Introduction In the journey of childhood, where words often fall short, play steps in as a profound communicator. The Arts of Change (AoC) highlights the transformative power of play therapy in helping children express and process their emotions creatively. Through play, children can explore their inner world, communicate fears or joys, and navigate complex emotions [...]
Hi all. The festive season is upon us and The AoC, The AoC Trust, and ACC Contact Centre will be closing their doors for 2-weeks. We will break up at 1:00 pm on Friday 20th December 2024 and return on Monday 6th January 2025 to welcome all of our lovely clients, staff and Therapeutic Clinicians [...]
Want to increase your well-being, creativity, and productivity? If so, cultivate flow, a concept describing those moments when you are completely absorbed in a challenging but doable task. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, considered one of the co-founders of positive psychology, was the first to identify and research flow. (If you are unsure how to pronounce his name, [...]
Attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby and expanded by Mary Ainsworth, offers a profound understanding of how early relationships with caregivers shape our emotional and relational lives. Today, attachment theory is a vital tool in therapy, helping clients navigate and heal from relational and emotional difficulties. This article will explore how to use attachment theory [...]
Exploring TikTok's 'Shadow Work' Trend: A Guide to Shadow Work Prompts Social media opens many doors for conversation and has an amazing power to bust taboos. TikTok, in particular, accelerates this, especially among those under 25 – where trends drive creators to explore topics. And lately, a trend called Shadow Work and Shadow Work Prompts has [...]
How to feel less lonely or isolated If you’ve arrived at this page because you typed in ‘lonely’, ‘loneliness’, or ‘isolation’, we’d like to say a big, warm hello from all of us at the Arts of Change Trust in Dudley. You are not on your own anymore – we’re here for you. We all feel [...]
Neurodiversity and autism-friendly days out in the West Midlands At the AoC Trust in Dudley, we understand that the summer is often a chance to relax, spend time with family and friends, and explore. But for some, the busy summer period can be triggering, with lots of people, noise, and heat - a bit of [...]
How the weather affects your mood (and what to do about it) The curtains were shut in winter to keep the heat in – now the curtains are shut to keep the sun out. And our mental health is taking a big hit with the extremes that life throws at us. Similar to Goldilocks and [...]
