Art therapy

Iris Wellness Group Launches Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Detox Program in Chattanooga, TN

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金曜日, 4月 26, 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Iris Wellness Group is excited to announce the launch of its innovative Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Detox Program, dedicated to providing personalized and accessible care to teens, adolescents, and adults struggling with addiction. Officially launched on April 15th, 2024, this pioneering program offers a unique approach to detoxification, which allows patients to maintain their daily lives while receiving critical support.

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  • Iris Wellness Group has introduced an Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Detox Program in Chattanooga, TN, offering personalized care for individuals grappling with addiction.
  • Launched on April 15th, 2024, this unique detox program allows patients to maintain their daily routines while receiving crucial support.
  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Iris Wellness Group is excited to announce the launch of its innovative Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Detox Program , dedicated to providing personalized and accessible care to teens, adolescents, and adults struggling with addiction.
  • Understanding that recovery from addiction is deeply personal, Iris Wellness Group integrates various therapeutic modalities to cater to individual needs.

Lost for words? Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health

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火曜日, 4月 9, 2024

Art therapy uses creative processes, primarily visual art such as painting, drawing or sculpture, with a view to improving physical health and emotional wellbeing.

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  • Art therapy uses creative processes, primarily visual art such as painting, drawing or sculpture, with a view to improving physical health and emotional wellbeing.
  • Art therapy can be used to support treatment for a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.
  • In a study published this week in the Journal of Mental Health, we found art therapy was associated with positive outcomes for children and adolescents in a hospital-based mental health unit.

An option for those who can’t find the words

  • Where possible, after finishing an artwork, a person can explore the meaning of their work with the art therapist, translating unspoken symbolic material into verbal reflection.
  • However, as the talking component is less central to the therapeutic process, art therapy is an accessible option for people who may not be able to find the words to describe their experiences.
  • Art therapy has also been linked to improved outcomes for people with a range of physical health conditions.

Our research

  • While most care takes place in the community, a small proportion of young people require care in hospital to ensure their safety.
  • However, these “restrictive practices” are associated with negative effects such as post-traumatic stress for patients and health professionals.
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    'An arts engagement that's changed their life': the magic of arts and health

    Our research looked at more than six years of data from a child and adolescent mental health hospital ward in Australia.

  • Confirming the effect of a therapeutic intervention requires controlled clinical trials where people are randomly assigned one treatment or another.
  • Although ours was an observational study, randomised controlled trials support the benefits of art therapy in youth mental health services.

What do young people think?

  • In previous research we found art therapy was considered by adolescents in hospital-based mental health care to be the most helpful group therapy intervention compared to other talk-based therapy groups and creative activities.
  • In research not yet published, we’re speaking with young people to better understand their experiences of art therapy, and why it might reduce distress.

A promising area


The burgeoning research showing the benefits of art therapy for both physical and especially mental health highlights the value of creative and innovative approaches to treatment in health care. There are opportunities to expand art therapy services in a range of health-care settings. Doing so would enable greater access to art therapy for people with a variety of physical and mental health conditions.

  • She has received funding from the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) for the Mental Health Research Award.
  • Iain Perkes works for the University of New South Wales and the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network which is part of NSW Health.
  • He is affiliated with Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI, NSW Health).

Naropa University Launches Pioneering Psychedelic Minor  

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金曜日, 3月 29, 2024

Naropa University (Naropa), the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement and one of the nation’s only higher educational institutions to offer a postgraduate certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapies , is now launching one of the first psychedelic minor programs in the country for undergraduate students of all majors.

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  • Naropa University (Naropa), the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement and one of the nation’s only higher educational institutions to offer a postgraduate certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapies , is now launching one of the first psychedelic minor programs in the country for undergraduate students of all majors.
  • Launching in the Fall of 2024, the 12-credit BA Psychedelic Studies Minor provides a humanities and social science-based approach to studying psychedelics.
  • “Psychedelic minor graduates will be well prepared for a career in psychedelic-assisted therapy, with both Naropa University’s rigorous academic education and our singularly unique contemplative pedagogy woven throughout the curriculum,” said Naropa University President Charles G. Lief, J.D.
  • "The minor in psychedelic studies integrates existing contemplative coursework across diverse disciplines with the latest scholarship on psychedelic studies,” said Betsy Gonzalez Blohm, Dean of Naropa College and the Graduate Collective.

Notre Dame of Maryland University, Maryland University of Integrative Health Announce Change-in-Ownership Toward Merger of MUIH Programs into NDMU

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金曜日, 2月 9, 2024

LAUREL, Md., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) have announced completion of the change-in-ownership step that moves the two institutions closer to a subsequent merger of MUIH's graduate-level programs into NDMU. The two universities will enter into a transition period before the final approval of a second-step merger of MUIH's programs in integrative health and wellness into a new School of Integrative Health at NDMU. This acquisition of MUIH by NDMU follows an October 2023 announcement of an agreement to merge MUIH programs in NDMU.

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  • Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) have announced completion of the change-in-ownership step that moves the two institutions closer to a subsequent merger of MUIH's graduate-level programs into NDMU.
  • LAUREL, Md., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) have announced completion of the change-in-ownership step that moves the two institutions closer to a subsequent merger of MUIH's graduate-level programs into NDMU.
  • The two universities will enter into a transition period before the final approval of a second-step merger of MUIH's programs in integrative health and wellness into a new School of Integrative Health at NDMU.
  • This acquisition of MUIH by NDMU follows an October 2023 announcement of an agreement to merge MUIH programs in NDMU.

A Luxurious Retreat for Body, Mind, and Soul at Acqualina Resort

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水曜日, 1月 31, 2024

WESTON, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AcquaFit is the premier health and fitness program at Acqualina Resort & Residences offering a holistic approach to wellness. It's a complete well-being journey that fosters physical, mental and emotional health. Whether you're interested in fitness classes, mindfulness programs or simply looking to unwind in style, AcquaFit offers a range of options to help you achieve your wellness goals during your Miami stay.

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  • Acqualina Resort is thrilled to introduce AcquaFit, a comprehensive wellness program crafted to uplift every aspect of your being.
  • WESTON, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AcquaFit is the premier health and fitness program at Acqualina Resort & Residences offering a holistic approach to wellness.
  • Whether practiced in-room or at designated meditation spots around the resort, these sessions promote a sense of calm and tranquility.
  • It features luxurious treatment rooms, relaxation lounges, a Royal Spa Suite for special occasions, and a magnificent outdoor terrace retreat.

XRHealth Introduces Full PTSD Package using XR Therapy and Opens a Center Focusing on XR Trauma Treatments in Tel Aviv

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水曜日, 12月 6, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- XRHealth, a leading healthcare platform in spatial computing, announces today that they are releasing a full PTSD package for XR therapy. The offering will include practices in mindfulness, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and EMDR. Due to the current need, XRHealth also opened a PTSD center in Tel Aviv, Israel, where clinical therapy and training in spatial computing treatment for trauma is done which will become a world hub for the use of XR to treat trauma.

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  • The offering will include practices in mindfulness, art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and EMDR.
  • Due to the current need, XRHealth also opened a PTSD center in Tel Aviv, Israel, where clinical therapy and training in spatial computing treatment for trauma is done which will become a world hub for the use of XR to treat trauma.
  • The release of the PTSD package comes after the release of hostages and terrorist attacks in Israel.
  • XRHealth will be showcasing the PTSD package at CES on Jan 9-12 at the Venetian Expo, Halls A-D at the AARP booth #53623.

Notre Dame of Maryland University, Maryland University of Integrative Health Announce Acquisition Agreement

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木曜日, 10月 26, 2023

LAUREL, Md., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) announce an agreement for Notre Dame to acquire MUIH, which it will initially continue to operate independently of NDMU. After a transition period during which MUIH and NDMU will remain separately authorized and separately accredited postsecondary institutions, NDMU plans to ultimately merge MUIH's graduate-level programs in integrative health and wellness into NDMU and to add a School of Integrative Health at NDMU. The acquisition transaction is expected to occur in early 2024, subject to receipt of regulatory and accrediting agency approvals and various other milestones, with the second-step merger of MUIH programs into NDMU anticipated to take place in late 2024 or 2025.

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  • Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) announce an agreement for Notre Dame to acquire MUIH.
  • LAUREL, Md., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) announce an agreement for Notre Dame to acquire MUIH, which it will initially continue to operate independently of NDMU.
  • The School of Integrative Health at NDMU will ensure the continued education and development of integrative health professionals to further build and support the field of integrative health.
  • "MUIH is pleased to continue its pioneering graduate degree and certificate programs at NDMU in a new School of Integrative Health," said Marc Levin, president of Maryland University of Integrative Health.

Ohio Virtual Academy Hosts In-Person Commencement Ceremony to Celebrate the Class of 2023

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木曜日, 6月 1, 2023

The senior class of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), Ohio’s largest and most prestigious K-12 public charter school, is celebrating the end of their high school careers with an in-person commencement ceremony.

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  • The senior class of Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), Ohio’s largest and most prestigious K-12 public charter school, is celebrating the end of their high school careers with an in-person commencement ceremony.
  • The ceremony will be held on June 4th at 1:00 p.m. in Columbus.
  • Dante Popivker, this year’s salutatorian, will be attending Cleveland State University and plans to pursue a degree in Psychology.
  • Both students will be speaking to the Class of 2023 on June 4th and are graduating with GPAs higher than 4.6.

.ART Founders Pledge $1 Million Fellowship Support to GW Art Therapy Graduate Program

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火曜日, 2月 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Support and promotion of art therapy globally is the top corporate philanthropic initiative for .ART, the digital creative community hub and domain registry Ulvi Kasimov founded with his wife, Reykhan. Launching their initiative with a $1 million endowment for graduate fellowships for students in the George Washington University's Art Therapy Program, they recognized the critical need for financial support to attract and retain top students with a passion to serve.

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  • .ART launched its Art Therapy Initiative in January to expand the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.
  • By supporting this scholarship, .ART hopes to support deserving students to complete the graduate program and provide art therapy services of quality to a broader community, especially in these particularly stressful times.
  • Beyond the scholarship, .ART plans to deepen its collaboration with the Art Therapy Program at GW and leverage support from its global creative community, to create virtual programs and fundraising events to raise awareness of art therapy and the healing effects of art.
  • "Art Therapy and 'art as therapy' are practical tools that should not be overlooked in this critical time," he said.

.ART Domain Registry Expands U.S. Presence with D.C. Office, New CMO, and Art Therapy Initiative

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火曜日, 1月 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- .ART Group today announced a substantial expansion of its U.S. presence with the opening of a U.S. subsidiary, USCI, with offices in Washington, D.C., and the hiring of veteran marketer Jeff Sass as Chief Marketing Officer. In addition, .ART has announced an important Art Therapy initiative and is in active discussions with partners, collaborators, and charitable organizations to support awareness and innovation around the benefits and value of all forms of Art as Therapy.

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  • In addition, .ART has announced an important Art Therapy initiative and is in active discussions with partners, collaborators, and charitable organizations to support awareness and innovation around the benefits and value of all forms of Art as Therapy.
  • "Art, technology, and commerce continue to converge, and .ART is at the center of this expanding universe.
  • As an ongoing initiative for 2023, .ART is focused on raising awareness for Art Therapy as a vital need in the modern world.
  • It's time to remember that art has a therapeutic effect and start sharing art, its practices, and impressions to begin the process of global healing and recovery."