Episode 132 Nurturing Your Inner World Through Soul Care™: Interview with Karen Hanlon
What is Art Therapy and how can individuals explore and communicate their feelings through this therapeutic practice? Can utilizing these creative processes improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being?
MEET Karen Hanlon
Karen is a Certified Art Therapy Practitioner who empowers both children and adults with her Soul Care™ program. Her work has been beneficial for those with developmental delays or autism, and she's worked with counseling and recovery organizations across the country. Karen has also been actively involved in several community charities, including UPARC, The Salvation Army’s Sallie House, and Grandma’s House of Hope. As an abstract artist and educator, Karen recognizes the critical role creative arts play in personal growth and self-awareness. She resides in Belleair Beach, Florida with her two children.
Find out more at Soul Care and connect with Karen on, TikTok, Instagram & Facebook
IN THIS PODCAST:
- Who can benefit from Art Therapy? 3:34
- How to open clients up to using art as a form of therapy 10:15
- Guided art therapy 17:31
Who Can Benefit From Art Therapy?
- Understanding that art therapy can come in many different forms
- Art therapy and journaling
- What is the process of practicing art therapy
- Encouraging self-exploration and self-awareness through art
How To Open Clients Up To Using Art As A Form Of Therapy
- Promoting a sense of accomplishment in clients when utilizing art therapy
- How to use journaling prompts
- The importance of reconnecting adults to creative expression
- A tool for letting go of judgment and fear
Guided Art Therapy
- Utilizing essential oils in art therapy
- How to use journaling to begin art therapy
- Providing a positive space
- Positive affirmations and meditation when using art therapy
- What is Soul Care™?
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