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Structure Matters—Even in the Summer

Summer should be fun. There should be late nights, vacations, popsicles, and days that don't...
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Why Art Therapy Works: Where Creativity, CBT, and Meaning Meet

When parents hear the words art therapy, many imagine children simply painting or making crafts....
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Summer Camp, Big Feelings, Beautiful Growth: Why Separation Anxiety Isn’t All Bad

As school winds down and summer approaches, many families are preparing for sleepaway camp, day...
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Summer Is Coming: Why May Can Be an Emotional Month for Children and Teens

By May, summer break feels close enough to touch. While many children are excited about...
Why Traditional Talk Therapy Doesn’t Work for Kids (and What Does)

Why Traditional Talk Therapy Doesn’t Work for Kids (and What Does) | Beth Patane, Art Therapist

Parenting • Art Therapy • Emotional Development Why Traditional Talk Therapy Doesn’t Work for Kids...
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Sticky Fingers and a Little Chaos!! Why Slime?! And Why Messy, Hands-On Play Still Matters

Beth Patane, Art Therapist LCAT Have you noticed how different school supplies look today? Elmer’s...
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Draw Water: An Original Art Therapy Assessment for Emotional Awareness

Helping Children & Teens Express What Words Cannot Discover how the original “Draw Water” art...
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Inside the Castle: What Your Child’s Drawing Says About Power, Safety, and Boundaries

An Original Art Therapy Assessment That Helps Children Make Sense of Their Inner World When...
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What Does Your Child’s Tree Say?

What Does Your Child’s Tree Drawing Reveal? How a Simple Art Therapy Exercise Unlocks Deep...
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Art Therapy and Why it Works

How Art Therapy Supports Children, Teens & Adults Through Life’s Challenges Parenting can feel overwhelming—especially...