10 DBT Art Therapy Exercises
10 DBT Art Therapy Exercises to Boost Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Mindfulness.
“Research indicates that integrating art therapy into established psychotherapy forms, such as cognitive-behavioral therapies, can have significant positive effects on client well-being.”
What to Look for in an Art Therapist
Art therapy can be an effective intervention to help treat anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and more. If you’re ready to start art therapy, the first step is to choose the right professional.
How to Practice Self Compassion
Being kind to yourself is one of the best ways you can practice self compassion. Research has proven that the more we practice being kind and compassionate with ourselves, the more we’ll increase the habit of self-compassion in our daily lives. Some tips to help you practice self compassion include:
Art Therapy Isn’t Just for Kids
Art Therapy Isn’t Just for Kids. Take a moment and ask yourself, when was the last time you “played?”
How art therapy benefits you
How art therapy benefits you. Art Therapy builds resilience, increases healthy coping skills, resolves unhelpful behavioral patterns and heightens self-esteem
How to Use Self-Regulation Techniques with Children and Teens
Emotional self-regulation involves the ability to have control or influence over your emotions and manage stress. An example of emotional self-regulation is when you can calm yourself down after being angry or upset. As you can see, learning self-regulation techniques is a vital skill for children and teens to acquire.