Art therapy crafts

"The healthiest form of projection is art" ~ Fritz Perls Here is a popular internet list of art therapy activities originally posted up in 2011 by the Nursing School Blog. I have since taken over the list and I consistently research current links that reflect the most inspiring art therapy...

20 mindfulness art activities 1. Zentangles 2. Draw Your Breath 3. Fairy Glow Jars 4. Glitter Sensory Bottles 5. Flextangles 6. Doodle Art.

Art therapy uses art to heal people of all ages, and can improve the emotional, mental, and physical state of most people. source Sit together and do gratitude mandelas. source Use a circular cardb…

"I Am..." Collage art projects Supplies: Cardstock Sharpies Tons of Magazines Scissors and glue Directions: We had our kids draw a circle in the middle of an 8.5 x 11 piece of cardstock or scrapbooking paper. (We traced a canning jar lid) Using magazines, look for big color patterns. Cut into "ray" shaped pieces coming from the center. Glue to the paper and trim excess. Alternate between smaller and larger pieces, keeping the larger pieces for the corners. Find words that describe yourself…

From an art therapy website - Each person creates art to represent the corresponding emotion on the wheel - using colors, abstraction, or representationally. The more we make space for emotions, the more freedom we have to dance with them, rather than feeling overwhelmed by them.

Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.

12 Calming Mindful Art Activities