*** CAPTURED INSIDE: feeling ‘on guard’ Have you ever asked what I wanted? Have I even told you what I expected? Did you lose my hand on the way to my heart? How should you see me if I am hiding? Would you listen to what I haven’t said? Within myself I feel safe but …
What is SOMATISATION? Soma is a Greek word and means “the living body”. Integrating techniques on somatic awareness in Arts Therapy adds a significant dimension to verbal exploration. In the psychodynamic framework of Creative Arts Therapy, we explore somatisation to help enhance self-awareness, self-growth and develop insight. We gain greater insight into bodily experience as …
The origins of Art as embodied way of healthy living The healing qualities of artmaking go back to the early history of mankind. In the past, it was an integral part of life. Art was used to process and document emotional experiences linked to life events, rituals, values and beliefs. However, that changed in …
