How powerful is art for us and our kids? - with Alexandra Lederman, art therapist
About this episode
The episode explores the impact of art therapy on emotional regulation and creativity for both children and adults.
We talk a lot about emotional regulation, mindfulness and play, but it can be hard finding ways to actually DO these in our busy lives. Enter art therapy. For kids and adults alike, we speak to registered art therapist and mum of two, Alex Lederman, to learn more. We discuss… Alex’s experience with art and art therapy What is involved in art therapy? The process (not the outcome) of creating Do you have to be good at art? What happens if a child creates dark or worrying art? Embracing creativity for yourself What can we create at home with our kids to connect? How can we encourage our kids to get into art? How art therapy has shaped Alex’s motherhood Links mentioned: Follow Alex on Instagram @alexledermanarttherapy Head to Alex’s website for more information or upcoming parent workshops at alexandralederman.com Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce) Come say hey over on Instagram @beyondthebump.podcast TikTok @beyondthebumppodcastFacebook - Beyond the Bump Community Chats group Sign up to our monthly newsletter here for BTS, recommendations, outfits and more. If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or…
People in this episode
Hosts: Jayde Couldwell, Sophie Pearce
Guest: Alexandra Lederman
Topics covered
- art therapy
- emotional regulation
- mindfulness
- creativity
- parenting
- children's art
Keywords
- art therapy
- emotional regulation
- mindfulness
- creativity
- parenting
- children's art
- Alexandra Lederman
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Beyond the Bump, alexandralederman.com, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
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