Is My Therapist Antiracist?: How To Find A Therapist That Fits You
As therapy and mental health services become more accessible and less stigmatized (we still have a long way to go!), more people are searching for therapists who will help them navigate the challenges and changes of their lives. But the process of finding a therapist can be daunting, intimidating, and frustrating as databases are incomplete, profiles speak in professional jargon, and intakes can be impossible to schedule. It can feel powerless, asking for someone in an ivory tower to help.
We need to flip this script. You finding a therapist is about You. Instead of, ‘will this person have availability and accept me as a new client,’ let’s change it to ‘does this therapist fit MY needs, will this therapist have a perspective that understands and validates me?’
Makin’ Lemonade: Music and Art Teletherapy (By: Cacia King)
For those of you who know Team Sonatina, you know that we’re creative and aren’t ones to sit still! When we saw how things were progressing in our community with COVID-19, we immediately sprung into action.
Art Therapy Isn't Just for Artists
In my work as an art therapist I am granted the joy of both witnessing and creating art alongside my clients. This can be a powerful and transformative experience, but also, initially a bit scary for some individuals. Where does this fear of engaging in the creative process come from?
Creative Arts Therapy for Adults
It recently came to my attention that when you look around our website, it is pretty clear that we offer services for children, but it is not as obvious that we offer services for adults. I think one of the reasons for this is that on our Instagram, Facebook, and other social media pages, we share a lot of visual content that depicts children and activities for families. I also share my songs and videos that I use in early childhood enrichment programs frequently, because I know there are a lot of parent readers out there who are paying attention to what I have to say!
Today I want to highlight some of the ways in which we serve adults and I invite you to share these services with the adults in your life who could benefit!
FAQ FRIDAY: Who Goes to Music and Art Therapy?
Who participates in music and art therapy group sessions?
At the Sonatina Center, we believe in creating inclusive environments in all of the work that we do. Individuals of all strengths and abilities are welcome in our groups, and often we have unique and diverse group participants which enhance the experience of all participants.
FAQ FRIDAY: Adult Music and Art Therapy Groups
Do you have any support groups for adults?
It is always pretty obvious to new community members that we provide services for children, but not many people are aware that we also see Adults for a wide variety of reasons.
FAQ FRIDAY: What Happens in Creative Arts Therapy Groups?
WILL THE ACTIVITIES IN THE NEXT THERAPY GROUP BE THE SAME?
As we prepare for our 2020 Winter Session of Therapy Support groups to get underway, this is a question that I've been asked at least 12 times in the last two weeks, and definitely deserves an answer here.
Does Health Insurance Cover Music and Art Therapy Services In New Hampshire?
Health Insurance is a hot topic right now so today I want to give you the 4-1-1 on health insurance coverage for creative art therapies like music therapy and art therapy. Read on to find out if you can be reimbursed for our services!
Art Therapy for Anxious Teens
Art therapy is a fantastic way to help children and teens because it deals with problems in a non-verbal way. Individuals can express the feelings they have, work through complicated emotions, and begin to clarify all the things that we "just...Uuggghhhh! You don't understand!"
What is (and isn’t) Art Therapy?
Previously, I posted a link to a video put forth by the American Art Therapy Association. In case you didn't see it, my post said this:
"Art therapy is not coloring books or using art and creativity in a standard therapy session. It's a creative process for a client... in safe and confidential setting... in the context of a therapeutic relationship developed over time with a credentialed Art Therapist."
Well... my post got quite a bit of attention which got me thinking about the many misconceptions of Art Therapy that exist and today I'm sharing 3 statements we hear or read frequently that make our heads spin a little bit!
Making Progress (By: Marissa Scott)
It's June and for all of us at The Sonatina Center, that means we are reviewing and documenting the progress our clients have made this quarter on their personal goals in music therapy and in art therapy. We do this by writing quarterly progress notes that outline some of the accomplishments we've seen our clients achieve in the last three months and identifying areas of need to focus on as we move forward. Today I'm going to take you through the process I go through when writing progress notes for my music therapy clients.