In person-centred therapy (PCT), there’s a quiet but radical belief: that every person has an innate tendency to grow, heal, and become more fully themselves. Carl Rogers, the founder of this approach, called it the actualising tendency—a natural impulse toward development, expression, and integration. But what does that have to do with art? Whether you’reContinueContinue reading “The Art of Becoming: Person-Centred Therapy and Creativity”
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On the Benefits of Creative Arts Therapies for Autistic Adults
The application of creative therapies has gained significant traction as a powerful tool for fostering the well-being of autistic adults. These therapies, including art therapy, poetry therapy, and other expressive modalities, offer avenues for self-expression, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Unlike traditional therapeutic approaches, creative therapies allow for non-verbal communication, making them particularly beneficial forContinueContinue reading “On the Benefits of Creative Arts Therapies for Autistic Adults”
Dr Stephanie Aspin 