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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The practice of art therapy has greatly benefited |
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the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of countless Texans; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Based on the finding that creative self-expression |
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can be a healing and life-enhancing practice, art therapy helps |
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individual patients reduce stress, increase self-esteem and |
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self-awareness, and resolve conflicts and problems in their lives; |
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it can also be used to help patients dealing with such serious |
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issues as depression, anxiety, abuse and domestic violence, |
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physical and mental disability, and trauma and loss; and |
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WHEREAS, Art therapy combines visual arts such as drawing, |
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painting, and sculpture with the techniques of counseling and |
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psychotherapy; it has been found to be very beneficial to patients |
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of all ages and backgrounds, both individually and in groups; and |
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WHEREAS, Art therapists are trained professionals whose |
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degree requirements include courses in counseling, ethics and |
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standards of practice, individual and family techniques, and human |
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and creative development, as well as experience in clinical and |
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other settings; they provide skilled assessment that can help |
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ensure a patient's healing and growth, and they offer therapy in a |
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variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and schools; and |
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WHEREAS, This innovative technique has played an important |
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role in bettering the lives of many Texans, and art therapists |
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across the Lone Star State are to be commended for their skill, |
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insight, and compassion; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize November of 2009 as Art Therapy Month |
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and extend sincere best wishes to art therapists and their patients |
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across Texas for success in their important work. |