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January 16 , 2008 Art and Health 
The connections between art and health are at once obvious and
ignored. Music, architecture, landscapes, dance, painting,
poetry all figure significantly in our mental and physical
well being.
Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy
that uses art materials, such as paints, chalk and markers.
Art therapy combines traditional psychotherapeutic theories
and techniques with an understanding of the psychological aspects
of the creative process, especially the affective properties
of the different art materials. (wikipedia)
Public art can enhance
or detract from our environment, changing our perceptions
and how we interact with others.
Join our dialogue on Wednesday, January 16 at 10:00 AM as we
art and health.
We invite your calls and email with questions,
comments and personal stories about dealing with mental health
challenges in your family or community.
Audio Archives
Guest:
- Susan Clark, Art Therapist. Susan is a registered
art therapist with a Master's Degree in Art Therapy from
George Washington University. She teaches An Introduction to Art
Therapy at Acadia
Senior College and works with small groups.
- Donna McNeil
Director, Maine
Arts Commission. Donna
has worked in several capacities to promote art and understand
the relationship between art and disease recovery.
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