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Managing Stress8EPrinciples and Strategies for Health and Well-BeingBrian Luke Seaward, Ph.D.

Unless otherwise noted, all images were supplied by Brian Luke Seaward. Credit: Inspiration Unlimited. Used with permission.Chapter 12Expressive Art Therapy

An Historical PerspectiveRock Art, Three Rivers, New Mexico , 2000 years old

The Powerof NonverbalCommunicationDream Image

The Power of the Unconscious Mind

In art therapy, everything put on paper means something, every color used, every mark made, every intentional and nonintentional aspect is a message from the unconscious mind to express something valuable.Self-Portrait

The ClinicalUse of Art TherapyAnger Expression

War veterans Anorexics Abused children Cancer patients Children of U.S. soldiers OthersSelf-Portrait: Anorexic

Doodlingas a formof Art Therapy

Color CodeDraw a line with eyes closed

Source: Courtesy of Alexander JohnsonColor CodeRed: Passion (anger/love)

Draw a line with eyes closed

Source: Courtesy of Alexander JohnsonColor CodeRed: Passion (anger/love)Orange: Change

Draw a line with eyes closed

Source: Courtesy of Alexander JohnsonColor CodeRed: Passion (anger/love)Orange: ChangeYellow: Energy

Draw a line with eyes closed

Source: Courtesy of Alexander JohnsonColor CodeRed: Passion (anger/love)Orange: ChangeYellow: EnergyGreen: HappinessDraw a line with eyes closed

Source: Courtesy of Alexander JohnsonColor CodeRed: Passion (anger/love)Orange: ChangeYellow: EnergyGreen: HappinessBlue: Happiness, joy

Draw a line with eyes closed

Source: Courtesy of Alexander JohnsonColor CodeRed: Passion (anger/love)Orange: ChangeYellow: EnergyGreen: HappinessBlue: Happiness, joyPurple: Spiritual natureDraw a line with eyes closed

Source: Courtesy of Alexander JohnsonColor CodeRed: Passion (anger/love)Orange: ChangeYellow: EnergyGreen: HappinessBlue: HappinessPurple: Spiritual natureWhite: Fear/hope

Draw a line with eyes closed

Source: Courtesy of Alexander JohnsonColor CodeRed: Passion (anger/love)Orange: ChangeYellow: EnergyGreen: HappinessBlue: HappinessPurple: Spiritual natureWhite: Fear/hopeBlack: Fear/power

Draw a line with eyes closed

Source: Courtesy of Alexander JohnsonColor CodeRed: Passion (anger/love)Orange: ChangeYellow: EnergyGreen: HappinessBlue: HappinessPurple: Spiritual natureWhite: Fear/hopeBlack: Fear/powerGray: IndecisivenessDraw a line with eyes closed

Source: Courtesy of Alexander JohnsonSteps to Initiate Art TherapySelf-Portrait

Source: Courtesy of Allison E. Fisher Memorial Fund, Inc.Artwork InterpretationSelf-Portrait, Cancer Patient

Expression of AngerIllustrative Themes

Expression of AngerIllustrative Themes Self-portrait (some aspect of you)

Expression of AngerIllustrative Themes Self-portrait (some aspect of you) Two fantasy animals

Expression of AngerIllustrative Themes Self-portrait (some aspect of you) Two fantasy animals Close your eyes and draw a line...then open

Expression of AngerIllustrative Themes Self-portrait (some aspect of you) Two fantasy animals Close your eyes and draw a line...then open... Healing images

Expression of AngerIllustrative Themes Self-portrait (some aspect of you) Two fantasy animals Close your eyes and draw a line...then open... Healing images Mental image Peaceful image How you feel right now Dream image

Expression of AngerIllustrative Themes Self-portrait (some aspect of you) Two fantasy animals Close your eyes and draw a line...then open Healing images Mental image Peaceful image How you feel right now Dream image Draw anger and/or fear

Expression of AngerIllustrative Themes Self-portrait (some aspect of you) Two fantasy animals Close your eyes and draw a line...then open Healing images Mental image Peaceful image How you feel right now Dream image Draw anger and/or fear Draw anything youd like

Types of Art Therapy MediaHealing Image

Pastels Crayons Clay Silk Tiles and many other stylesHealing Image

Source: Courtesy of Diana SmadbeckMagic Markers on Tiles

Best Application of Art TherapyExpression of Fear

Examples of Art TherapySelf-Portrait

Drawing of Health Issues

Draw a line with eyes closed

Source: Courtesy of Tracy MurphyHealing Image: BeforeHealing Image: After

Drawings courtesy of Diana Smadbeck Feelings of Anger and Fear

Source: Courtesy of Sabrina NeuExpression of angerSource: Courtesy of Theoni Panagopolus

Dream Image

Expression of anger/frustration

Draw a line with eyes closed

Source: Courtesy of Robin ThompsonSelf-Portrait Healing Image

Expression of Anger (somatizer)

Expressive Art Therapy