Experiential Experiences

Promising research on art therapy with complex trauma clients. http://www.childhoodtrauma.org.au/2017/february/yarn-and-calm ‘Yarn and Calm’ – A Pilot Group Program for Children with Complex Trauma This blog entry was authored by Dr Angela Curcio and Tej Kaur, Melaleuca Place, Canberra, Australi

I've always struggled with the "sharing is caring" culture we try to instill in children. Too often we deprive children of learning how to negotiate when we step in and explain how the sharing procedure will go. Or we negate their attempts at having a voice by insisting that play be "fair." How will

Client-centered and solution-oriented

Parents Corner is now listed on the main navigation of the APT website! Also included are additional resources in Spanish - Para Los Padres includes Meet Andres, What to Expect in a Play Therapy Session, and a brand-new PSA, Un Mensaje Para Los Padres, with Dr. Eliana Gil! Introducing Andrew

Where do you hold your feelings in your body?

My clients today decided to work on new beginnings and having trust - in themselves, their Higher Power, in the process of recovery and in others. They created this amazing representation and led our largest horse through blindfolded, with only their peers' voices guiding them through. The metaphors

Horses are a key part of the team

What is the Eagala Model?

I tend to view the world in metaphor. One of the most important lessons I've learned as a therapist is to follow the client's metaphor instead of inserting my own. Easier said than done some days! Join us March 20th to learn how to incorporate Clean Language techniques into your practice.bit.ly/csce

I just love Art Therapy. It never ceases to amaze me how things can show up through our art making. I created this mandala thinking it was about different aspects of self holding up a center which signified balance to me. Once I step back from the drawing I realized it look more like a flower. How o