9 June 2019
Art for Good organized an Art Therapy workshop for the children from RDSS (Rare Disorders Society of Singapore) and their siblings at Bukit Batok HomeTeamNS. The children were initially gathered to play laser tag, but it was arranged so that they had an opportunity to experience some creative art expression through art therapy sessions in between their laser tag games. The purpose of the workshop was to assess and observe the children to see who might require art therapy or have potential to develop artistic abilities. Some of the children were able to express themselves well through art, by drawing their experience playing laser tag. This workshop was conducted by a certified art therapist.
RDSS (Rare Disorders Society of Singapore) has partnered with Art for Good to provide emotional support to their beneficiaries through Art Therapy. RDSS will sponsor 75% of the cost of art therapy fees. All of our art therapy sessions are home-based, as we understand the difficulties of transportation for some of the families. The session is 1 hour per child at $120 per hour. Families only need to pay $30 per session. This is only applicable for members of RDSS.
Transportation and art materials fees are sponsored by Art for Good. If the families would like to get their own art materials for the children to continue art-making on their own, a recommended art material list can be provided upon request.
The Art Therapist will provide individual monthly progress reports for the children, which will track their progress and offer relevant recommendations, where needed. If you would like to register for our art therapy sessions, please contact us.
Amanda Chen