From the Publisher
“Emily has created an enormously useful, accessible, and flexible resource for those who wish to deepen their creative practice and learn more about themselves. This deck highlights classical art therapy exercises along with new and unique techniques for integrating mindfulness and embodied practice through a variety of modalities. The prompts are clear and easy to implement, whether you consider yourself an artist or are reconnecting to your creative spark. Her approach is empowering and emphasizes the inherent power of creative expression that we all have within us.”
—Mikella Millen, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, trauma specialist and author of the blog Inward Vision
“Guided Art Therapy Card Deck is an essential tool for practitioners seeking to implement informed interventions of art therapy. The deck holds practical suggestions based on Emily’s extensive professional experience to engage clients embarking on a broad array of therapeutic goals. It is thoughtfully conceptualized with examples, recommendations, and guidelines for novices to experienced mental health clinicians. Amid the current mental health crisis, Guided Art Therapy Deck presents alternative ways to help ease psychological distress and promote wellness. A wonderful resource!”
—Marygrace Berberian, PhD, LCAT, ATR-BC, LCSW; graduate art therapy program director at New York University and executive committee member of the American Art Therapy Association
“Emily’s Guided Art Therapy Card Deck is an innovative resource made by a truly skilled art therapist and offers carefully curated art experiences as a catalyst for introspection, self-discovery, and healing. The deck’s user-friendly design, wide range of art media, versatile applications, and comprehensive use of art therapy approaches ensure that people of all artistic backgrounds can experience the transformative benefits of creative expression, making this a standout among other therapeutic resources. As a licensed art psychotherapist and developer of the Createful iOS app, I am constantly on the lookout for the most effective therapeutic art tools and I highly recommend Emily's masterfully designed Guided Art Therapy Card Deck to anyone interested in harnessing their creativity for healing and life-enhancing purposes.”
—Lenna Salbashian, licensed art psychotherapist and developer of Createful iOS app