One of our therapists, Jeff Lavallee, runs our specialty group “Art and Music Therapy” once a week. In this group our students explore their emotions through the use of art. Here is what Jeff has to say about the group:
“Art and Music Therapy group is a visceral experience. An expressive emotional roller-coaster in which we try not to hold on so tight and remember to enjoy the ride. The group is more experience oriented than talk therapy. We utilize music in the group to set or artificially create a mood or mixed moods. The girls create using multiple medias: pastels, water colors, pen and ink, paint, colored pencils, and collage. They are given topics or feelings to express through art and as a group the work to stay with their feelings and be creative while doing something positive. I love this group and from what I hear the girls do, too. Also, I always have multiple staff who not only sit there, they participate too.”
Take a look at some of the pieces of art that have been created by our talented girls in Art and Music Therapy group.
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