May’s online issue of the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology included a study that demonstrated the effectiveness of art therapy with pediatric asthma patients.
“In art therapy, patients create artwork that helps express their feelings about an illness, a trauma or medical concerns. The artwork can then serve as a starting point for discussions [...]
Thanks to Judy Weiser, who posted this link on the Art Therapy Alliance’s group Media and Materials in Art Therapy, via LinkedIn.
An interview with Dr. Cherryl Dellasega, Associate Professor at the Penn State University College of Medicine:
The Power of Phototherapy
Thanks to Sara Windrem, who brought this article to my attention.
Read about an exhibit in Belfast, Ireland, by Sonya Whitefield who documented her process of getting a hysterectomy. Sonia’s photography allowed for self exploration and documentation as her health began declining and throughout the surgical and recovery process.
