There’s more to art therapy than meets the eye
Art therapist have worked in Headway for a number of years, and have been a vital part of rehabilitation programs in the community. I you like to know information on current art therapy groups with Headway, I recommend reading this article. If you interested in starting an art therapy group in Sussex contact my self.
Just watched a powerful program on and how art therapy is used in a drug free recovery program with addiction.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00wq21g/Russell_Brand_From_Addiction_to_Recovery/
Episode 16. Art for Heroes: A Culture Show Special
http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/npkqw/the-culture-show-art-for-heroes-a-culture-show-special
I recently saw this episode that showed art therapy working with war veteran’s, and was very moved. I really gives you a feel of how art therapy can make a difforence to peoples lifes.
My friend Kate works for the Royal Flying Doctors Service in Australia and recently did an interview describing her journey in being an art therapist, and it is worth a listen.
Melody Weightman 