Art, Play & Expressive Therapy
For children aged 5 – 12 years
Do you have a child in the family who has experienced any of the following?
- Anxiety, stress or depression
- Trauma or distress
- Exposure to family violence
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Divorced or separated parents
- Loss or bereavement
- Is not realising their full potential academically or socially
- Bullies others or is bullied themselves
- Has an illness, disability or developmental disorder
If so, then Art, Play and Expressive Therapy may help. We offer art, play and expressive therapies for children and young people between 5 and 12 years of age impacted by emotional, behavioural and mental health issues. We use a variety of art, play and creative techniques to alleviate mild, moderate and chronic psychological and emotional conditions.
What is Art Therapy?
Art Therapy is a type of therapy where art can be used to communicate or express thoughts and feelings.
Art-making skills are not necessary. Instead, the focus is on the process of making art to better understand thoughts, feeling, and experiences.
Who can use Art Therapy?
Art Therapy can be used with participants who have experienced emotional problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, family separation, grief & loss, bullying, developmental disorders, live with a disability or who are struggling socially or academically.
It helps express feelings not just through discussion, but through drawing, painting and sculpting. Art Therapy is great for children from 5 years, young people and adults, and can work effectively in strengthening Parent/Child relationships.
It can be especially helpful for people whose first language is other than English or who have difficulty with verbal expression. Art Therapy uses a variety of mediums and creative processes to help alleviate the impacts of mild, moderate, and chronic psychological and emotional conditions.
Participants can use the learnings from Art Therapy to maintain their ongoing wellbeing.
Benefits of Art Therapy
- Reflect on experiences & increase self-awareness through making art
- Learn new ways to self-soothe and self-regulate
- Communicate using art where words may be difficult to find
- Release difficult feelings in a socially acceptable way
- Increase self-confidence through acquiring a new skill in self-expression
- Enhance mental and emotional wellbeing
What happens next?
Our Care Plan
Prior to therapy, the Therapist will meet with you for an Initial Assessment and discuss any concerns and goals for therapy and then design a tailored Care Plan. With the parent’s or carer’s permission, assessment tools are used to measure the changes in the child’s behaviour and emotional state. In the majority of cases, there is a marked improvement.
Sessions
- Initial assessment session
- 6-12 Art Therapy sessions
- Reassessment/Feedback session for Parent/Carers
- 50-minute sessions, weekly
Fees
Our fee structure is designed to make therapy accessible to all families. Please contact us to discuss availability and payment plans.
How do I make an appointment?
- Just call (02) 9673 1211 to make an appointment – our office is open Tuesday to Thursday, or
- Use our new inquiry form – click here.
Our therapists are Masters qualified and registered with ANZACATA and PACFA.
Our main goal is to provide hope, healing, and change for children and their families.
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