An art journal is the same as a written journal, except that it incorporates colors, images, patterns, and other materials. Some art journals have a lot of writing, while others are purely filled with images. It’s a form of creative self-care. However, pens typically offer a smoother feel while writing (depending on the pen type) […]

Art journaling is a mix of written words and art, all in one place. Doodles and diary entries, colours and poem collections, new ideas, and newspaper clippings can all find a home on the pages of a creative journal. There are no rules in journal writing. The pages are for your eyes only. Be your

Art therapy is an effective treatment for persons experiencing developmental, medical, educational, social or psychological impairment. A key goal in art therapy is to improve or restore the client’s functioning and his/her sense of personal well being. Art therapists are trained in both art and therapy, according to the American Art Therapy Association. What are

Art therapy can be used by anyone of any cultural background and age (infants and parents, children, young people, adults and older people), according to a study. In expressive arts therapy, each client is encouraged to use multiple forms of creative expression to articulate their inner world, including drawing and painting, photography, sculptures using a

Art therapy, also known as expressive therapy, uses art as a means of communication and lets people explore and express their emotions and thoughts, according to a report. The difference between expressive arts therapy and art therapy is that expressive arts therapy draws from a variety of art forms such as writing, psychodrama, dance, movement,

A new study has revealed that art therapy is an effective intervention to reduce anger and fear of others. Art therapy is an effective intervention to reduce anger and fear of others, the study said. Art therapy is an effective intervention to reduce anger and fear of others, it added. What activities help with anger

Expressive arts therapy is a type of art therapy that uses multiple forms of creative expression, including drawing and painting, photography, sculptures using a range of materials from clay to paper mché, music, drama and role-play, poetry, prose, and dance and movement. The difference between expressive arts therapy and art therapy is that expressive arts

The 5R framework for reflection will guide you through Reporting, Responding, Relating, Reasoning, and Reconstructing to make sense of a learning experience, a report said. Reflective thinking requires you to recognise, understand and to define the valuable knowledge and experience you bring to each new situation, to make the connections based on your prior learning

Journaling can help people tap into deep-set emotions and manage their mental health, a study said. Journaling also helps people hone their focus so that they think about only one thing at a time. When you write your thoughts by hand, you can only write one word at a time. Your thoughts slow down to

Researchers have said that journaling for at least 15 minutes a day three to five times a week can significantly improve your physical and mental health. Journaling clears your mind of intrusive thoughts and problems that you can’t stop thinking about. It also helps you identify your triggers and learn how to handle them, a