Learning Objectives:
- What does research tell us about the impact of art as a therapeutic intervention?
- How can an art-based session help an emotionally dysregulated child? #trauma #informed
- What would a session look like #structure #beginning #middle #end
- What are the core therapeutic concepts?
- Case study examples of the application of these concepts
Resources
Assessments
- Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
- Whole Child Framework Assessment Tool
- Sensory Difficulties Checklist
Lesson Plans
Lesson Resources
- Understanding the Brain resource pack
- Emotion Images and Words Pack
- Emotional Scale – Incremental Numbers
- Mandalas
- Relaxation Script and Music – Floating Clouds
- Relaxing Particles Music Video (1hr)
- The Bounce Emotional Scale – Strips + Fans
- First – Then – Finally
- Mandalas
- Strength animal images
Members Only
- Emotional Regulation Techniques and Tutorials
- Grounding Techniques Training and Resources
- White Noise
- Brown Noise (great for ADHD brains)
Sources
- Art Therapy and The Brain
- Dr. Girija Kaimal, Associate Professor in the PhD program in Creative Arts Therapies
- Using Art Therapy in Diverse Populations
- Transpersonal Art Therapy Education
- Expressive Art Therapy with Vulnerable Youth: Loss, Grief and Social Isolation
- Art therapy for the prevention of cognitive decline The Effectiveness of Art Therapy: Does it Work?