art therapy
what is art therapy?
- expressive art activity: goal of producing a final art product & sense of accomplishment
- expressive art therapy: promoting verbal/ nonverbal communication & aims to promote therapeutic relationship with participants for healing
- expressive art as therapeutic media: combines the process of creating art and the needs of the client & promote change in individuals
what is stress?
- nonspecific response of the body to any demands made upon it
- accumilation successive transactions between a person and their enviroment over a period of time
STRESSOR: anything that causes a person stress
what are the benefits of nordic pole walking?
- uses 90% of body muscles (vs 40% with normal walking)
- posture improvement
- burns calories
- reduced load on lower back
what are the class foundations?
- education/ certification: have you or instructors teach at organization completed a senoir fitness course/ certification
- ongoing learning: take part in annual continuing education
what is play?
"a state of mind that one has when absorbed in an activity that provides enjoyment and a suspension of sense of time, play is self motivated so you want to do it again"
what are the types of art mediums?
1. poetry- tool to express appropriate emotions
2. drama- facilitates personal growth
3. dance- stress reduction and relaxation
4. music- assist in language skills
5. visual arts- improve functions in all domains
the stress bucket?
metaphor / tool where a bucket represents your capacity to handle stress
- water filling: symbolizes life's stressors (work, relationships, finances)
- stress drains when using coping mechanisms (talking, exercise) (self care strategies, recreation interventions)
what are the guidelines?
1. check posture
2. bilateral coordination
3. walk (arms swinging)
4. stretching
what are the class components?
intellectual: brain & memory games
social: a common goal, laughter, partner work
emotional: music, goal setting, mastery
spritual: meditation, mindfulness, guided relaxation
vocational: chair set up, welcoming participants
environmental: outdoor walks and classes
what are the types of play?
- body and movement
- object
- imaginative
- social
- rough and rumble
- celebrating and ritual
- storytelling and narrative
what is creativity?
- "creativity is the production of novelty"
- creating a sense of flow
what are the 7 pillars of self care?
1. health literacy: leisure education workshops & self awareness
2. self awareness: creative arts & journaling
3. physical activity: dancee & yoga
4. healthy eating: meal planning & cooking programs
5. risk avoidance: healthy behaviours & avoiding maladaptive habits
6. goal hygiene: daily living skills & hygiene education
7. optimal use of products & services: health services & community supports
animal assisted therapy (datillo)
- goal directed intervention in which animal meets criteria & is an integrated part of treatment process that is directed/ delivered by health/ human service professional w expertise
what is the schedule?
1. cardio
2. balance
3. strength
st johns ambulance therapy dog programs
- brings comfort, joy, companionship
- 3500 volunteer dog teams
- 275,000 hours of time
services provided in settings:
1. hospitals
2. schools, universities, colleges
3. community centers
4. seniors residence
what are the elements to creativity?
- risk taking
- openess to experience
- curiosity, wonder and interest
- enjoyment of learning
tolerance and ambiguity
creative writing interventions in substance abuse (article)
treatment:
- poetry
- expressive writing
- music and poetry
themes:
- positive/ negative experiences with drinking
use of animals (datillo)
- divided into 3 categories, depending on the way the animal is used in therapy
1. contact with animals
2. caring for animals
3. animals used for psychotherapy
who does strongerU target?
- older adults
program requirements (st. johns)
1. be 18 years old
2. commit to program
3. submit criminal record check
4. attend orientation session
what blocks creativity?
- be practical
- the right answer
- follow the rules
- "i'm not creative"
scrapbooking as intervention (article)
why it helps grief & loss
- memory preservation & meaning making
- alternative to talk therapy
- supports social connections
who it benefits:
- children, adolescents, adults
- people who struggle with traditional talk based grief
- group setting
5 reasons why music boosts brain activity (article)
recall memories and emotions
1. evokes emotions that bring emotions
2. musical aptitude & appreciation are 2 last abilities in dementia patients
3. musician bring emotional and physical closeness
4. singing is engaging
5. music can shift mood, manage stress & stimulate positive interactions
st. josephs mental health
- visits 30 forensic units
- patients taught scout tricks
- scout completed a year of obedience training
evalution (st johns)
1. safe/ easy handler control
2. responses that are not fearful/ aggressive
3. friendliness towards other dogs/ strangers