Bangkok--7 Apr--Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital
Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital in cooperation with Therapeutikum, a humanitarian art therapy institute, will host a symposium on “Art Therapy — the Borderless Therapy”. The event aims to promote knowledge and theory of art therapy to help revitalize and return natural balance to patients. A workshop will also be held by leading Thai and international art therapists.
Dr. Surangkana Techapaitoon, Deputy Director, Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, said, “The power of art as an effective therapy is greater than we think. We want everyone to know, learn and apply knowledge about art therapy to their daily life and in raising kids to achieve balance of life. This is why we organize this event. We will also host a workshop that offers participants the opportunity to have real experience with art therapy. In this workshop, participants will learn more on painting therapy, performing art therapy, movement therapy, psychotherapeutic art and many more. The workshop will last for two days to provide sufficient time for the participants to try their hands on.”
Mr. Anupan Pluckpankhajee, an art therapist and the director of Therapeutikum, said, “Art has been an integral part in Thai culture and way of life. Sometime, we use art as a tool to relax. Therefore, art is a valuable therapy tool to heal people mentally. Previously, a number of organizations organized art therapy activities, but within limited scope. Now, Samitivej Srinakarin is officially launching art therapy in this event. This will bring art therapy to a new level.”
Leading art therapists joining the activity are, for example, Anupan, Sarinrat Thomas (Performing Dramatherapist), Dujdao Vadhnapakorn (Dance Movement Psychotherapist), Fasai Viseskul (Art Psychotherapist), Jordan Potash (Former President of the Multicultural committee of American Art Therapy Association) and Debra Kalmanowitz, a famous art therapist who has been devoting her career helping people suffering from political and cultural impact.
In addition, Dhammanandha Bhikunee (Assoc. Prof. Chatsuman Kabinlasingha) will deliver a keynote speech on “Art Therapy for Spiritual Healing in Buddhist Term”.
For more information, please visit this website: www.arttherapythai.com.
For more information, please contact
Waseenat Sookthis Tel. 0 2378 9270 Email:
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Suranchana Sitthiphoon Tel. 0 2378 9155 Email:
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