Addiction

ART THERAPY RESOURCES FOR  ADDICTION ADDICTION can take many forms including substance addiction (drugs and alcohol), or behavioural addictions (gambling or sex addiction).  As addictions have a strong link to anxiety, art therapy can benefit clients with addictions...

Personality Disorders

The DSM-5 categorizes personality disorders into 3 main clusters: Cluster A (odd, bizarre, eccentric) – Paranoid, Schizoid and Schizotypal Cluster B (dramatic, erratic, emotional) – Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic and Narcissistic Cluster C (anxious,...

Eating Disorders

EATING DISORDERS are primarily focused on three main types: Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating. Eating disorders can become life threatening due to the medical complications that can arise from eating habits developed through the disorders. As a result, it is...

Depressive Disorders

ART THERAPY RESOURCES FOR  DEPRESSION We all experience sadness throughout life in reaction to difficult and stressful situations. For those diagnosed with depression, this sadness is magnified and is experienced through feelings of hopelessness, apathy and loss of...

Anxiety Disorders

ART THERAPY RESOURCES FOR ANXIETY ANXIETY DISORDERS refers to thought and behavioural issues that result from excessive fear and anxiety. Fear is best described as an emotional response to a real or perceived threat, whereas anxiety focuses on the anticipation of a...