I will be offering an opportunity to unleash and explore your creative power. The workshop will be held at Aslan Institute, Saturday, September 1 from 9:30 - 11:30.
This is an opportunity to experience an innovative therapeutic art-making process. The process is gentle, easily accessible, and can help open the creative power that lies uniquely within all of us. The workshop is structured around four points: intention, art-making, art witnessing, and sharing. Individually, we will each set an intention for the 45 minutes of art making. At the end of the art-making, you'll have an opportunity to "talk" to your art and listen to what your inner creative spirit has to share with you. Sharing of your work and discovery is optional.
For anyone who is skittish about making art in a group, rest assured that comments, either good or bad, are not allowed. This is a personal journey and the format of the workshop allows you to freely explore your own inner callings, create with abandon, and uncover your unique creative voice.
A variety of art materials will be provided. No art experience necessary, honest!
Price: $25 / person
For more information or to register, email me at: cmancohen@aol.com
http://aslaninst.com/?page_id=96
Monday, August 6, 2012
what is art therapy?
I am very excited to start this blog and to keep all who are interested in what I'm doing in the field of Art Therapy.
For starters, people often ask, "What is Art therapy and do I have to be good at art in order to do it?" I'll answer the second part of the question first. Quite simply...No, you do not have to be an artist or have any artist talent to reap great benefits from art therapy. Art therapy is a wonderful tool to help unlock personal blocks that are not easily accessible through verbal therapy. It aids in facilitating a connection to your deeper self and helps to clarify and expand your personal vision. Ultimately, it helps to build self-esteem.
The focus of art therapy is on the process, not the product. Non-threatening techniques are used that help you to relax and become a part of the process. In so doing, much is revealed to you about yourself. Art therapy, when used in conjunction with talk therapy, creates a "whole brain" experience.
So, there it is, in a nut shell. Art therapy is a great way to access a deeper connection to yourself in a very opening, exploratory way.
If you'd like more information, please feel free to contact me.
For starters, people often ask, "What is Art therapy and do I have to be good at art in order to do it?" I'll answer the second part of the question first. Quite simply...No, you do not have to be an artist or have any artist talent to reap great benefits from art therapy. Art therapy is a wonderful tool to help unlock personal blocks that are not easily accessible through verbal therapy. It aids in facilitating a connection to your deeper self and helps to clarify and expand your personal vision. Ultimately, it helps to build self-esteem.
The focus of art therapy is on the process, not the product. Non-threatening techniques are used that help you to relax and become a part of the process. In so doing, much is revealed to you about yourself. Art therapy, when used in conjunction with talk therapy, creates a "whole brain" experience.
So, there it is, in a nut shell. Art therapy is a great way to access a deeper connection to yourself in a very opening, exploratory way.
If you'd like more information, please feel free to contact me.
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