Knowledge & Orientation
Information that can help you find your way.
Here you’ll find easy-to-understand articles on art therapy, trauma, self-regulation, neurodiverse experiences, creative expression, and the approach used by VertrauensKunst.
This content can help you understand terminology, clarify questions, or explore a topic at your pace. It is not a substitute for an individual therapeutic assessment or treatment.
What are you looking for?
Suchen Sie zum Beispiel nach „Kunsttherapie“, „Stabilisierung“, „Angst“ oder „Neurodiversität“.
Orientation
You can start right where a question has just come up.
The knowledge base is not designed as a course that you have to work through from start to finish.
You can search for a specific term, browse the topic areas, or start with a single article that seems relevant to you right now.
Topics
Organize by Topic
The articles are organized into broad topic areas so that you can find a good starting point even without a specific search term.
Getting Started
Three Good Places to Start
Foundations
What is art therapy?
An introduction to the question of how artistic expression and the therapeutic relationship can be linked.
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Picture dialogue
What a therapeutic picture dialogue might look like
Why it’s not about quick interpretations, and how asking questions can help us approach a picture with respect.
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Trauma-Sensitive
What Stabilization Can Mean
Why orientation, security, and regulation often come before a more in-depth exploration of traumatic experiences.
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Orientation
You don’t have to read everything at once.
You can use the search function to jump directly to a topic or browse through the categories to find your way around. Many articles are structured so that they can be understood on their own.
If a topic is weighing on you, you can stop at any time. You don’t have to read difficult content in its entirety or deal with it on your own.
Knowledge can provide guidance. You can set your own pace and decide how deeply you want to engage with the topic.
Note
This information is not a substitute for individual treatment.
The knowledge base is intended for informational and psychoeducational purposes. It is not a substitute for an individual diagnosis, counseling, art therapy, or psychotherapy.
Content related to mental health issues can affect people in different ways. If you find that a post is causing you significant distress, you can stop reading at any time and seek support.
VertrauensKunst is not emergency care.
Practice Updates
New articles, creative ideas, and practical insights.
Occasional emails—featuring insights, practical tips, and news from VertrauensKunst.
Personal Contact
Some questions are easier to clarify in a conversation.
If you’d like to find out whether therapeutic support at VertrauensKunst might be right for you, you can start by requesting a relaxed introductory conversation.