Lynn Cukaj
Social Cognitive Theory and Art Therapy
Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory considers how environmental and cognitive factors interact to influence our learning and behavior.
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Lynn Cukaj
- Jul 20, 2021
- 3 min
Art Therapy: Meditation and Collage Activity to Stay Grounded
Framing emotions through meditation and collage. Learn coping skills and stress management techniques for a more peaceful, calmer mind.
Lynn Cukaj
- Jul 11, 2021
- 4 min
Here and Now Art Activity: Positive Affirmations for a Better Outlook on Life
Our negative thoughts can be our worst enemy. This Art Therapy activity helps to release stress and gain a positive perspective on life.
Lynn Cukaj
- Jun 29, 2021
- 4 min
Practicing Gratitude for a Better Life
Tips on how to practice gratitude to improve our mental health, immune system, sleep patterns, and relationships.
Lynn Cukaj
- Jun 17, 2021
- 3 min
Art Therapy Activity: My Feelings Cube
Let's create a Feelings Cube! This Art Therapy activity enables us to identify and illustrate our feelings to strengthen our mental health.
Lynn Cukaj
- Jun 10, 2021
- 5 min
Motivation for Self-Renewal & Creativity
Motivation, discipline, self-renewal & creativity: Exploring the interconnectedness with the goal of creating positive change in our lives.
Lynn Cukaj
- Jun 2, 2021
- 4 min
Tapping Into Creativity & Imagination
How to explore our imagination and enhance our creativity through Art Therapy and mindfulness.
Lynn Cukaj
- May 24, 2021
- 5 min
Helping Professionals: Effective techniques for working with children, adolescents, and adults
Therapeutic techniques & approaches for Helping Professionals achieve psychological healing & growth among children, adolescents & families.
Lynn Cukaj
- May 10, 2021
- 5 min
The Happiness Continuum: Happy, Happier, Happiest
Challenging the status quo to achieve a higher sense of happiness and living a life in line with our values and authentic self.
Lynn Cukaj
- Apr 30, 2021
- 6 min
Autonomy in Adolescence and Learning to Let Go as Parents
A look at how and why adolescents express their autonomy and the impact that certain parenting styles & approaches have on teen development.
Lynn Cukaj
- Apr 25, 2021
- 5 min
The Pursuit of Your Authentic Self
Exploring personal change, inner strength & existential philosophy in pursuit of living a life of acceptance, contentment & authenticity.
Lynn Cukaj
- Apr 15, 2021
- 4 min
Social Connectedness During the Pandemic
How communal and social support and engaging in tangible help can combat feelings of isolation and improve our wellbeing during a pandemic.
Lynn Cukaj
- Apr 9, 2021
- 3 min
Play & Childhood Development
How play can help a child develop their capacity for paying attention, listening, taking turns, staying on task, and regulating behaviors.
Lynn Cukaj
- Apr 9, 2021
- 4 min
Conduct Disorder: Youth & Adolescents
Exploring the relationships between callous-unemotional traits, cognitive & emotional empathy, & emotion recognition in youth & adolescents.
Lynn Cukaj
- Apr 2, 2021
- 5 min
Peer Choices
Peer choices and how parental attachments affect their child's future relationship choices written by Lynn Cukaj, ATR-BC.
Lynn Cukaj
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Art Therapy: Gathering Your Art Supplies
A list of carefully selected items that can be purchased from Amazon or found at home to assist in Art Therapy activities.
Lynn Cukaj
- Mar 22, 2021
- 3 min
Collage in Art Therapy
Collage is a non-intimidating introduction to Art Therapy and creative expression. It can serve to enhance verbal communication.
Lynn Cukaj
- Mar 18, 2021
- 2 min
Daily Mindful Activities
The purpose of Mindful Activities is to go about our daily routine with intention & heightened senses to bring us to the present moment.
Lynn Cukaj
- Mar 18, 2021
- 2 min
Art Therapy Sector: Mindfulness
A 5-10 minute breathing meditation that encourages us to pay attention to our surroundings & increase awareness of the present moment.
Lynn Cukaj
- Mar 11, 2021
- 2 min
Healthy Parental Practices: A suggested guide to assist the parents of children & adolescents
This guide was created through my work as chair of the Education Committee, the Somers PTSA community and Somers High School Administration.
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