ptsd or post traumatic stress disorder is one of the most important psychological disorders in children in which symptoms such as anxiety and depression can be seen. beside the strategies like cbt or cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy art therapy is one of the most important strategies which can help to children with ptsd to cope with this disorder. according to art therapy studies ...

Art is a tool for children to enjoy life. Rhythmic activities, narration, and using attractive educational methods are devices to express feelings, problems, thoughts and beliefs. Art therapy methods create unique opportunities to express and challenge feelings and lead to improvement of mental health and personal promotion indirectly. Regarding the fact that art therapy methods are seen in mos...

the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of art therapy on anxiety in the child with the diagnosis of anxiety problems in a health clinic in tehran in 94. one child from the population based on convenience sampling was selected and the scas (spence children anxiety scale) questionnaires and structured clinical interview were studied. this study was a single case study as a multip...

the therapeutic value of kids’ artistic activities has always attracted experts and medics’ attention. it has a lot of usages in obtaining peace of mind and health in children. art therapy is a new and organized way in solving social and mental problems and disorders that can lead to improvement, especially in children. school anxiety can be seen and reduced, in artistic activities, as a sign o...

art is a tool for children to enjoy life. rhythmic activities, narration, and using attractive educational methods are devices to express feelings, problems, thoughts and beliefs. art therapy methods create unique opportunities to express and challenge feelings and lead to improvement of mental health and personal promotion indirectly. regarding the fact that art therapy methods are seen in mos...

anxiety disorders are a group of psychiatric disorders which can have negative effects on the human life. children and adults can have anxiety disorders and these disorders can lead to secondary problems such as cognitive, perceptual, emotional and behavioral problems. for treatment of anxiety, the practitioners and psychologists can apply psychotherapy approaches such as: cognitive therapy, ge...

Anxiety disorders are a group of psychiatric disorders which can have negative effects on the human life. Children and adults can have anxiety disorders and these disorders can lead to secondary problems such as cognitive, perceptual, emotional and behavioral problems. For treatment of anxiety, the practitioners and psychologists can apply psychotherapy approaches such as: cognitive therapy, Ge...

asd or autism spectrum diorders are the most strange psychological disorders in which children can’t show their emotions, fears and anxiety as soon as the normal children. they suffer from the social interactions , the stereotypic behaviors and verbal skills impairments and these problems can lead to withdrawal and other behavioral problems. among the psychological strategies, art therapy is on...

objective: the purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of expressive arts therapy on decreasing anxiety of orphaned girls living in family-like centers of mashhad, iran.  methods: one week prior to final examinations, participants were randomly assigned to either an expressive art-making group or a control group. the state-trait anxiety inventory was administered before and after...