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engAGED Art Therapy

Locality: Northcote, Victoria

Phone: +61 472 512 630

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25.01.2022 "You live most of your life inside of your head. Make sure its a nice place to be." ~Unknown

25.01.2022 "The most potent muse of all is our own inner child." -Stephen Nachmanovitch . . .... . Remember to reconnect with your inner child - let go and allow yourself to experience wonder in the simplest of things. . . . . . #engagedarttherapy #artpsychotherapy #artpsychotherapist #innerchild #letgo #simplewonders #lifessimplewonders #creativity #artheals #expressiveartstherapy See more

24.01.2022 14 ways to be creative this week: 1. Fill a page in your journal (even if its I dont know what to say, but I am going to fill this page anyway) 2. Take a ph...otograph of something in the room that has a story 3. Look up interesting places you want to visit on Google Maps Street View and take screenshots of them. 4. Make a playlist of your favorite songs from middle school. 5. Cook something with ingredients you already have 6. Fill a page in your journal with your favorite quotes, lyrics, verses 7. Create a Pinterest board of nothing more than the art, architecture, and design you like 8. Write down the parts of your favorite book that youve highlighted by hand 9. Read something on Wikipedia and write how you feel about it: Canyons. The Hummingbirds. The color blue. It could be anything. 10. Write a letter to yourself ten years ago. 11. Write a letter to yourself ten years from now. 12. Go through an old notebook. Highlight your favorite part. 13. Listen to instrumental music the next car/train/bus ride. See what comes to mind. Write it down. 14. Create something in your a notebook using only crayons I cannot remember off the top of my head who I wrote the above piece for but I do remember thinking as I got ready to send it to her, I hope these words convey this: even in her uncertainty, there is room to create...there is room to make things that will be valuable to her story, even before she knows what will happen. I hope these words and this list above can encourage at least one person to keep creating beautiful, honest things, even in uncertainty. Even if its nothing more than a photo capturing the light of the room youre in, one day you will look back and see how all of these little things mattered so much more than you ever thought they would. What little things will you do this week to create something? It can be something on this list or something totally different! Leave a comment below. I cant wait to hear. And if you happen to post photos of anything you create this week, use the hashtag #thestorytellerco. Its a small way we can all encourage each other to do these small, mindful things, no matter the uncertainty.

24.01.2022 Art therapy for people living with dementia and their carers https://thewest.com.au//art-therapy-eases-challenges-of-de

23.01.2022 The most important skill we can develop to help someone experiencing distress, emotional pain, mental health difficulties, or challenging life experiences is the ability to LISTEN.

22.01.2022 "A symbolic and emotional communication system, the arts dont rely on linear memory and rational language. Rather, the arts engage our intuition and imagination." https://www.nextavenue.org/why-arts-are-key-dementia-care/

22.01.2022 It (art therapy) has been shown to be a powerful tool for people living with Alzheimers; it helps them to express their feelings when they can no longer do so with words. This use of art helps people with Alzheimers disease feel less lonely and isolated. It can also calm their restlessness. https://daughterlycare.com.au/art-helping-people-living-wit

21.01.2022 https://news.artnet.com//research-dementia-art-museums-171

19.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RN4IJgWC08

19.01.2022 Sharing an article we co-wrote which explores a new approach to art therapy wherein the art therapist creates art on behalf of the patient in a collaborative process. This paper is a response to the barriers in art therapy engagement in the palliative care setting where patients often experience fatigue or may have limited physical capacity. Using a case study methodology, we describe the Art on Behalf approach in stages and illustrate the psychotherapeutic aspects through case studies. The link to the article is open for a few weeks. We hope you enjoy the read. https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1aDvjivMu327K

18.01.2022 "A symbolic and emotional communication system, the arts don’t rely on linear memory and rational language. Rather, the arts engage our intuition and imagination." https://www.nextavenue.org/why-arts-are-key-dementia-care/

17.01.2022 September is Dementia Awareness month. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing. According to Dementia Australia, It is the second leading cause of death of Australians. It is crucial to have it diagnosed properly in the early stages. Here are 10 warning signs that someone may have dementia. https://www.dementia.org.au/information/diagnosing-dementia

17.01.2022 Since September is Dementia Awareness month, we thought wed post some helpful habits on how to improve your brain health. There is no cure for dementia but it is possible to reduce the risk. We will be sharing 5 useful steps presented by @yourbrainmatters on how you can do so. . . . . STEP 1: Look after your heart.... Treatment of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity is necessary for good heart health and is likely also to protect brain health. . . . . . Source: Your Brain Matters #engagedarttherapy #brainhealth #yourbrainmatters #heart #dementia #dementiasupport #dementiaawareness #prevention #dementiacare #dementiaaustralia #agedcare #seniorsaustralia #dementia2018 See more

16.01.2022 "Smile at the world and it will smile back at you." Inspirational words from an inspirational woman, Tao Porchon-Lynch.

16.01.2022 While there is still no cure, art intervention into everyday care can alleviate depression and apathy, and have positive effects on the mood of people living with dementia. https://www.thenational.ae//art-theatre-and-clowns-creativ

15.01.2022 Self-portraits after a traumatic brain injury as a way to communicate a persons experience. https://www.theguardian.com//art-story-brain-injury-headwa

15.01.2022 Dementia can cause a person to lose their sense of identity because of their disoriented state and personality changes. Art therapy provides another means for self-expression that can strengthen their self-identity. Thoughts and feelings that may be hard to communicate can be expressed through art. . . . .... . . . Reference: Crystal Ehresman (2014) From rendering to remembering: Art therapy for people with Alzheimers disease, International Journal of Art Therapy, 19:1, 43-51, DOI: 10.1080/17454832.2013.819023 . . . . #engagedarttherapy #arttherapy #artpsychotherapy #arttherapist #dementia #dementiacare #dementiaawareness #dementiasupport #dementiaaustralia #seniorcare #seniorsaustralia #creativeageing #agedcare See more

13.01.2022 Thought for the weekend...

13.01.2022 These sensory pouches are super creative and easy to do! Heres a helpful tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBusq3TDXxQ

12.01.2022 'While there is still no cure, art intervention into everyday care can alleviate depression and apathy, and have positive effects on the mood of people living with dementia.' https://www.thenational.ae//art-theatre-and-clowns-creativ

12.01.2022 "It gives me peace of mind, it gives me inspiration." https://katu.com//memories-in-the-making-people-with-alzhe

12.01.2022 In the moment of creation, we are ageless.

11.01.2022 A wonderful short video animation of Brene Brown talking about empathy vs sympathy.

10.01.2022 Steps on how to maximise your brain health and reduce the risk of dementia by @yourbrainmatters. . . . . STEP 2: Be physically active.... Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, stimulates the growth of brain cells and the connections between them, and is associated with larger brain volume. . . . . . Source: Your Brain Matters #engagedarttherapy #brainhealth #yourbrainmatters #heart #dementia #dementiasupport #dementiaawareness #prevention #dementiacare #dementiaaustralia #agedcare #seniorsaustralia #dementia2018

09.01.2022 This is a classic. Always worth repeating.

08.01.2022 A kind word is like a spring day. -Russian proverb This one is for all the #carers . Your gentle kindness makes every day feel like springtime. You are appreciated

07.01.2022 A person with Alzheimers disease may have trouble connecting with the image they created when viewed later. It can be useful to have them sign their artwork to show that this was their creation. However, if the person appears to be distressed by revisiting the artwork, its best to put it away after the session. They can benefit from the process of making art in the moment, without needing to revisit the image later on. . . . .... . . . . . Reference: Crystal Ehresman (2014) From rendering to remembering: Art therapy for people with Alzheimers disease, International Journal of Art Therapy, 19:1, 4351, DOI: 10.1080/17454832.2013.819023 See more

06.01.2022 #ArtTherapy helps #cancer patients manage their #anxiety and explore their emotions. http://ow.ly/KZTX30m7Jb5

05.01.2022 "These eight inspirational artists have found the motivation to create, every day, year after year, into their eighth decade or further, and are still inventing new ways to see the world." https://www.artandobject.com//power-aging-creatively-8-art

05.01.2022 https://www.agedcareonline.com.au//The-Many-Benefits-of-Ar

03.01.2022 Art allows for an alternate means of connecting with others, helping to lessen feelings of loneliness and isolation many seniors may face. Those who have difficulty expressing themselves or communicating with others often may find using visual means to be extremely helpful. http://www.matrixcare.com//innovative-therapy-seniors-art/

02.01.2022 How art therapy provides a space for reflection and help prevent burnout for caring professionals.

01.01.2022 An educational news clip on how art can help people with Parkinsons. A preliminary study shows promising results on art therapys positive impact on Parkinsons patients. http://www.ny1.com//heal/2018/08/13/parkinsons-art-therapy#

01.01.2022 https://www.agedcareguide.com.au//art-therapy-a-stroke-of-

01.01.2022 Ask. And then listen. #RUOKDay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3-IcNbq_6Y