“WHEN WORDS AREN’T ENOUGH”
ART THERAPY
Art therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that utilizes various creative processes, such as drawing, painting, and sculpting, to assist individuals in expressing their emotions more freely, exploring personal issues in a safe environment, and ultimately enhancing overall mental well-being. This approach integrates the fundamental principles of psychology with the visual arts, providing a unique pathway for self-discovery, emotional healing, and effective stress reduction. Art therapy can be highly beneficial for people across all age groups and is frequently applied to help manage a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and developmental challenges. The therapeutic process encourages non-verbal forms of expression, making it particularly accessible for those who may struggle to communicate their feelings through words alone. Throughout sessions, trained art therapists skillfully guide clients through various artistic activities combined with supportive therapeutic dialogue, fostering emotional growth, resilience, and a deeper understanding of oneself.
It is essential to note that being an artist or considering oneself skilled at creating art is not necessary to engage in the creative process and gain from art therapy.
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Individual sessions are in-person at SunRae Studio. However, exceptions can be considered to offer art therapy at an alternative location if attending in person poses a challenge to receiving services.
30 min free consult available at the beginning of service.
6-8 sessions is recommended.
60 min-$125 per session
A typical session for children or youth involves using creative materials suitable for their age to encourage engagement. Younger children might also play during the session. The child or youth may either lead their own creative process or follow art therapist’s guidance to explore and talk about specific topics.
Art therapy benefits children and youth by supporting emotional, social, and cognitive growth. It offers a safe, non-verbal way to express complex feelings, aiding those with communication challenges. Through creative activities, children or youth process emotions like anxiety, sadness, or anger constructively. It boosts self-esteem, confidence, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Socially, it enhances communication, empathy, and collaboration in group settings. Art therapy also teaches coping and emotional regulation, promoting overall mental health and personal development.
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Individual sessions are in-person at SunRae Studio.
30 min free consult available at the beginning of service.
6-8 sessions is recommended.
60min- $125 per session
A typical session includes engaging in a creative process with various studio materials, guided by an Art Therapist or self-directed. We then discuss the artwork created collaboratively, which resembles the dynamics of traditional talk therapy.
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Parent and Child attend together in-person at SunRae Studio.
30 min free consult available at the beginning of service.
60 min- $150 per session
Parents and children will participate in creative activities together, that are tailored to suit the child's developmental stage and age. This method aids in reinforcing or rebuilding secure attachment by promoting attunement and giving each other undivided attention. This specific form of Art Therapy concentrates on enhancing the bond and relationship between parent and child.
“IT’S NOT THAT PAIN EQUALS ART, IT’S THAT CREATIVITY HAS THE POWER TO LOOK PAIN IN THE EYE AND TURN IT INTO SOMETHING BETTER”.
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