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STUDENTS PROBLEMS14th-18th March 2016


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E*!re""ie Art" Thera!) is a form ofalternative therapy that uses the creativeprocess of making art to improve apersons physical, mental, and emotionalwell-being

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Arttherapy Playtherapy

Dance

therapy

Musictherapy

Drama

therapy

Poetrytherapy


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E*!re""ie Art" Thera!) /

a #rl% &e)#n% creatie e*!re""i#n

offers an alternative approach to studentsproblems

may be used as a part of the treatment strategyfor a wide variety of behavioral, emotional,and mental health conditions

helps students resolve conflicts, manage behaviour,reduce stress, increase self-esteem and integratetowards wholeness

facilitates the students growth and positive change


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!pressive Arts "herapy became anestablished profession in the #$%&s when

psychologists became interested indrawings made by their patients withmental illnesses

At around the same time, educators werediscovering that childrens art productionsreflected developmental, emotional, andcognitive growth


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Art thera!)is the purposeful use of

visual arts materials and media inintervention, counseling, psychotherapy,and rehabilitation


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Dance3'#e'ent thera!)isbased on the assumption thatbody and mind are interrelated

and is defined as thepsychotherapeutic use ofmovement as a process thatfurthers the emotional, cognitive,

and physical integration of theindividual' Dance(movementtherapy effects changes infeelings, cognition, physical

functioning, and behavior'


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Dra'a thera!)is the intentional use of theaterprocesses, products to achieve thetherapeutic goals of symptom relief, emotionaland physical integration, and personal growth'

)t is an active approach that helps the clients*students+ tell his or her story to solve aproblem, understand the meaning of images, andstrengthen his or her ability to observe

personal roles'


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)s a form of supplemental therapy - like art,

music and dance therapy - for medical and

mental health issues' )s a creative therapy techniue that uses

movies, films, particularly videos, as

therapeutic tools'

)s an innovative method based on traditional

therapeutic principles.


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ive students a new perspective for looking at the

.characters/ in their own lives

0elp them to access feelings and cognitions, e!ploretheir minds, achieve their goals

1an motivate them, help to understand themaladaptive thinking and beliefs

0elp understand themselves and others more deeply inthe .big picture/ of their lives

2ffer an opportunity for spiritual growth Access resources and establish positive

habits to hel them durin times of stress


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M$"ic thera!)is the prescribed use ofmusic to effect positive changes in thepsychological, physical, cognitive, or socialfunctioning of individuals with health oreducational problems


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