FAQ FRIDAY: What Happens in Creative Arts Therapy Groups?
WILL THE ACTIVITIES IN THE NEXT THERAPY GROUP BE THE SAME?
As we prepare for our 2020 Winter Session of Therapy Support groups to get underway, this is a question that I've been asked at least 12 times in the last two weeks, and definitely deserves an answer here.
You might be wondering if your child will benefit from registering for more than one creative arts therapy session. Will the activities be the same? Will your child be bored?
To that question, I say this. As far as activities go, it is a therapy group so the goals are not activity or product related, but rather implemented based on the social skills, communication skills, and emotional development needs for each individual within the group. That being said, our music and art therapists may utilize a directive more than once, if the individual or group is working on a goal that has not been reached. Each activity chosen by the therapist is purposefully chosen based on the group's therapeutic needs, strengths, and preferences.
Got more questions? Send us your questions to info@thesonatinacenter.com and we’ll include them in our upcoming FAQ Friday posts!