Tell me more about individual sessions...
-Individual session rates are self-pay and sliding scale options are available on a case to case basis. During the session, if you decide to make art, all art materials are included.
-I offer a free consultation, by phone or in the office to make sure that the services that I offer meet your needs.
-If you are currently a student, I offer a discounted rate for therapy sessions and individual supervision.
-Payments (cash, Venmo or check) are due at the time of sessions.
-Individual session rates are self-pay and sliding scale options are available on a case to case basis. During the session, if you decide to make art, all art materials are included.
-I offer a free consultation, by phone or in the office to make sure that the services that I offer meet your needs.
-If you are currently a student, I offer a discounted rate for therapy sessions and individual supervision.
-Payments (cash, Venmo or check) are due at the time of sessions.
Is Belly Casting safe for my baby?
Yes, it is completely safe!
What can I do with my belly cast after I create it?
-Put baby's name, birthdate, footprints inside - If you can get them to cooperate, you can do handprints as well.
-Take Pictures - After baby is born, it is really cool to take a picture of them inside the cast.
-Reinforce and trim - You may choose to keep your cast raw, which is fine, but if you do, you may want to at least 'tidy' it up a bit. If it is thinning in some areas you can add more plaster gauze strips to the INSIDE to make it stronger. You may also want to trim the rough edges. You can just trim them to make them smoother or you can trim and angle the edges to make it more artistic looking.
-Sand and Smooth - You can sand the cast to make it smoother. After sanding if you apply a few coats of Gesso (which is like art primer) and sand again and you should get it pretty smooth look.
Display your cast - You can hang it on the wall or just prop it up on a table or shelf.
Yes, it is completely safe!
What can I do with my belly cast after I create it?
-Put baby's name, birthdate, footprints inside - If you can get them to cooperate, you can do handprints as well.
-Take Pictures - After baby is born, it is really cool to take a picture of them inside the cast.
-Reinforce and trim - You may choose to keep your cast raw, which is fine, but if you do, you may want to at least 'tidy' it up a bit. If it is thinning in some areas you can add more plaster gauze strips to the INSIDE to make it stronger. You may also want to trim the rough edges. You can just trim them to make them smoother or you can trim and angle the edges to make it more artistic looking.
-Sand and Smooth - You can sand the cast to make it smoother. After sanding if you apply a few coats of Gesso (which is like art primer) and sand again and you should get it pretty smooth look.
Display your cast - You can hang it on the wall or just prop it up on a table or shelf.
Left side: Full torso belly casting
Right side: Full torso sanded & trimmed
Will our conversations be confidential?
Confidentiality is extremely important in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a secure, non-judgemental therapeutic environment where you feel comfortable sharing and knowing that what you share will not be repeated outside of the therapeutic space.
Confidentiality is extremely important in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a secure, non-judgemental therapeutic environment where you feel comfortable sharing and knowing that what you share will not be repeated outside of the therapeutic space.
Is art therapy right for my child?
Art therapy is great for children because it assists them with processing their thoughts and feelings in a safe space. Some benefits for children, but not limited to are:
Art therapy is great for children because it assists them with processing their thoughts and feelings in a safe space. Some benefits for children, but not limited to are:
- cognition and sensory-motor function.
- self-esteem and self-awareness.
- increased focus and impulse control
- emotional resilience.
- insight.
- social skills.
- conflicts and distress
My child is autistic, how can art therapy help them?
Art therapy is a powerful form of treatment for autism, as it helps lessen symptoms, while channeling certain symptomatic behaviors into an expressive, creative outlet. It also assists with promoting communication, emotional growth and sensory integration while fostering social interaction in a safe and fun setting.
Art therapy is a powerful form of treatment for autism, as it helps lessen symptoms, while channeling certain symptomatic behaviors into an expressive, creative outlet. It also assists with promoting communication, emotional growth and sensory integration while fostering social interaction in a safe and fun setting.
What is the cancellation policy?
You must cancel an appointment at least 24 hours ahead of time, otherwise the client is responsible for the appointment fee.
You must cancel an appointment at least 24 hours ahead of time, otherwise the client is responsible for the appointment fee.
What are some resources I can look at to learn more about art therapy?
Here are some of my favorites:
American Art Therapy Association- www.arttherapy.org
New York Art Therapy Association- www.nyarttherapy.org
Art Therapy Credentials Board-www.atcb.org
Here are some of my favorites:
American Art Therapy Association- www.arttherapy.org
New York Art Therapy Association- www.nyarttherapy.org
Art Therapy Credentials Board-www.atcb.org
I'm not sure I want to come every week, is that okay?
Typically with scheduling, we will set up a regular day and time to meet weekly. To get the maximum benefit from therapy, I recommend weekly appointments, but under some circumstances meeting every other week is possible.
Typically with scheduling, we will set up a regular day and time to meet weekly. To get the maximum benefit from therapy, I recommend weekly appointments, but under some circumstances meeting every other week is possible.