Creative Therapies in Youth Work

As an art therapist, I attended with the aim of learning new techniques that I could confidently use in my regular work with young people. During the training we were divided into two groups. During the first 3 days of the programme we tried visual art techniques, and the last 3 days were dedicated to movement and dance therapy. During the art days we also worked a lot with raw clay, sometimes throwing it at the wall with all our might, sometimes holding it in our hands without any creative intention, moving it around, learning about its different states of aggregation, which had a very meditative effect.

During the dance therapy days we were introduced to individual, pair and small group exercises that can be used in therapy for people with disabilities.  

Both types of therapy ended with a trial group session with young people from the city, parents and Kreaktiva volunteers. This was a great opportunity for many of us to practice - in real life, in fact - and it also meant a lot in developing teamwork. I got to know extremely open, friendly and active people during the week, and the organisers also tried to keep all needs in mind and satisfied. Thanks also to FIRE Association for the excellent opportunity!

Updated on Martedì, 17/02/2026