That Teacher Podcast

The power of art therapy for students with Michelle Sparrow

Josh Vine / Michelle Sparrow Season 2 Episode 12

Join Teacher Coach Josh Vine and Art Therapist / Secondary Art Teacher Michelle Sparrow as they discuss how Art Therapy can be used in schools.  More and more students are needing an outlet to express how they are feeling in a safe space. With anxiety related issues rife amongst school students in these uncertain times, it is vital that schools look for ways to give students the opportunity to be heard and understood. In this episode Michelle Sparrow discusses how her Art Smart program is providing this chance for students in many schools.  She has seen firsthand the power of the Arts as therapy and she is keen to continue partnering with schools and students in the future.