Music therapy is one way to help people articulate and express what they may not be able to verbalize, especially during the course of mental health treatment. During this interview at Akron Children's Hospital's Expressive Therapy Center, two local music therapists (Sarah Tobias Gaither and Jessica Cole-Robinette) discuss some of the benefits of healing through music, which is … [Read more...]
Canton Museum of Art launches ‘Art for Health and Healing’ expressive art therapy program
In response to the growing need for expressive art therapy services in Stark County, Canton Museum of Art (CMA) began the Art for Health and Healing Program in January. This unique hands-on program was conceived and developed by the CMA staff and local art therapy consultant, Gail Wetherell-Sack. Group leaders and therapists from local service organizations use the museum’s … [Read more...]
Brain injury support group offers creative healing techniques
Creative Expressions Brain Injury Support Group will provide a forum for creative expressions, like visual and performing arts. The group meets Thursday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m., at Summa Rehab Hospital, 29 N. Adams St. in downtown Akron. The group will meet every second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Creative Expressions helps traumatic brain injury survivors, caregivers and … [Read more...]
