Create a Positive Self-Portrait
This simple art therapy technique can help people focus on their positive qualities and how these qualities are visible to others. (art therapy, 0815).
Are You Grieving Too Long?
This assessment tool will help you determine if a client has Complicated Grief Disorder, a condition where extreme grief over the loss of a loved one is continuing longer than would normally be expected. The tool contains criteria for this condition, as well as an assessment worksheet for clients to help them understand the symptoms of this disorder. Form Type: PDF (0815)
Draw a Picture of Your Family
This classic projective technique asks a person to “draw a picture of your family doing something.” Besides using it for assessment, you can also use it to start a conversation about the client’s perceived role in the family, feelings about other family members, relationship to other family members, and so on. (assessment, family therapy, relationships, art therapy, quick, 0814)
Create a Mandala
This simple art therapy exercise can help people get in touch with the feelings and can be used with clients to start a conversation about their self-image. Many therapists use this activity as part of a healing process. (art therapy, 0815)
Prescriptions for Happiness
You can use this worksheet to create a prescription pad of simple research-based assignments that are associated with increased happiness and a positive attitude. (behavior assignments, quick, 0815)