http://hornerartworkshop.com/a-rose-grows-in-rehab-using-watercolors-as-a-healing-tool/ Ray Horner's Tools, Tips, and Tricks Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:11:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://hornerartworkshop.com/a-rose-grows-in-rehab-using-watercolors-as-a-healing-tool/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Cecelia in Texas Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:25:18 +0000 http://hornerartworkshop.com/?p=70#comment-251 I enjoyed reading your story. It's nice to see that someone else does these things. When I was teaching, I had my students create things to take to the local hospital and nursing home, and we made cards to mail to the area VA Hospitals, and to people in service. We made a trip to the nursing home and hospital to deliver our creations. The patients loved having the young people visit, and treasured anything we brought them. Now, as I am a retired art teacher, I have an aunt in a nursing home. I noticed that a lot of patients are just plain bored, and lonely. I asked if they have art therapy, and they don't. I offered to do some art work with the patients, but I am not able to go regularly. Your idea of doing some painting while I am there, sounds like it might work to help pass some time. I thought of taking some Prang watercolors and large paper over there, or even modeling clay, and let the people play or express themselves. One lady can't talk due to a stroke, another is deaf, but they might be able to paint or manipulate clay. My aunt has quit using one hand and it is just curling up. There is a big therapy center there, but she won't cooperate with them so has become helpless. Anyway, thanks for posting your ideas. I'm encouraged to see what I can do, now. I enjoyed reading your story. It’s nice to see that someone else does these things. When I was teaching, I had my students create things to take to the local hospital and nursing home, and we made cards to mail to the area VA Hospitals, and to people in service. We made a trip to the nursing home and hospital to deliver our creations. The patients loved having the young people visit, and treasured anything we brought them. Now, as I am a retired art teacher, I have an aunt in a nursing home. I noticed that a lot of patients are just plain bored, and lonely. I asked if they have art therapy, and they don’t. I offered to do some art work with the patients, but I am not able to go regularly. Your idea of doing some painting while I am there, sounds like it might work to help pass some time. I thought of taking some Prang watercolors and large paper over there, or even modeling clay, and let the people play or express themselves. One lady can’t talk due to a stroke, another is deaf, but they might be able to paint or manipulate clay. My aunt has quit using one hand and it is just curling up. There is a big therapy center there, but she won’t cooperate with them so has become helpless.
Anyway, thanks for posting your ideas. I’m encouraged to see what I can do, now.

]]> http://hornerartworkshop.com/a-rose-grows-in-rehab-using-watercolors-as-a-healing-tool/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Cecelia Jones Mon, 16 Jul 2007 17:06:41 +0000 http://hornerartworkshop.com/?p=70#comment-11 Hi Ray, What a thoughtful and healing thing to do. I was touched by the story. Thanks for sharing it. I've spent lots of time visiting the sick in hospitals and nursing homes. It also makes it better when the patient gets a special present. Yours was priceless. Hi Ray,
What a thoughtful and healing thing to do. I was touched by the story. Thanks for sharing it. I’ve spent lots of time visiting the sick in hospitals and nursing homes. It also makes it better when the patient gets a special present. Yours was priceless.

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