Positive psychology arts activities : creative tools for therapeutic practice and supervision / Olena Helen Darewych ; foreword by James O. Pawelski and Louis Tay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Darewych, Olena, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Art therapy.

Positive psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020.

Summary:

This book contains a wealth of practical arts activities, which creatively and playfully bring positive psychology concepts - such as flow, character strengths, goals and self-awareness - to life. With straightforward, step-by-step instructions, each chapter includes an overview of a positive psychology concept, followed by associated arts activities, and case examples illustrating the activities' uses in therapy and supervision. Also included are post-activity guiding questions to promote a dialogue between therapist and client, and suggestions for adapting the activities for clients to utilize outside the therapy room. Blending the strengths-based focus of positive psychology with the healing, transformative practice of the arts, this book is for all practitioners wanting to cultivate the mental health, flourishing and wellbeing of their clients using a creative approach.

Contents:

Intro

Positive Psychology Arts Activities

Cover

Of related interest

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

List of Figures and Tables

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Preface

Introduction

1. Creativity

1.1 Symbolic connections

1.2 Imagine that

1.3 Imaginative chair movement

1.4 Spontaneous scribble

1.5 Creative outlets

1.6 Sensory sack

2. Flow

2.1 Calming colors

2.2 Celtic art mandalynth

2.3 Zesty flow

2.4 Flow-free writing

3. Positive Emotions

3.1 Positivity palette

3.2 Poetic positives

3.3 Favorite kind of day

3.4 Hope ritual

3.5 Gratitude card

3.6 Gratitude scroll

3.7 Virtual gratitude visit

3.8 Harmonious and obsessive passion

4. Character Strengths

4.1 Strengths stones

4.2 Strengths collage

4.3 Strengths shield

4.4 Strengths atom

4.5 Tree of Life

4.6 Strengths spotter

4.7 Strengths stories

4.8 Strengths at the movies

5. Self-Awareness

5.1 Nesting doll

5.2 Best possible self

5.3 Cultural identity

5.4 Sustainable self

5.5 Visual affirmations

6. Goals

6.1 Getting unstuck

6.2 Bridge drawing with path (BDP)

6.3 Career anchors

6.4 Future trip

6.5 Bus to future

6.6 Time capsule

7. Meaning

7.1 Sources of meaning

7.2 Downward and upward spiral

7.3 Living in the present-marketplace

7.4 Labyrinth walk

8. Spirituality

8.1 Sacred singing bowl

8.2 Sacred space

8.3 Spiritual pathway

8.4 Portable altar

8.5 Three blessings

8.6 Prayer flags

8.7 Gift of forgiveness

8.8 Sacred animal

8.9 Nature walk

9. Well-Being

9.1 All on my own

9.2 Nature sculpt

9.3 Interactive drawing task (IDT)

9.4 Island of connectivity

9.5 Wellness container

10. Conclusion

Appendices

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-196) and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-78450-986-8