Individual Art Therapy Dubai
Sessions are on a one-to-one basis, Individuals work towards self-awareness, cognitive and emotional development. This is explored within a safe and confidential environment, together with the art therapist.
Individual sessions are helpful for adults who are struggling with personal challenges or just in search of personal growth. Individual art therapy sessions can help in managing one or more of the following challenges:
- Abuse (including physical, verbal, and emotional)
- Addiction
- Anger management
- Anxiety / Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Changes in family dynamics
- Chronic illness / Palliative care
- Coping with transitions or life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Grief and loss
- Low self esteem
- Personality disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Work/life stress
Couples Art Therapy
Seeking couple therapy does not necessarily mean that your relationship has serious problems or is heading towards failure. All relationships have challenges and even conflict, and will benefit from either short-term or long-term therapy as a form of mediation.
We recommend couples therapy not only when experiencing relationship distress or a specific concern, but preventative measure at times of transition. Therapy can be a positive experience to learn about your partner and nurture your relationship.
Couples therapy may be right for you and your spouse when dealing with the following challenges:
- Abuse (including physical, verbal, and emotional)
- Communication or conflict resolution problems
- Divorce or separation
- Financial disagreements
- Illness
- Infertility
- Loss of confidence in the relationship
- Marriage preparation
- Parenting
- Times of crisis or change (e.g. new baby, chronic illness, unemployment, moving etc.)
Group Art Therapy for Adults
ATIC has conducted a variety of groups for adults, such as: for newly relocated housewives, parents of children with special needs, learning difficulties and behavioural challenges, parents managing a child’s illness or when facing grief and loss, breast cancer support group, eating disorders, managing addiction, depression, anxiety, work-life stress, sexual abuse survivors, domestic violence survivors, and managing infertility are to name but a few.
Group art therapy allows the individual to communicate safely using the medium of art within a structured boundary. It reinforces that the person is not alone, singled out, or being punished by their problems. It is an empowering and powerful from of support. These groups foster a non-judgmental approach whereby a person can express themselves through a process of self-discovery, learn to creatively problem solve, and more importantly learn from one another with similar challenges.
ATIC’s groups typically meet on a weekly basis at the time allocated. Please note prior to beginning group therapy an initial consultation (chargeable as per standard rate) will be required in order for our therapists to establish your needs, in some cases individual sessions may be advised before joining the group in order for you to maximize the effects of group therapy. Groups are private, confidential and with limited availability.
Open Studio Expressive Art Groups (ART JAM)
ATIC offers Open Studio Expressive Art(s) Therapies sessions. It provides individuals with an opportunity to explore art materials and in developing artistic skills, while learning to understand your own creative processes. These mindful workshops are for wellness and personal development.
These sessions will be facilitated by ATIC’s trained Art Therapists, no previous experience of art making is necessary. These sessions can also be tailored for groups, corporate and community organizations.
