Chad Love Lieberman Explains Anthroposophical Therapeutic Arts

Dr. Chad Love-Lieberman explains the origin and elements of ATA and how it works as a therapeutic intervention

NEW YORK, NY, May 05, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Renowned psychologist and art therapist Chad Love recently held a session to delve into the inner process of Anthroposophical Therapeutic artistry (ATA) and its applications to art therapy.

"Established in 1921, ATA came from Anthroposophy which is a philosophy pushed by ATA founder Dr. Rudolf Steiner. The philosophy advocates for the freedom of every human being," he began by explaining that ATA was about the application of holistic treatment and approaches through artistry that draws inspiration from the processes and rhythms present in nature.

Chad Love Lieberman further explained that ATA treatments are tailored according to the needs of each client, since all people are unique, and that the treatment should be founded on a strong therapeutic relationship.

"Application of the Anthroposophical understanding and knowledge of human beings, enables better utilization of the therapeutic relationship and art-based non-verbal media to achieve a positive effect in the physical, spiritual and mental health aspects of people's lives," he went on.

He further expounded that ATA therapy is founded on the theory that the root of illness is in the soul, and artistry is a way of expressing what is felt in the soul. Therefore, the aim of ATA is to create balance and strengthen the human being in order to prevent and resolve illness, and to help them live more wholesome, happier lives.

"ATA also used color, following the research work of Dr. Steiner and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe," he explained, adding that ATA is about enabling clients to gain greater awareness of the natural processes within their immediate surroundings and taking advantage of the healing abilities of form, line and color.

Chad Love added that the practice utilizes various art techniques which are clay modeling, painting and drawing, which correspond with the three mental faculties: willing, feeling and thinking. "In most people, one area tends to be dominant, so ATA tries to rationalize the situation and achieve balance to enable people live healthily.

In conclusion, he stated that remaining unbalanced within your mental faculties, is what causes the symptoms associated with many psychological conditions including burn-out, impulsiveness and depression among others.

"Drawing is about working with lines and brings out focused attention and stimulates the thinking processes. Painting is about working with color to create a soulful movement reflective of the inner being and connects with your emotion. Clay modeling is about doing and it stimulates your will to take action. Together, these are what makes ATA an effective art therapy intervention," Chad Love finished.

Chad Love - Artistic Therapist

Chad Love Lieberman is an Artistic Therapist in the UK-USA with the overriding body and the professional association BA, MA. Chad Love has worked as an art therapist for over 18 years and is still fascinated by each client's unique process and courage to welcome change, self-development and improvement.

Chad "Love" Lieberman says to see an optimistic change in your life; you need to have the intention to change it. Going to see a therapist for the first time can feel a bit scary or intimidating. However, this is an important step, which reflects your intention of wanting to improve yourself, your situation or your health. Chad Love says it's a great privilege to be able to support people and guide them through a personal and artistic journey towards recovery and help regaining ones' balance.

Your life or health situation doesn't need to be extremely challenging for you to see a therapist. More people recognize the positive effects of seeing an art therapist on a regular basis can have on their lives. It can improve their communication and quality of relationships; it keeps them more focused and through increased self-awareness gives them the ability to cope better with life and its challenges. Therefore, visiting a therapist can be useful for anyone at any stage in his or her life.

Chad Love-Lieberman has worked and still works with adults and children with a wide range of issues such as trauma, learning difficulties, loss, anxiety and depression. Over the years, Chad Love has developed a special interest in working with cancer patients for whom artistic therapy can play a significant role in coping with the emotional impact of this illness. Personally, Chad Love has an interest in the practice of mindfulness, Buddhist teachings, meditation, symbolism and color experience that often become visible in his way of working. He is also an exhibiting artist who creates paintings and sculptures by incorporating his knowledge and research into the healing aspects of art. Learn more at http://www.chadlove.com

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