Art therapy for dementia has the potential to unlock something inside all of us.
Living with a dementia disorder shouldn’t stop your creative process.
We bring simple, individualized art selections to cognitively and emotionally support clients during their sessions. We help reduce feelings of overwhelm by understanding dementia disorders and what changes are happening in the brain.
Clients make their own decisions, which helps with feeling more in control and enhances self-esteem.
our dementia art therapists
Hi There!
My name is Erica and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist, here to help you de-stress and bring joy back to your lives. Caregivers deserve all the help in the world and I’m here to help stimulate your person with dementia with art therapy techniques meant to create meaning and enhance their quality of life. There still can be joy and laughter in your everyday lives. Let me show you how. I see clients in and around Cambridge on Fridays and in and around Melrose on Wednesdays.
Hello!
My name is Meredith Griffiths and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist. I’m here to help people experiencing dementia feel important and excited to create art. Everyone has a capacity for creativity, regardless of cognition. Through process-based art projects designed to delight and inspire, I invite your person with dementia to explore materials and techniques with me to encourage creative self expression and promote feelings of accomplishment. I see clients in the Chestnut Hill area on Fridays.
erica curcio, LMHC ATR-BC
licensed mental health counselor (Massachusetts)
Board Certified art therapist
CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONER
OPENING MINDS THROUGH ART FACILITATOR
Meredith Griffiths, LMHC ATR
licensed mental health counselor (Massachusetts)
registered art therapist
CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONER
OPENING MINDS THROUGH ART FACILITATOR
How Art Therapy for Dementia works
Art therapy for dementia is unique because it happens where we all feel most comfortable → Home. We bring the supplies and meet weekly with clients for 60 to 90 minutes.
We use art supplies that meet client’s needs, while allowing them to challenge their capabilities. Family members often say, “I didn’t know they could do that!” after looking at artwork created in session.
Some clients choose to create art from their mind while others may prefer more structure and ask to learn certain techniques. Together our therapists and clients work to create the connection that has the most meaning for them, creating feeling of joy and accomplishment along the way.
Read about a real life scenario at the bottom of this blog post: Empowering Independence with Art Therapy.
Art Therapy for dementia
We believe that people work better where they feel most comfortable, at home. Our art therapist travels to your home with all the supplies needed for an hour long art therapy session. During these sessions, the person living with dementia can expect to feel and might show you a level of confidence you might not normally see.
virtual therapy for caregivers
Let’s face it, you’re busy and we understand all the demands on your shoulders. Our virtual counseling services allows you to remain at home and still get some support on your caregiving journey. In these sessions you can expect a balance of caregiver tips, as well as someone to listen to your struggles with a thorough understanding of the disease process.
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