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Art therapy

We offer art therapy as a therapeutic method that allows people to express themselves primarily through images, leading us to express feelings and the possibility of creative expression. With the help of various art techniques we create imaginary worlds that help us understand reality and interpersonal relationships. At the same time, they are meant to support healing and health maintenance. With the help of figurative language we learn to communicate with that which transcends words.

 

The art studio of DPS Ondřejov

The Art Therapy Studio of DPS Ondřejov is a superior service for our clients from the Centre for the Treatment of Psychosis, but also for clients from the Department for the Treatment of Addictions.
We offer free studios and closed groups for all interested parties. The service is covered by health insurance for the indicated clients.

 

Art therapy groups and free studios are helpful:

 

Wednesday

12:30 - 14:00

The Art Studio

Alena Kocourková

/ Art therapist

She graduated from the Secondary School of Pedagogy, specialising in art education and psychology. She further expanded her education by taking a course in art therapy and artefiletics with Mirek Huptych, a basic course in psychiatry, and a course in fractal drawing. She is currently studying psychology at university and regularly takes part in further professional development. She is a member of the Czech Art Therapy Association.

Professionally, she has long been involved in art therapy and working with people with mental health conditions. She gained her experience primarily at the Bohnice Psychiatric Hospital, but also in working with people with addictions. In her current practice, she focuses mainly on group art therapy with people with psychotic disorders.

She views artistic creation as a means of expressing and processing one’s own experiences and themes that are sometimes difficult to put into words. In her work, she emphasises respect for the individuality of each person, their potential and their own creative approach. She works under professional supervision.

 

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