Creative Arts Therapies (MarbleJam Kids)
(201) 497-6512
Hackensack
This program will be offered at the MarbleJam Center in sessions: October 8 - December 17 // January 7 - March 11 // March 18 - June 3
Creative arts therapies is a profession that uses active engagement in the arts to address mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral disorders by providing a medium for expression. Through various arts modalities, individuals are known to improve psychomotor and sensory impairments, increase interaction among peers, and use more authentic communication. These improvements can have a significant impact on the individual and their relationship with family, peers, and coworkers.
- Age Group: Children & teens
- Sessions: By appointment only
- Fee: Contact us for more information on rates
Creative arts therapists are board certified and/or licensed mental health practitioners with master's level education and specialized trainings. In many cases, services may be reimbursed through an individuals health insurance policy under behavioral or mental health services.
MarbleJam is a state authorized service provider with NJ Department of Children & Families, and NJ Department of Developmental Disabilities. We work with case managers, social workers, DCP&P workers, and child study teams to coordinate services.
Creative arts therapies are used in clinical practice to develop rapport between individuals and therapists, to provide a medium for expression, to improve psychomotor and sensory impairments, and to increase interaction and communication.
MarbleJam Center provides:
- Music Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Drama Therapy
- Movement Therapy
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Last Updated: 08/10/23
Multi Arts Program (MarbleJam Kids)
MarbleJam Multi Arts Program provides aftercare utilizing a social skills creative arts enrichment program model.
Each person receives goals and objectives to meet their needs. Parents or Guardians may drop off a child or teen after school and feel secure that their child will be safe and engaged.
MarbleJam Kids
MarbleJam Kids is a Center for Creative Arts Therapies providing psychotherapeutic services and supported enrichment programs to meet the challenges of individuals with mental health disorders, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, emotional & social challenges, and other special needs.
PEERS® Social Skills Groups (MarbleJam Kids)
PEERS® for Adolescence, Teens, & Young Adults is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated students who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or developing romantic relationships. Students and social coaches attend weekly 2 hr. group classes.
Digital Arts Program (MarbleJam Kids)
MarbleJam offers 3 classes in digital arts; Graphic Design, Film, and Photography. The classes are offered in small groups to allow for individualized learning. A beginner, intermediate level offers the following fundamentals:
- Artistic Expression
- Community Integration
- Composition & Technique
- Digital Styles
- Technology
- Portfolio Development
Fine Arts Program (MarbleJam Kids)
This Fine Arts Program assists students in strengthening the foundation of their artistic practice through the overview of terminology, history and genre. Class flow generally covers a short lecture and slideshow with discussion.
- Age Group: Adults 18 & Up
- Sessions: 1 or 2 hour classes
- Fee: Contact us for more information on rates
Music Arts Program (MarbleJam Kids)
MarbleJam offers instructional music classes for all learners for the following instruments. We provide adaptive teaching to meet the learning styles of each student. Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Voice. Lessons are available in small group or private sessions.