#shannon b. dermer

[ahesitantpurist]

◜five good things◞ : an increase in energy; sense of worth; clarity about oneself and the other person; the capacity to act creatively in the world; and a desire for more connections with others

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there are several strategies for treating an organism once poison has entered its system. one approach involves removing the infected part of the organism before the poison destroys the entire living system. another strategy involves mitigating the strength of the poison to reduce destruction. the last approach addresses developing another agent that will counteract the impact of the poison.

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amputation: as stated earlier poison can be treated by amputation, weakening its effects, or developing an antidote. the first is more radical and involves the organism sacrificing a piece of itself.

weakening the strength of the poison: by becoming an observer of the poison and to experience the interactions differently, which may weaken the toxin.

developing the antidote: creating the antidote involves actively engaging with the original properties of the poison. only by dissecting the toxic agents of the poison can a cure be developed and implemented. what needed to be done is to resist the coercive tactics of the poison, set boundaries with her, and confront her when they were breached. a new pattern of interaction shall be establishing and to be able to understand that this change would likely cause an increase in poisonous behaviour prior to a decline in such behavior.

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shea m. dunham shannon b. dermer jon carlson

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[introarttherapy]

School Art Therapy

Vicky Duckworth

What is school art therapy?

According to American Art Therapy Association (AATA) (2011):

“School art therapy is a creative and engaging way to address inappropriate behaviors such as bullying; identifying an individual’s barriers to learning; increase student retention; support special needs students; enhance academic performance; provide gifted youth with a new skill; increase motor and sensory skills; and, excite kids’ learning experience.” 

What does it look like?

There is no clear definitive answer. I looked at a study to share to look at how they went about administering art therapy.

 Kostyunina and Drozdikova-Zaripova and Mandala Art Therapy

Their main focus was on correcting anxiety levels with adolescents through the use of Mandala Art. 

Before study

After Study and Mandala Art implemented

Who they are able to help?

I was able to find that they are able to help students with either an IEP or Section 504 Plan. I wasn’t able to find if they are able to help a student without one. They can provide a variety of information to the IEP team in order formulate a more well thought out and individualized plan for the student.

What if Art therapy was integrated with the American School Counselor National Model?

The ASCA’s standards focus on the providing and helping the students gain the “skills needed for school and work. The academic standards address student attitudes, preparation, social skills, and knowledge influencing a student’s life and work choices (ASCA, 2004).”

Sources 

Adolescents' School Anxiety Correction by Means of Mandala Art Therapy

by Kostyunina, Nadezhda Yu. ; Drozdikova - Zaripova, Albina R.

The Relationship of School Art Therapy and the American School Counselor National Model

by Randick, Nicole M. ; Dermer, Shannon B.

The Handbook Of School Art Therapy Introducing Art Therapy Into a School System

by Janet Bush