Psychology ArtsNov 26, 20184 min readCreative Ways to Practice Deep Breathing: Part 2By Krista Verrastro, RDT In last month’s article, I provided information about why deep breathing is healthy as well as about things to...
Psychology ArtsOct 22, 20185 min readFinding A “New Normal” with Archetypes and Expressive Arts TherapiesBy Cathy Lebeaux, MA, MS, LPC, BC-DMT While therapists are very familiar with Carl Jung’s concept of archetypes, which he described as...
Psychology ArtsOct 9, 20184 min readCreative Ways to Practice Deep Breathing: Part 1By Krista Verrastro, RDT Deep breathing is one of the most popular healthy coping skills that gets talked about, and with good reason....
Psychology ArtsSep 19, 20184 min readPsychodrama helps heal eating disordersBy Karen Carnabucci, MSS, LCSW, TEP Traditional talk therapy helps the suffering person understand what contributes to his or her eating...
Psychology ArtsAug 10, 20184 min readHarnessing the Healing Powers of the OceanBy Krista Verrastro, RDT Last month’s article was inspired by time I have spent walking amongst trees this summer, and this month’s...
Psychology ArtsJun 11, 20185 min readDisability and the dramatic implications for well-being: Reflections on "The Rider"By Maria Hodermarska, LCAT, RDT/BCT “. . . we humans are suspended on a web of polarities--the one and the many, eternity and time,...
Psychology ArtsJun 11, 20184 min readSpring Into Your Desired Future, Part 3: Using Your StrengthBy Krista Verrastro, RDT In my first and second articles about vision boards, I provided guidance on how to make a vision board to...
Psychology ArtsMay 24, 20183 min readWhat Exactly is "Art Therapy"?By Shannon Halligan, LCAT, Art Therapist As an Art Therapist, I’m often asked, “What is art therapy and how can it help me?” In terms of...
Psychology ArtsMay 10, 20184 min readSpring Into Your Desired Future, Part 2: Exploring Your Future Self and Anticipated ObstaclesBy Krista Verrastro, RDT In my first article about vision boards, I gave you guidance on how to make a vision board to identify and...
Psychology ArtsApr 5, 20184 min readSpring Into Your Desired Future by Creating a Vision BoardBy Krista Verrastro, RDT Ah, spring has finally arrived. Many of us can’t wait for beautiful blooming plants, adorable newborn animals,...
Psychology ArtsOct 29, 20171 min readGet Your Music On: How Music Can Lift Your MoodFrom the drumbeats of our ancient ancestors to today’s unlimited streaming services, music is an integral part of the human experience....
Psychology ArtsOct 29, 20171 min read10 Art Activities to Relieve StressThe Huffington Post shares the following 10 suggestions as simple ways to explore your inner creative voice while turning off the...
Psychology ArtsOct 29, 20171 min readDrama Helps AnxietyResearchers are discovering that what happens during improvisation, be it through instruments or the spoken word, has a lot to do with...
