Asking a child to talk about a problem, explain their behavior, or come up with solutions when they feel disconnected or upset is often ineffective. Art provides an accessible, nonverbal alternative when words don’t work.In this article, you will learn 5 art therapy-inspired activities for calming behaviors and building resilience. You will also gain important best-practice tips for using art for social-emotional growth. No artistic skill or special supplies are necessary. This is a guest blog p
Learning to be yourself and not hide who you are is an important part of growing up (and, unfortunately, something many of us still struggle with as adults). The creative arts are a great way for kids to explore who they are and express themselves freely. And the stories and characters in books can provide …
Therapeutic art activities are an excellent tool for school counselors to integrate into group counseling and individual counseling. It allows students to express thoughts and feelings in a different way that is less intimidating and more engaging. How can you integrate art therapy?
Labyrinths have been used to aid in worship and mediation since the Middle Ages. A labyrinth is different than a maze in that there is one path that leads right to the center, no dead ends, no misl…
Use this art therapy exercise to help clients practice mindfulness and relaxation through awareness and control of their breathing.
These art therapy for kids projects are a great way to help children deal with trauma, anger, or grief, and as part of therapy for kids with special needs.
Kids Art Activity: Life-size Self Portrait
Disney/Pixar's "Inside Out" provides a great way to understand emotions. Download a free printable study guide on the movie for teens and young adults.
Asking a child to talk about a problem, explain their behavior, or come up with solutions when they feel disconnected or upset is often ineffective. Art provides an accessible, nonverbal alternative when words don’t work.In this article, you will learn 5 art therapy-inspired activities for calming behaviors and building resilience. You will also gain important best-practice tips for using art for social-emotional growth. No artistic skill or special supplies are necessary. This is a guest blog p
These help kids manage their emotions.
Hello everyone! I crocheted a little fidget toy today, and I wanted to share it with all of you. I hope you like it! Little Crocheted Fidget Toy Supplies Scrap yarn (I used sport weight yarn) Size …
Scribble drawings. Monsters for Halloween.
Masks are an excellent technique to have in your art therapy tool bag, especially for groups. This project encourages self-reflection, expression, and...
We all have narratives that we use to weave together our beliefs and experiences in a way that feels meaningful. We can often have dominant narratives eg ‘I’m a victim’ that then influence how we r…
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Helping understand and identify triggers is crucial in working with children, especially children who have experienced trauma. Triggers can be anything that elicits an emotional or behavioral…
With the help of these 20 different therapeutic art activities, you can find out if art therapy works to reduce stress and improve your health as a whole
Introducing you to the role of Art Therapy, this online course teaches how to use art to address psychological and emotional needs. Buy today and start learning.
The Postcard Art Activity will test the creativity of both the therapist and client. The printout depicts the back of a basic postcard—it's a bit of...
Use these printable self esteem worksheets as an easy first step in art as a means of self expression. Simple self esteem activities get your kiddo started!
Looking for a fun and meaningful activity for your school counseling worry group? Help your students make a worry monster! Get details here:
Learning to be yourself and not hide who you are is an important part of growing up (and, unfortunately, something many of us still struggle with as adults). The creative arts are a great way for kids to explore who they are and express themselves freely. And the stories and characters in books can provide …
When it comes to art, many believe that it is an inextricable part of life while some do not consider art all that important. The fact is art is something
Kids love arts and crafts and what better way to spend a rainy day than with art activities to build self-esteem in kids! I know my daughter is always wanting to draw pictures and create things, so this is a fun way to make sure she knows how special she…
- ~ Reference for Morrisseau's collectors and investigators From left to right /All paintings © by Norval Morrisseau/: Top: "Spirit Composition", approx. 3'x4', © 1979; "Shaman Underworld", approx. 5'x3', © 1976; Middle: "Fire Spirit", 2.5'x2.5', © 1977; "Astral Spirit with Evil Serpent", approx. 5'x3', © 1978; "Copper Thunderbird", approx. 6'x4', © 1977; Bottom: "Artist Speaks with Moose Spirit", approx, 5'x5', © 1979; "Family", approx. 5'x5', © 1971. /Click on image to Enlarge/ >>> The above presented are 7 out of 12 paintings which are part of the forensic report analysis by Mr. Brian Lindblom of 'The Document Examination Consultants Inc.' - Forensic Expert & Document Examiner; Report dated January 24th, 2002. Note: This report had been generated for Mr. Joseph McLeod of Maslak McLeod Gallery - who was at that time a member of Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC); and is currently a member of The Canadian Association of Personal Property Appraisers (CPPA). a) - - ~ Dated January 24th, 2002 /Click on image to Download/ > Forensic Report analysis /File No. 1349/02/ by Mr. Brian Lindblom of 'The Document Examination Consultants Inc.' - Forensic Expert & Document Examiner with X-RCMP fraud division credentials!. Questioned painting No. 1 Page 5) - "Warrior Thunderbird", 72"x48", © 1977 Norval Morrisseau /Click on image to Enlarge/ Note: In a report this painting is labeled as "Copper Thunderbird" /see below/ "Copper Thunderbird", approx. 6'x4', © 1977 Norval Morrisseau ~ See page 5 of Forensic Report analysis /File No. 1349/02/ /Front image and inscription on the reverse side of canvas/ /Click on image to Enlarge/ Questioned painting No. 2 Page 6) - "Artist Speaks to Moose Spirit", 52"x57", © 1979 Norval Morrisseau /Click on image to Enlarge/ Notes: This painting is currently available for purchase at Maslak McLeod Gallery, Toronto, Ontario (click HERE or HERE) ~ This painting was shown in 2007 on page 40 in the exhibition catalogue at Maslak McLeod Gallery - Endorsed by Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Honourable James K. Bartleman (click HERE). "Artist Speaks to Moose Spirit", approx. 5'x5', © 1979 Norval Morrisseau ~ See page 6 of Forensic Report analysis /File No. 1349/02/ /Front image and inscription on the reverse side of canvas/ /Click on image to Enlarge/ Questioned painting No. 5 Page 9) - "Fire Spirit", approx. 2.5'x2.5', © 1979 Norval Morrisseau /Click on image to Enlarge/ Note: In a report this painting is labeled as "Fire Spirit" /see below/ "Fire Spirit", approx. 2.5'x2.5', © 1979 Norval Morrisseau ~ See page 9 of Forensic Report analysis /File No. 1349/02/ /Front image and inscription on the reverse side of canvas/ /Click on image to Enlarge/ Questioned painting No. 6 Page 10) "Untitled", 29"x43", © 1979 Norval Morrisseau /Click on image to Enlarge/ Note: In a report this painting is labeled as "Spirit Composition" /see below/ "Spirit Composition", approx. 3'x4', © 1979 Norval Morrisseau ~ See page 10 of Forensic Report analysis /File No. 1349/02/ /Front image and inscription on the reverse side of canvas/ /Click on image to Enlarge/ Questioned painting No. 9 Page 13) "Untitled", 35"x55", © 1976 Norval Morrisseau /Click on image to Enlarge/ Notes: This painting is currently available for purchase at Maslak McLeod Gallery, Toronto, Ontario (click HERE or HERE); titled "Woman and Man in Nature". ~ This painting was shown in 2007 on page 36 in the exhibition catalogue at Maslak McLeod Gallery - Endorsed by Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Honourable James K. Bartleman (click HERE). ~ Click HERE to view this painting shown behind Mr. Martin Mills, Mr. Christian McLeod and Mr. Phil Fontaine who is a former Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. In a report this painting is labeled as "Shaman Underworld" /see below/ "Shaman Underworld", 3'x5', © 1976 Norval Morrisseau ~ See page 13 of Forensic Report analysis /File No. 1349/02/ /Front image and inscription on the reverse side of canvas/ /Click on image to Enlarge/ Questioned painting No. 10 Page 14) - "Together", 40"x54", © 1977 Norval Morrisseau /Click on image to Enlarge/ Note: This painting was shown in 2007 on page 37 in the exhibition catalogue at Maslak McLeod Gallery - Endorsed by Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Honourable James K. Bartleman (click HERE) "Together", approx. 4'x5', © 1977 Norval Morrisseau ~ See page 14 of Forensic Report analysis /File No. 1349/02/ /Front image and inscription on the reverse side of canvas/ /Click on image to Enlarge/ Questioned painting No. 11 Page 15) - "Untitled", 58"x55", © 1971 Norval Morrisseau /Click on image to Enlarge/ Notes: This painting is currently available for purchase at Maslak McLeod Gallery, Toronto, Ontario (click HERE or HERE); titled "Four Warriors" ~ This painting was shown in 2007 on page 32 in the exhibition catalogue at Maslak McLeod Gallery - Endorsed by Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Honourable James K. Bartleman (click HERE). In a report this painting is labeled as "Family" /see below/ "Family", 58"x55", © 1971 Norval Morrisseau ~ See page 15 of Forensic Report analysis /File No. 1349/02/ /Front image and inscription on the reverse side of canvas/ /Click on image to Enlarge/ Questioned painting No. 12 Page 16) - "Ancestral Spirit with Evil Serpent", 58"x37", © 1978 Norval Morrisseau /Click on image to Enlarge/ Note: In a report this painting is labeled as "Astral Spirit with Evil Serpent" /see below/ "Astral Spirit with Evil Serpent", 58"x37", © 1979 Norval Morrisseau ~ See page 16 of Forensic Report analysis /File No. 1349/02/ /Front image and inscription on the reverse side of canvas/ /Click on image to Enlarge/ >>> The following are the Methods and Observation of Mr. Brian Lindblom of 'The Document Examination Consultants Inc.' - Forensic Expert & Document Examiner (see pages 2, 3 & 4 of Forensic Report analysis /File No. 1349/02/: "As stated earlier, many of the signatures, hand printed titles and accompanying dates have probably been executed with a paintbrush and ink. As such the movements are somewhat more simplistic and elementary than one would expect to find in a normal cursive signature executed with a pen. Consideration was given to the influence of the writing instrument and surface in the comparison that was conducted. On some of the paintings the signature and/or title is partially missing due to either smudging or gradual removal of portions of the ink. As such, certain characteristics in the signature can no longer be assessed. Seven of the signatures, some of which are accompanied by titles, show clear indications of writing movements that are consistent with the hand printing and signatures in the Norval Morrisseau samples. The types of similarities identified are habits of connecting certain letters and disconnecting others; proportions of one letter to another; the relative size of one letter to another; slope; spacing; and alignment. In most instances it was noted that the uppercase N and M of the given and surname had some differences in structure. Most particularly they differ from the specimens in that they often lack some of the initial movements and have separated strokes. In my opinion these discrepancies may very well be accounted for by the influence of the writing instrument, resulting in cruder letter structures. The specific paintings that show the above similarities are: Artist Speaks to Moose Spirit,79; Copper Thunderbird, 77; Loons, 75; Spirit Composition, 79; Shaman Underworld, 78; Together, 77; and Family; 71. The signatures and titles on the remaining paintings are either too indistinct or too abbreviated in form to allow an opinion to be expressed." Brian Lindblom January 24th, 2002 Source: Courtesy of Mr. Joseph McLeod, Toronto, Ontario BLOG MASTER'S NOTE: I would like you to know that I am in no way associated with Mr. Joseph McLeod and Maslak McLeod Gallery, as I stated from the beginning. The NORVAL MORRISSEAU BLOG is posted "in honour of the Spirit of Norval Morrisseau a.k.a. Copper Thunderbird. This blog is dedicated entirely to the preservation of his artistic legacy along with the living presence of the Ojibway peoples on the North American continent". >>> Reference post: - Downloadable Norval Morrisseau Forensic Reports (Part II), - Downloadable Norval Morrisseau Forensic Reports (Part III) & - Norval Morrisseau Certificates of Authenticity (COAs).- /Signed by the artist on April 11, 2002 in Thunder Bay, Ontario/ * The acrylic paintings on canvas presented in this post: All © by Norval Morrisseau /Private Collections and as noted/
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Grab a set of marshmallow and toothpick geometry cards to print and build with your kids. It is such a fun way to learn geometric shapes!
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Combine art and science in this fun and easy activity for kids using baking soda and vinegar. It’s one of our favorite science experiments for preschool and kindergarten! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! I’ve done this art and science activity with all of my after school kindergarten classes, and it always seems to …
Kids make the coolest sculptures from rolled paper.
Inspired by my favorite pin on Pinterest and adult group therapy, these solution focused and CBT counseling friendly worksheets were created to gently prompt group therapeutic discussion and challenge negative thinking. Effectively useful with tweens, teens, and adults in individual and group counseling addressing cognitive behavioral therapy for depression, anxiety, problem solving, and self-esteem. Product includes: 10 worksheets with therapeutic questions tucked inside images. 2 BONUS worksheets. Detailed instructions (lesson plan) on leading the group activity, including worksheet examples. For additional products that address CBT and to save 20%, see the Anxiety and Depression BUNDLE. Copyright © Mental Fills. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one user is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. See product file for clip-art and font credits.
