Art Therapy in Schools | Carly Champion

Art Therapy in Education

When pupils are experiencing emotional difficulties they find learning very hard and their inclusion in school life is affected. Art Therapy as a form of intervention can assist with an individual’s psychological, emotional, educational, social and physical development. Art Therapists can help identify new strategies for managing feelings, thoughts and behaviours at home and in school. They can build resilience in the child and encourage and support the child, their parents, and teachers through the process of making positive changes. Art Therapists work as members of the school’s team and contribute to reviews and multi professional meetings. They also liaise with other professionals involved in any safeguarding issues and attend case conferences and review meetings.

Carly offers sessional contractual work with schools in the areas of Torfaen, Monmouthshire,

Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent and Newport.

Carly can support with assessing pupils, advise on support plans and offer one to one and group work. Carly can also offer clinical supervision for the teams within schools.

Please get in touch for more information and a consultation.

Since the COVID Pandemic there has been a substantial impact on children's mental health. Mental health disorders are the leading cause of child disability and there are high levels of unmet child mental health needs.

The waiting lists to access timely interventions means that many children are left struggling and families are feeling helpless. There is also a significant increase in children presenting with Neurodiversity and substantially long waiting lists to access services.

Art therapists are able to offer Psychological assessment and support in the interim providing a safe space for the child with weekly art therapy sessions.

Which children may benefit?

Children with problems:

Neglect

Physical illness

Mental illness

Sensory impairments

Loss of family

Bullying

Learning difficulties

Cognitive difficulties

Communication

Domestic

Children with characteristics:

Withdrawn

Lacking in confidence

Depressed

Aggressive

Angry

Chaotic

Anti-social

Children with behaviours:

Obsessional

Self-destructive

Phobic

Unpredictable