Art Therapy
Art Therapy can be an effective way to develop a positive self-image and the resilience needed to manage anxiety, overcome trauma related issues or learning difficulties. It can be combined with a particular therapeutic approach such as CBT or Narrative Therapy or used in a client led fashion. Art Therapy is particularly effective with clients who can not articulate their feelings clearly. It can provide a safe space and medium through which to explore inner turmoil in order to gain personal insight and manage feelings.
Art Therapy Assessments
Before beginning a course of Art Therapy, a comprehensive assessment will be undertaken over the course of two or three sessions. After this, an action plan is created in consultation with the client. At this stage the duration of the intervention is decided.
Art Therapy Sessions
Art Therapy sessions last for one hour and are usually weekly. Interventions are usually short-term, with a specific focus. The sessions will sometimes involve directed exercises using a variety of media and, at others, will be client led explorations. Personal insight is gained through the art-making activities and the discussion around what has surfaced.
ACC funded Art Therapy
ACC fund art therapy for children and adults who have suffered sexual abuse. I am a registered provider for ACC. There are two pathways that clients can take; ACC will fund short-term therapy which includes up to 14 sessions in total. If clients are willing to undertake a supported assessment, in order to determine a mental health injury as a result of the abuse, then ACC will fund long-term therapy.
Art Therapy can be an effective way to develop a positive self-image and the resilience needed to manage anxiety, overcome trauma related issues or learning difficulties. It can be combined with a particular therapeutic approach such as CBT or Narrative Therapy or used in a client led fashion. Art Therapy is particularly effective with clients who can not articulate their feelings clearly. It can provide a safe space and medium through which to explore inner turmoil in order to gain personal insight and manage feelings.
Art Therapy Assessments
Before beginning a course of Art Therapy, a comprehensive assessment will be undertaken over the course of two or three sessions. After this, an action plan is created in consultation with the client. At this stage the duration of the intervention is decided.
Art Therapy Sessions
Art Therapy sessions last for one hour and are usually weekly. Interventions are usually short-term, with a specific focus. The sessions will sometimes involve directed exercises using a variety of media and, at others, will be client led explorations. Personal insight is gained through the art-making activities and the discussion around what has surfaced.
ACC funded Art Therapy
ACC fund art therapy for children and adults who have suffered sexual abuse. I am a registered provider for ACC. There are two pathways that clients can take; ACC will fund short-term therapy which includes up to 14 sessions in total. If clients are willing to undertake a supported assessment, in order to determine a mental health injury as a result of the abuse, then ACC will fund long-term therapy.
