Leah Guzman – författare

Learning how to manage emotions is essential to the development of young people. Board certified art therapist and professional artist Leah Guzman shares 88 fun exercises to help young people learn how to better understand themselves and explore their feelings.Accompanied with helpful videos, these creative exercises support young people to build self-esteem, explore emotions, increase coping skills, decrease stress, and foster healthy relationships. This book will help you teach children and adolescents ways to express their emotions in creative ways by using drawing, painting, and sculpting. You do not have to be an artist to get into the creative flow and feel the benefits of art as therapy. This guide is perfect for mental health professionals, educators, or anyone supporting a young person with BIG feelings.

Discover the healing power of art therapyThe purposeful act of making art can be more than a creative outlet. It can also help individuals gain self-awareness, process difficult thoughts, and even ease the effects of past traumas. Essential Art Therapy Exercises, a cognitive behavioral therapy workbook, offers a range of creative activities to help you better understand yourself, develop control over your emotions, and aid the healing process.This well-reviewed art therapy workbook includes: Exercises for healing and self-discovery—75 strategic art therapy activities offer new opportunities for self-expression and tools for coping with mood and personality disorders.Supportive prompts and interactions—Each exercise includes an explanation of its purpose and potential outcomes along with a series of insightful post-activity questions.Judgment-free guidance—Learn the basics of different artistic techniques and mediums, like drawing, painting, and sculpting—no previous art experience necessary.Helpful supply lists and tips—Includes a complete list of the art supplies you'll need for each art therapy project and advice on creating your own healing space.Find new peace and positivity with Essential Art Therapy Exercises.