Veteran Art Therapy

Posted by: on Mar 19, 2010 | No Comments

Check out this video of Maureen Harvey’s art therapy program with military veterans who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction.

Also, through the link, you can view lots of other videos about art and it’s power to heal, change and support.

Arts and Science Reading

Posted by: on Feb 14, 2010 | No Comments

Taken from Science Daily, here are some articles that got me thinking. Hopefully you’ll find them inspirational too.

  • 2006: A study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management found that art therapy can reduce a broad spectrum of symptoms related to pain and anxiety in cancer patients.


  • 2008: Art Therapy Useful to Treat Mental Disease


  • 2009: Drawing Enhances Verbalization In Children Of Drug-Addicts


  • January 2010: Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words: Program Uses Art to Engage at-Risk Kids and Identify Needs


  • 2009: 3-D Printing Hits Rock-Bottom Prices With Homemade Ceramics Mix


  • 2006: Scientists Develop Artwork That Changes To Suit Your Mood


  • 2009: Do Computers Understand Art?