Ashmi Sheth

Art Therapist | Counselor trained @PennWedinboro | author ▪️ silence echoed: poetries that heal

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Here’s a recap of our #Safecity chat with Ashmi Sheth (@Ashmi_Sheth) on "Effects of Art Therapy".

Access the full recap here: https://t.co/VSRHKXNY4u

#ArtTherapy

#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek

#RedDotFoundation

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@ARink40151 @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh @rinkisethi @MaziOhaJekwu Thank you for contributing to this discussion and providing valuable insights!

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@ARink40151 @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh @MaziOhaJekwu @RinkiSharma @EktaVVerma @BembalaS Clarifying that the therapy is mutual work and respecting the client's wisdom, preferences, and choices can also help create a welcoming and safe space for clients to express and work on their issues.

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@TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @RinkiSharma @supreetksingh In fact, artists might find the art therapy experience challenging initially because they need to set aside their need or urge to create a “good artwork” in order to let themselves express freely through the artistic process

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@TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @RinkiSharma @supreetksingh A4 The first and foremost limitation individuals might face when participating in art therapy is the belief that “they are not good at art.” However, being artistic or having good artistic skills is not required to benefit from art therapy. #ArtTherapy

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@ARink40151 @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh @MaziOhaJekwu @RinkiSharma @EktaVVerma @BembalaS and that is also how the therapist can help the client regulate through the concept of co-regulation

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If you missed the chat, you can watch the recap here - https://t.co/4JlTEoWhp8

Thank you @TheSafecityApp for this enriching conversation on the effects of #arttherapy

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Thank you for curating this discussion Ashmi Sheth (@Ashmi_Sheth) on “Effects of Art Therapy”.
Here's a recap of our chat- https://t.co/7QMTawAbLh
Please keep the conversation going.
#ArtTherapy
#MentalIlnnessAwarenessWeek
#Safecity #RedDotFoundation

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@annaanandita_ @RinkiSharma @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh Depending on the client population and the setting, some time of the art therapy session is spent toward discussing the therapeutic qualities of materials and the process - either before or after art making

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@ARink40151 @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @RinkiSharma @supreetksingh Yes, I agree. Thus the creative process can reveal certain behavioural tendencies and traits, which the client might not bee aware of previously. The creative process itself can thus be a great source of gaining information about the client - a form of assessment.

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@RinkiSharma @annaanandita_ @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh The creative process often acts as a metaphor for how a person views themselves or their life. Structured reflection post artmaking can help clients gain insights and realisations, allowing them to make required changes in their lifes.

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@ARink40151 @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh @BembalaS @SayItForwardNow @EktaVVerma @RinkiSharma Yes, that is why it is crucial to keep reminding the clients to focus on the artistic process. Some psychoeducation and briefing about how art therapy works and how it can be helpful can enhance the art therapy experience and its effectiveness.

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@ARink40151 @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh @BembalaS @SayItForwardNow @EktaVVerma @RinkiSharma Many of the schools in certain parts of India also do not have arts as a subject - and hence students are never exposed to the art experience, limiting their development of creativity, imagination and problem solving skills

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@RinkiSharma @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh @MaziOhaJekwu @EktaVVerma @BembalaS Art therapists abide by strict ethical standards and best practices. For e.g. artwork created in therapy is considered as a treatment record and is kept confidential. #ArtTherapy

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@annaanandita_ @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh @MaziOhaJekwu @RinkiSharma @EktaVVerma @BembalaS By providing opportunities for activities that are both interesting and challenging, #arttherapy engages the clients in the #flowexperience, thus reducing stress and promoting wellbeing.

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@RinkiSharma @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh These emotional challenges are validated in therapy and the art therapist aids the client to accept, acknowledge and move beyond these challenges to achieve the therapeutic objectives.

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@TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh @MaziOhaJekwu @RinkiSharma @EktaVVerma @BembalaS A5 The clients are informed that neither will they be judged for their artistic skills nor would their art be ‘interpreted’. They are explained the art therapist and the client work together to find the possible meanings or symbolism revealed in the artwork. #ArtTherapy

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@TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh @MaziOhaJekwu @RinkiSharma @EktaVVerma @BembalaS A5 In art therapy, the focus is on the creative process and not the final art product. This expectation is clarified from the very first session to remove the “pressure” they might have of creating a beautiful or aesthetic artwork.

#ArtTherapy

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@TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh @MaziOhaJekwu @RinkiSharma @EktaVVerma @BembalaS In #arttherapy, the focus is on the creative process and not the final art product. This expectation is clarified from the very first session to remove the “pressure” clients might have of creating a beautiful or aesthetic artwork.

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@annaanandita_ @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh @BembalaS @SayItForwardNow @EktaVVerma @RinkiSharma Very important point! Culture greatly influences the use of symbols and metaphors in art and also the meaning making process. However, often symbols used in art therapy by clients have personal and subjective meanings.

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@ARink40151 @TheSafecityApp @elsamariedsilva @supreetksingh @BembalaS @EktaVVerma @SayItForwardNow Absolutely! The sensory qualities of certain materials can bring grounding, increase mindfulness and help relieve anxiety.