At ATIC we use a variety of Psychotherapeutic and Counseling practices, including the use of Expressive Therapies (ART, and PLAY Therapy).
ATIC is unique in that we are the only center in the UAE incorporating Expressive Therapies to support non-verbal populations, such as early childhood, selective mutism, autism, developmental delay, trauma, traumatic brain injuries, and hard of hearing community. At ATIC we use a variety of Psychotherapeutic and Counseling practices, including the use of expressive therapies (ART and PLAY Therapy).
Expressive therapies are evidence-based, and at ATIC we approach our sessions with a neuroscience perspective.
WHAT IS ART THERAPY – Art Therapy is a form of Psychotherapy that uses art media for diagnostic and treatment purposes. It’s a primary mode of expression and communication, and is facilitated ONLY by a qualified Art Therapist, holding at least a MA in Art Psychotherapy. It is suitable for children, adolescents and adults and can be used to foster self-esteem and self- awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social and cognitive skills and sensorimotor functions and reduce conflicts and distress. As a result, Art Therapy can support personal and relational treatment goals as well as community concerns.
Art Therapy is process oriented and aims to help people navigate and overcome challenges caused by Mental, Developmental, Physical, Emotional and Behavioral difficulties. Benefiting from art therapy does not require any previous experience or expertise in art.
WHAT IS PLAY THERAPY – Through the medium of toys and playing, children can more openly express their thoughts, feelings, and re-imagining of specific events, providing a safer means for them to receive therapeutic intervention.
ATIC’s approach stimulates the diverse areas of the brain, helping neuron development in establishing new connections and pathways. This allows a person to develop their strengths and weaknesses, diversify fields of interest, re-learn information that may have been challenging, form a healthy identity, and reach an overall higher functioning through integrating both hemispheres of the brain.
We provide services to children, adults, couples and families, and are licensed by the Community Development Authority (CDA), Dubai.
ATIC gains international professional licensing from The Health and Care Professionals Council (HSPC) UK, The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT), The American Association of Art Therapists (AATA), Australian, New Zealand and Asia Creative Art Therapy Association (ANZACATA) and Singapore Art Therapy Association (ATAS). ATIC is also a supervisor for Play Therapists, ensuring quality practice through the Play Therapy Association, UK.
ATIC is a collaboration of Psychotherapists, Psychologists and Psychiatric consultants who work within strict codes of ethics and professional practice. ATIC’S therapists are registered, licensed and experienced practitioners who are working with a variety of Government agencies in both Singapore and the UAE, supporting addiction, eating disorders, child protection, vulnerable populations, inclusion, chronic illness, and palliative care. We also work with a number of private organizations and with various clients with a wide range of needs.
