People often ask, “what is art therapy?” Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses many types of creative processes to improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Expressive art therapy can also increase awareness of self and others. This in turn may promote personal development, increase coping skills, and enhance cognitive function. … Read more
Dr. Angelina H. Rodriguez
Art Therapy in Public Schools Why is art therapy used in public schools? When a student is distracted by emotional issues, learning disabilities, speech or language disorders, behavioral disorders or illness, even a well-trained, experienced teacher may be unable to get beyond these barriers to a student’s learning. As one professional on a student services … Read more
“Painting a Happier Relationship” Art Therapy Workshop for Couples In this creative and interactive workshop, couples will paint on a canvass to improve healthy communication, increase problem solving skills, and build intimacy and awareness. View flyer for details.
Psychotherapy by Angelina, LLC is looking for an Art Therapist clinician, certified or internship. The Art therapist clinician will be responsible for a case load of approximately 15 clients, including individual, couple, and group sessions. The Art therapist will be able to work in a professional art studio located in the Bellaire-area and have opportunities … Read more
Unfortunately, the holidays season causes stress, depression and tension. “Stress and conflict are normal emotions, it is how we deal with them that can bring about tension or depression.” says Angelina Rodriguez. “The stress can be that of a relationship, work, money, war, grief or loss.” The Holiday season for most Americans begins in Thanksgiving … Read more
I am often asked, “HOW does therapy work?” My answer is simple: “First, you must be Honest, Open, and Willing.” Honest with yourself that you can not fix this alone. Open to hearing why it’s not working. Willing to try something different even though you are scared. Albert Einstein once said: “The definition of insanity is doing the … Read more
Dr. Angelina H. Rodriguez is a noted expert in the Ofrenda Ritual, having led participants in this immersive, healing experience in workshops across the nation. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead is a ritual celebrated in Mexico and in much of the United States on November 1st & 2nd with its origins … Read more
It looked like a craftsy person’s dream. There were hot-glue guns, bright glass beads, pieces of a broken mirror, bags stuffed with ribbons and cloth and paints in all shades with festive names like “pumpkin” and “pretty pink.” But this was no ordinary arts project. It was art therapy meets Día de los Muertos, or … Read more
Sooner or later, all couples run into issues that challenge them. But it is how couples handle challenges — not the absence of them — that makes the biggest difference for lasting relationship health. I address the full range of issues that couples experience during the lifetime of a relationship. Such issues may include: intimacy, … Read more
The Burning Project Workshop A New Way to Welcome The New Year This is the time to burn away the evil spirits, bad relationships, bad luck, and all those missed opportunities. To become truly ready and open for what is coming this year – you must embrace your pain, loss, sadness, anger and fear. This … Read more