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The Healing Art of Clay Therapy Patricia Sherwood
Publisher: Acer Press

Started in 2004, the Children's Healing Arts Program pairs Pewabic Pottery artists with young patients at Children's Hospital. The Healing Power Of Art: The Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Art Therapy Program. Art therapy integrates the fields of art, counseling, and psychology. The Art Show, entitled, “Creative Expression Is . Family members communicate with each other silently by sharing pieces of modeling clay. Miller-child-hosp-patient-Cindy-Quimbayo. Working together, they create a house that symbolizes an effort to improve their relationships. Their canvas is everything from bed sheets, pillowcases, torn paper and pinch pots to tiles, clay beads and colored sand. Works displayed include acrylic and watercolor paintings, clay sculpture, mixed media and collage. .” showcased many outstanding creative art pieces while providing an opportunity for the Art Therapists of Noyes Mental Health Clinic to talk about the technique of Art Therapy as a valuable resource in the treatment of mental health conditions. Though she knew the therapeutic value of art, Ms. Included in the exhibit were paintings, clay sculptures, mandalas and other intriguing pieces created by children and adult patients. She uses several mediums with her clients, including torn paper collages, painting, coloring, masks and clay. It's more art-making than art therapy.”. In each of these cases, art therapy facilitates healing and growth. Then it was her turn to receive the benefits of The exhibition can be viewed Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Taney works with all ages, from small children to adults. McGinn never realized the extent of that healing until she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 29 in September 2005. €�One of their favorite projects is to paint pillowcases for their beds,” said Grace Serra, Art focuses less on the therapeutic movements of doing art and more on the creative process. €� Art therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages.