Art Therapy with Teens
Teenage years are a time of rapid change and growth.
When life becomes overwhelming, having time in a safe, private, comfortable space with a supportive, understanding, accepting person is a relief.
Art therapy allows teens to express themselves without having to explain themselves.
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Over time, we learn and practice skills and identify strategies to:
- Cultivate more satisfying relationships, in person and online.
- Increase confidence and ease in body and self.
- Shift stuck negative cycles into more positive and enjoyable action.
- Develop accessible ways to relax, increase awareness and reduce anxiety.
- Balance moods and energy.
- Strategize about safer ways to have fun and explore life.
- Communicate feelings, needs and requests in more productive ways.
I typically meet with the adults in the family first, then a second meeting with the teen while an adult family member is present.
Typically we proceed with weekly individual meetings with the teen, supplemented by intermittent check-ins with parents/guardians and family meetings as appropriate.
In-person sessions are preferable.
Telehealth meetings are an option when coming to the office is not feasible.
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