This book, Art Therapy Activities for ALL Ages, helps people, young and old, dealing with, but not limited to, mental health, dementia (including Alzheimer's), heart & stroke recovery, addictions, etc. It is also an excellent manual for instructors teaching children of all ages with or without disabilities or trauma. This book, written by Joan Stewart, an Art Therapy Facilitator, is a teaching manual. All the activities include complete step by step instructions.
The purpose of Art Therapy is to create an oasis of time to allow the brain and body to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate itself, while exploring the creative process of manipulating design elements such as line, shape, form, space, texture, tone, and color.
Art Therapy can help people express themselves more freely, improve their mental health, and improve interpersonal relationships. The basis of Art Therapy is established on the idea that people can recover and feel better via artistic expression.
There is increasing evidence in rehabilitation medicine and the field of neuroscience that art enhances brain function by impacting brain wave patterns, emotions and the nervous system. Art can also raise serotonin levels. These benefits don’t just come from making art, they also occur by experiencing art.
Interested in seeing and trying an activity from my book? Click on Test Drive or go to the Activities page and select Test Drive an Activity from the drop down list on this website.
Have fun exploring your inner artist...
