We celebrate the birthday of the art therapist under the ARTON Program at the Clinic of Pediatric Oncohematology in Plovdiv - Ivelina Petrova It is warm outside, the sun is scorching and...
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It feels as if we’ve been eating them forever, yet they’re actually a relatively recent and possibly American–invention. Debora Robertson examines our enduring loveof humble crumbles and explains...
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Just because adults have more experience with language than children doesn’t necessarily mean they are any better at understanding their own emotions and telling others what they’re experiencing....
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Self-esteem is crucial to children’s academic achievement, participation, engagement in activities, social relationships, and, ultimately, their sense of wellbeing. Children low in self-esteem tend to be...
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Feelings of anxiety and stress can be so unpleasant that they disrupt our daily life. We may struggle to focus, sleep, or work, and we might even hurt the people around us. Fortunately, there are...
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Pets come with some powerful health benefits. Here’s how caring for an animal can help relieve depression and anxiety, lower stress levels, and even improve your heart health. ...
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Fears about COVID-19 can take an emotional toll, especially if you’re already living with an anxiety disorder.But you’re not powerless. These tips can help you get through this stressful time. ...
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When was the last time you picked up a paintbrush or a coloring pencil? Maybe it’s been a while, but what about the last time you doodled on your notebook during a meeting? For many of us, when we...
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Is your teenager violent, depressed, abusing alcohol or drugs, or facing other problems?Here’s how to ease the stress at home and help your teen transition into a happy, successful adult. ...
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While it may seem like there’s nothing you can do about stress at work and home,there are steps you can take to relieve the pressure and regain control. The importance of...
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Staying healthy and feeling your best is important at any age.These tips can help you cope with the changes that accompany growing older—and live life to the fullest. The...
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You already know that exercise is good for your body. But did you know it can also boost your mood, i mprove your sleep, and help you deal with depression, anxiety, stress, and more? What are...
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Do you eat to feel better or relieve stress? These tips can help you stop emotional eating, fight cravings,identify your triggers, and find more satisfying ways to feed your feelings. What...
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A healthy diet can help you prevent or fight cancer. Here’s how to lower your risk with cancer-fighting foods. What’s the link between cancer and diet?Some cancer risk factors, such as...
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Are you a senior having trouble sleeping? These tips can help you deal with insomnia,overcome age-related sleep problems, and get a good night’s rest. Sleep and aging...
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Creative projects involving group work - general musical performance or group painting, collage, sculpture - are useful in helping to explore and strengthen social...
In the ARTON Program our team of oncopsychologists, art therapists and music therapists develops the process of children's creativity as a process of...
In ARTON sessions, creating a piece of music or a song is an emotional experience of coping and satisfaction for the participating children. They make friends with...
Painting provides patients with a spontaneous, plastic method of depicting thoughts and experiences. Painting with paints is not as structured as with pencil or...
