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         Art ALWAYS Takes You on a Journey
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Art ALWAYS Takes You on a Journey

    Every time you create a piece of art, it is taking you on a hero's journey. There are profound opportunities to learn and grow each time you face a challenge and keep going. Michelle shares her first Healing heART painting where she created a painting to answer "What does success look like to me?" and the Divine Wisdom her art was teaching. The best part about this intentional art making process is that each person receives their own wisdom. The "just right" thing they need t
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             Art Therapy for Chronic Illness
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Art Therapy for Chronic Illness

    When a person is diagnosed with illness, our first instinct is to focus on the physical health and alleviate the pain. In addition to the physical health, we should also keep in mind that these individuals also suffer emotionally. Concerns about health can be a source of stress and anxiety, not only for the patient but his family and loved ones as well. The good news is, patients and their families can get through this emotional turmoil with the help of art therapy. Today, ar
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        Interesting Facts About Art Therapy
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Interesting Facts About Art Therapy

    Art therapy, also referred to as creative arts therapy, uses visual arts to communicate feelings that cannot be expressed by words alone. A lot of people have little understanding about the purpose, principles and origins of art therapy. We decided to write this article to broaden your knowledge of art therapy and see how it can benefit you. Art therapy dates back to 1940 Margaret Naumburg, the founder of art therapy, was the first to define art therapy as a distinct form psy
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    Using Art Therapy for Victims of Sexual Abuse
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Using Art Therapy for Victims of Sexual Abuse

    Sexual abuse is an ongoing concern in the United States. In fact, one out of five women reported that she has experienced sexual abuse at some point in her life. Survivors have been known to face significant physical, emotional and social ripples from the trauma they have experienced. Aside from that, they also struggle with changes in personality and relationships. There is a tendency towards shame and secrecy related to sexual abuse. Studies revealed that 52% of women repor
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           Reasons Why Art is Good for Kids
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Reasons Why Art is Good for Kids

    Children naturally love art. Unfortunately, school curricula in the United States have shifted heavily in the recent years, and are now focused on subjects such as Math and Reading, but what about the arts? While we agree that it is important to focus on academics, we should also keep in mind that art, in childhood education, is also essential. Here are 5 reasons why art is good for kids. Encourages creativity Art opens a child’s mind and heart to possibilities and fuels imag
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    Art Therapy Activities to Help You De-Stress
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Art Therapy Activities to Help You De-Stress

    Have you ever wondered how doing a simple art activity like drawing, painting or listening to music helps you relax after a long and stressful day? This is because art is therapeutic. Art therapy is not only used as a form of treatment, it can also be used to relieve stress or tension. Consider these exercises if you are looking to feel a little more laid back. Draw using your non-dominant hand Pablo Picasso once said, “All children are artists”. But as we grow older, we tend
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    Art and Healing: How Art Therapy Can Help Divorced Couples Heal
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Art and Healing: How Art Therapy Can Help Divorced Couples Heal

    Sometimes, marriages do not succeed. For some people, divorce can be a relief. But for most divorcing couples, it can be a very stressful and heartbreaking process. The stress level can even be higher if there are children involved. Whether you wanted it or not, divorce can trigger all sorts of painful and unsettling feelings such as anger, guilt, grief, anxiety, shame and confusion. It can also turn your world upside down. Art after divorce At this stage, you might feel like
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                       Art After Divorce
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Art After Divorce

    MBodied Art Studio is a special place where art takes on new meaning. Owned and operated by an art therapist, the vision of MBodied is to provide a safe space for personal reflection, community and healing. Art becomes a path for self-discovery, for pushing through boundaries and bonding with others. Within this vision, MBodied is proud to offer Art after Divorce, a free meetup group for parents and children of divorce. The studio will be a gathering place for parents and chi
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        How Art Therapy Can Help Children
    Michelle Baker, MA

    How Art Therapy Can Help Children

    Art therapy can be beneficial for children, even at such a young age. As with most therapies, art therapy is also used to help improve a child’s emotional state or well-being. It is an effective way of working with kids who may be going through a difficult time. While kids may also benefit from traditional therapy, they often find it scary especially if it is done in a clinical setting. Art therapy provides kids an easier way to express themselves and be creative. Plus, it g
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    4 Ways to Preserve and Sort Your Child’s Masterpieces
    Michelle Baker, MA

    4 Ways to Preserve and Sort Your Child’s Masterpieces

    Every child is a prodigious Picasso. As a parent, you are likely to feel that every drawing, painting and macaroni collage is a masterpiece. You are so proud of your little artist that you want to showcase every artwork on the fridge. You are hesitant to toss any but your fridge is starting to get too cluttered. Here’s a system to help you save, sort and share your child’s masterpieces with family and friends. Create a photo book of your kid’s artwork If you have already coll
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        Ways to Foster Your Child’s Creativity
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Ways to Foster Your Child’s Creativity

    A lot of people believe that creativity is an inborn talent. But the truth is, creativity is more of a skill that can be harnessed. And you, as a parent, can help them develop this skill. By fostering your child’s creativity, you are helping him/her mature emotionally, mentally and socially. These ideas will provide them with an opportunity to explore their artistic side and even develop their analytic skills. Ditch the usual art materials While it is important to provide you
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                Using Art to Relieve Stress
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Using Art to Relieve Stress

    “I am so stressed out!” Most of you have probably uttered this phrase a number of times. While exercising, trying to focus on the positive and deep breathing exercises are all helpful in reducing stress, you might want to try something a bit different this year like art therapy. If you are about to stop reading this blog post thinking you don’t have a creative bone in your body, then we would like you to know that you don’t have to be an artist in order to embrace the benefit
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                         Tiger Woman
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Tiger Woman

    ...continued from The Origin of Tiger Woman After many months of contemplation, I was ready to change “mediocre woman” into “tiger woman”. Working with the shape of a human’s face and a tiger’s stripes, I added dark markings to her face and toned her skin orange. The marks felt definite and permanent; she would never be the same again. Once the marks were down it became easier to go along with the new identity. I gave her tiger-like eyes and kept her human nose and lips.
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               The Origin of Tiger Woman
    Michelle Baker, MA

    The Origin of Tiger Woman

    In the summer of 2012 I had just graduated with my Master’s in Art Therapy and could not find a job. 3 years of hard work, introspection and experientials to find that no one thought I was qualified to do the work. So I went to the art store, bought a large, beautiful blank canvas and went home to paint. I did not begin with a sketch or an idea, just yellow paint and movements that felt right. After awhile a face started to form and I went along with defining the features.
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             Talking to Kids About their Art
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Talking to Kids About their Art

    As parents, we are often curious and fascinated by our kids’ art. Art provides children an opportunity to tell a story, express internal thoughts or describe an event. So, every time your child comes to you with a picture he/she has just drawn, make it a point to ask some questions or talk to them for a few minutes before putting their work on the fridge. Here are some tips for talking to kids about their art. Ask the child to tell a story Let’s face it. There are times when
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    Handprint New Year’s Resolutions to Welcome the New Year
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Handprint New Year’s Resolutions to Welcome the New Year

    If your little ones are staying up until midnight, they’ll need some craft projects to keep them busy and entertained until New Year arrives. Quick, easy and fun for the kids, this project will help make the hours go by peacefully as the kids anxiously wait to wish in the New Year. Handprint New Year’s Resolutions Have your kids make their own resolutions (I will fix my bed every day, I will not fight with my sister, I will keep my toys after playing). Encourage them to remem
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                Art Therapy and Its Benefits
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Art Therapy and Its Benefits

    While psychotherapy and therapy comes with several benefits, art therapy has proven to be effective in a variety of ways that differ from traditional therapy. A lot of people are still unfamiliar with art therapy and have no idea as to how it might be able to help. If you haven’t heard of art as a form of therapy, the benefits may surprise you. In this article, we’ll be highlighting the benefits of art therapy. Read on and see if it can aid you in some way or another. Self ex
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                   Why is art important?
    Michelle Baker, MA

    Why is art important?

    Art develops important life skills that create successful people. Creating art is an opportunity to “make special”. If you’ve ever received a hand made gift, had someone make you a piece of furniture or painted you a picture you know what this is about. It’s what makes us different from animals, we celebrate and make special and decide that things have significance. Art is an opportunity to express yourself. We all have a voice and we all have the right to express ourselve
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    MBodied Art Studio
    (720) 443-1994
    8781 Sheridan Blvd #6041
    Westminster, CO 80031
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