Healing Through Art: An Oncology Art Therapy Program
Location
University of South Alabama - Mobile, AL
Start Date
14-11-2024 2:00 PM
End Date
14-11-2024 2:45 PM
Description
The oncology art therapy program presentation will highlight the influential and positive impact that art therapy provides to support patients with a cancer diagnosis. Margaret Weilbut, Med, ATR and Sheila McElhany will highlight the benefits of creative expression, discuss therapeutic techniques, and share success stories from our oncology art therapy program. In addition, Margaret Weilbut, Med, ATR will demonstrate a short, guided activity for participants. The presentation will allow participants to have a deeper understanding of how creativity can promote healing and resilience for those on their cancer journey.
Recommended Citation
McElhany, Sheila and Wielbut, Margaret, "Healing Through Art: An Oncology Art Therapy Program" (2024). . 8.
https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/creativearts/2024/summit/8
Healing Through Art: An Oncology Art Therapy Program
University of South Alabama - Mobile, AL
The oncology art therapy program presentation will highlight the influential and positive impact that art therapy provides to support patients with a cancer diagnosis. Margaret Weilbut, Med, ATR and Sheila McElhany will highlight the benefits of creative expression, discuss therapeutic techniques, and share success stories from our oncology art therapy program. In addition, Margaret Weilbut, Med, ATR will demonstrate a short, guided activity for participants. The presentation will allow participants to have a deeper understanding of how creativity can promote healing and resilience for those on their cancer journey.
