Art, Art Therapy and PTSD

Art Therapy exercises applied to children and/or the military

What you'll learn
Therapeutic exercises
Impact of art therapy on PTSD
How a rubber duck can unlock emotions
Establishing whether a duck is your totem animal spirit
How painting reduces stress and anxiety
Details of a 'felt sense'
Requirements
No
Description
This course goes through some very straightforward Art Therapy exercises in a way that students are encouraged to follow along. The thoughts behind the exercises are explained, studies are referenced and examples are given.

The common 'tool' is the duck. Either rubber or painted.

We also look at the duck as a totem spirit - and other alternatives.

Do not worry if you cannot paint or have no experience!

This course is very carefully explained and the emphasis throughout is on process.

You will be shown plenty of poor art as well as art abstracts that go through the stages of mental health. The artist concerned has been co-opted to help answer questions on this course.

A heavy encouragement to participate; a huge encouragement to do the exercises - and a great willingness by me to encourage all to…listen…to ourselves.

Who this course is for:
Those interested in using art to enhance wellbeing
Anyone with a specific interest in PTSD
Those suffering from anxiety and stress
Those who like original, entertaining approaches to Art Therapy!