Art Therapy is a fairly new health profession that uses art images and the creative process as a reflection of the self, inner conflicts and aspirations. Rachel Ravid-Horesh, Kankinya's on site Art Therapist, tries to combine 2 prominent approaches in working with the frail elderly.

The Reality Orientation Approach, which promotes contact with daily reality, is incorporated into the creative process by using different collage techniques for decorative projects related to the monthly calendar themes (outings, holidays, seasons, etc.).

Validation Therapy is a more supportive and therapeutic approach. It can be put into practice by the introduction of creative experiences that invite, in a supporting surrounding, self-expression and self-exploration.

On Winter Fair Day an exhibition of some of the art works made by the residents will be displayed for you to appreciate and enjoy. You are all welcome!

Art Therapy Projects include:

• Mandalas
• Landscapes
• Still Life
• Drawing in response to poetry
• Work on canvas
• Mosaics
• Collage
• Clay work- Fish in The Sea
• Abstract group painting
• Words of wisdom- citation of residents.