by IKON_Institute_2018 | Feb 16, 2017 | Art Therapy
As adults, we can often rely on our intellectual and rational sides to solve issues, but art therapy is saying “no, that’s not always the best way”. We actually want to tap into our imagination and our intuition and our bodily experience for healing. Art Therapy is an... by IKON_Institute_2018 | Sep 6, 2016 | Art Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies
The first time you hear the term Art Therapy, it likely brings up more questions than answers. Perhaps you’ve even heard that it isn’t a valuable or a “real” profession. The facts and evidence present a different story. Art Therapy is an established mental... by IKON_Institute_2018 | May 31, 2016 | Art Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies
Social workers have many tools in their tool boxes, and use a variety of different techniques and approaches every day. Some clients respond best to unconditional positive regard, others to strong boundaries and clear goals, and others to concrete behavioral outcomes.... by IKON_Institute_2018 | May 27, 2016 | Art Therapy
Art Therapy has many benefits for people in aged care. It can allow the expression of complex thoughts and emotions, help to alleviate anxiety and depression, improve motor skills and cognitive functioning, and encourage socialising. Art Therapy and... by IKON_Institute_2018 | May 18, 2016 | Art Therapy, Community Services, Counselling, Creative Arts Therapies, Persona_Awareness, Youth Work
Negative emotions are a tricky business. They seem to take us unaware and so quickly overwhelm us. While there is no ‘solution’ for negative emotions, the good news is you can learn to manage them better. Here are three great ways to overcome negative emotions. ... by IKON_Institute_2018 | May 12, 2016 | Art Therapy, Counselling, Tips for Therapists - General
Everyone at some point in their life will be the victim of wrongdoing. Whether it was perpetrated by an individual, a community, or even a business, the reaction will remain the same. Anger and frustration are the most common responses to perceived injustices. While... 