About Tracy Dean Art Therapy
Benefits of Art Therapy
Benefits of Art Therapy
Benefits of Art Therapy
Figures released in 2023 suggest that 1 out of 4 (approximately 7 per class) school-aged children are experiencing mental distress. When difficulties are not worked through, it can affect pupils' behaviour and engagement in class. By addressing these problems, art therapy can improve concentration, confidence and academic attainment.
Who is Art Therapy for?
Benefits of Art Therapy
Benefits of Art Therapy
Art therapy can help children understand their feelings through images. This is really helpful if they find it hard to talk about their feelings and thoughts or struggle with their speech.
Children can be referred by teachers, parents and others who support the family.
Providing support
Benefits of Art Therapy
Providing support
Art therapy can support children with various emotional, psychological and developmental needs, including;
- Emotional wellbeing
- Social skills
- Communication skills
- Understanding behaviour
- Mental health
- Family relationships
- Bereavement
- Trauma
What happens in sessions?
Safeguarding and confidentiality
What happens in sessions?
Children choose from a variety of art materials to create their images, ranging from pens, pencils, pastels and paints, to clay and constructive materials, allowing them to explore and experiment with new ways of thinking and interacting with objects which can be transferred to everyday situations.
The creative process is integral to art
Children choose from a variety of art materials to create their images, ranging from pens, pencils, pastels and paints, to clay and constructive materials, allowing them to explore and experiment with new ways of thinking and interacting with objects which can be transferred to everyday situations.
The creative process is integral to art therapy. It encourages children to think about feelings and experiences whilst making art. As it is not an art class, the focus is not on making a finished product or learning artistic skills; there is no 'good' or 'bad' art in art therapy!
Same time, same place
Safeguarding and confidentiality
What happens in sessions?
It is really important that sessions take place at the same time each week, in the same familiar space that is private and uninterrupted so that children feel safe and comfortable to relax and be creative.
Sessions last for up to 1 hour. Depending on the aims of therapy, which are agreed at the start, sessions may be offered short term (about 8 weeks) or for longer if needed.
Safeguarding and confidentiality
Safeguarding and confidentiality
Safeguarding and confidentiality
Everything that is created and discussed in sessions is confidential, not only because of GDPR but also to build the trusting relationship which is integral to successful art therapy.
All personal information and images remain private and protected in accordance to GDPR.
Similarly, safeguarding policies are adhered to and if there is a conc
Everything that is created and discussed in sessions is confidential, not only because of GDPR but also to build the trusting relationship which is integral to successful art therapy.
All personal information and images remain private and protected in accordance to GDPR.
Similarly, safeguarding policies are adhered to and if there is a concern for someone's safety, relevant professionals will be informed.
Informed consent is required from the parent or carer to begin art therapy.