Art therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. It is based on the belief that the creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and achieve insight. (www.arttherapy.org)
Art therapy can help you find relief when dealing with:
* personal growth
* stress
* grief and loss
* learning disabilities
* developmental disorders
* illness and trauma
* physical disability
* unexplained phenomena
* eating disorders
* LGBT issues
* self-advocacy
* shyness
* honest expression of feelings
* life changes
Jodi Aker, MAT, ATR-BC, NBCT, 2008-2009 NCAEA Special Needs Art teacher of the Year, is a Nationally Board Certified Art Therapist and Art Teacher.
She has been practicing art therapy for fifteen years with children, adolescents and adults.
* Individual, one hour sessions are available.
* Additional art therapy groups are now forming.
* A focus group for pre-teens with learning disabilities will start in January, 2009.
* Affordable fees, based on a sliding scale.
Please call or e-mail for more information. Office is located at the Eye of the Eagle Arts Center in Clayton, NC. 919-585-2461
Jodi Aker: 919-793-4132 aker.art@gmail.com