1. Psychology
The study of human behavior
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2. Psychology Top Ten Reasons to study Psychology What is Art Therapy?
House, Tree, Person Assessment
Class Discussion
Conclusion
Homework Overview
The study of human behavior

3. Top Ten Reasons to study Psychology

4. Top Ten Reasons to study Psychology
1. To achieve a better understanding of yourself, including your thoughts and behaviors
2. To understand the biological as well as psychological processes of the human mind.
3. To learn how to cope with stressors and environmental factors beyond our control.
4. To be able recognize the symptoms of mental disorders.
5. To better understand how we relate to others and why we form certain relationships.
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5. Top Ten Reasons to study Psychology
6. To understand how our environment affects us and how we affect the environment
7. To be able to determine the difference between normal and abnormal.
8. To understand the stages of human development and how they affect us both mentally and physically.
9. To be familiar with the treatments available for mental disorders and other psychological problems
10. To gain insight into the behavior of others.

6. What is art therapy?

7. What is Art Therapy?
is the therapeutic use of art making, within a professional relationship, by people who experience illness, trauma, or challenges in living, and by people who seek personal development.

8. Art Therapy
Through creating art and reflecting on the art products and processes, people can increase awareness of self and others.

9. Art Therapy
Art therapists are professionals trained in both art and therapy.

10. Art Therapy They are knowledgeable about: human development
psychological theories
clinical practice
Spiritual
multicultural and artistic traditions
the healing potential of art.

11. Art Therapy Art therapists work with people of all ages: Individuals
Couples
Families
groups
communities.

12. Art Therapy
They provide services, individually and as part of clinical teams, in settings that include:
mental health
Rehabilitation
community outreach programs
wellness centers
Schools
nursing homes

13. House, Tree, Person Assessment

14. House, Tree, Person Assessment
Required Materials:
Paper
Partner
Pencil

15. House, Tree, Person Assessment
STEP #1: Directions:
1. Partner up
2. Each partner has a piece of paper & a writing implement
3. Ask partner to draw:
House
Tree
Person
4. You have ten minutes to complete this exercise
START TIME:
END TIME:
10minutes

16. House, Tree, Person Assessment
Step #2
Examples:
Partner #1
Partner #2

17. Come up with five different questions about each element
STEP 3: Each partner will come up with five different questions about the three elements
Example:
Why doesn’t your house have a doorknob?
Why does your person have large eyes?
What season is your tree in?
Is this house familiar to you? If so, where have you see it before?
Why did you choose to draw these elements in this order?
Partner #1
Partner #2

18. Answer the questions Partner #1 Partner #2 STEP 3:
1. Each partner will now answer all of the questions
2. Your partner will record your answers.
Partner #1
Partner #2

19. Analyzing the assessment with Art Therapy

20. House, Tree, Person Assessment
Is indicative of a person’s most intimate interpersonal relationships

21. House, Tree, Person Assessment
This assessment is a common technique for art therapists