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Art studio of DPS Ondřejov
The Art Therapy Studio of DPS Ondřejov is an above-standard 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:
- experience relaxation
- experience working in a safe space
- self-expression
- cathartic experiences
- social inclusion
- setting your own boundaries
- anchoring self-confidence
- finding self-concept and ways out in ambiguous life situations
- becoming aware of one's actions and gaining perspective
Peer consultation
Art therapy includes the option of Peer Consultation as a support on the road to recovery. The consultation is an opportunity to share experiences of mental illness with each other and to pass on hope by telling stories of recovery. The Peer Consultant is a support for gaining perspective as well as finding kindness and joy in the little things.
A peer counsellor's recovery story
The consultation draws on her own experience of illness as well as her experience of writing in her spare time. She is now writing a book full of stories and quotes for personal development and to motivate child readers. Since the age of 27 (as of 2017) she has had experience of hearing people comment on her thoughts. The voices were initially evil and loud, now they are steadily quiet and friendly. She has used the comments of her voices for professional development, and now works in the social sector.