Source: ©2014 Visual Journal Page courtesy of Cathy Malchiodi, PhD Here are two recent art therapy studies of interest: 1) One focuses on the role of art therapy in possible improvement of mood and ...

Almost every week I am asked "should I get a doctorate?" by a master's level student or new professional. And "what kind of doctorate should I get?" Or "how about an art therapy doctorate?" Finally, ...

When you think about the word "art," what comes to mind? A child's artwork pinned to the fridge? A favorite artist whose work always inspires? Abstract art that is hard to understand? Each of these ...

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Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Just as sports or workouts exercise the body, creating art exercises the imagination and is essential to mental as well as physical well-being. Painting instructor/artist Bob Ross jubilantly holding ...