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Healing effects of Art Therapy

It is often said that art is an imitation of life. Art is a form of expression and a channel through which we convey ideas and feelings. It is a medium of expression of one’s creativity. Art is a product of human activity that stimulates the senses and evokes different types of emotions. It is the mind’s interpretation of what it perceives, and expresses it in symbols, words, drawings, music, dance, plays, etc. It comes from the mind of its creator. If art imitates life and is an expression of human activity, then art can help us understand an individual’s state of being through his works. Throughout the centuries, many artists have used their art form for aesthetic as well therapeutic purposes. Many artists who understood the connection between art and healing based their assumptions on principles of human development, psychological theories, clinical practice, spirituality, multicultural and artistic traditions.

Art therapy is the therapeutic use of art by people who experience a variety of challenges in life, such as stress and emotional problems, anxiety and depression, illnesses and other health conditions. It is also for people who seek personal development and fulfillment.

Artistic creation and its processes increase self-awareness and the ability to cope with struggles in living which include coping with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences. Art therapy helps to enhance cognitive abilities and provides life-affirming pleasures.

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Co-Sleeping: Making your kid sleep next to you in your bed?

Co-sleeping is the practice where the child sleeps in bed with his parents. Not surprisingly, it is one of the most hotly debated and controversial topics related to pediatric sleep. Let’s see why. Some people argue that co-sleeping is the right and natural way to raise a child because the practice fosters a stronger bond and a more secure attachment. Conversely, others will tell you that co-sleeping is risky, ridiculous, or even dangerous and they don’t want it for their family. So, which approach holds the truth? First, it’s important to understand that co-sleeping is not magic. Although some proponents of the family bed would disagree, numerous couples have reported that their babies did not necessarily sleep deeper or longer because their parents were close by. In fact, some parents found that their child slept longer and woke less frequently when they stopped co-sleeping and moved him into his own crib. However, whether families choose to co-sleep or have their children sleep independently is a personal decision, and if both parents and child are safe, rested, and fulfilled, then co-sleeping is nothing to worry about. If you decide do co-sleep, this commitment requires some very careful thinking about what you and your spouse feel is right for you as individuals, as a couple, and as a family. Ask yourselves the following questions: • Is it nice to think about enjoying the coziness of sleeping in close proximity, or does one or more of us tend to stay active during sleeping – potentially disrupting the others? • Does everyone in our family want to co-sleep, or are we leaning toward it because one of us feels strongly? • Are we willing to commit to being quiet after our child falls asleep, or do we like to watch TV or talk in bed? • Will we enjoy being able to feed our baby more often throughout the night, or will having him next to us make it tougher to wean nighttime feeds? • Are we agreeable to getting into bed when our child does, to ensure his safety? • For working parents, does sleeping next to our child allow us to feel more connected to him? As expected, co-sleeping has both advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a closer look at them.

Advantages: • Constant closeness whenever the child is awake. Many children and parents enjoy this feeling. • Immediate action and support for any sleep-related problem • The ability to nurse and respond to other nighttime wakings without getting up • More time to spend with the child • Possibly better sleep for both the child and the parents, if the child was sleeping poorly to begin with

Disadvantages: • Parents may sleep poorly if their children are restless sleepers • Parents may end up sleeping in separate rooms, and they may become angry at their child or with each other • Children’s and adults’ sleep cycles do not coincide • Parents may have to go to bed at a very early hour with their children and be left with little time for their own evening activities • Parents have little privacy • There may be a slight increase in the risk to the infant from SIDS and related causes.

The decision to co-sleep should be yours, made by the parent – or parents – and based on your own personal philosophies, not on pressure from your child or anyone else. Another family’s good or bad experience with co-sleeping should not influence your decision: your child is unique and your family is not the same.

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Why Email Marketing?

Email marketing is the practice of using email in the marketing communications. It covers every email sent to customer, a potential customer or a public venue.to be more precise it includes:

* Sending direct promotional emails to try and acquire new customers or persuade existing customers to buy again. * Sending emails designed to encourage customer loyalty and enhance the customer relationship. * Placing your marketing messages or advertisements in emails sent by other people.

It is somewhat similar to sending mails, a newsletter or e-zine or placing advertisements on a magazine or newspaper.

But now a question strikes our mind, why do email marketing? What is so good that it has to offer? Let us start with the answers of these questions.

Email marketing is in rage these days because of the following features:

* sending email is much cheaper than most other forms of communication. * email lets you deliver your message to the people (unlike a website, where the people have to come to your message) . * email marketing has proven very successful for those who do it right .

Nonetheless, we can not overlook the Benefits of mail marketing which are mentioned below:

* It allows targeting. * It is data driven. * It drives direct sales. * It builds relationships, loyalty and trust. * It supports sales through other channels. * Email marketing is an extremely cost-effective marketing tool. * It increase Your Sales Conversion. * It generate Repeat Sales. * It up-sell and Cross-sell Products and Services. * It gain Valuable Feedback from your Visitors. * It drive Web Users to Make Offline Purchases.

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Targeted Email Marketing

Targeted email marketing is one of the most effective tools being used by internet marketers to get people to know more about their products, and ultimately to patronize their products. As what its name denotes, targeted email marketing are emails sent to one’s target market.

An email marketer does this buy devising a way to build as many email addresses of his target market. One of the most common strategies being used by email marketers is the sign-up box placed in their website. Most often, the sign up box pops up in the website and asks the internet user if he wants to avail of certain products for free. These products can come in the form of newsletters, white papers, recipes, or just about anything to encourage the user to sign up and reveal his email address.

Once the user has signed up, he will be asked to check several boxes as to what products he would prefer to receive and on what topics. Through the sign up process, the webmaster gets not only the user’s address but his preferences, hobbies, interests and other matters that would b e useful for internet marketers. I have used these time tested emails to increase my sales. Click here to get access to these high converting email templates.

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Sensory Swings for kids with special needs - Autism

As the prevalence of autism has increased astronomically in recent years, so has the number of available treatments and education options. Parents must sift through the many interventions and decide which is best for the education of their child. More and more parents are educating themselves; the treatment options are exciting and give hope to parents of children with autism. But the task of determining which treatments and education paths are best for each child is a great responsibility.

Once a child is diagnosed with autism, families have many questions and concerns. One of the major dilemmas is determining how a child with autism will be educated. Each child is different with unique qualities; the education of each child with autism is determined by their needs and strengths.

Autism is considered to be a spectrum disorder. It is a disorder characterized by symptoms that include repetitive behaviors or interests, deficits in social interaction and deficits in verbal and nonverbal communication. Furthermore, children with autism often have unusual responses to sensory stimulation. Children with autism may also display symptoms that include an inability to form relationships, delay in the development of speech, lack of imagination, repeated patterns of activities, extreme aloofness and insistence on consistency in routines and isolated areas of strong ability.

Research has determined that early intervention is crucial for children with autism. Early interventions include services from speech therapists, occupational therapists, adapted physical education, applied behavior analysis, social skills training and other therapies. Some of the services are provided through the local school district; however, many families choose to hire private therapists and aides.

Children with autism are eligible for special education services under the federal law once they turn three years old. The services include children who are in both general education and special education classes. Some parents keep their children in a general education class for their education with support services being provided for specialized needs. Many children with autism are educated in a special education class. Special education classes are designed specifically for students with disabilities and are taught by a special education teacher. A child can also be serviced by a resource specialist who is a special education teacher who either goes into a general education class or pulls students with disabilities out of the general education class. The related services that are available include school psychologists, school nurses, speech specialists, physical/occupational therapists and behavioral therapists. Other special education services available are community-based training for the older child and summer school for many special day class students. Services vary according to the child’s needs. A child with autism may have difficulty with communication and may need services specifically focusing on speech and language development. A child with Asperger’s disorder which is on the autism spectrum may have average or above average intelligence but may still be in need of services.

Services required for a child with autism will most likely change over time. The most important thing a family can do once a diagnosis of autism is determined, is to seek support and services. Recent reports reveal one of every 166 children is diagnosed with autism. Fortunately, the exposure of the topic is providing extensive and exciting research and hope!

Sometimes a sensory products such as sensory swings will help calm the kid in distress.  If you are looking for a product for your little one then you are in right place. In an attempt to compare and contrast some of the Therapy Swings found online, we have listed top 3 therapy swings as per the user reviews and ratings. The sensory swing allows your loved ones to use excess energy, as well as calms them down after a busy day. Sensory toys - vestibular swing Promote coordination and balance, strengthens muscles, and improves motor skills! A great indoor therapy autism swing. Great gift idea. Hope you find this article helpful to decide the best one to your loved one.

CHOICE #1

#1 Bliablu Indoor & Outdoor Sensory Swing for Kids - Durable Reversible Double Layer Therapy Swings with Hanging Hardware, Cocoon Chair, Cuddle Hammock great for Children with Special Needs, Autism, ADHD

COST - CDN $217.99

RATING - This is averaging at 4.5/5 with 79 ratings as of March 2021. 90% of the users have rated this product 5/5.

WEIGHT - 1.76KG

DIMENSION - 34 x 27 x 11.3 cm

FEATURES - Double layer reversible fabric, comes with carry bag for outdoor packing and hardware units,

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CHOICE #2  

#2 Sensory4u Indoor Therapy Swing for Kids with Special Needs by Sensory4u (Hardware Included) Snuggle Swing | Cuddle Hammock for Children with Autism, ADHD, Aspergers | Great for Sensory Integration

COST - CDN $89.95

RATING - 4.7/5 with 336 ratings including 80% of reviewers rating it 5/5.

WEIGHT - 921 g

DIMENSION - 43.69 x 24 x 9.91 cm

FEATURES - swing, 240 lb screw eye, carabiner clip, daisy chain strap(for easy height adjustment. just clip in to new loop for desired height), plus included easy instructions for outdoor use or to secure to standard ceiling. Tools needed: stud finder, drill, bit, and screwdriver or metal rod to twist screw eye.

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CHOICE # 3

#3 Sensory Swing Indoor Outdoor + 360° Swivel Hanger - Solid Indoor Swing for Kids & Adults - Helps with Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism, ADHD - Convertible Therapy Swing Great for Calming & Playing

COST - CDN $214.68

RATING - 4.7/5 with 105 global ratings. 88% of the raters have given it 5/5.

WEIGHT  - 1.45 Kilograms

DIMENSION - 28.91 x 23.9 x 11.81 cm;

FEATURES - Can easily bear 220 pounds, double layered soft cotton blend, it comes pre-assembled & ready to hang with adjustable strap, making it suitable for both kids and adults, Extremely stretchy & comfortable, Extended warranty.

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Art Therapy and Health

They say that art imitates life. It is a medium of expression of one’s creativity. It conveys a whole lot of ideas and feelings. Art is a product of human activity that stimulates the senses and evokes different types of emotions. It is the mind’s interpretation of what it perceives, and expresses it in symbols, words, drawings, music, dance, plays, etc. It comes from the mind of its creator. If art imitates life, and an expression of human activity, then art can help us understand an individual’s state of being through his works.

Some artists paint on canvasses while others find satisfaction in something deeper: the art of inner healing. Artists who are knowledgeable about human development, psychological theories, clinical practice, including spiritual, multicultural and artistic traditions have discovered the healing potentials of art. Art therapy is the therapeutic use of art by people who experience a variety of challenges in life, such as stress and anxiety, emotional problems, depression, illnesses, and other health conditions. It is also for people who seek personal development and fulfillment. Art creations and its processes increase self-awareness and the ability to cope with struggles in living which include coping with symptoms, stress, and traumatic experiences. Art therapy helps to enhance cognitive abilities and provides life-affirming pleasures. In art therapy, creation may start with an urge to make a doodle or sketch, or with a certain feeling, dreams, memories or just a plain idea. The next step is to give it a physical form with the use of a clay or paint or any tool one would like to use for his creation. This is a creative play that provides a means to express something that has no word, or is not yet understood.

There are a number of reasons why people come to art therapy. Most people who are grieving a loss of a loved one, undergoing depression, trauma, sexual abuse, and drug or substance addiction find relief and courage through creative expression. Others who are mending broken relationships, exploring their dreams, or seeking for renewal and meaning in their lives have found the depth of art therapy to be very helpful and effective.

Art therapy can provide a deep sense of safety as it becomes to be a trusted place to consider these private images or expressions. Picture, sculptures and other forms of art offer a kind of nourishment, healing insights, and a fresh respect for one’s creativity. There are people who prefer to work in silence. But there are also times when a unique dialogue between a client and a therapist takes place. The finished art work remains as a source of further reflection after the session. For art therapy, creativity, its process and the experience is given more emphasis than coming up with a beautiful product. A drawing of an ugly picture can be an important expression. Just the act of picking up a crayon and making a mark can be a powerful expression to some people who have not done any art since grade school. Engaging in artworks can evoke feelings and relive memories of those days

Art therapists with proper training have also become professionals in the field of aesthetics and therapy. They are experts about the healing potential of art. They use art in treatment, assessment and research. They provide consultations to allied health professionals and work with people of all ages, individuals, couples, families, groups, and communities. Services are provided individually or as part of clinical teams in different locations and settings that include mental health, rehabilitation, medical and forensic institutions; community outreach programs; wellness centers; schools; nursing homes; corporate structures; open studios and independent practices. To experience and to regain creativity can be empowering, as well as pleasurable. Connecting creativity with therapy greatly helps in exploring the struggles and challenges of daily normal life.

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Coloring pages and child development

Can you draw a straight line? Most adults dont consider themselves artistic. Parents do, however, worry about their toddlers art abilities. As a child care provider for the past 10 years, Ive had many discussions with parents about how their toddler is doing as far as getting ready for preschool or kindergarten. They worry a lot about the final product of their toddlers art projects. I try to explain to them that art is not just knowing how to draw a flower or a puppy, or whether or not little Jason colors in the lines. Little kids need to experience self-expression and the doing of art more than having a page from a coloring book to hang on the refrigerator.

When a two-year old puts his chubby little hand in a tub of finger paint and happily smears all of the colors together on the paper or when he makes yet another snowman out of play-doh, hes creating. Granted, he will certainly tell you that his painting is his dads truck even though you just cant see it. The important thing to remember is that by allowing our little kids to experience art in their own way, we let them show us how they see the world around them, how they feel and think.

I always enjoy art time with my toddler and preschool age groups. Yeah, they can make a mess, but they just wiggle with excitement when I take out the arts & crafts tub of supplies! Having lived in a few different places, Ive always returned to providing home day care. As a result, Ive had to make do with whatever space I can find in the various homes weve lived in. Theres not always a lot of room, but art can take place just about anywhere. Ive found that the activity is most effective when its pre-planned and when Ive set goals for the activity.

Art is important for toddlers because of the way it makes little kids feel special and good about themselves. When your toddler finishes a magazine cut-out collage and holds up his masterpiece to you with that beaming smile doesnt that make you feel good about both of you? Through creating simple art projects, that same toddler is not only learning to take pride in his accomplishments, but also to think and refine his hand-eye coordination and physical skills. Through art, children learn to identify colors, cause-and-effect, shapes, problem solving, sharing and cooperation among many other skills.

Parents must remember to ask toddlers or preschoolers questions about their projects that will make them think about what theyve made rather than ask them What is that? For example, C.J., tell Mommy about your painting. C.J will start to talk about his work or anything else he feels important at the time! This also shows your child that you are interested in what he thinks and arent just confused about what you see! Make sure to hang the art work up in a prominent place in your home so the entire family can enjoy it.

Art experiences are a major part of a toddlers daily activities. They have grown enough to grasp objects and tear paper and hold crayons and brushes. Naturally they are thrilled with the anticipation of a new art project, and most importantly, with the quality time spent with the important adults in his/her life.

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