Art therapy is the field where the worlds of art and psychology meet. Its roots can be traced back to Carl Jung, the first known psychologist to have his clients draw as a means to interpret dreams and fantasies. However, the true pioneers of art therapy are Margaret Naumberg and Edith Kramer who, during the 1940s and 1950s, recognized art therapy as its own field of study and practice. Today, art therapy can be applied to many different fields of psychology. Treating children with behavior problems, teens and adults struggling with addiction, couples with marital difficulties and older adults suffering from Alzheimer's are only a few of the areas where art therapy is utilized. By making and interpreting their own art, individuals can reach beyond censored and conscious feelings to a deeper understanding of personal motivations in everyday life. Art therapy is a unique and effective approach for offering clients another means of communication. When words cannot express the secret turmoil, the art produced by the individual is a raw and honest look into our innermost fears, obsessions, motivations and personalities. Every creative endeavor produces a type of self-portrait that can be interpreted and used to aid in further insight and personal growth. This course is designed to educate participants about art therapy and provide practical skills for effective assessment and intervention with clients experiencing symptoms of anxiety. Demonstrations of art therapy techniques will advance the participants' understanding of the biopsychosocial perspective of many of the disorders that fall under the category of "anxiety," including phobias, PTSD, panic, as well as sleeping and eating disorders. From a detailed introduction of the definition of art therapy to specific art techniques, participants will gain knowledge and insight into the success art therapy has with these disorders. Significant attention will be paid to treatment interventions with numerous opportunities for hands-on, art-based techniques. Examples of specific art projects, based on symptom management and psychotherapy, will be presented and experienced by the participants. Several case studies will illustrate the effectiveness of art therapy with anyone presenting with symptoms on the anxiety scale. Participants will leave this course with new understanding and new skills and interventions to assist in the treatment of even their most difficult anxiety cases.

• Learn specific art techniques that will enhance the treatment of individuals suffering from anxiety and anxiety-related disorders
• Use an effective combination of art and traditional talk therapy in both group and individual counseling sessions
• Identify specific images in the art of individuals afflicted with anxiety and anxiety-related disorders
• Gain a better understanding of the field of art therapy: how is it applied to many different populations, who uses it, how to get trained and paid as an Art Therapist and how to locate other Art Therapists in your area

• Recognize the challenges, issues, symptoms and needs that face those who are living with anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias, PTSD, sleeping and eating disorders
• Implement at least eight different art projects specifically designed for the treatment of people suffering from anxiety and anxiety-related disorders
• Choose the most effective combination of art and traditional talk therapy in both group and individual counseling sessions
• Identify specific images in the art of individuals afflicted with anxiety and anxiety-related disorders
• Provide another means of patient-caregiver communication in addition to traditional talk therapy
• Experience art therapy firsthand
• Supplement art projects with other therapeutic interventions to reduce anxiety and fear-based behavior

• Art Therapists
• Art Therapy Students
• Juvenile Guidance Counselors
• Licensed Professional Counselors
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Pastoral Counselors
• Pediatricians
• Physicians
• Psychiatric Nurses
• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• School Guidance Counselors
• Youth Pastors
• Youth Workers

"Pamela definitely added some new tools to my toolbox. Enjoyable, educational style of presentation, knowledgeable of topic of anxiety in varied populations." - Sharon Scott, Licensed Professional Counselor, East Rochester, New York

"Ms. Hayes is an amazing presenter. I truly enjoyed her ability to simplify interventions that we can all make practical use of with our clients. Finally a workshop that combines information with actual technique!" - Beth Zweig, Licensed Professional Counselor and Social Worker, Royal Palm Beach, Florida