Art Therapy Initiative
by .ART Domains
The Art Therapy Initiative is a philanthropic initiative focused on raising awareness for Art Therapy as a vital need in the modern world. A portion of the revenue from the sale of .ART domains goes to support The Art Therapy Initiative and its non-profit partners.
“It's time to remember that art has a therapeutic effect and start sharing art, its practices, and impressions to begin the process of global healing and recovery."
Ulvi Kasimov, .ART Founder
Benefits of Art Therapy
Art therapy is a recognized form of psychotherapy that uses creative processes to improve mental health, self-awareness, and personal growth. It can reduce stress and anxiety, improve communication skills, aid conflict resolution and identity exploration, and provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Art therapy is a versatile and powerful tool for emotional healing and personal development.
Activities
As part of the ongoing initiative, .ART has pledged a $1 million endowment for graduate fellowships for students in the Art Therapy Program at George Washington University. The endowment will support deserving students to complete the graduate program and provide art therapy services to a broader community, especially in these particularly stressful times.
The Art Therapy Program, which is part of GW's Columbian College of Arts & Sciences, is one of the first of its kind in the United States. Students explore all aspects of art therapy, trauma training and diagnosis, and complete 900 internship hours with direct client contact in the on-campus clinic.
.ART Founder Ulvi Kasimov with Art Therapy graduate students at GW (Photo: William Atkins/GW Today)
Partners & supporters
Blog posts & Resources
Art therapy – much more than making art
Often confused with crafts and coloring books, art therapy is so much more than making art. Find out when the term was coined, whom it can help and where you can learn more.
Art as therapy – the answer you weren’t looking for?
If you’re anxious or unhappy — just try art! There are many different types of art therapy to look into.
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Often confused with crafts and coloring books, art therapy is so much more than making art. Find out when the term was coined, whom it can help and where you can learn more.
Add a Title
Often confused with crafts and coloring books, art therapy is so much more than making art. Find out when the term was coined, whom it can help and where you can learn more.
Blog posts & Resources
Project history
Ulvi and Reikhan Kasimovs, the founders of .ART Domains, have always been active philanthropists, having supported several initiatives including the Jerusalem-based Shalva, an organisation dedicated to the provision of transformative care for individuals with disabilities, the empowerment of their families and the promotion of social inclusion.