Art-thérapie
Intuitive Painting Workshop, for an inner journey
My workshops offer a space of freedom where time no longer exists.
You let your intuition, your emotions guide you, to experience a release in a serene and non-judgmental environment.
A moment that helps to free emotions, express the artist within, live the present moment and rediscover a deep joy and self-love!
« I don't know, I don't dare, I'm scared, I've never learned….. »
These are limiting beliefs that prevent our creativity from expressing itself, from unleashing our potential, our talents, our resources….. »
My diplomas and certifications:
Certifying diploma from IPHM. National and International Accreditation.
The International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
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SOME INFORMATION ABOUT ART THERAPY
The goal of art therapy is to allow the patient to externalize what is buried in their unconscious. The therapeutic approach focuses on their ability to express their inner being (emotions, feelings, fears, etc.) through means of expression other than words.
Art therapy is different from traditional verbal therapy. Many people turn to art therapy for various reasons:
they have difficulty expressing themselves with words, they are interested in an experimental approach focused on the senses, or they already use art for therapeutic purposes. This approach is often used with children.
The positive effects of art on personal growth, self-expression, self-transformation, and well-being have recently been rediscovered. Many people claim that art therapy soothes them and reduces their stress levels. Others feel that creating images helps them solve problems, release emotional tension, and recover from trauma or loss. It can also relieve pain or other physical problems. This form of therapy allows for a deeper understanding of oneself and how one functions as an individual or a member of a group.
The effectiveness of art therapy is recognized in terms of evolving consciousness, reality testing, problem-solving, unconscious unveiling, catharsis, conflict resolution, integration, and individuation. In addition to these psychological benefits, the creative artistic process has physiological effects, including normalization of heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol secretion. In a recent study, researchers proved that the creative process in visual arts has the effect of improving functional connections in the brain, something that observing or criticizing artworks does not allow. This improvement in connections results in better performance on stress resistance tests.
During each session, the therapist suggests techniques, subjects, materials, and offers choices to meet the client's evolving needs and therapeutic goals. You can either decide on the message conveyed in your creation or let yourself be carried away by a theme of your choice. Your therapist can guide you with targeted or general themes such as emotions, wishes, dreams, fantasies, projects, self-image, family, environments, and situations.
HOW IS ART THERAPY BENEFICIAL?
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Visual thinking. Most of us retain visual memories of our lives. This is also true during traumatic events. Art therapy allows us to produce these images.
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Expression beyond words. Words are not enough to express certain feelings and experiences. Art therapy offers another form of expression.
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Release of emotions (catharsis). The creative process allows for the release of certain emotional tensions and frees us from them by illustrating them to better understand how to talk about them.
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Tangible creations. Art therapy is a practical activity that includes tangible tools and feeds our natural human interest in making objects.
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Accessibility of the approach. No artistic talent is required. Drawing, painting, and other forms of visual arts are accessible to almost everyone, regardless of age and ability. Everyone has the ability to create through art, so all expressions are good.
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A tool for understanding. Artistic creation allows us to express ourselves and understand our beliefs and thoughts. Thus, we can uncover the explanations behind our suffering, depression, or anxiety.
HOW DOES ART THERAPY DIFFER FROM OTHER TYPES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY?
Art therapists teach their clients how to verbalize thoughts, emotions, and free associations related to their creations. Young children can dictate their stories or comments to their therapist. This contributes to an increased sense of ownership and responsibility for their work. You and your therapist can revisit your creations at any time during a session. The most important step in this process is to review all of your work when therapy ends. It represents a great reinforcement, as it provides proof of your progress throughout the process. It provides a sense of accomplishment regarding the therapy.
Verbalization is the most common way to communicate. For this reason, we are skilled at manipulating words to convey a message. We can also refrain from saying what we don't want to talk about. Art therapy is unique due to the absence of these verbal defense mechanisms. Artistic creation allows unexpected and unforeseen elements to emerge. It is easier for us to begin expressing our intimate feelings through art than through speech.
Art therapy is a dynamic process, meaning your participation is required in your treatment. The therapist occasionally communicates their impressions regarding the themes that emerge from your work, but the majority of art therapists will facilitate your own interpretation. They encourage your reflection for several reasons: a) your expression is deeply personal; b) your artistic experience influences the evocation of your feelings, thoughts, and ideas through art; c) the meaning attached to art truly depends on each person. Never will two observers arrive at identical interpretations of an artwork. We all tend to project our personal beliefs, impressions, ideas, and feelings onto it.
IS ART THERAPY DONE IN GROUPS?
Absolutely! Art therapy can be very effective in groups. Generally, the facilitator proposes a theme for the session and participants work individually on their project. Time is allocated at the end for expression and discussion.
