Posted by pegasus on June 8, 2004, at 12:54:45
In reply to Re: What is a phototherapist? » pegasus, posted by fayeroe on June 7, 2004, at 15:53:38
Wow, amazing! It sounds like a good way to really involve oneself in the therapy in a more complete way. Like that client putting himself in a dumpster. Spending time in a dumpster to communicate how you feel has got to have a big effect on one, I would think. Much more than just talking about feeling like being in a dumpster. I've never heard of this approach before, but it sounds great.
One thing I'm liking about art therapy so far is that it seems like the art comes from a different place in my mind than the talking does. I don't know much about art therapy theory, but I'm feeling like I'm more easily tapping into some big scary issues.
Plus it is so helpful to have something *else* in the room for both of us to focus on sometimes. It feels like it takes a lot of pressure off of me, and I feel a lot more comfortable. And I just love the process of setting up the paints or whatever, and matching materials, colors, textures, etc. to feelings and thoughts.
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