The Department of Psychology organized a session on Art Therapy on (19/07/2024) to introduce and make people aware of the relevance of art therapy. The event aimed to educate psychology students about the practice and skills required to conduct art therapy.
Key Sections of the Session
1) An Opening Warm-Up
Greet the participant with a smile and, make them feel comfortable with small talk and keep it very brief.
2) Use of the Art-Form, with space for verbal reflection
Art making: – The participant will create their art piece, and the therapist will observe them during the entire process. The therapist may take down some notes as they are doing this, but this should not get in the way of the participant’s creative process. If the participant has difficulty at any point, the therapist is there to answer any questions or concerns.
Verbal expression: – This is when the participant writes about their artwork, the art making process, and whatever came up from the art.
3) A Closing Circle to reflect upon the group experience
Used this stage to summaries the key points from the session and invited the participant to offer their own reflections on any insights they may have gained from the sessions.
