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Tag: art therapy

Posted inMental Health

The therapeutic power of art in mental health recovery

by Taylor Knopf February 3, 2022February 3, 2022

By Taylor Knopf For Iggy Cosky, music has been the one constant in his life. “The therapeutic value of music was very obvious to me at a very young age,” he said.  At 7 years old, he fell in love with the guitar when he first heard Eric Clapton playing on the car radio. After […]

shows a group of children sitting in a brightly colored classroom, their attention is (mostly) on the front of the room
Posted inChildren's Health

Tired of seeing barriers disrupt mental health support for students, this district redesigned its process

by Education NC January 9, 2022January 7, 2022
A docent helps group members as they make collages during one of their days out at the Nasher.
Posted inAging, Chronic Disease, Featured, Mental Health

Memories and Art Mix for Dementia Patients at the Nasher

by Rose Hoban September 9, 2016January 28, 2018
One of Lail's subjects, along with her story, written in her own hand.
Posted inMental Health

Out of the Shadows of Addiction

by Editor November 13, 2015April 19, 2021

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