The Canadian Association of Art Therapy defines art therapy as combining “…the creative process and psychotherapy, facilitating self-exploration and understanding. Using imagery, colour, and shape as part of this creative therapeutic process, thoughts and feelings that would otherwise be difficult to articulate can be expressed.” Art therapy commonly consists of drawing and painting in every imaginable…
Psychologist in Calgary offers counselling services to help patients deal with psychological issues ranging from depression to grief, anger, eating disorders, mental health diagnoses, and anxiety. Participating in counselling in Calgary can contribute to healthier self-esteem, more rewarding personal and family relationships, more confident employment, and a more positive outlook on the future. A commitment to good…
Tourette Canada describes Tourette Syndrome (TS) as a neurodevelopmental or brain condition. People with Tourettes make involuntary movements and noises — tics. There is a lot of popular mythology and misinformation about Tourette Syndrome, including that the main symptom of Tourette’s is swearing (it’s not), that TS affects intelligence (it doesn’t), and that the mere…
As the saying goes, “Art is you being free from all the world’s heaviness.” The education and awareness surrounding art therapy have grown exponentially over the past decade. More and more people are curiously researching the psychological aspects of music, dancing, drama, and other visual arts on the human brain. They have been proven to…