded Warriors Program, the program not only provides therapy to the soldiers but also aims to help them transition to, and establish, a life after the military.
Artist and veteran, Craig Bone, leads the charge for the project, utilizing his talents and connections to help the soliders. At the end of the project, Craig will give each member the opportunity have their artwork and back story published in a book.
You can also watch a video about the project here.
Minggu, 09 Januari 2011
Webcast: Talking with Children After a Suicide Loss
The New York State Office of Mental Health Suicide Prevention Initiative will host a web cast: Talking With Children After A Suicide Loss.The web cast will feature three different segments with offerings specifically for parents, educators and clinicians. The shows feature a panel comprised of three national experts: Dr. Jack Jordan, Dr. Vanessa McGann and Maureen Underwood who will provide in depth advice on how to talk to kids (ages 10-24) about suicide loss with specific advice for parents, educators and clinicians.The web casts can be accessed on February 2 & 3 from 3:00-4:30 pm both days athttp://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/webcasts. After the broadcasts of the webcasts, the shows will be archived and available athttp://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/suicideprevention or at www.preventsuicideNY.org . Information will be available on how to order no cost DVDS as well. Please Contact Melanie Puorto at 518-408-2139 if you have any questions.Cassandra KahlProject CoordinatorSuicide Prevention Center of NY P.518.402.1113F.518.474.6995"Man can live about forty days without food, about three days without water, about eight minutes without air, but only for one second without hope."SPCNY: There IS hope. Together, we can save lives.
Rabu, 05 Januari 2011
Signifying Pain: Poetry of Transformation Workshop
Dear members of PATA and art therapy community,
I’m emailing to let you know about a workshop that may be of special interest to your members and colleagues. The Writer’s Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, now in its 34th year, offering workshops, readings, and more. Our Web site, www.writer.org, more fully describes our programs. Please feel free to forward this to others, and if you have questions or suggestions please email and/or give a call. Thank you.
Signifying Pain: Poetry of Transformation
Workshop Leader: Judith Harris
Participants in this workshop will write original work and also explore the therapeutic uses and effects of writing. We will survey a diverse group of writer s-- Keats, Walcott, Kenyon, Lowell, Plath, and Ai -- who have used their writing to work through and past personal traumas. This workshop will be of interest not only to those interested in psychoanalysis, but also to those with a critical interest in autobiographical or confessional writing more generally.
6 Wednesdays, 10:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M., January 26 through March 2.
Fee: $270 (Members receive a 13% Discount )At The Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, Maryland
Judith Harris, Ph.D., is author of two books of poetry, Atonement and The Bad Secret , and a critical book, Signifying Pain: Constructing and Healing the Self Through Writing , a study of psychoanalytic processes underlying literary perception. Her poetry has appeared recently in The New Republic, Slate, Ploughshares, American Life in Poetry, and the Atlantic.
Best wishes for the New Year.
Sunil Freeman
Assistant Director
The Writer's Center
ARLINGTON | BETHESDA | LEESBURG | MCLEAN | ONLINE
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda MD 20815
ph 301-654-8664 ext 204
f: 240-223-0458
I’m emailing to let you know about a workshop that may be of special interest to your members and colleagues. The Writer’s Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, now in its 34th year, offering workshops, readings, and more. Our Web site, www.writer.org, more fully describes our programs. Please feel free to forward this to others, and if you have questions or suggestions please email and/or give a call. Thank you.
Signifying Pain: Poetry of Transformation
Workshop Leader: Judith Harris
Participants in this workshop will write original work and also explore the therapeutic uses and effects of writing. We will survey a diverse group of writer s-- Keats, Walcott, Kenyon, Lowell, Plath, and Ai -- who have used their writing to work through and past personal traumas. This workshop will be of interest not only to those interested in psychoanalysis, but also to those with a critical interest in autobiographical or confessional writing more generally.
6 Wednesdays, 10:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M., January 26 through March 2.
Fee: $270 (Members receive a 13% Discount )At The Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, Maryland
Judith Harris, Ph.D., is author of two books of poetry, Atonement and The Bad Secret , and a critical book, Signifying Pain: Constructing and Healing the Self Through Writing , a study of psychoanalytic processes underlying literary perception. Her poetry has appeared recently in The New Republic, Slate, Ploughshares, American Life in Poetry, and the Atlantic.
Best wishes for the New Year.
Sunil Freeman
Assistant Director
The Writer's Center
ARLINGTON | BETHESDA | LEESBURG | MCLEAN | ONLINE
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda MD 20815
ph 301-654-8664 ext 204
f: 240-223-0458
Senin, 03 Januari 2011
Dr. Daniel Siegel Article
by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Rebecca Shahmoon-Shanok, LCSW, PhD
December 02, 2010
December 02, 2010
How can something so soft – a relationship – penetrate so deeply? W hat happens between people when they earnestly communicate over time? How does one understand the process when one person is a learner and the other a nurturer? Between a daughter and her father? Between a supervisee and reflective supervisor?
This article integrates ideas about mindsight with the concepts of reflective supervision and practice in the birth-to-3 field. Mindsight is the ability to have insight and empathy for the mental experience of self and others, along with the ability to sense the patterns of shared communication of energy and information exchange within relationships. The authors explore how the flow of energy and information in the context of nurturing relationships through reflective supervision supports the capacity to develop mindsight. Mindsight also refers to the neural mechanisms beneath mental and relational life. Nurturing a resilient mind within reflective communication is both art and science. The authors propose that openness, objectivity, and observation create the ability to monitor and then modify mental life itself, an internal and interpersonal set of processes that promote healthy self -regulation and emotional balance.
Full article can be found here: "Reflective Communication: Cultivating Mindsight through Nurturing Relationships" http://drdansiegel.com/uploads/Reflective%20Communication.pdf
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