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What is applied theatre and how can people benefit from it? Philadelphia theater professor provides insight

On The Spark Tuesday, we sparked conversation about an art form that many may not know about, applied theatre.

By Aniya Faulcon

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A Lancaster County art school brings Art Recess back

Art Recess, which started in 2019 prior to a brief hiatus due to COVID-19, provides adults with two and a half hours to work an art project of their own or an assigned art project while enjoying their packed lunch.

By Aniya Faulcon

Middletown Public Library hosts pet therapy reading program

Middletown Public Library has partnered with Caring Hearts Pet Therapy to present a program that encourages the love for reading and provides therapy from a furry friend.

By Aniya Faulcon

Updated: 2022-03-11 09:40:00

Psychedelic therapy integral to ancient societies may be coming to Pennsylvania

A Berks-based advocate sees potential for more Black and Latino participation in studies and therapy.
By Anthony Orozco

Art and music therapy seem to help with brain disorders. Scientists want to know why

Art therapies are increasingly being used to treat brain conditions including PTSD, depression, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

By NPR

‘It’s OK to not be OK’: For clients’ mental health, and their own, therapists managed intense new demands

In the last six to eight months, many therapists in the region have had Spindel Bashoff’s experience: Requests for mental health appointments have increased, to the point where there’s more demand than supply.
By Zoë Read/WHYY

Thousands of Pa. children with autism are set to lose access to services in mid January

A change at the state level is blocking funding for a type of one-on-one therapy when conducted at clinics rather than in the home.
By Brett Sholtis

Psychiatrists lean hard on teletherapy to reach isolated patients in emotional pain

Normally, privacy rules would strictly limit a doctor’s ability to provide care over the phone, or online. Nevertheless, some federal and state laws and licensing restrictions have been lifted during the pandemic.

By NPR
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