Hey everyone! I need some help with finding some decent art therapy activities to do with my clients. I work as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor at an inpatient short term (28 day) rehab and have recently received a client that’s very intelligent and very creative in an artistic way. I’d like to focus on using art therapy for him to express himself, as he struggles with addiction and mental health issues. Does anyone know of any good resources for art therapy exercises? Thank so much!

Keep it unstructured…that’s the purpose of art therapy….suggest he/she express in art what they are feeling, or someone important to them….let them choose…see what happens, then once completed have a discussion. You will find the exercise more valuable, as will your client. (psychologist)