Author: Kanling Juric
How Does Art Therapy Work
Ever wondered how art therapy works? Here are some core therapeutic factors of art therapy:
Art Therapy vs Talk Therapy
What are the similarities and differences between talk therapy and art therapy? And is one better than the other? On a personal level, as someone who have went through my own healing journey using art, I have also benefited significantly from talk therapy over the years. On a professional level, I have worked within interdisciplinary…
Art Therapy vs Art Class
Art therapy can often be mistaken as being similar to an art class. Especially when working with children, I sometimes have disappointed parents wondering why their child is not practicing a particular artistic technique, or learning about famous paintings. The table below outlines the key distinctions between art therapy and art class. So if your…
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Demystifying Art Therapy
When I tell people that I am an Art Therapist, one of the most common responses I get is “so do you interpret people’s drawings?” The answer is no. An art therapist’s role is to foster a safe space for the client to create, reflect and generate insights that may emerge from the artwork, the…
Functional Ware (2021)
Stoneware and Porcelain
Colca Canyon (2023)
Fineliner
An Afternoon Stroll in Bayeux (2020)
Watercolour and fineliner
Tenacity (2022)
Acrylic on canvas
A Creative Disaster Response and Recovery Framework for Supporting Extreme Weather Events Affected Communities
Abstract: Climate change is contributing to the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events globally. Numerous Australian communities have been affected by severe bushfires, floods, and droughts over the past decades. In response to natural disasters, art therapists should focus on trauma healing, community resilience, while maintaining adaptability and sensitivity throughout the disaster planning…