Expressive arts therapy for transgender teens
This expressive arts group therapy for transgender teens will provide a safe space to talk, listen, share, and be witnessed while we play therapy games, do art therapy, and eat snacks. There will be 6 teens per group, high school ...
Hosted by Amy A. Rinde
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
This expressive arts group therapy for transgender teens will provide a safe space to talk, listen, share, and be witnessed while we play therapy games, do art therapy, and eat snacks. There will be 6 teens per group, high school ...
Adult Art Therapy Groups
The adult art therapy groups are aimed at providing a safe trauma informed container for exploring emotional expression through the arts, providing you with an alternative outlet alongside fellow community members. Through these groups the leader will guide you through ...
Hosted by Crystal Chen
Counselor, MPS, LMHC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98034
The adult art therapy groups are aimed at providing a safe trauma informed container for exploring emotional expression through the arts, providing you with an alternative outlet alongside fellow community members. Through these groups the leader will guide you through ...
Teen Art Therapy Groups
Teen art groups are a great way for teens to learn and build skills in self confidence, anxiety, and de-stressing. Teens will be led by an art therapist that will guide them through various art activities each week ranging from ...
Hosted by Crystal Chen
Counselor, MPS, LMHC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98034
Teen art groups are a great way for teens to learn and build skills in self confidence, anxiety, and de-stressing. Teens will be led by an art therapist that will guide them through various art activities each week ranging from ...
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Expressive arts therapy for transgender teens
This expressive arts group therapy for transgender teens will provide a safe space to talk, listen, share, and be witnessed while we play therapy games, do art therapy, and eat snacks. There will be 6 teens per group, high school ...
Hosted by Amy A. Rinde
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98033
This expressive arts group therapy for transgender teens will provide a safe space to talk, listen, share, and be witnessed while we play therapy games, do art therapy, and eat snacks. There will be 6 teens per group, high school ...
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Art is the magic way to touch one's soul. In art therapy we grow in our own way. We get together discover different kinds of arts, oil painting, water color, drawing, photography, sculpture and more, while using the creative process ...
Hosted by Wensi (Macy) Dong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Redmond, WA 98052
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Hosted by Spira Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98125
A virtual drop-in Art Therapy group. Open to anyone impacted with chronic illness. Topics vary weekly but may include: identity, grief/loss, medical trauma, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, existentialism, and stress reduction. Art making is an integral part to each group, ...
Good Grief: A Creative-Arts Grief and Loss Group
This group is a healing space for all types of loss to share and process your grief. Facilitated by Virg Augoustatos, MA, LMHCA, the group will co-create communal and personal strategies for being with your grief. Drawing from the creative ...
Hosted by Virg Augoustatos
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98104
This group is a healing space for all types of loss to share and process your grief. Facilitated by Virg Augoustatos, MA, LMHCA, the group will co-create communal and personal strategies for being with your grief. Drawing from the creative ...
Virtual Art Process Group for Adults
Connection with Self, Connection with Others: This group is a virtual space for adults in transition who are experiencing an increased amount of stress. With all that is going on in the world right now, we need art and connection ...
Hosted by Kristin Hope
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
Connection with Self, Connection with Others: This group is a virtual space for adults in transition who are experiencing an increased amount of stress. With all that is going on in the world right now, we need art and connection ...
Adult Art Therapy Groups
The adult art therapy groups are aimed at providing a safe trauma informed container for exploring emotional expression through the arts, providing you with an alternative outlet alongside fellow community members. Through these groups the leader will guide you through ...
Hosted by Crystal Chen
Counselor, MPS, LMHC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98034
The adult art therapy groups are aimed at providing a safe trauma informed container for exploring emotional expression through the arts, providing you with an alternative outlet alongside fellow community members. Through these groups the leader will guide you through ...
Teen Art Therapy Groups
Teen art groups are a great way for teens to learn and build skills in self confidence, anxiety, and de-stressing. Teens will be led by an art therapist that will guide them through various art activities each week ranging from ...
Hosted by Crystal Chen
Counselor, MPS, LMHC, LCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kirkland, WA 98034
Teen art groups are a great way for teens to learn and build skills in self confidence, anxiety, and de-stressing. Teens will be led by an art therapist that will guide them through various art activities each week ranging from ...
Pandemic Processing Group for Teens 14-18
Teens have faced unique difficulties during this pandemic. This group will use art and play therapy to provide a safe space to process the challenges they have faced and strengths they have used to make it through. For Covid safety, ...
Hosted by Jennifer Alsdorf
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Teens have faced unique difficulties during this pandemic. This group will use art and play therapy to provide a safe space to process the challenges they have faced and strengths they have used to make it through. For Covid safety, ...
Pandemic Processing Group for Kids 8-11
Kids and teens have faced unique difficulties during this pandemic. This group will use art and play therapy to provide a safe space to process the challenges they have faced and strengths they have used to make it through. For ...
Hosted by Jennifer Alsdorf
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98107
Kids and teens have faced unique difficulties during this pandemic. This group will use art and play therapy to provide a safe space to process the challenges they have faced and strengths they have used to make it through. For ...
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How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.