OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP

At the end of the workshop, the participants

will be able to:
Understand the importance of play in children
Understand person-centered approach to art
therapy
The use of creative art and its modalities in
exploring clients issues
The use of creative art and its modalities as
intervention in counseling sessions
The use of creative art and its modalities as
treatment in counseling sessions
WHAT IS PLAY

Play is
multifaceted
It changes
constantly
It unfold
differently in
different setting
 Children play
alone, they play
with others, they
play with objects
and they play with
their imagination
 Play is voluntary

When children are

playing, they usually
appear to be fully
engaged and focus on
their activity
PLAY IS MEANINGFUL

Young childrens imaginative play

has roots in the context of their life
experience.
The pretend play of children is
meaningful in that it has
connections to their own experience
PLAY IS SYMBOLIC

Children at play actively do

things that represent their
images of the world.
They spend a minimum
amount of time and energy
planning and negotiating
what and how to play
They devote a maximum
amount of time immersed
in the play.
Play is symbolic because it
represents the childrens
experience.
EXPLORATION AND PLAY

Exploration is an attempt to find out

about new experiences
Play is an attempt to find out what
players can do with their new
experiences.
Young childrens exploratory behavior
precedes play, and their manipulation of
concrete objects may help the transition
between exploration and play.
THE MANY DIMENSIONS OF PLAY

Play formats includes solitary or social

play with objects and others.
Socio-dramatic play is particularly
powerful form in which children use
both imagery and communication about
their imagery in seamless ways.
Children move comfortably inside and
outside the play framework.
ART THERAPY AND PLAY

Art therapy is a form of play used by

professional therapist and counselors.
Art Therapy.
... is a health service profession
... is based on psychological theory and
research
... employs art and other creative
modalities in support of the client's goals
ART THERAPY AND PLAY
... endorses the idea that the process of
making art is inherently therapeutic
... takes into consideration thoughts,
feelings, behaviors and spirituality
within the counseling process
... can be used to explore issues of
relationships, family, loss, life
transitions, abuse , and development
THE USE OF ART THERAPY
Diagnosis
Resolve emotional conflict
Increase self-awareness and self-esteem
Build social skills
Change behaviors
Increase coping skills
Develop strategies for problem solving
Why use Art Therapy?

does not rely on language or

verbal skills
may provide an accessible
modality for small children and
persons with disabilities
offers opportunity to access
experiences in a controlled way
WHY USE ART THERAPY?
focuses concentration on a single
activity, shutting out intrusive thoughts
encourages creative thinking and risk-
taking in a safe environment
endorses the idea that creativity is
inherently therapeutic
may be less intrusive and yet is capable
of releasing strong emotion safely
creating art can be fun
 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ART
THERAPY

Art Therapy may be conducted as part of

a group process or as individual
counseling.
Clients do not need to have artistic skills
nor creative background to participate.
The emphasis is on the process of self-
discovery, self-expression, personal
development and integration.
Artwork may be spontaneously created
or may be directed by the suggestions of
the therapist.
 Q&A
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