Neuroscience research says that art, crafts and movement significantly boost cognitive as well as emotional development. Additionally, the mindful and creative process of art-making and structured movement stimulates numerous areas of the brain.
Dr. Kirti Choudhary is a skilled psychologist and a certified movement therapist and art therapist. Her brainchild, Sukoon Counselling, offers comprehensive movement and art therapy to reduce various psychological issues non-verbally and thereby improve the quality of life.
Art Therapy (AT) is an experiential form of psychological therapy or creative therapy that reduces psychosocial problems in kids.
On the other hand, Dance/Movement therapy (DMT) is a holistic and psychotherapeutic approach that uses movement to promote the emotional, social, and cognitive well-being of the child.
Art therapy offers a powerful, evidence-based approach to supporting children’s emotional and developmental needs.
Using various art and craft materials as a form of self-expression and to enhance learning. Assigning age-appropriate art forms helps the child to express their thought processes and emotions.
Reduce stress, boost self-esteem, improve social skills, and cognitive skills like problem-solving. This therapy works as an excellent coping mechanism, especially for young kids, to handle various mental health challenges.
The right guidance from an art therapist cultivates a deep passion for the art form in the child. It relaxes the mind. Not only that, it also helps the child to divert attention from bad experiences and negative thoughts. Furthermore, the process of creation additionally enhances creativity and concentration.
Apart from promoting the formation of new neural connections in the brain, movement helps in cognitive development as well as better focus, attention, and behavior.
Manage big emotions, uncover unconscious trauma, feelings, and experiences. Help your child connect with their present using their senses, mind, and body with activities such as: Physical actions, Mental exercises, Breathing techniques, Meditation, Sensory techniques, Guided imagery, Shadow work, Active imagination, etc.
Movement is a self-soothing activity and helps the child to be in the present moment. Movement techniques grow self-consciousness, thereby helping them regulate their emotions and exude positive behavior.
Reduce sensory overload for children struggling with sensory processing difficulties. Movement helps integrate sensory information from their bodies and the environment, thereby improving interaction, cooperation, and emotional regulation.
Art and movement therapy works greatly in resolving childhood problems. Children of all ages—from little kids to teenagers to adolescents, this creative and expressive therapy works wonders in improving:
Sukoon Counselling houses trained Dr. Kirti Choudhary, a psychologist and a trained art therapist/art psychotherapist to deliver scientific art therapy for children’s mental health.
Sukoon Counselling offers various art techniques to help your child explore and develop self-awareness. Expressive Arts Therapy Creative Arts Therapy We assess the child’s interest and issues and recommend the right art techniques that aid as a tool for body-mind connection, self-expression, managing stress, boosting self-esteem, and improving social skills. Drawing. Coloring with pastels, color pencils, poster colors, chalks, crayons, acrylic, etc. Mindful painting. Ink drawing. Crafts such as mask making. Watercoloring. College Making. Doodling. Scribbling. Finger or hand painting. Self-portraiture. Mandala making or coloring. Abstract painting. Photography. Sculpting. Clay Modeling.
Use movement for a playful, sensory, and creative experience. This therapy heals using elements such as vitalization, rhythm, expression, synchrony, etc. Regulate emotional regulation with music and dance to recover from anxiety and attachment disorders. Grow self-awareness with sensory inputs, music, sound, and rhythmic movement. Encourage interaction and cohesion.
Build motor skills and coordination with activities including crawling, climbing, hopping, and balancing to improve conditions such as learning disabilities and autism. Additionally, strengthen core strength and mobility in a fun way—bear crawls, frog jumps, bouncing, rolling, and much more.
Every child is gifted and has unique needs. To reach their best potential, some require specialized support. You get the right mix of experience and expertise at Sukoon Counselling where your child gets a safe and supportive environment to express themselves. In addition, our expert counselling psychologist builds a trusting and positive relationship with the child, an essential for effective therapy.
The trained therapist acts as a medium between the child and parent to communicate overwhelming feelings, emotional and behavioral challenges, etc., that the child or the parent is unable to understand. Not only does this eliminate existing impediments but also presents a comprehensive perspective of the child’s internal turmoil.
For kids and teenagers who cannot physically attend movement sessions in the clinic, they have access to remote psychotherapy sessions. Due to this, the child can benefit from the therapy session well within their comfortable home settings. Also, the caregiver’s involvement in the therapy accelerates healing.
Help your child overcome challenges with confidence. We evaluate your child’s unique needs and thereon create tailored plans that deliver evidence-based and scientifically proven strategies, all in a fun way. Sukoon Counselling offers movement therapy along with art therapy for resolving childhood problems and other mental health issues. Contact us for a free consultation.
Children who are traumatized, abused, shy, or nonverbal often struggle with describing what they feel. Art and movement offer a nonverbal and creative outlet to calm the nervous system by releasing emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, etc.
With our expert guidance, your child will engage in creative activities that positively improve behavior at home, school, and social setups.
An experienced art therapist teaches the child to use art as an expression medium to cope with bullying, abuse, and trauma. Additionally, it works well as a coping mechanism. The resulting artwork or craft contributes greatly to reinstilling self-confidence and high self-esteem in the child.
Take the first step toward emotional well-being, personal growth, and positive change with compassionate, professional guidance.
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