Finding Healing Through Art Therapy: “It’s amazing to see what you can do with art.. and it’s healing properties.” – Robyn Spodek-Schindler

Have you ever heard of, or participated in art therapy? It’s like opening up a whole new toolbox full of powerful, fun, and healing tools (many of which are not even physical tools). Robyn Spodek-Schindler, owner of Paint the Stars Art Therapy is a professional counselor, art therapist, and author, who joins the podcast to share valuable insight with us.

Dealing with death, divorce, anxiety, and depression are all things that she touches on – especially when it comes to helping kids process and deal with these difficult things. But if you’re hoping to hear about how you can use and implement and use art as therapy yourself, don’t worry, she has some important tips for adults going through these things as well. She even gives some valuable advice on how to get started.

Robyn opens up about some of the lesser-known aspects of art therapy. Many people have misconceptions about it when they first hear about it and she shares the processes used to find the right type of healing and help for each situation.

You will also get to hear about some interesting techniques that have proven to be very effective in her practice, like bibliotherapy and the mask exercise. She’ll also share tips for parents and teachers who want to try to implement art therapy practices in their classes or at home with their kiddos.

One of the most important things Robyn shares is how to help kids let their creativity and emotions flow without you directing or providing judgment. She shares some important insight into why this is so key to allowing them to navigate their emotions properly.

You don’t want to miss this incredible episode as it’s filled to the brim with positive, encouraging, and fascinating ideas to navigate life’s hardest obstacles!

Listen To The Full Episode on Art Therapy, Here:

Resources:

• Connect with Robyn on her Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook
• Paint the Stars Art Therapy
• Three Brave Stars by Robyn Spodek-Schindler
• Follow Miranda on Instagram and YouTube
• Did you catch last season’s episode about why play is essential to learning? Listen here!
• Subscribe to the MSquared Books Podcast 

Shareable Quotes:

• “You just have to have willingness to get in touch with that part of your brain.” – Robyn Spodek-Schindler
• “You just don’t know where that grief is going to take you and what path it’s taking.” – Robyn Spodek-Schindler
• “You don’t want to direct the art. It’s counter-intuitive but you don’t want to hinder their creative process with perceived judgment.” – Robyn Spodek-Schindler

Take Action:

• Avoid assumptions and judgment as it may hinder the creative process.
• Use error as a tool to help regulate emotion.
• Try not to interject or interrupt while a child is creating.
• Validate their emotions and pepper in positivity.

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Last season was filled with so many great conversations that gave us important insight into all kinds of safety and learning scenarios. This second season, we hope to bring more of that!

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• This podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional legal, health, or safety advice.
• Please use discretion when acting on information on this show. Know your own situation may be different from the scenarios discussed on this show, so all advice or insight may not be applicable to your situation.
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