The podcast explores how emotional pain is often misattributed to individuals rather than the external environment, which is deemed the true cause. It analyzes Linkin Park's "Given Up" as an art form that articulates this pain. The author's extensive catalog contrasts chaos with clarity, urging accurate record-keeping of personal experiences.
The use of AI in art creation raises concerns about the lack of human emotion and physical engagement, potentially leading to psychological and physical harm. AI-generated art may lack the therapeutic and health benefits of human-created art. The suggested solution is to balance exposure to AI and human-created art. What are your thoughts?
The 5/26/2023 Art Therapy Friday project is a little different this week. Today, is about Crinkle Art. This can be helpful in releasing anger in a creative way. For instructions, copy and paste into your browser this link: https://www.creativecounseling101.com/art-therapy-anger-management-technique-crinkle.html Above is an example of my result using this process. Feel free to post your art … Continue reading May 26, 2023 Art Therapy Friday project — Crinkle Art
The 5/19/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Drawing with Non-dominant Hand". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER Identifying Your Feelings Understanding the four stages of the automatic drawing creative process What does drawing with your non dominant hand do? The Paper Crinkle "Beyond Art Therapy Activity" for Anger Management How do great automatic drawing artists come up with ideas when they are creating? May 12, 2023 Click on … Continue reading Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER May 2023 Volume 1, Issue 8
The 5/12/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Automatic Drawing". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 5/5/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "How I Feel Today". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 4/28/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "I have Galaxies inside Me". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 4/21/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Two Animals I Identify with in One Animal having both Characteristics". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER Guilt involves the awareness of having done something wrong; it arises from one's actions. Shame is the painful feeling about how one appears to others (and to oneself) without having done anything. In everyday language, many people tend to use the words "guilt" and "shame" interchangeably. April 2, 2023 Click on … Continue reading Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER April 2023 Volume 1, Issue 7
The 4/14/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "My Favorite Toy as a Kid". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 4/7/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "The Difference Between Shame and Guilt". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 3/31/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "I Own My Story". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER Medically reviewed by Scientific Advisory Board - By Christy Matta, MA on October 25, 2012 Write the story of your life The Self-Authoring Suite is a series of online writing programs that collectively help you explore your past, present and future. March 26, 2023 Click on the link above to view, … Continue reading Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER March 2023 Volume 1, Issue 6
The 3/24/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Doodle Words, Any Words". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 3/17/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Me Five Years in the Future". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 3/10/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Me Five Years Ago". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
I apologize for the delay. I moved to another State and, while I thought I would be able to keep on schedule, things got 'interesting'. The 3/3/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "How I Feel When I'm in Nature". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to … Continue reading March 3, 2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt — How I Feel When I’m in Nature
The 2/24/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Create a piece using a different medium than you usually use". For this assignment, I finger-painted with beet juice what I was feeling in the moment. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 2/17/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Image in the Clouds". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 2/10/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Wind if it had a Color". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
February 2023 Newsletter Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER February 2023 Seven Ways to Feel More in Control of Your Life Colors Of The Wind - Vanessa Williams (Lyrics) January 2023 Overview Seeing things that aren't there? It's called pareidolia February 2023 Preview For many of us, the pace of life has accelerated to a level where … Continue reading Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER February 2023 Volume 1, Issue 5
The 2/3/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "What it Feels Like When I'm in Control". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 1/27/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "What it Feels Like When I Lose Control". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 1/20/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "The Feelings I Get When I Listen to My Least Favorite Song". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel … Continue reading January 20, 2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt — The Feelings I Get When I Listen to My Least Favorite Song
The 1/13/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "The Feelings I Get When I Listen to My Favorite Song". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER January 2023 Seasonal Affective Disorder Music, mental health, and immunity December 2022 Overview Loss of Control Upcoming Art Therapy Friday Prompts for January 2023 Many people go through short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves. Click on the link above to view, download, or … Continue reading Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER January 2023 Volume 1, Issue 4
The 1/6/2023 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "The Winter Months". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 12/30/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "My Path". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 12/23/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "If My Fear Was a Mythological Creature". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 12/16/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "What Shame Looks Like to Me". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
December 2022 Newsletter Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER December 2022 The 5 Psychological Challenges of Loss and Grief Link to Circles by Mac Miller November 2022 Overview Link to "Shame: A Concealed, Contagious, and Dangerous Emotion " by Mary C. Lamia Ph.D Link to article on Fear from Psychology Today Loss can take many forms, some … Continue reading Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER December 2022 Volume 1, Issue 3
The 12/2/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "What Does Loss Feel Like To Me". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 12/09/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "How Many Circles Can I Fit On This Page". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 11/25/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "The Healing I've Done So Far". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
Back from crisis and playing catch-up. The 11/18/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Life Worth Living". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 11/11/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Resilience". Use the medium of your choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
November 2022 Newsletter Art Therapy Friday NEWSLETTER November 2022 Volume 1, Issue 2 In this issue: Native American Totem Animals & Their Meanings Psychology Today Article Excerpt and link: Resilience October 2022 Overview Link to "The I GOT This Framework" by The Ideal Life Link to article on Frequency Healing by N... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ev7L0FRnmpxqkWWy6K9tKJ3s0x0MRdNn Nov 4, … Continue reading Art Therapy Friday Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2022
The 11/04/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Animal That Represents Who I Am". Use your medium of choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 10/28/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "My Ultimate Bucket List". Use your medium of choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 10/21/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "What it Feels Like to be Boxed in". Use your medium of choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable
The 10/14/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "There's Always Tomorrow". Use your medium of choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 10/7/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Favorite Season". Use your medium of choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 9/30/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Spirals fill the Space". Use your medium of choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 9/23/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Nature Fills the Page". Use your medium of choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. (The original instructions said to leave no white space. I'm a rebel. 😁) Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about … Continue reading September 23, 2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt — Nature Fills the Page
The 9/16/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "My Cup is Full". Use your medium of choice to create an expression of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable. Art Therapy My Cup is Full
The 9/9/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Alternate Medium". Use a medium different from your usual choice to create an expression of how you're feeling today. My preferred medium is gel ink pens. I used Photoshop and applied a plastic-wrap effect. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little … Continue reading September 9, 2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt — Alternate Medium
The 9/2/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Imaginary Creatures". Use your media of choice to create your own imaginary creatures. Mine are a Slothicorn and a Pegaraffe Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable
The 8/26/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "The Winds of Change". Use your media of choice to create a representation what this looks like to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 8/19/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "The Feeling of Grief and Loss". Use your media of choice to create a representation what this looks like to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 8/12/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Closed Shapes Filled with Favorite Colors". Use your media of choice to create a representation what this looks like to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable
The 8/5/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Superstitions". Use your media of choice to create a representation of the superstitions you have or what this word means to you. Here is a brief interpretation of my art piece above: Ringing in the right ear = someone talking good about you Ringing in the left ear = … Continue reading August 5, 2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt — Superstitions
The 7/1/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Fly Me To The Moon". Use your media of choice to create a representation of what this phrase means to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 6/24/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Colors of Autumn". Use your media of choice to create a representation of what this phrase means to you.Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 6/17/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "The Price of Love is the Agony of Loss". Use your media of choice to create a representation of what this phrase means to you.Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable
The 6/10/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Recovery is a Barn-raising". Use your media of choice to create a representation of what this phrase means to you.Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 6/3/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Mandala". Use your media of choice to create a representation of what this word means to you. The example is a gel ink drawing of a Mandala. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 5/6/2022 Art Therapy Friday Prompt and example is: Dream Life...create a representation, using whatever media you choose, of what your dream life looks like to you. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you feel comfortable.
The 5/27/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Emotional First Aid Kit". Use your media of choice to create a representation of what this statement means to you. The example is a quick sketch of things that help the artist with Distress Tolerance. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a … Continue reading May 27, 2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt — Emotional First Aid Kit
The 5/20/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Foods That Start With the Letter C". Use your media of choice to create a representation of what this statement means to you.The example is a simple sketch on notebook paper of letter C foods that came to the artist's mind during a 15 minute period.Feel free to … Continue reading May 20, 2022 Art Therapy Prompt — Foods That Start With the Letter “C”
The 5/13/2022 Art Therapy Friday prompt is "Listen to your body". Use your media of choice to create a representation of what this statement means to you. The example uses an artist's rendition of a pain chart. Feel free to post your art piece for this assignment and tell a little about it, if you … Continue reading May 13, 2022 Art Therapy Prompt — Listen to Your Body
This is the first Art Therapy Friday Prompt post which appeared on FB, 4/29/2022 and, again, on Patreon, 6/14/2022. This Art Therapy Prompt and example is: "Obstacles". Create a representation, using any media you choose, of either what the word means to you; or, what obstacles you are currently facing or have faced in the past.
The Art Therapy Friday Page, created by a mental health peer support volunteer, offers weekly art prompts to encourage creative expression aimed at addressing personal challenges. Participants can share their artwork and thoughts, fostering a respectful community. Unsolicited advice is discouraged, promoting autonomy in personal growth and self-discovery.
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