The Art Therapy Project

06/18/2026

“When we all do it together… that builds empathy on a body level. And then that helps slow down the nervous system, making them feel safer or at least included.”

Read more about one therapist's journey towards dance therapy on inpatient psychiatry:

https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/572858/misha-bernas/

06/17/2026

Men’s mental health is too often shaped by stigma, leaving many without the support they need to navigate depression, anxiety, and sometimes substance use.

But, having a support system in place can lead to powerful transformations. For one of our clients, the creative process became an essential coping tool, a dedicated space to reflect on beauty & hope.

06/16/2026

“You Matter.”

Read more about the organization that provides therapeutic services to justice-involved members of the Black community:

https://blackpressusa.com/commentary-using-art-healing-and-community-to-transform-mental-health-dialogue/

06/15/2026

Every year, The Art Therapy Project creates a rare and validating space for clients to share artwork as a result of their therapeutic journey. Our client art shows have always been about giving individuals the opportunity to be seen, heard, and valued.

With our annual Emerging Self Client Art Show just days away, we'll be hosting a special opening reception exclusively for our clients and the stories behind their work.

06/12/2026

"I think a lot of people, they just haven't had much positive interaction in their lives, and so the art is a way for them to find out that they can create a positive reaction of their own."

Read more about the art exhibit that features artists experiencing homelessness:

Participants in the Camillus House program had the opportunity to sell their work at the art show and earn income from their pieces.

06/11/2026

“Our most successful event was a Black History Month voguing lesson... It was amazing to see faculty on the floor dancing with the students.”

Happy pride month! Read more about the physical therapist who is spreading both joy and education on transphobia in healthcare:

Saren Nonoyama had his sights set on becoming a practicing physical therapist as early as his high school years in Jersey City, N.J. 

06/10/2026

"The therapeutic nature of art is integral for Trevor, as a survivor of a serious brain injury – every day, every stitch, he’s focused, all the whilst his memory improves through the creative process."

Read more about how embroidery is part of Trevor's healing process here:

After a brain injury that disabled his left arm, Trevor Small went from mechanic to full-time embroidery artist – and found art in the process.

06/09/2026

Pride Month celebrates identity and our whole selves. Mask-making can be a tool that allows individuals to make the internal self visible. Utilizing a wide range of mixed media materials invites a deeper layer of exploration, where the act of choosing materials helps identify personal preferences and gives form to who we are as individuals.

By making intentional decisions throughout the creative process, we practice making choices that help define and honor who we are.

06/08/2026

"It gives people a holiday from their head... It is a simple task that requires concentration and produces something at the end, so it is never time wasted".

Read more about the mosaics that bring together people of all backgrounds:

Artwork installed in East London parks was made by volunteers with the Hackney Mosaic Project who are healing their PTSD and addiction.

06/05/2026

"I felt defeated and hopeless and wanted to give up. But then I was introduced to art therapy with Anette, and it’s really helped change my perspective.”

Read more about how art therapy can provide hope for individuals battling cancer:

The news of fresh cancer lesions on Kristy Robinson’s lung left her feeling hopeless, with no desire to continue her three-year fight against the disease, but she found hope in art therapy. Source: Melbourne Catholic.