Art Therapy

Art therapy groups for adults:

“Healing Trauma in Art Therapy” – for post-traumatic stress, after psychological traumas, including those experienced in childhood (loss, abuse, and domestic violence). Art therapy is based on the intervention protocol Healing Trauma in Art Therapy (Trauma Treatment through Art Therapy), developed by a working group led by experienced art therapist Paola Luzzatto, PhD, in collaboration with the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. The protocol includes six psychological needs: emotion regulation; relationships; self-identity/self-esteem; gradual approach to trauma according to individual capabilities; trauma integration into life; and personal resources.

“Creative Journey in Art Therapy” – for psychological well-being after physical traumas and for oncology patients in remission, when psychological issues remain unresolved, including the need to adapt one’s self-identity to a different outlook on life. Art therapy is based on the intervention protocol Creative Journey (Creative Journey), developed by experienced art therapists Paola Luzzatto, PhD, and Bonnie Gabriel in New York, USA. The aim of the art therapy protocol is to promote self-expression and offer a transformative experience. Experience and research show that this art therapy protocol helps regain self-confidence and adjust one’s self-identity after diagnosis and treatment trauma.

Participants. To ensure a more personal approach, the number of participants in the group is limited.

Time. 10 sessions in a group, which will start as soon as there are at least 4 participants. Before the group starts, an individual session is planned with each participant, with the time to be agreed upon individually.

Group fee. 400 EUR, payable in installments. Participation in the group is secured with a minimum payment of 200 EUR. Individual session before the group starts: 50 EUR.

Group leader Dace Visnola, Dr.paed., Mag.sc.sal. – certified art therapist, certified supervisor, certified sandplay therapy practitioner, art teacher, lecturer, mentor, and creative workshop leader for people of all ages, as well as qualified to train in art therapy, author of the book “Colors Speak: Experience Using Arts for Healing and Wholeness”.

Has practiced art therapy for 18 years. Areas of practice in art therapy include – overcoming excessive stress and anxiety, burnout syndrome, psychosomatic, mental and spiritual developmental disorders, emotional difficulties, and personal growth for adults and children individually and in groups. She has shared her experience with students in universities, seminars, creative workshops, and has led art therapy groups, including thematic ones on colors, symbols, mandalas, labyrinths, myths, etc., in nature, indoors, and online.