Sometimes the best #arttherapy is to go out and get some visual input! And @sockittomesocks socks from @Adrenaline604!

Great day out with some students for celebrations and visual  stimulation and supply shopping!  Left us all inspired to keeps crafting and painting!

Major stops:

TRUE VALUE VINTAGE

ADRENALINE (at which Kat nearly had a heart attack of excitement when she discovered they carry SOCK IT TO ME SOCKS!

        

 

A magical sock monkey world by Sabrina

A fantastic surprise from Jim’s mom! Hand-knitted sock monkey cup warmer!

 I adore it!  Thank you!!!

Hand-knitted teddy bear by Aja! #youthart

Aja surprised Kat with a birthday bear- handknitted then sewn with rainbow yarn! So sweet!

Found quotes in the #arttherapy room! Enjoy! #inspiration

My student, Aleisha, treated me to the most beautiful, uplifting birthday gift:

It now resides with me, but it inspired me to take a look around the art therapy room and record the quotes that decorate and inspire:

  

  

More kids with cameras in the rain! But another wonderful visit to @Maplewood_Farm! #arttherapy

Recall last week, group 1 (Infotech/Art Therapy photography elective) had a fantastic visit to Maplewood Farm!   We went back this week for another wonderful visit.  Even though it was rainy and cold, we were not disappointed!  The goats were particularly hilarious this time!

    

    

BIRTHDAY ART THERAPY- handmade gifts from 3 precious students #youthart

From Milena!

From Amanda!

From Liz!

Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers @VisionsTeen #helping #youth

Substance abuse and behavior disorder are the most common (and co-morbid) issues for the youth I work with.  Does it all affect their daily life in a negative way?  You bet.  I recently came across @VisionsTeen on Twitter and I am moved by their holistic approach to treatment.  In an ideal world, all my students who needed this treatment would have full access to this type of program.  But until then, we can learn by exploring Visions’ approach:

The effective treatment of adolescents with substance abuse and behavioral disorders requires an approach that includes attention to every aspect of a young person’s life. We see every individual as a whole being. In addition to fully understanding the emotional, developmental, physical, psychological, familial, social and cultural factors, there must be appropriate resources in place to address these issues. Need help? Contact Us Today! (866) 889-3665 (source)

Visions’ Blog:

Recent Posts

• Graduation and Prom: Oh, My!
• April: Alcohol Awareness Month
• Ecstasy on the Rise!
• Recovery as Entertainment?
• Can We Shut Off Anxiety?
• This Surely Isn’t Prada
• Oh, Those Steps!
• The Luck of the Irish
• Smoking is for the Birds
• Young, Sober Yogis

* I also love their enthusiasm for other youth programs like ours!

 

 

10 students + 10 cameras + lots o’ farm animals + sunshine = Spring! #arttherapy #youthatrisk #love

Infotech and Art Therapy Photography Elective Group 1 Field Trip!

Maplewood Farm strives to provide a unique experience, incorporating enjoyment, education and a recollection of the rural heritage of this pastoral 5 acre setting. (source)

The ever-evolving #Graffiti Room aka the old boys’ bathroom-a place to rage, a place to laugh #arttherapy