SoulCollage(R) is an intuitive art process first developed by therapist Seena Frost. It involves creating a deck of SoulCollage cards that represent aspects of your self and others in your life. It is a creative way to get in touch with your inner dialogue and gain insight into your personality and relationships. I am a certified SoulCollage facilitator. SoulCollage is a mindfulness practice that is sure to enrich your daily experience. You must first attend and Introduction to SoulCollage Workshop. Fees reflect the purchase of a 5 session pass for $90.
Hosted by Susan Marie Jacobsen
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Colorado Springs, CO 80905
I am an experienced Art Therapist, artist, wife and mother.
Art therapy has a way of bypassing the verbal, thinking mind and more directly speaks to the visual, emotional mind. A person needs to stay connected to both as thet integrates the experience of becoming a parent. It also provides you with a visual record of your journey.
Poetry can be a powerful resource to help individuals who have experienced a significant loss work through the associated emotions and life changes. The Center for Humanistic and Interpersonal Psychotherapy will be facilitating a 10-week therapy group focusing on using poetry to help individuals struggling with grief and loss. The group format allows individuals to share about their loss and receive support from other group members. The group will begin when 6-8 individuals are ready to begin. Until the group begins, clients will be on a waiting list or can seen by an individual therapist.
Hosted by Ctr for Humanistic & Interpersonal Psychotherapy
PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Colorado Springs, CO 80905
At the Center for Humanistic and Interpersonal Psychotherapy, we believe that an essential starting point is getting to know the individual, their strengths and challenges, their values, and what they want from therapy. Each individual is different; therefore, each therapy experience needs to be designed specifically for the person entering therapy. Individuals enter psychotherapy and counseling for varied reasons, including personal growth, relationship problems, life transitions, traumatic experiences, environmental stressors and challenges, depression, anxiety, and more. Individuals entering therapy also seek out diverse outcomes. Through getting to know the individual client, our therapists help clients find solutions to the challenges that bring them to therapy. We tailor our psychotherapy approach to each individual, their specific needs, and their desired outcome.
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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.