Welcome, Bellingham Art Therapists!

Meet other Art Therapists and/or those who are studying Art Therapy. Gather to network and share experiences and advice. Also, I have literature and other resources for art therapy. American Art Therapy Ass. said, "Art therapy integrates the fields of human development, visual art (drawing, painting, sculpture, and other art forms), and the creative process with models of counseling and psychotherapy. Art therapy is used with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, groups, and families to assess and treat the following: anxiety, depression, and other mental and emotional problems and disorders; mental illness; substance abuse and other addictions; family and relationship issues; abuse and domestic violence; social and emotional difficulties related to disability and illness; trauma and loss; physical, cognitive, and neurological problems; and psychosocial difficulties related to medical illness. Art therapy programs are found in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics, public and community agencies, wellness centers, educational institutions, businesses, and private practices." .. And as a group what we plan to do and in what direction we would like to go.