Art Therapy

  • Vanderbilt University

    Healing arts: An alumna’s clients use art therapy in the recovery process

    Polar, by a 26-year-old male diagnosed with schizophrenia, reflects how he presents himself to the world (right side) compared to how he feels (left side) An exhibit during the fall at Vanderbilt’s Department of Art displayed the works of clients from an outpatient mental health program in The… Read More

    Mar 7, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Jeff Gordon grant to help pediatric cancer patients cope with illness

    The Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation has awarded $5,000 to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt as part of its annual Promise Circle Competitive Grant Program. The grant will help make clinical art therapy available to more pediatric oncology patients, enhancing their treatment experience. Read More

    Mar 3, 2014

  • Vanderbilt University

    Program gives young patients creative outlet

    Caleb Clark is a soft-spoken, polite 10-year-old boy who’s not overly talkative. But what emotions and feelings he doesn’t express with words come pouring out with a splash of water colors on paper — joy, sadness, anger, happiness and peace. Read More

    Jun 20, 2013