ThruArts

29/11/2018

“Because it takes a lot of work to wake up as a human being, and it’s a lot easier to stay asleep than to wake up.”

Opening up to past trauma is difficult but self-awareness is key to addressing issues that leave us vulnerable, says Gabor Maté

13/11/2018

Sweet medicine coming our way!!!

Campaign is expected to launch across the entire U.K. by 2023

11/04/2018

Insightful read about intergenerational trauma... so real yet so hard to understand and explain...

Are you being negatively affected by the lives of your ancestors? Learn how to free yourself from inherited trauma for a fuller life.

30/06/2017

A great piece of article to help us discern the various tools for different situations...

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/arts-and-health/201706/coloring-doodling-and-drawing-recent-research

Art therapy’s research romance with self-regulation continues.

30/03/2017

Healing power of art in cancer rehab setting...
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/arts-and-health/201703/drawing-picture-health-art-therapy-guide

Using the powers of art making to support health and well-being.

28/03/2017

While loving is giving, we also have to ensure maintaining a sustainable source to continue our good works. Here's some symptoms and useful tips to keep compassionate fatigue in check. 😊💗

http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/the-cost-of-caring-10-ways-to-prevent-compassion-fatigue-0209167

Those who work in human services careers are at a higher risk for compassion fatigue. What are some ways to prevent compassion fatigue from happening to you?

22/03/2017

Bringing awareness about art therapy to Singapore medical setting...

https://www.singhealth.com.sg/TomorrowsMed/Article/Pages/art-based-therapies-as-personalised-medicine.aspx

explains the relevance of art-based therapy in healthcare today, and how patients can find common healing grounds in art-based therapy, at SingHealth’s Academic Hour, 15 February 2017.

18/07/2016

Coloring books can be a therapeutic art activity... It is Not art therapy.

...but go ahead, color as much as you want if that is your passion in life. There is no doubt that adult coloring books can be forms of emotional grounding and relaxation, depending on the individual;

16/11/2015

I took the photograph in 2013. It has been my fav shot as it captured the idyllic innocence of the carousel amidst the iconic landmark. I'm thankful that my friends in Paris are marked 'Safe'. I wonder if there'll be anywhere safe for children in our generation and for generations to come?

Just like the faded colors in the photo... childhood innocence and sense of safety seemed so distant like yesteryears.

10/10/2013

While working closely with children with learning disabilities over the years, we realized that parents who spend more quality time interacting with their children experiences amazing outcomes than any intervention methods.

5 things your wishes you knew but won’t tell you =>http://bit.ly/ThingsChildWish

10/10/2013

Art therapists in Singapore doing our part to serve the elderly.

http://www.sagg.com.sg/page/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1362&Itemid=99999

Singapore Art Gallery Guide, SG.Ruins Series is Arron Teo's ongoing photo-documentary of Singapore's abandoned spaces. Arron is interested in the in-between phase of an abandoned man-made space before its eventual makeover or disappearance. This special edition features our late Ng Eng Teng's Studio...

29/08/2013

Interesting read on how art can communicate feelings that words can't...

Art therapy has long been used to treat certain psychological disorders; new research suggests even dementia can't compete with the therapy's benefits.