“Art Therapy is a means to discover both the self and the world, and to establish a relation between the two”
Elinor Ulman
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a branch of psychotherapy. It uses spontaneous, creative expression within a therapeutic relationship to assist in maintaining a good mental health.
No experience with art materials necessary. All ages welcome. Art therapists are master-level clinicians trained to draw out the inner feelings and emotions of a client, in a safe and non-judgmental manner.
The art object acts as a focus for discussion, self-analysis and reflection.
What happens in an art therapy session?
Each session is modified to the individual client. The art therapist often moves between a client-led non-directive approach to a more direct approach, where themes are given by the therapist. Sessions are 50 minutes long and are held in the same place each week. No one will be judging the artwork with marks out of ten, this is a non-judgemental space and no prior art making experience is needed.
The art therapist will not be making snap interpretations of your work. The therapist provides a range of materials for the sessions, which you can use in what ever way you like. All images created during art therapy sessions are treated as confidential records and are stored safely by the art therapist. When therapy has ended clients are given the opportunity to keep the artwork they have created.
Art therapy is proven to be of benefit to clients experiencing mental health issues such as:
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
PTSD/Complex PTSD
Bullying
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Sensory Impairments
Substance Misuse
Emotional & Behavioural Disorders
Self Harm
Eating disorders
Chronic pain
Bereavement & Loss
Services
T H E R A P Y
In - Person
Enrich Art Therapy offer tailored art therapy sessions. An individual session is typically 50minutes in length and held weekly at the scheduled appointment time. A minimum of six assessment sessions are required. Subsequently, we will have a review and decide what path to take next.
Enrich Art Therapy currently provides in the room Art Therapy sessions from Soearth Projects on Hartwell Estate, Kill, Co. Kildare for more info please see: Soearth Projects
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Online
Enrich Art Therapy Online Sessions are more convenient for people who find it hard to make time for themselves. Self care is very important during this time with COVID19. If you have a quiet space where you will not be disturbed for an hour, good internet and headphones then you are all set!
* You will be using your own art supplies.
* Online art therapy sessions are provided over Zoom.
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Group
These are tailored ‘Personal Development Workshops’ often with a theme. Generally in an open studio format and within the community, with individuals and groups of children, adolescents and adults. These can be customised for larger groups in the community for more information just get in touch. Enrich Art Therapy facilitates these workshops and advertises them as Art as Therapy workshops.
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Wellness
Offering bespoke wellness workshops for events, training days, group bonding sessions and work place well-being/wellness days. Enrich Art Therapy offers two kinds of wellness workshops, group creative arts workshops or an introduction to art therapy, both are suitable for professionals of all kinds. Previous clients include Airbnb (staff wellness day), Dropbox (family day out), Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT - Staff Wellness Day), Walks (Global Walking Tour Company - Staff Wellness Day )
For more information please get in touch.
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Outdoor
Under a canopy of trees we will make our creative space. Back to nature and allow your playful, inner child out! Enrich Art Therapy provides eco-wellness experiences and eco-art therapy sessions in a safe and confidential natural environment. The outdoors in-stills in us a calm, that harbours creativity. When we forage for our materials and create our art in this natural way it embraces all of our senses, bringing with it a truly enriching art making experience.
Therapy + Workshops
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