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

I wanted to know more about the process of using art as a professional tool for psychological healing, from the point of view of the therapist. SerenaK: What medium do you use for your art therapy? Miller-child-hosp-patient-Cindy-Quimbayo. Some examples of art that require muscle strength are working with clay (pounding and rolling) or standing at an easel and painting to music. This partnership was established by former Director of Art Therapist, Suzanne Thomson. It wasn't until the as well as the body. This expressive arts group works with clay to provide support and healing for women who are survivors of abuse. Since 2003, clients of the Schlifer Clinic have worked with a professional artist (Susan Low-Beer) and an art therapist (Suzanne Thomson) in the Museum's clay studios to sculpt their trauma narratives in clay, transforming their pain and reconnecting with their resilience and strength. The American Art Therapy Association (AATA) defines art therapy as: “Employing the creative process of art-making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well . Everyone was on the healing journey. Berner: “In my role as an art therapist, I typically prefer simple materials that people would be able to access outside of the session as well as in my office: paper, colored pencils, markers, paint (acrylic, watercolor blocks, tempera), boxes, craft clay, mandala coloring sheets. LifeLines answered a need that anticipated the mainstreaming of art therapy. The Healing Power Of Art: The Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Art Therapy Program. To help her work through a severe bout of depresssion, an art therapist at her hospital introduced Anne to sculpture. The use of visual expression for healing has been used for thousands of years. For more information about art therapy and other therapists practicing on the North Olympic Peninsula, visit the American Art Therapy Association at www.ArtTherapy.org.