Canadian Institute for Art Therapy co-founder Michelle Winkel describes how art therapy is adapting for online delivery during the pandemic…https://www.cbc.ca/arts/pandemic-blues-online-art-therapy-might-help-you-work-through-your-feelings-1.5826652
Ok, so you’ve seen the post that I offer online video art therapy sessions, but are you wondering what it would be like to make art at home for an online session? To begin, you don’t need special art materials – anything on hand can be used. For example, look around you right now. What catches your eye? Below are “before” and “after” examples of what making art at home for your video art therapy session might look like.
To deliver video art therapy to your desktop, tablet, or phone, I use the secure NousTalk app.
Ready to try it? You can choose a video session when you book online or call me to make an appointment. You don’t need special art supplies for your session, anything you have on hand will work: highlighter, pen, pencil, crayon, printer paper, napkin, glue stick, recycled packaging, magazines for collage images. You can also check out a dollar store for inexpensive supplies.
Here are a few tips for your video session:
- Create a private space for your session where you can speak without being overheard or interrupted. If the session is for your child, make sure they are in a location where they know no one can hear the session and there will be no interruptions or distractions from other people or pets.
- Headphones improve your privacy and minimize background noise and interruptions.
- Video conferencing works best on Google Chrome as your internet browser.
- Share any concerns about video therapy with me before or after your session so we can make you as comfortable as possible.
- If you’re distracted by seeing yourself on the screen or monitor, stick a post-it note on the window that shows your image.
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