ART THERAPY
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses the creative process to help individuals express emotions, explore personal issues, and enhance mental well-being. It combines psychological principles with visual arts, offering a unique means for self-discovery, emotional healing, and stress reduction. Trained art therapists guide clients through artistic activities and supportive dialogue, promoting emotional growth and resilience. Art Therapy offers a holistic approach that links the mind and body, alongside sensory processing and somatic experiences.
You don't need to consider yourself creative or an artistic talent to take part in art therapy. The artwork produced in this environment is not focused on skill or aesthetics; it solely emphasizes self-expression There is no right or wrong way to create in this space!
“WHEN WORDS AREN’T ENOUGH”
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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.
60 min-$140 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.
60min- $140 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
90 min-$175 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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