Workshop Content: Research shows that the Arts is one of the most effective ways to bring a sense of calmness to the body and the mind. Children create art and draw because it is rooted in the need to relate to their world. However, children with autism have difficulty relating, and expressing their thoughts and…
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RTHK Guest Appearance
On Friday, Julia Byrne had the honour of being a guest speaker on the RTHK Brunch Podcast. She was interviewed by Cruz Macalligan on the positive impact of Art Therapy in the community. She gave a detailed summary of the benefits while on Air. To Listen to the full podcast, refer to the link below….
Bio – Julia Byrne
Julia Byrne, M.A. A.Th., Art Ed, Arts Therapist (ANZACATA) Julia grew up in Hong Kong & since 1995 she has worked here as an arts therapist with private clients (children, teenagers and adults) as well as families stemming from a psychotherapy framework. She has extensive experience working through various local organizations/NGO’s and the Hong Kong…
Arts Therapy for Children
Children are easily drawn to making art and other expressive means, as it is a natural form of communication for them and innate in our human development. Most children love to paint, model with clay, play, engage in drama/dance and so the creative arts are a natural conduit to enable personal change and easy for children to engage in. Arts therapy encompasses a…
What is Art Therapy
Art therapy is a unique form of psychotherapy in which art and image-making play a central role within the therapeutic relationship. It is a predominantly nonverbal means of psychotherapy. Art therapy is about using art as a tool for communication, and through the therapeutic relationship, emotional and developmental needs can be addressed with the intention…
Hong Kong Art Therapy 